WELCOME TO HICKORY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

6TH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT

September 4th, 2019

Team 6A Mrs. Bohms

Mrs. ClousingMrs. Didier

Ms. DrwiegaMrs. JeglinskiMrs. NemethMrs. Osberg

Mrs. SandowskiMrs. Sayles

Team 6B Mrs. Brendlinger

Ms. CumbeeMs. Grady

Mrs. LeGrandMrs. O’Brien

Mrs. SchumacherMrs. Swierczewski

Mrs. Kmet

ELA Mrs. Bohms

Mrs. ClousingMs. CumbeeMs. DrwiegaMs. Grady

ELA Curriculum Overview● Genre Study● Literary Elements (Plot,setting,

theme, character, etc.)

● Reading for Information● Internal/External Conflict● Point of View● Context Clues● Compare/Contrast● Make Inferences● Figurative language, Tone,

Mood, & Imagery

● Novel Studies: Historical, Multicultural, Biography

● Literary Analysis● Narrative, Informational,

and Argument Essay Writing

● Grammar● Vocabulary (word stems)

● Poetry ● Research

Grading● Check PowerSchool regularly● Grades are 75% summative (outcome assessments) &

25% formative (classwork/homework/other)● Formatives:➔ Over 10 points - the lowest recorded score can

only be 50% of the total point value➔ Under 10 points - recorded as the actual point

value● Missing work will be given the lowest possible point

value in the gradebook. Points will be adjusted when the assignment is completed within teacher designated timeframe.

● No Outcome Assessment may be retaken

MathMath Advisory Mrs. Brendlinger

Mrs. DidierMrs. JeglinskiMrs. LeGrandMrs. O’BrienMrs. OsbergMrs. Sayles

Math CurriculumThe Carnegie Learning Math Series is an Inquiry based Program which will cover the following overarching Math Standards:

• Number Sense• Ratios and Proportions• Expressions and Equations• Geometry• Statistics

Text books are available via internet at:www.CarnegieLearning.com.

Math Advisory

Students will have a rotating schedule including:● 3 days Khan Academy or Mathia● Organizational Day● Social Emotional Learning

Our team will begin the Mawi social emotional program

Social StudiesMission Statement:

Our mission is to create enlightened citizens who are able to critically investigate historical events in order to

interpret their significance on society and bridge the past, present, and future through informed decision

making. Mrs. Sandowski & Mrs. Didier

Mrs. Swierczewski

Social Studies ● Geography/Map Skills● Inquiry Skills● Civics/Economics● Current Events● History

Ancient Civilizations1. Early Humans2. Mesopotamia3. Egypt4. India5. China6. Greece7. Rome**SS & SCI block schedule

Science

Mrs. Nemeth & Mrs. DidierMrs. Schumacher

Science Curriculum Overview

Investigating & Questioning our World

through Science & Technology is the

curriculum students will use this year that teaches science by

DOING science.

1. Physical Science - including Chemistry2. Earth and Space Science3. Life Science

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to see ALL the exciting things your child is doing in SCIENCE!

Schumacher: Twitter - @157cgoscience Instagram - schumacherscienceNemeth: Twitter - @NemethScience Instagram - nemeth.science

How to be Successful● Webpages ● Assignment notebooks and homework

board● School Supplies● Powerschool● NJHS Homework Assistance & Tutoring in

the Library after school● HCMS Library hours 7:15 - 3:15● Frankfort Library - computers available &

textbooks

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This organizational tip comes from Kailey Sherley. Kailey laminated a copy of her schedule and attached it to a spring wrist bracelet to help her navigate her schedule during the first few days of school. What a great idea!

Locker Organization Tips

An organized locker makes for quick transitions from class to class.1- Extra Tall Locker ShelfAssortment of Colored Duct TapePermanent MarkersBook Socks for hardcover booksGallon size Ziploc bags

Empty the locker and sort contents into items presently used & those needed in future quarters. Prepare binders with dividers & loose leaf paper in the back.

Assign a duct tape color to each subject/block. Label the bottom with the period number so the binders and books can be arranged in the order of the student’s schedule. Arrange the bottom of the locker like a library shelf. Use Ziploc bags to

hold extra supplies. Place in the top section of locker.