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EVERYDAY EXPECTATIONS:
It is never expected that a student master a new skill the very first time it is introduced. Sometimes a skill sticks right away, and sometimes it takes days of practice. I never want a student to feel like they have failed if a skill doesn't stick right away and feel like they 'can't.' A more accurate statement might be 'I can't yet.' The goal is that we get a little bit better each day. With continued practice in class, through homework, studying notes, ALEKS, and IXL students will gain mastery with time and effort!
It is OKAY not to know, but it is NOT OKAY not to try!
STUDENTS WHO ARE ABSENT (for any reason):
Any day that you are absent you are expected to:
Log onto Google classroom to check the agenda
If possible, attempt the lesson, IXL, or assignment listed on the agenda
Email me if you have any questions
If your book is at school, you can request to pick it up. You just need to email me, and I will send it to the office for pick up. I can also email you a copy of the lesson digitally. You just need to let me know what you need!
Each lesson has an interactive student edition through GoMath and an instructional video. I encourage you to use this resource as it will be very helpful when having to do a lesson on your own. (You can find the instructions on all weekly agendas)
HOMEWORK:
At the beginning of each week, students will receive a packet of all of their independent work they must complete for the week. Each lesson we do in class will come with one page from the packet and it is expected to be completed the day of the lesson in Mrs. Scholz's class. Anything that does not get completed here at school will become homework. Typically this packet will be due on Friday (the date will be stated on the front page of the packet). This gives students the chance to come ask questions if they need extra help throughout the week. Students should not be waiting until Thursday evening to do all the work then expecting to come ask questions Friday morning.
IXL
For most lessons in math, there is an IXL skill that goes along with it that we will use for extra practice. Students will begin practice on these skills in class, and are encouraged to get their smart score to 80. The IXL practice has shown a lot of benefit on skill mastery when paired with the math lesson, however, at this time we are not requiring this to be done for homework.
ALEKS
In addition to the regular class lessons, students will have to complete topics of learning on the ALEKS program. Students MAY NOT complete this at home. Students must complete these during school hours. Students will get a grade for this at the end of each quarter. See points below. In addition to the quarter grades, students will be expected to complete at least 80% of all topics by the end of the year. As long as students are completing their weekly goals and completing their Knowledge Checks to the best of their ability, students should not have a problem meeting that end of the year goal. Students are allowed to complete more than the weekly goal. If they are behind, they can still catch up!
First Quarter= 3 topics per week (27 point grade: 3 x 9 weeks)
Second Quarter= 4 topics per week (36 point grade: 4 x 9 weeks)
Third Quarter= 5 topics per week (45 point grade: 5 x 9 weeks)
Fourth Quarter= 6 topics per week (54 point grade: 6 x 9 weeks)
Extra Credit Opportunities:
Students will have an opportunity to earn extra points on their test grades. At the end of each chapter test, I will create an assignment on ThinkCentral (basically another chapter test, but with explanations and examples to help) for students to complete. This will be due one week from the original test date. In order to receive credit, they have to score at least 90%. This is completely optional, but I highly encourage students to complete it especially if they struggled on the test. It is a chance to earn extra points and learn the material. Parents are allowed to help students on the extra credit assignment. I just ask that parent guidance is intended to help the student learn and understand the skill, and not just get the right answer.
AR:
Students must read one novel each quarter and take an AR test on it. Whatever grade they get on the test will be a test grade for Mrs. Hale (even if they don't get 80% or above). This novel must be at least 200 pages in length and at a 4.0 reading level or above. This does not include graphic novels or diary style books such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Dork Diaries. The book will be agreed upon between student and teacher at the beginning of the 9 weeks to make sure all requirements are met.
Stuents must also read 2 Nonfiction books each quarter.
To meet the final goal, students must have a comprehension of 80% or above.
LIVESCHOOL/DISCIPLINE SYSTEM:
Card Pull Policy:
1st card: warning to student
2nd card: warning to student
3rd card: note home that needs to be signed
4th card: detention
For our discipline/reward system, we will be using a program called Live School. It will join together the usual card pulling system. Students will earn a daily paycheck for showing up to school. If a student has an infraction the student will “pull a card” and points will get deducted. If a student displays a positive behavior they can earn points.
Any points earned can be used toward our classroom store. If you would like to donate to our classroom store, some items that would be helpful are extra school supplies, candy (small or large size), bags of chips or snacks, bottled water, cans of pop, or small items that you think a 6th grader might be motivated by. Of course this is optional, but any donation is greatly appreciated. We have an amazon wish list (see link below) with items if you need ideas, but shopping at a local store is perfectly fine if that works better for you!
6th Grade Amazon Wish list
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