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BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ACADEMY
WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONAL AGENDA
SIXTH GRADE
9/11/2017 – 9/15/2017
THE 6th
GRADE TEAM
Dean: Ms. de Dios [email protected]
Teachers:
English Language Arts
Ms. Harris [email protected] Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (B10)
Mr. Hayner [email protected] Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (B10)
*Ms. Obeid [email protected] Conference Time: 10:00 -11:20 am (B7)
*Also teachers Spanish
Reading
Ms. Beller [email protected] TBD
Mr. Bowen Stephen.Bowen@houstonisdorg Conference Time: 12:10 – 1:25 pm (B8)
Mr. Martinez [email protected] Conference Time: 11:25 – 12:40 pm (B8)
Mathematics
Mr. Steele [email protected] Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (A5)
Ms. Rani Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (A5)
Mr. Wanjala [email protected] Conference Time: 10:00 -11:20 am (A2)
Math Lab
Ms. Bonno [email protected] Conference Time: 12:10 – 1:25 pm (A3)
Mr. Turolski [email protected] Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (A5)
Mr. Eligio [email protected] Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (A5)
Science
Ms. Masood [email protected] Conference Time: 12:10 – 1:25 pm (B8)
Mr. Nicholas [email protected] Conference Time: 11:25 – 12:40 pm (B8)
Social Studies
Mr. Palmitier [email protected] Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (A5)
Ms. Scott [email protected] Conference Time: 2:35 – 4:00 pm (A5)
Mr. Ball [email protected] Conference Time: 11:25 – 12:40 pm (A3)
Latin
Ms. Kirk [email protected] Conference Time: 10:00 -11:20 am (B7)
Neuroscience
Ms. Torres [email protected] Conference Time: 10:00 -11:20 am (A2)
Dr. Williams [email protected] Conference Time: 10:00 -11:20 am (A2)
Ms. Brown [email protected] Conference Time: 11:25 – 12:40 pm (A3)
Physical Education
Mr. Johnson [email protected] Conference Time: 12:10 – 1:25 pm (A3)
Ms. Strong [email protected] Conference Time: 10:00 -11:20 am (A2)
*PLEASE NOTE THAT AN APPOINTMENT NEEDS TO BE SET UP PRIOR TO MEETING
WITH A TEACHER.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hurricane Harvey Assistance
Please take note of the following resources that have come through HISD e-mailings and
information on where to donate items. Should you need further assistance or clarification,
please feel free to contact your Grade Level Dean at Baylor College of Medicine
Academy at Ryan to assist with any needs as we heal from Hurricane Harvey.
o 6th Grade Dean Dean De Dios [email protected]
o 7th Grade Dean Dean Brown [email protected]
o 8th Grade Dean Dean Turner [email protected]
Donations (Items)
Beginning September 11, all donations will be received at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020
Mangum Road Houston, TX 77092).
Donations (Financial Items)
All monetary donations must be made to the HISD Foundation, and the donation can be
made specifically for the campus that you designate. Link to Donations:
http://www.houstonisdfoundation.org/donate/
Uniforms**
HISD has relaxed the uniform policy, but students may wear uniforms, if they have
secured them or been provided such. HISD distributed thousands of uniforms at 7
locations throughout Houston September 8th & 9th from 9:00AM-3:00PM, to assist in
this effort.
**Deans will work with all students to assist with obtaining uniforms, once identified as a need.
Students who were not impacted by Hurricane Harvey should remain in uniform, as they have
secured such. If needing financial assistance, please feel free to approach your grade level Dean
or any campus employee.
School Bus Tracker
If your student will be riding HISD transportation, please register on
www.houstonISD.org/BusTracker to track your student’s bus in the AM and PM
time. The district’s account number is 76647.
Parent Student Connect (Gradespeed)
You can access and monitor your student’s attendance, assignments and grades.
Go to www.HoustonISD.org/PSCregister to get started.
You may also use Gradespeed to communicate with your student’s teachers.
Lunch Applications
PLEASE submit an online lunch application for your student. You can apply
online at: https://mealapps.houstonisd.org/Login.aspx?action=18.
Lunch Money and Menus
You can manage account balances at www.schoolcafe.com
You can also retrieve menus and nutritional information at
www.houstonISD.org/Menus
STUDENT PACKET TO BE SENT HOME MONDAY, SEPT 11
o HISD Enrollment Information 2017-2018 (English & Spanish)
o Home Language Survey (English & Spanish)
o HISD Health Inventory
o Request For Food Allergy Information (English & Spanish)
o Student Media Consent and Release form (English & Spanish)
o Family Survey (English & Spanish)
o Student Assistance Questionnaire (English & Spanish)
o Military Connected Families Survey
o Lunch Applications (Spanish available if needed)
PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT RETURN ALL FORMS TO THEIR B10
TEACHER BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 15
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 4, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m: 6th
GRADE OPEN HOUSE
September 25, Monday – Start of After-School Tutorials (4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
Mondays – ELA/Reading
Tuesdays – Science
Wednesdays – Social Studies
Thursdays – Mathematics
*Please pick up your student promptly at 5:15 p.m. when he/she attends any after-school
tutorial or activity.
*Please be reminded that there are no after-school tutorials or activities on FRIDAYS.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP FOR CAR RIDERS
WHEN YOU DROP OFF YOUR STUDENT IN THE MORNING AND PICK
HIM/HER UP AT DISMISSAL IN THE AFTERNOON, PLEASE FOLLOW THE
DIRECTIONS OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE DIRECTING THE FLOW
OF TRAFFIC TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE, ESPECIALLY STUDENTS.
Students will be allowed into the building at 7:45 a.m. Please note that there will be no
school personnel monitoring students who will be dropped off earlier than 7:45 and left
on school grounds, outside of the building.
In the afternoon, students who are not picked up by 4:30 will be led back into the school
building. Anyone picking up after 4:30 will have to go to the main office to pick up their
student. If unable to get off your car and pick up your student yourself from the main
office, please send an adult, and not a child, on your behalf.
If your student will be walking home after-school, send/submit a signed letter of
authorization to Ms. de Dios, the 6th
grade dean. The letter must clearly identify the
student, the person authorizing the student to walk home after school and the contact
information of the said person.
***SCHOOL RULES AND POLICIES***
Before being dismissed for first period, ALL students MUST be in their assigned
areas. 6th
grade students report to the AUDITORIUM. No students are allowed to be in
the hallways, classrooms or restrooms WITHOUT PERMISSION.
Locker times: Morning, after being dismissed from their designated areas; Before and
After Lunch; Between 4th
and 5th
Period.
Dress code: Navy blue polo shirt with BCMA logo, khaki pants/shorts or skirts that are
knee-length, BCMA navy blue sweater or solid blue sweater. School I.D. must be worn
around the neck at all times.
ONLY ON FRIDAYS: Blue or black jeans with no tears, cuts or holes, BCMA spirit
t-shirt or college t-shirt.
When dismissed at 4:00 p.m., all bus riders must proceed directly and promptly to the bus
ramps. School buses will leave at 4:07 p.m. everyday. Car riders must proceed directly
and promptly to the front of the building.
Be respectful to school personnel and fellow students.
______________________________________________________________________________
READING
MS.BELLER
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Students will review the class syllabus, and will learn classroom and course
expectations and procedures.
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Students will make inferences about text using textual evidence to support
understanding and will read a personal narrative and discuss author’s style and
purpose.
Students will also complete a Reading Interest Inventory
HOMEWORK:
o Due Wednesday and Thursday: Please return a signed copy of the course
syllabus.
Please Note:
All class supplies are due in class on September 18th
and September 19th
. Supplies needed
are: one binder, five dividers, blue/black pens, highlighters, loose leaf paper, and sticky
notes.
MR. MARTINEZ
Students will discuss and understand class norms and expectations.
Classes will establish the practices and routines of a reading workshop.
Students will establish purposes for reading selected texts.
Students will complete a Reading Interest Inventory.
Students will set up interactive Literacy Notebooks for recording notes and daily
warm ups
HOMEWORK: Bring a new marble composition notebook that will be
dedicated as the READING Literacy Notebook.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
MR. HAYNER
Mr. Hayner’s writing class will focus on all aspects of written communication as well as
speaking and listening. This agenda is a framework to be used by parents and students to
keep up with upcoming concepts and assignments. Please email me at
[email protected] immediately if you have a concern. I will address it within 48
hours. I try to send progress reports through gradespeed once per week, so please contact
me if you do not receive a progress report for your student. Thank you!
Policies and Procedures
Syllabus
CHAMPS
Rules and Expectations
Writing Pre-assessment
Cursive Handwriting
HUB Digital Resources
HOMEWORK:
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
o Return signed syllabus next class. Bring one composition notebook next class.
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
o Cursive Handwriting practice, due next class.
o Syllabi and notebooks due today
Friday (B Day)
o Log onto the HUB and leave a comment in your class. Cursive due today.
MS. OBEID
Students will receive forms and class description this week.
Students will set, learn, and review classroom expectations and learn how to set
goals for the first six weeks.
Students will take a pre-test in order to assess prior knowledge, which will aid in
setting learning goals and expectations.
HOMEWORK:
o Students are required to take home class description and review it with
their parents.
o Signatures and required supplies are due for a grade on Monday
September 18th, 2017.
o Students will be creating their binders this day so it is imperative that
supplies are brought on time.
o Students will be behind if supplies not brought and should ask a classmate
for the directions.
o If not done so already, students must finish reading The Hunger Games by
9/25/2017
MATHEMATICS
MR. STEELE
Monday (B day)
Students will review the class syllabus, and will learn classroom and course
expectations and procedures.
Tuesday (A day) and Wednesday (B day)
We will introduce rational numbers and the classification of the subsets of that
number system.
In modeling the subsets of rational numbers, we will use a variety of illustrations
including Venn diagrams
HOMEWORK:
o Students will word a ten-question exercise on classifying rational
numbers.
Thursday (A day) and Friday (B day)
We will focus on the rational number subset of Integers in today’s activity.
We will order and compare integers.
Compare -and- contrast the Opposites and the Absolute Value using integers.
MATH LAB
MS. BONNO
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Discuss and Practice daily procedures and computer usage.
HOMEWORK:
o Have syllabus signed and returned.
o Purchase school supplies.
Tuesday (A day) and Wednesday (B day)
Initial Knowledge Check on ALEKS.
Thursday (A day) and Friday (B day)
Classwork Topic: Whole number place value
Begin Individual ALEKS topics.
ALEKS (Continuous individualized topics on math program): Students have
approximately one hour in class daily to work on weekly topic assignment.
All topic goal and time goal assignments are due by Sunday, midnight.
Please check your timeline and assignments on report page of ALEKS for
current week’s assignments as well as future quiz and test dates!!
HOMEWORK: Complete unfinished weekly goals.
MR. ELIGIO
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Classroom Rules and Expectations
Initial Assessment on Aleks (30 Questions)
: Real Numbers by Kuta Software (Hard Copy Provided)
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Aleks Topics: Real Numbers
1. Place value and Numerical translation
2. Ordering and Estimation
3. Exponents and Order of Operation
4. Prime Numbers, Factors, and Multiples
5. Plotting and Comparing Integers
HOMEWORK: Online homework in aleks Program
Website: www.aleks.com
MR. TUROLSKI
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Welcome! Classroom rules and procedures. Ice breaker
HOMEWORK: Sign and return class syllabus
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Practice classroom rules and procedures
ALEKS math software tutorial and login
ALEKS initial knowledge check
Friday (B day)
Class topic: Rational Numbers
Begin individual ALEKS topics
HOMEWORK: Complete unfinished weekly goals
SCIENCE
MS. MASOOD
Students will be introduced to their respective teachers and classmates as well as rules
and procedures for their respective classrooms.
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Classroom rules, procedures, expectations, curriculum outline and grading.
Personal profile and Ice breaking activities
. “Getting to Know You” activities are also included as introductions to the class
environment and content.
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Classroom rules, procedures, expectations, curriculum outline, grading, Lab safety
rules and Lab tools.
HOMEWORK:
o Bring safety contract signed
o Homework for Parents, extra credit for you; Tell me few things about your
child that you want Ms. Masood to know.
MR. NICHOLAS
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Class Rules and Procedures
o Students will learn classroom rules, procedures, expectations, curriculum
outline and grading.
o Students will create their personal profile and complete Ice breaking
activities.
o “Getting to Know You” activities are also included as introductions to the
class environment and content.
HOMEWORK: BRING PARENT FORMS BACK SIGNED and BRING
COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS.
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Class Rules, Procedures, and Lab Safety
o Students will practice using classroom rules, procedures, expectations,
curriculum outline, and grading.
o Students will complete their learning style inventories.
o Students will learn Lab safety rules and Lab tools.
HOMEWORK: BRING PARENT FORMS BACK SIGNED and BRING
COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS.
Friday (B Day)
Lab Safety
o Students will continue learning Lab safety rules and how to safely use Lab
equipment.
HOMEWORK: BRING PARENT FORMS BACK SIGNED and BRING
COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS.
SOCIAL STUDIES
MR. PALMITIER
Students will become acquainted with the classroom rules and procedures, as well
as the subject content as a whole.
The beginning of this school year has been an odd one, but one step at a time, we
will all get on track and well underway with World Cultures!
Please make sure students have the following to bring to class everyday: o Composition book or notebook o Three Ring Binder (at least a 1 ½ inch) with dividers o Pen or Pencil
Homework assignments for the first week include the filling out and signing of
the last page of the syllabus, and studying the syllabus for a quiz to take place
approximately Sept 18/19.
MS. SCOTT
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Students will be introduced to World Cultures, Rules, Procedures and
Expectations.
HOMEWORK: Review syllabus with parent, sign and return by Friday,
September 15.
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Students will review classroom expectations, participate in an “ice breaker”.
Students Identify key elements of maps.
Friday (B Day)
Key elements of maps continued
MR. BALL
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Course description, classroom expectations and introduction
HOMEWORK: Return the syllabus with parent’s signature.
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Classroom rules, practice procedures OPTICS
Friday (B Day)
Mapping practice and different types of maps TODALSIG
HOMEWORK: Create a map of a place where you live, or like to visit.
LATIN WITH MS. KIRK
Day Topic Etymology Classwork Homework
9/11
and
9/12
Procedures,
behavior,
expectations
1st Declension
Endings
corpuscle
circumrenal
Classroom culture
discussion
Stop-motion intro
Stop-motion
agreements
1st Declension chart
and chant
Returned signed
syllabus
1st Declension
Worksheet
Study for DQ1
9/13
and
9/14
1st Declension
Nouns
Subject, Object,
Verb relationship
tangential
intercede Declension Quiz 1
SOV lesson
SOV group activity
Declining 1st
Declension nouns
SOV Worksheet
Declining in the 1st
Declension Worksheet
Study for GQ1
9/15 2nd Declension
Nouns
Action Verbs
Linking Verbs
benevolence
malevolent Grammar Quiz 1
Verb Types lesson
Verb types stop motion
group activity
Declining 2nd
Declension nouns
Verb Types Worksheet
Declining in the 2nd
Declension Worksheet
Study for DQ2
SPANISH WITH MS. OBEID
Students will receive forms and class description this week.
Students will set, learn, and review classroom expectations and learn how to set goals for
the first six weeks.
Students will learn how to greet each other properly in Spanish.
HOMEWORK:
o Students are required to take home class description and review it with
their parents.
o Signatures and required supplies are due for a grade on Monday
September 18th, 2017.
o Students will be creating their binders this day so it is imperative that
supplies are brought on time.
o Students will be behind if supplies not brought and should ask a classmate
for the directions.
NEUROSCIENCE
MS. TORRES and MS. BROWN
Concepts:
1) Teacher and student introductions, introduction to neuroscience and classroom
procedures
2) The classroom is a safe-learning environment
3) Science and engineering are integrative process
4) There are multiple methods of design in engineering and science
5) Neuroscience is the study of the brain and has multiple brain functions
Activities
1) Icebreaker: “Getting to Know You”.
2) PowerPoint Presentation: Introduction to neuroscience and classroom
procedures.
3) Safety: Cartoon and Contract
4) Cooperative Groups: Roles & Responsibilities
5) PowerPoint Presentation: Introduction to science and engineering as integrative
processes
6) Interactive Notebooks: Students will set up their classroom notebooks (Front:
Table of Contents, Back: Vocabulary and Index)
Reminders/comments:
o Parents, please sign and return your students’ syllabus. Also, please sign-
up for Remind.com for communication and updates.
o Students, please come to class prepared and ready to learn!
DR. WILLIAMS
Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day)
Concepts: Mind and Brain, What’s the Difference?
1) Teacher and student introductions. Introduction to neuroscience.
2) Contrast Intellectual Traits of Mind:
o Disciplined Thinking/Undisciplined Thinking
o Intellectual Fair-mindedness/ Intellectual Unfairness
o Intellectual Perseverance/ Intellectual Laziness
o Intellectual Empathy/Intellectual Narrow-mindedness
Reading and Writing
1) Think about Fran and Sam: Which one is better at thinking?
2) Think for Yourself # 15
Activities
1) Icebreaker: “Getting to Know You”.
2) PowerPoint presentation
a. Classroom Routines and Procedures
b. Binders
3) Intellectual Traits: Think About Fran and Sam, Which One is Better at
Thinking?
4) Index card tower cooperative learning: an observation of our understanding of
the intellectual traits, disciplined vs undisciplined thinking.
Reminders/comments:
o Parents, please review and sign your son/daughter’s neuroscience daily
agenda.
o Students, please bring empty cereal boxes and newspaper for the
classroom activity.
o Academic practice: Complete pages 19, 21-24 in Think about Fran and
Sam and Think for Yourself #15 Understanding Intellectual Perseverance,
Empathy, and Fair-mindedness. Due: September 13th-14th
Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)
Concepts: Mind and Brain, What’s the Difference?
o There are three kinds of thinkers: Fair-minded Fran, Naïve Nancy and
Selfish Sam
Standards Elements Intellectual Traits
o Disciplined/Undisciplined
o Fairness: Fair-mindedness/Unfairness
o Intellectual Integrity/Intellectual hypocrisy
o Intellectual Perseverance/Intellectual laziness
o Intellectual humility/Intellectual arrogance
o Intellectual empathy/Intellectual narrow-mindedness
o Intellectual autonomy/Intellectual Conformity
o Intellectual courage/Intellectual Cowardice
o Confidence in reason/Distrust of Reason and Evidence
Reading and writing
1) The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking for Children p. 3, 23-24.
2) Think for yourself: Describe Naïve Nancy, Selfish Sam and Fair-minded Fran
3) Think for yourself: Who are You Most Like? Naïve Nancy, Selfish Sam or
Fair-minded Fran
Activities
1) A Critical Reading Format (CFR): students will read pages 3-5 in the
Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking for Children using the CRF which is
comprised of a set of skills aimed at comprehension.
2) Three Thinkers Role-Play: students will act out how each thinker might act in
different scenarios.
3) Peacemaker celebrities
4) Discipline vs Undisciplined Traits
Reminders/comments:
o Parents, please review and sign your son/daughter’s neuroscience daily
agenda.
o Academic Practice: Think for yourself: TFY #15 for the rest of the traits
and TFY #1-2 Describe Fair-minded Fran, Naïve Nancy and Selfish Sam
in Your Own Words. Who are you most like? Due Sept 15th and 18th
o Students, please bring empty cereal boxes and newspaper for the
classroom activity.
ART ELECTIVE WITH MS. PRICE
Theme of the Week: Introduction to the Art Classroom
A/B DAYS:
DAY 1
o Review of Art Class Expectations and Procedures
o Icebreaker “get to know you” activity in groups
DAY 2
o Group Exercise resulting in an original illustration
o
REQUIRED ART CLASSROOM MATERIALS:
o ITEM #1: Signed SYLLABI are due by Friday, September 1 for each Fall Visual
Arts student. It needs to be signed by the parent/guardian and student. This is
also considered a behavior contract. This syllabi is worth 5 points.
o ITEM #2: Required SUPPLIES LIST was sent home with students. These items
include: pencils (graphite or mechanical), notebook paper (loose-leaf or spiral
bound), paper folder, colored pencils, markers, and scissors.
These are likely materials that have been requested in other classes as well. You do not
have to purchase anything expensive, a couple dollar investment will do.
There will be a regular supply check that will be worth 5 points weekly. The first supply
check will happen the 2nd day of class during Week 1 (end of the week).
Please also consider donating items like rolls of paper towel, facial tissue, newspaper, and
sterile/clean yogurt containers (the large containers).
