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WELCOMETO
MS. GRANT’S6th Grade Science Class
Open House
2015-2016
COURSE TOPICSo The Nature of Scienceo The Universeo The Solar Systemo The Earth-Moon Sun Systemo Space Explorationo Earth’s Structureo Earth’s Historyo Weathering/Erosion/Deposition
and Landformso Human Impact on Eartho Energy in the Earth Systemo Weather and Climateo Family Life.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS All students are
expected to: Be seated and
working when the bell rings.
No eating, drinking, or chewing gum.
Respect your teacher and classmates.
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Consequences
1. Verbal warning2. Pre-Detention
(written warning)/ Phone Call Home
3. Detention4. Pre-referral5. Referral
TEXTBOOK
Florida Science Fusion-New Energy for Earth Science by Holt McDougal
SUPPLIESo Plastic Duo-tang folder~2 pockets with
prongs AND a composition notebook
ORo 1 inch 3 ring binder with dividers and
sheet protectors o Colored pencils
Basic Supplies: Lined paper, Pens, #2 Pencils
(mechanical preferred), Markers, Crayons, Highlighters, Handheld Sharpener, Ruler, Scissors, Glue Stick
Student Agendas Are Available for purchase
Additional items may be suggested for future assignments, activities and projects
QUIZZES AND TESTS
Each chapter will have Quizzes and 1 Chapter Test.
Section Reviews and a Study Guides for each chapter or section we go over.
The information on the quizzes and tests will come directly from the in class PowerPoint notes and the textbook.
LABS AND PROJECTS There will be at least 1
Lab or Project per quarter.
The Lab Contract is posted on my website. Please print a copy and you and your child will need to read and sign sign this document.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given several times a week just as a reinforcement to what has been taught in class.
It is important that the students review the notes that they have taken in class and re-read the information we have covered in the textbook.
GRADES AND PINNACLE All grades are weighted
into categories. 40% Tests and Quizzes 25% Labs and Projects 25% Classwork 10% Homework
School Grading Scale:90-100 A 70-76
C87-89 B+ 67-69
D+ 80-86 B 60-66
D77-79 C+ 0-59 F
You can view your child’s grades online at the Pinnacle Internet Viewer.
The Student ID and a Password is needed.Password = Date of Birth (YYYYMMDD)
PARENT & STUDENTS GRAB YOUR CELL PHONES!
Remind101 is an easy and safe way for Ms. Grant to send text messages to students and parents about HW, projects, and important class information. Its 100% free and YES THERE IS AN APP FOR IT!
Search Remind101 in your application store and download it today!
PARENT & STUDENTS GRAB YOUR CELL PHONES!
1st period students & parentsSend this message @tgrant1
To this phone number 81010
PARENT & STUDENTS GRAB YOUR CELL PHONES!
2nd period students & parentsSend this message @ tgrant2
To this phone number 81010
PARENT & STUDENTS GRAB YOUR CELL PHONES!
3rd period students & parentsSend this message tgrant3
To this phone number 81010
PARENT & STUDENTS GRAB YOUR CELL PHONES!
4th period students & parentsSend this message @ tgrant4
To this phone number 81010
PARENT & STUDENTS GRAB YOUR CELL PHONES!
5th period students & parentsSend this message @ tgrant5
To this phone number 81010
CLASS WEBSITE www.teacherweb.com Updated daily Class schedule and homework Announcements and upcoming
events PowerPoint Notes Links to other websites
CONTACTING MS. GRANT
The best way to reach me is through email [email protected]
6th Grade Center (754) 323-3226
QUESTIONS???
THANK YOU FOR COMING!
Don’t forget to return the sign in sheet!
Have a great day and see you
Monday!