WELCOME TO CENTENNIAL CAMPUS

MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

6TH GRADE ORIENTATION

MEET OUR ADMINISTRATION

Principal, Mrs. McMillan

Assistant Principal, Mrs. Shawnya Spruill

WEBSITE OVERVIEWHow can I help my student stay on

track in addition to the daily usage of the student agenda?

Look at CCMMS’ website for staff web pages!

CCMMS Homepage Team websites contain individual teacher websites.

*See the front office for HomeBase information downstairs.

Homework Grades will be given on homework assignments where feedback on accuracy is provided.

Homework grades will not be given for completion only.

Homework will count as no more than 15% of the overall grade for each quarter.

Core teachers will assign up to 15 minutes of homework per class nightly.

Homework will be directly aligned to NC objectives

CCMMS GRADING POLICY

Assignments will be completed by the communicated due date.

Classwork and assessment grades will not include punitive deductions due to behaviors (ex. talking during a presentation, no name on paper).

Assignments not turned in AND not aligned to missed work guidelines, will be given a zero.

It is noted that each Friday includes a Grade Recovery period in which students will be provided time to complete assignments.

CCMMS: CLASSROOM WORK & ASSESSMENTS

The absence is approved in advance and/or if the work is assigned by the teacher in advance, all make-up work, including tests assigned for the day of return, is due upon the student's return to school.

Teachers should use discretion and may make exceptions in the case of students whose excused absences were not planned in advance, were beyond the student' control, and the nature of which would not support make-up work the day of return

If the make-up work has not been assigned in advance, for absences of one (1) to three (3) days, the student will have one day for each day absent.

For absences exceeding three (3) days, the student may have two (2) days for each day absent to make up work.

Special consideration will be given in the case of extended absences due to injury or chronic illness.

CCMMS: MISSING WORK

If students have not completed a graded assignment OR have received a test/project grade 76 or below they are able to attend a Grade Recovery session.

Teachers will communicate with students and parents grades by updating the student’s HomeBase account on the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning August 6th, 2014.

Smart Block will provide four, 30 minute intervention sessions a week to prevent and intervene when academic failure is a risk in core classes.

This is in addition to one Grade Recovery session provided a week.

PREVENTION-INTERVENTION PLAN

2 - Exanding file folder, letter size, 7-pocket, reinforced

1 - package of 5x8 index cards, ruled, 100 pack, white

4 - composition books, marble cover, wide ruled, 100 sheets

1 - black, fine point, Sharpie marker

1 - Flash Drive, USB, 4 GB, slide design

1 - pencil case, 3-hole2 - Dozen #2 pencils (sharpen)1 - package of 12 assorted

color pencils (sharpen)

1 - package of highlighters, chisel tip, 6 pack (yellow, blue, green, pink, orange, purple)

1 - package of washable markers, classic colors, 8/set

1 - pencil and crayon sharpener (double barrel canister)

1 - package of folders, 2 pocket with prongs (blue, red)

3 - spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, perferated, 100 page (assorted colors is fine)

2 - packages of wide ruled paper,120 pack

2 - packages 3x5 index cards, ruled, 100 pack, white

2 - boxes facial tissue, 200 count1 - disinfecting, bleach free,

wipes in canister

6TH GRADE HOUSE SUPPLY LIST

TIMBERWOLVES TEAM

Ms. HairyesLanguage Arts and

Social Studies Mrs. Leak

Math and Science

ARTIC WOLVES TEAM

Mr. CarterLanguage Arts

and Social Studies Mrs. Phillips

Math and Science

GREY WOLVES TEAM

Ms. TerryLanguage Arts

and Social Studies

Mrs. MartlandMath and Science

TUNDRA WOLVES TEAM

Ms. HartnettLanguage Arts

and Social Studies

Ms. LilleyMath and Science

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Mrs. Lewis

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN THIS YEAR?

Language Arts Course of Study Unit 1: Who Am I?Unit 2: Belonging Unit 3: Survival Unit 4: Making ChoicesUnit 5: What’s Your Point?Unit 6: Where Am I?

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN THIS YEAR?

Social Studies Course of StudyUnit 1: GeographyUnit 2: The Ancient AmericasUnit 3: The Fertile Crescent and Ancient EgyptUnit 4: Ancient GreeceUnit 5: Ancient RomeUnit 6: Ancient Eastern EuropeUnit 7: Islam and Expansion Unit 8: The European Middle Ages,

Renaissance and ReformationUnit 9: Ancient AfricaUnit 10: Ancient South AsiaUnit 11: Ancient ChinaUnit 12: Ancient Japan and Korea

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN THIS YEAR?

Math Course of Study:Unit 1: Exponents and Order of OperationsUnit 2: LCM/GCM and Prime FactorizationUnit 3: Operations with DecimalsUnit 4: Operations with FractionsUnit 5: Integers and Rational Numbers on the Number LineUnit 6: Properties and Algebraic Expressions Unit 7: Equations and Inequalities Unit 8: Ratios and RatesUnit 9: Percent Applications and Measurement ConversionUnit 10: Coordinate PlaneUnit 11: Area and PerimeterUnit 12: Surface Area and VolumeUnit 13: Collect, Analyze and Display Date

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN THIS YEAR?

Science Course of Study:Unit 1: What’s the Matter?Unit 2: Catch a Wave!Unit 3: The Land Beneath Our FeetUnit 4: Space InvadersUnit 5: Growing and Flowing

6TH GRADE HOWL EXPECTATIONSHonor: Respect all school property,

each other, and your teachers. Order: Come prepared for class

everyday in a safe orderly fashion.Wisdom: Ask questions in a polite

manner when you do not understand. Personal growth as a learner and leader.

Leadership: Make positive choices for yourself and set a positive example for others.

OPEN HOUSEWill be held on August 21st at

6:00pm

REMINDERSHave you completed the online Parent Contact

Survey?Do you have a Powerschool login to check grades

online? If you do not have a Powerschool login, please contact Mrs. Spruill.

Have you pick up your child’s agenda, 6th Grade Supply List, lock and schedule?

If not, you can continue your journey down to the parent/student stations in the gym.

*If you would like to donate any items, our Wish List is located in the den at each team table.

WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE! WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!!