FAQsΒ
WhAT ARE THE UNITS OF STUDY?
Math:
Expressions and Equations
Decimals and Fractions
Ratio Reasoning
Ratio Reasoning
Algebraic Thinking
Positive and Negative Numbers
Statistical Thinking
Social Studies:
Map Skills
Themes of World History and GRAPES
Early Humans
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Middle Ages
Are there a lot of tests and quizzes in 6th grade?
MATH:Β
We will have a Lesson quiz almost weekly
We will have a total of 7 Unit tests and a Cumulative Final
Social Studies:
We will have various quizzes throughout the year.
We will have about 7 Unit tests.
Are there any finals in 6th grade?
TBD.Β Most likely we will not have any finals in 6th grade.Β
Can I throw away any work?
No. We will clean out our folders after every unit. I will be collecting most packets.
What do i do if i am absent from school?
As a 6th grader, you have the responsibility to find out what you missed and are responsible for completing it.Β You can do this many ways:
Check Weekly Agenda on Google Classroom. This is posted by Monday of the current week and is updated daily after each class.Β
Check Google Classroom for any assignments.
Check the Absent Work form that will be in your Absent Work Mailbox.
Call a good academic buddy.
Stay IA
If you are absent from school, you will be allowed additional time for completing missed assignments and still receive full credit.Β
What do I do when I have a Band Lesson?
You need to see me PRIOR to your band lesson to let me know you have a band lesson.
You will need to hand in any work and get any work that you will be missing.
Always check the Weekly Agenda in Google Classroom
You are responsible for making up any classwork and homework that you will miss due to a lesson.Β
Do i have to make up the work when I miss school for any reason?Β
YES!Β SEE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Can I retake or correct Quizzes and tests?
Math:
Quizzes: You will be able to correct math quizzes and receive 1/2 credit back for each problem you get right. You will need to stay IAΒ to get the extra help.
Tests: There will be no test retakes.Β However, test corrections may be allowed.Β This will be based on each unit after the original test was given.Β If test corrections are allowed, you will receive 1/2 credit back. Β You must stay IA to complete test corrections.Β
Social Studies:
Quiz and/or Test corrections are not allowed
When can I go the bathroom?
The best time to go is before or after class (You have 4 minutes between each class).
If it is an emergency, you may go during class.Β This best time to go is during independent work time.Β Avoid going during instruction.Β
When can I get a drink?
The best way is to bring a water bottle with you.Β
Or before or after class (You have 4 minutes between each class).
You may get a drink during class during independent work time.Β
Do I need to sign out when I leave the room?
YES!
