Fallon Middle School-6th Grade Core 2015-2016
Language Arts/History
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Welcome to 6th grade CORE! We, as a 6th grade team, are looking forward to meeting and getting to know you and your student this year.
Texts
Language Arts: History:
-Literature: Pearson -World History: Ancient Civilizations: Holt
-supplemental novels -supplements
Language Arts
Q1 Narrative Reading/WritingQ2 Explanatory/cause and effect
Q3 Argumentative
Q4 Research / Language Arts Expectations
●English notebook will be used daily, must bring to class each day (3 subject)
●Vocabulary assessments
●Daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly English assignments graded
●Reading Literature
●Journal (writing)
●Grammar/Vocabulary
●Glue any loose pages into the notebook
●ONLY Language Arts work will be done in your notebook
History
Q1 Early Man and Ancient MesopotamiaQ2 Ancient Egypt/ Israel
Q3 Ancient India/ China
Q4 Ancient Greece/Rome / History Expectations
●History Interactive Notebook (H.I.N) will be used daily, must bring to class each day
●Daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly assignments graded
●Glue any loose papers into the notebook
●ONLY History work will be done in your notebook
Grading Policy
* The majority of the student’s grade is composed of the mastery of the Common Core State Standards through assessments, projects, and essays. In addition, your student will also be required to keep organized notebooks and participate in class.
Language Arts and History
80% assessments/projects/essays *Occasionally there will be pop quizzes on previously covered material
10% homework (No Retakes)
10% classwork
Homework
District guidelines state that a sixth grader shall receive no more than two hours of homework each night for all subjects combined.
-Homework can be found: 1) teacher’s board 2) minder binder 3) teacher’s website
-Repetitive late homework assignments will constitute a meeting with parents, counselors, and administrators.
-All late homework needs to be turned in before the end of the grading period. If complete, late work will receive a C grade.
-Make-Up work: Based on the school/ district policy, students have the same number of days to make up any missed work for days missed of school and will receive full credit. Check the teacher’s website for assignments posted daily.
-Every student is required to write homework down daily in his or her “minder binder.” Homework will be given Monday through Thursday. Weekend homework is uncommon and will only occur with long-term projects.
-There is No Extra Credit in either class.
Materials Needed for 6th Grade Core
One 3-subject notebook
Four 70-page notebooks (1 for each quarter)
Three-Five pens/pencils
One Highlighter
One pack of colored pencils
Binder paper (college ruled prefered)
One gluestick
earbuds
Technology
Technology is very important here at Fallon. Students will be able to bring their own devices to school. They MUST adhere to the Fallon Technology agreement and the individual teacher’s class rules concerning technology.
Discipline
Refer to the individual teacher’s class rules.
Communication
Communication between school and home is essential for a successful school year. Please email your individual teacher with questions/concerns. Check the website for announcements and other updates. The best way to communicate is through email.
Christina DeMelo:
Melissa Fisher:
Joshua Holbak:
Sarah[1]Tuthill:
Nick Zarcone:
Steve Clay:
Amanda Werner:
Please fill out the last page and return by Friday, August 28th. We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 1st.
Sincerely,
The 6th Grade Team!
Please sign and return this portion by Friday, August 28th.
Student Name: ______
Class Period (s)______
Parents’/Guardians’ names: ______
Phone: Work/day: ______Cell phone: ______
Parent email address: ______
Parents and students: Please sign below stating that you have read and understand the requirements and responsibilities presented in the syllabus.
Parent or guardian names printed: Student name printed:
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Signature: ______Signature: ______
Please write down and information that I should be made aware of about your child (needs, likes, emotional, physical health, etc.).
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Movie Permission: During the course of the school year we may show PG/PG-13 rated movies or excerpts to enhance our class curriculum. Carefully chosen movies provide a visual for the concepts we will cover throughout the year. We will be sure to let parents and students know what movies we are showing ahead of time. Please indicate your approval below:
Yes, I approve of my child viewing the following: Circle all that apply.
PGPG13
No, I do not approve of my child viewing movies in the classroom. I understand alternate learning assignments will be be provided for my child.
Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______
[1]I changed my email so there's no caps; don't think it makes any difference but I didn't want to be the odd ball :)