6th Grade Language Arts with Mrs. Heckman

Room 146Springer Middle School

Sixth Grade TeamSpringer phone: 479-1621

laura.heckman@bsd.k12.de.us

Mrs. Heckman: 479-1621 ext.146

Brandywine School District Grading Scale, grades 4-12

A = 90-100 Student has demonstrated:

Excellent work and mastery in meeting the course objectives Well above average, rigorous standards-based achievement in course work Outstanding level of proficiency as related to state standards/benchmarks Ability to consistently apply knowledge gained throughout new situations

B = 80-89 Student has demonstrated:

Good work and consistent performance in meeting the course objectives Above-average standards-based achievement in course work High level of proficiency as related to state standards/benchmarks Ability to often apply knowledge gained throughout new situations

C = 70-79 Student has demonstrated:

Satisfactory work and performance in meeting the course objectives Acceptable standards-based achievement in course work Limited level of proficiency as related to state standards/benchmarks Ability to sometimes apply knowledge gained throughout new situations

D = 60-69 Student has demonstrated:

Below average work and performance in meeting the course objectives Minimal standards-based achievement in course work Low level of proficiency as related to state standards/benchmarks · Rare ability to apply knowledge gained throughout new situations

F = 0-59 Student has not met the minimal requirements.

Grading

   

Grading PolicyReading:Class work = 5-20 pointsHomework = 3-20 pointsQuizzes = 2-10 pointsTests = 20-75 pointsProjects/Research = 25-100 pointsWriting:Drafts = 10-25 points

Essays/Writing Prompts = 50-100 points

Grading Scale90-100 = A80-89 = B70-79 = C60-69 = D59 or lower = F

The Sixth Grade Language Arts Curriculum will focus on the DE State and National Core Curriculum Standards.

First Marking Period•Fiction•Author’s Purpose•Narrative writing•Organization•Capitalization and end marks•Nouns/Pronouns

Second Marking Period•Non-Fiction•Informative writing•Sufficient details•Topic Sentences•Complete sentences•Nouns

Curriculum continued

Third Marking Period•Figurative Language•Persuasive writing•Conclusions•Variety of word choice•Appropriate transitions•Verbs

Fourth Marking Period•Drama•Poetry•Adjective and Adverbs

HomeworkHomework is:• Expected to be completed for the next class, unless

stated otherwise. • Posted on the board• Written into the students Agenda/Planner

Examples are:• vocabulary book • Stories with questions • unfinished class work• a worksheet

Credit will be given for homework assignments completed on time.

• No homework = no credit• After the third missed homework assignment,

parents/guardians will be contacted. Students are responsible for the material assigned as homework. Over time, assignments not completed tend to have a serious impact on a students learning and grade.

Late Work PolicyStudent assignments (book reports, projects) must be turned in when designated – the due date.

• Assignments turned in after the determined date will be considered late and will receive partial credit,

• Book reports and projects that are not turned in on the due date, will receive partial credit.

• You have one week to turn in the book report , project, or assignment for a late grade, after which time the work will not be accepted, and a grade of zero will be assigned. This is your “make-up” opportunity.

• Assignments missed due to absence must be completed and submitted within the determined timeframe, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Absences

From school due to illness:Assignments missed due to absence from school must be completed and submitted within the determined timeframe, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

From class:Students absent from class are responsible for requesting and completing missed class assignments. Examples might include:

• Lateness to school• Early dismissals• Appointments • Behavior – work to be completed in the Intervention

Room• School/team activities

Expectations and Supplies Classroom Expectations All students should:1. Respect others and their things.2. Keep feet and hands to yourself.3. Bring all required materials to class.4. Have fun learning.

Required MaterialsNotebook 1 inch binder (can be shared with

other classes)Paper HighlighterPencils or pens Flashdrive