WELCOME TO 6 TH GRADE

Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 1

WELCOME TO 6TH GRADEMrs. Dueñas


In-Class Behavior


Polite and cordial behavior is expected

Follow the Golden Rule. Use “please” and

“thank you”


Be on time. Expected to be

prepared Expected to be seated

when instruction is ready to begin


Listen and follow all directions

Listen and follow all instructions

Listen when others are speaking

Be polite and use attentive listening behavior


Daily homework is due the next day

LP’s are given weekly and due on Fridays

Pay attention to the due dates of long-term projects

Study spelling, vocabulary, and math during the week

Don’t procrastinate


Be prepared! No exceptions!

Bring: backpack, books, work, other materials everyday.

Label your personal materials


Raise a quiet hand and wait Speaking out and discussing

your thoughts Use only positive and

encouraging comments Negative comments and

attitudes will not be tolerated


Respect each other: No Put Downs and No Bullying

Zero tolerance for those who verbally, physically, or emotionally abuse others

Use language of respect Respect the space and

property of others


Group projects = cooperation

Do NOT plagiarize If you use or copy

something from the internet, a book, an encyclopedia, an almanac, etc., you must cite the source. If you plagiarize, you will receive a “0”.


Use restroom before/after class or during recesses

Do not leave the classroom during instruction

Use time wisely during recesses


Personal items, playground or PE equipment, make-up, electronics and phones, will be left at home or out of sight


If you bring inappropriate items and are seen by the teacher, they will be confiscated to the JUNE BOX.

Or your parent may pick it up, after school, with an explanation by you of why it was taken.


Cell phones are to be turned OFF!

They are not to be seen or heard until off campus.


Healthy snacks Junk food like soda or

chips is to be eaten at lunch time

Do NOT eat in class. Hydrate yourself in

moderation


Communicate with your teacher/parents

Get parents to sign, ASAP

Issues, ?’s, concerns, you don’t understand, ask good questions … talk to me


Grades are communicated with you and your parents ~ every 4 weeks

Not achieving goals? Do what you need to do to improve the grades:

Accel Project(s), Test Repairs, Extra Credit

I will do my best to help you achieve your goals

Own and accept the consequences for not working at your best

Don’t wait until the last minute to improve your grades. Fix the grades ASAP!


Classroom Management


The school-wide card system is used in class and throughout the campus Blue = good day Green = warning Yellow = owe 1 recess Orange = Time-out, phone call

home and owe 2 recesses Red = Office referral and owe

“X” recesses White = suspension

You may need to owe time after school


Privileges and Fabulous Falcons are used for rewards.


Bring to Class Each Day One 2 inch three-ring binder

with tabbed dividers or folders per subject: Homework, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies

Agenda All necessary books and

workbooks Pencils and other supplies Readiness to work!


Grades


Grades on assignments are based on the points earned for that assignment out of the total points available. (18/20 = 90%) I usually use %’s in the grade book.

Tests and quizzes, projects, and other work are ‘weighted’ differently in each subject

Generally, tests are weighed more and than projects, quizzes, and other work


Your Report Card Grade for each subject will be based on the cumulative points earned over the course of the trimester.

3.0-3.9 = Honor Roll 3-5-4.0 = District Honor

Roll 4.0 (all A’s) = Principal’s

Award


The Grading Scale100% - 90% = A = 5 = Above

Standard Expectations = + or +89% - 80% = B = 4 At Standard

Expectations = 79% - 70% = C = 3 At Standard

Expectations = 69% - 60% = D = 2 Approaching,

but not at the Standard Expectations = -

59% and below = F = 1 Below Standard Expectations = -


Know your Student ID number to look up your posted grades

Memorize or write down your Student ID number

Write your Student ID number in your Agenda


Goal Setting


Set goals for yourself: Semester and for the year

Goal setting gives you a purpose for your work

Goal setting helps your focus during the year


Grade Goals Semester Goals-

Honor Roll Principal’s Award

Yearly Goals-Lamp of Knowledge Principal’s Plaque


Leadership Goals Levels of achievement: the # of

hours from Service-Learning Logs Tutoring, Student Leadership Jobs,

Teacher Assistant, Helping in our classroom, Helping outside of school, etc. Foulks Ranch (1-10 hours) Governor’s (11-24) Presidential:

Bronze (25-49) Silver (50-99) Gold (100+)


Homework and Classroom Assignments Expectations


Be ORGANIZED! Plan out your work and assignments.

Assignments: completed thoroughly and handed in on time.

Turn in the work to the appropriate place

You are given an appropriate amount of time to complete assignments. DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!

Use Agenda to write in ALL assignments and due dates

Talk with your teacher if you have any concerns or questions


Late and/or missing work may lower your grade or can be a 0 (zero).


You will owe recesses to finish missing or unfinished work and assignments.


It is your responsibility to understand the work when it is being explained or presented

Ask questions to be clear about each assignment


Use Study Guides on reading and/or math tests

Cannot use Study Guides for any Vocabulary tests

Take good notes during instruction and when studying on your own


Extra Credit/Accel Projects: at any timeThe work- to be aligned to 6th

grade academic standards Must have all other work finished before starting extra work

All final work to be turned in for credit prior to locking of grades

Use Bibliographies at the end of your Projects

Cite all sources and resources used to receive full credit


Test Repair Forms- use on any test or quiz, but not on finals

Have a partner - student or parent - to help you fill out and complete

Follow all directions on the form

Any form not completely or correctly filled out, will not be graded


Parent signs a test, receive 5 extra points on the test

Turn in a signed Study Guide, receive 5 extra points on your grade (teacher’s grade book)

Study Guide is fully completed, receive 25 extra points on your grade (teacher’s grade book)


Reading = part of your homework. To show that you are reading, you must take AR tests.

Meet the (quarterly) goals, you will receive extra rewards

The closing date for AR points = the closing date for grades


Absent Work


Your responsibility to get and complete work/tests for your absence

Have one day to make up the work/tests for each day of your absence

Need additional time to finish your work/tests? Communicate with teacher for a possible extension.


Green Absent Folder = absent work, on your desk

Classroom blog site for assignments to stay on time of homework assignments

E-mail me or friends for homework assignments

Parent pick up necessary books and/or papers for the day’s homework


Student Organization


Don’t procrastinate on your assignments and projects

Using good organization and knowing what you need to do are great skills


Homework calendar = Agenda Copy exactly the way it is written on the board each day

It is possible to have the homework assignments e-mailed to your home

Check the classroom blog site for the weekly homework assignments


All assignments kept secure in your binder or appropriate folder

No loose papers in your binder or desk

Graded and returned assignments to be returned into the file box

Don’t throw away your papers until your parents have seen them. They need to know about ALL of your work.


Keep your desk and binder organized at all times

At the end of the day, the top of your desk should be cleared of all materials

Periodic desk and binder checks


Textbooks should be stored on the rolling cart

Only use your assigned textbook

At the end of the day, your spiral notebooks, folders and supplies will be stored in your desk


Open Door Policy


Students and parents are welcome to call for information or tutoring, especially if you need help to finish any assigned work!


My e-mail address: [email protected]

The school phone number: 684-8177

Our blog-page for information: www.mrsduenas.edublogs.org

Our wikispace-page for most assignment sheets and worksheets: www.mrsduenas.wikispaces.com

Write these sites into your Agenda!


I am available for assistance before and after class, and during recesses

Ask for help from your parents

Ask for help from your peers Seek assistance or extra

practice on the internet, from reliable sites


Communicate with me. An open door policy means just that!

Don’t be shy or afraid. Accept consequences

from not being responsible and own your inappropriate behaviors.


Get ready for the BEST year EVER!!!!

You are going to learn A LOT this year. But I will help you to do your best and to learn at your very best.

You will be VERY PREPARED for next year in Middle School, and beyond

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WELCOME TO 6 TH GRADE