6th Grade SYSTEM of SUCCESS
What if I need help?
Students
If you are confused about something:
Re-read the directions.
Read what you wrote down in your agenda book.
Check the teacher's website
Ask a Study Buddy/Classmate
Attend Advisory period at the end of the day
Email the teacher
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL CLASS!
Parents
Ask your child for info.
Consider all sides of issue/story.
Have your child show you how to navigate to the info (website, FlipGrid, Google Classroom, etc).
Read your student’s agenda book
Check the teacher's website
Email the teacher
Stay informed about MCMS & your CLASSES
STUDENTS
Check these each day!
Your school email
Most teachers post homework, test and project due dates, etc.
Student planner/agenda book
PARENTS
Listen to the school & district robo-calls.
Read email from school and your teachers via regular email & Parent Square
Most teachers post homework, test and project due dates, etc.
Stay informed about ASSIGNMENT, SCORES, & GRADES
STUDENTS
Check Q (Student Connect)
Memorize log-in information > Students have their own log in inf
Log on to Q twice a week from MCMS’s website home page
Teachers update Q as often as they can.
On Q, make sure you click on “Show All” in upper right corner to see all assignments
You will see a listing for all assignments over the school year so far
The overall grade will only reflect the current quarter
Read any/all comments on Q your teacher may have written for an assignment
If an assignment is in red or there is no score, it has not been turned in (missing).
If the assignment column says “Not graded”, this will not count against you.
Your teacher is busy working on this.
Parents
Check Q (Parent Connect)
Know/memorize log-in information > Parents have their own log in info
Log on to Q twice a week from MCMS’s website home page
Teachers update Q as often as they can.
On Q, make sure you click on “Show All” in upper right corner to see all assignments
You will see a listing for all assignments over the school year so far
The overall grade will only reflect the current quarter
Read any/all comments on Q your teacher may have written for an assignment
If an assignment is in red or there is no score, it has not been turned in (missing).
If the assignment column says “Not graded”, this will not count against you (Your teacher is busy working on this.)
HOMEWORK
Students
Set up a quiet, clutter-free space where you can work independently… If possible, be near a parent/guardian so you are close enough to ask for help if needed.
Keep space well-supplied (charger, headphones, writing tools, paper, etc).
A printer is handy….but should not be necessary.
Always write down homework, test and due dates in your agenda book.
Open Agenda Book/Student Planner to see what your tasks are for that night, what projects are due soon, and what tests are upcoming
As you complete & turn in each assignment, check it off to manage your workload and know you are making progress!
Studying is homework too!
If you don't have work to complete but you have a test or quiz soon, you MUST study!
Look at teachers’ websites to check assignments and due dates against what is written in your agenda book
Show a parent/guardian the agenda book and teacher websites to keep them updated on your workload and progress.
Do the most difficult, most boring assignment first. Focus only on this assignment.
Read all directions carefully.
Highlight key directions or keywords to help you understand what to do.
Gather what you need to complete this assignment (notes? textbook? workbook? a specific handout?)
Complete assignment to the best of your ability
Use your book, notes, etc to help you
Do what your teacher said about responding
Include facts, examples, and details
Show all your work (math and science)
Once the assignment is complete to the best of your ability and according to the directions, turn it in/submit it.
Parents
Help your child find a a quiet, clutter-free space… be nearby so they can ask for help if needed, but far enough away to do work independently
If needed, you can initial your child’s agenda book by that subject after they see their work is complete and submitted/turned in.