Class Constitution 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome back to school!  My name is Mrs. Dana Patane and we will be your child’s 6th grade teacher this year.  It is my pleasure to welcome you and your child to the sixth grade and to the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new year.  Together, we will be embarking on a new voyage.  To ensure that the upcoming year is productive and pleasant we would like to share with you a few policies, procedures and expectations.

MATH Classroom Expectations

1.Be Prepared - Students are expected to have the proper class materials every day.  The following items are needed for math class:

• Math notebook  OR a 1-inch Math binder

• A two-pocket folder

• Homework

• sharpened pencils with an eraser, Highlighter

• i-Ready workbook

• calculator (simple function)

• Fully Charged Chromebook 

2.Be on Time - Lateness is unacceptable.  Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings. Lateness will only be excused with a signed pass.

3.Classwork/Homework - All students are expected to hand in their classwork and homework in a timely manner.  Any classwork that is not finished during the day must be completed for homework and brought in the next day.  This way your child will not fall behind. Homework goes hand in hand with classwork. Homework is an integral part of learning – it allows students the opportunity to make the most of their experience in school.  Homework reinforces what has been learned in class, prepares students for upcoming lessons, teaches responsibility, and helps students develop positive study habits. Homework will be given every night.  The assignment will be written on the board and should be copied everyday in your Agenda Book. Assignments will also be posted on Google Classroom. Assignments are due the next day unless otherwise stated. Homework should be neat and all work must be shown. Homework will be checked every day and is part of your quarterly grade. 

4.Absences - Students are required to make up any work they miss when

absent.  Please ask a classmate for the missed work or check Google Classroom. 

5.Tests and Quizzes - Tests or quizzes can be given weekly.  Students will be given ample  notice for any tests. Students who are absent for tests are expected to take them as soon as they return. Test and quiz grades will be posted to Infinite Campus through the parent portal.    

6.Grading - your quarter grade is based on test, quiz, and cumulative review grades, homework completion, class participation and attendance. The grading policy is as follows: Tests/Quizzes: 60%, Cumulative Reviews: 15%, Homework/Class Participation/Attendance: 25% 

7. Class Conduct - Students are expected to act in a respectful manner toward each other and their teacher in the classroom.

                                                 Science Expectations 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome back to school!   It is our pleasure to welcome you and your child to a year full of exploring and learning together as we embark on our journey into 6th Grade science. This year we will cover four major topics including Earth’s atmosphere, engineering, energy, and cells.  To ensure that the upcoming year is productive and pleasant we would like to share with you a few policies, procedures and expectations. 

Materials

Be prepared with materials for class each day. The following materials will be needed for science each day:

1. Two-pocket folder

2. Notebook or 1-inch binder

3. Charged Chromebook

4. Sharpened pencil(s)

5. Agenda

6. Homework assignment(s)

Homework/Classwork/Labs

Classwork and homework is expected to be completed to the best of the student's ability. Missed assignments due to absences from class need to be made up. (including excused absences due to lessons, related services, etc.) It is important to check Google Classroom daily to stay up to date on assignments. 

Homework is due the following class, unless otherwise noted. 

Labs are completed in class, however sometimes include a follow-up assignment that may need to be completed for homework. Since labs are part of the quarter grade it is important that they are turned in within a timely manner. We will review lab safety in class and all students are expected to follow these safety guidelines when conducting a lab in class. 

Assessments/Grading

An assessment or project will be given at the end of each unit. All assessments will be announced in advance to allow ample time to study. Quizzes will be given periodically throughout the units. 

Quarter grades will consist of assessments, projects/labs, participation, and classwork/homework. 

Breakdown of quarter grade is as follows:

Assessments - 35%

Classwork/Homework - 25%

Projects/Labs - 30%

Participation - 10%

Class Conduct

In the classroom, students are expected to be safe, respectful to others and responsible.

On lab days, it is extremely important to listen carefully to directions in order to ensure all students are practicing lab safety. 

STEAM Fair

All students will be expected to complete a project for the STEAM fair. We will spend some time in class discussing the scientific method as well as what is expected for their projects. Students will receive ample notice when it is time to begin working on their projects and support will be given before, during, and after school, as needed. More information will be forthcoming. 

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Here is our “Class Constitution”

CLASS CONSTITUTION

We, the students, in Mrs. Patane ’ class have decided to cooperate, work, and have an exciting year by:

                                             Listening Carefully

  Enjoying ourselves while learning

                                              Achieving our best

                                              Reaching our goals

                                             Never giving up!

In order to LEARN and make this year successful, we promise to:

1. Arrive to school on time and be prepared to work.

2. Follow directions.

3. Raise our hands to speak and listen to others when speaking.

4. RESPECT others by being kind with our words and actions.

5. Ask permission before leaving the room.

6. Complete required assignments on time.

7. Wear a big SMILE!

8.Extra Help - Extra help is available in our Math Learning Labs during periods 4,5 and 6.  More details to follow.  Do not wait until you are completely lost to ask for help, no question is too small, no problem is too big!

In order for your child to have his/her most successful year yet, I need you to support my academic, homework and discipline efforts here at school.  I am available for any question/s you may have regarding your child. I can be reached by calling the main office at 812-3600 or by emailing me at dpatane@shufsd.org .  You may also utilize the Parent Square platform to contact me. I  know that by working together your child will have a fun and successful year.  I look forward to meeting you personally at Back-to- School Night. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Patane

Mrs. Patane

I have reviewed the Classroom Expectations class with your child, however I would appreciate it if you too, would review it with your child, and then sign below. Please have your child return this to me.  Thank you for your support. 

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I have read The Class Constitution with my child, __________________.

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