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Open House Welcome Parents -6th grade Presentation
Open House
Welcome Parents -6th grade Presentation
Welcome Parents ELA-Ms. Watkins and Ms. Christen w/Ms. BuenaventuraMath-Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Jackson w/Mr. Boyd Social Studies-Ms. WilliamsScience-Mr. DixonP.E.-Coach Agee
Your child’s scheduleYour child will have 5 classes per day and 30 mins for lunch.
-Math and ELA are 100 minute blocks (2 periods) -Science, Social Studies, and P.E. are 50 minute blocks (1 period each)
ELA follows the curriculum set by the District-Learnzillion We will follow 3 novel units
Unit 1-Non-fiction=Steve Jobs Unit 2-realistic fiction=Hatchet
Unit 3-Historical fiction=The Witch of Blackbird Pond
English Language Arts
Eureka Math Modules:
Module 1- Ratio and Unit RatesModule 2- Arithmetic Operations including Division of FractionsModule 3- Rational NumbersModule 4- Expressions and EquationsModule 5- Area, Surface area, and volume problemsModule 6- Statistics
Math
-From the LDOE: “By the end of Grade 8, the learner will apply tactics and strategies to modified game play; demonstrate fundamental movement skills in a variety of contexts; design and implement a health-enhancing fitness program; participate in self-selected physical activity cooperate with and encourage classmates; accept individual differences and demonstrate inclusive behaviors; and engage in physical activity for enjoyment and self-expression.”
-The Student Learning Target for Health and Physical Education is based on their improvement from pre- to post-test performances of the Fitnessgram Assessments by the Cooper Institute.
>Aerobic Capacity (20-meter Pacer Test)>Muscular Strength, Endurance, & Flexibility (Trunk Lift, Curl-up, Push-up, Shoulder Stretch, “Back Saver” Sit & Reach)>Body Composition (Height & Weight)>Weekly Exercise Stations, Health Lessons, and Health Journaling
-Life Skills Training
-Harnessing Youth Potential and Energy (H.Y.P.E.) with Mr. David Magee
Health & Physical Education
Creating a Respectful Environment
● Safety ● Wisdom ● Integrity ● Responsibility ● Loyalty
Swirl Nation Student Expectations
Creating a Respectful Environment
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School Wide Rules and Norms
RESPECT yourself and others.Be on TIME; Be READY; Be PREPAREDNO unauthorized use of electronic devicesNo hoodies worn in the building
Creating a Respectful Environment
● -Verbal Warning● -Student/Teacher Conference● -Parent Contact● -Lunch/After School Detention● -Referral to Dean
Consequences
Grading Scale A= 100-93 (Advanced)B= 92-85 (Mastery)C=84-78 (Basic)D=77- 70 (Approaching Basic)F= 69 and Below (Unsatisfactory)
The last 30 minutes of each class is RTI time (response to intervention) *ELA and Math
Last 30
This time will be used to accelerate any skills that we see we are having difficulties with. Teachers will use many different resources depending on which skill needs to be addressed.
OUR Goal
Students scoring at least Basic or above
on LEAP Test
60% Proficient
Students scoring at least Mastery or above on LEAP Test
20% Mastery
ELA- [email protected] [email protected]
Math- [email protected] [email protected]
Science- [email protected]
Social Studies- [email protected]
P.E. [email protected]
How to contact your child’s teacher
