Sixth Grade Humanities & Science Syllabus

Mrs. Grant’s Class

Phone: (323) 290-6940 e-mail address:

3500 Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Instructional Methods and/or Strategies:

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·  Blended Learning

·  Cornell Note Taking

·  Direct Instruction

·  Essential Questions

·  Icons of Depth & Complexity

·  Independent Work/Collaborative Work

·  Project Based Learning

·  Socratic Method and Seminar

·  Thinking Maps

Assessment Methods and/or Tools:

·  Essays

·  Oral Presentations

·  Short Answer and/or Multiple Choice Tests & Quizzes

·  Projects

Grading Scale:
A (Excellent) 100-90%
B (Above Average) 89-80%
C (Average) 79-70%
D (Below Average) 69-60%
F (Far Below Average) 59-50% or Below
IN (Incomplete because of extended absence) / Grading Policy:
Assessments: 50%
In-Class Work: 20%
Projects: 20%
Homework: 10%

·  The lowest homework grade and test or quiz grade in each subject will be dropped prior to each semester report card.

·  In order to receive credit for any assignment it must have an appropriate heading. An appropriate heading is written on the top right corner of the lined paper and must include the following: First and Last Name, Date, Subject, Class Group, Assignment Title. See example on the following page.

Judy Johnson
2/12/2012
History 6A
Getting to Know You Exercise

·  To receive credit all assignments must:

Have a complete header

Be completed using a navy blue or black ink pen /pencil

Be legible

Be your best work.

*Assignments without all 4 components will NOT be graded.*

Guidelines for Incomplete and Below a C Average Assignments
All students will be given an opportunity to improve their initial grades earned that falls below a C. Students need to complete the assignment and turn it in the following day for a 70% grade. / Guidelines for Incomplete or Missed Assignments
Students need to complete the assignment and turn it in the following day for a 70% grade. If the student does not take the opportunity to improve their grade then and only then will a 0% be issued.

Guidelines for Tests and Quizzes Below a C Average

Students who earn a 69% or below on a test or quiz, will have the opportunity to take an alternative exam. The teacher will assign a time and date for students to retake the assessment. If the student does not take the opportunity to improve their grade or does not achieve a 70% on the alternative test, then and only then will a failing grade will be issued.

Homework / Projects
Homework is typically assigned 5 times per week. The homework assignments will be written on the white board in class each day and posted on the school’s website. It will usually be due the next class unless otherwise indicated. Students are expected to use the website or contact their homework partners (study buddies) to determine missing work when absent. Additional handouts for missed work may be retrieved from the designated area in the classroom or downloaded when available from the website. / Students will be assigned several projects per semester. Some projects will be individual and others may be completed and presented in a group. Some projects will require outside research. A grading rubric with project expectations and due date will be sent home prior to each assignment.

Materials:

All school supplies must be brought to class every day unless notified by teacher. This course syllabus should be placed in plastic paper protectors in a binder for a quick reference throughout the year.

English Language Arts Outline

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Fiction Unit:

The Skin I’m In

The Giver

Poetry Unit:

Locomotion

Non-Fiction Unit:

The Kidnapped Prince

Classic Myths Unit:

The Children’s Homer

Assorted Short Stories & Support Text From:

Glencoe Literature California Treasures

Writing Class Assignments From:

McDougal Littell Language Network

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History Outline:

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Paleolithic Era & Mesopotamia

Egypt & Kush

Ancient Hebrews

Ancient Greece

Ancient India

Ancient China

Ancient Rome

History Assignments From:

Ancient Civilizations

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Science Outline:

Cycle of Inquiry Unit

Plate Tectonics Unit

Topography Unit

Ecology Unit

Science Fair Project

Science Assignments From:

Focus on Earth Science

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Attention Parents: Please complete the section below and return to your child to keep in their binders.

I /We have read and will adhere to the guidelines set forth in this syllabus.

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Student’s Name Student’s Signature Date

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Mother’s / Legal Guardian’s Name ______

Primary Contact Phone # ______

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Thank you for your time!

Mrs. Grant’s Classroom Expectations

6th Grade Humanities & Science

August 13, 2012

August 13, 2012

Dear TMLA Family:

My name is Mrs. Grant. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with your son or daughter in humanities and science classes. With your encouragement, your child will participate in and enjoy many exciting and rewarding experiences.

I have developed a classroom discipline plan which guides every student to make good decisions about his or her behavior. Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible for his or her growth. I know that together we will make a difference in this process. The plan below outlines my classroom expectations, positive recognition for appropriate behavior and consequences for inappropriate behavior.

Classroom Expectations

1.Be Respectful

2. Be Responsible

3.Be Reselient

Positive Recognition

Students names will be listed on the “Star Student” wall in recogniton of stellar behavior. Phone calls will be made, and praise notes will be sent home.

Consequences

First time a student breaks a rule: Documented Warning

Second time: Written Reflection Assigned

Third time: Detention

Fourth time: Referral to the office

Fifth time: Parent, Student, Teacher Conference

** Serious infractions (fighting, defiance, blantant disrespect, etc.) will be referred to the main office immediately. **

Be assured that my goal is to work with you to ensure the success of your child this year. Please read and discuss my classroom expectations with your child.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Grant

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