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WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE
Mrs. Dueñas
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 1
In-Class Behavior
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 2
• Polite and cordial behavior •expected in class, •on the playground, • everywhere.
• “Please” and “Thank You”
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 3
• Be on time • Be prepared • Be seated
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 4
• Listen and follow- –all directions –all instructions –when others are speaking
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 5
Work
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• Daily homework• LP’s = weekly and due Fridays • Due dates• Study• Don’t procrastinate!
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 7
Procedures
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 8
• Raise a quiet hand • At times, it is okay to speak out and
discuss your thoughts• Only positive and encouraging comments
• Negative comments and attitudes will not be tolerated
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 9
• Zero tolerance for those who verbally, physically, or emotionally abuse others
• Use language of respect • Respect space and property of others
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 10
• Group projects = cooperation • Do NOT plagiarize.
• Plagiarize = cheating–Use a bibliography
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 11
• Restroom usage
• Use your time wisely during your recesses.
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 12
• Personal items such as playground/PE equipment, make-up, electronics and phones, will be left at home/out of sight.
• Inappropriate items seen by the teacher will be confiscated to the OFFICE.
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 13
• Cell phones = turned OFF!
• They are not to be seen or heard until off campus.
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 14
• Eat healthy snacks • Hydrate yourself in moderation
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 15
Communication
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• Communicate with your teacher/parents
• Get parents’ signatures, ASAP– 5 pts!!
• Issues, ?’s, concerns, you don’t understand, ask good questions … talk with me
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 17
• Grades = communicated with you and your parents ~ every 4 weeks
• Not achieving goals, do what you need to do to improve the grades:
• Test Repairs, Extra Credit
• I will do my best to help you achieve your goals • Own and accept the consequences for not
working at your best• Don’t wait until the last minute to improve your
grades. Fix the grades ASAP!
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 18
Classroom Management
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 19
The school-wide card system is used in class and throughout the campus. Blue = good day Green = warning Yellow = owe 1 recess Orange = Time-out, phone call home and
owe 2 recesses Red = Office referral and owe “X” recesses White = suspension
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 20
Bring to Class Each Day• Binder with :
–Homework, Returned Work• Agenda• All necessary books and workbooks• Pencils and other supplies • Readiness to work!
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Grades
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 22
• Grades = assignments based on the points earned for that assignment as a percentage
• (18/20 = 90%)
• Tests and quizzes, projects, and other work are ‘weighted’ differently in each subject
• Generally, tests are weighed more than projects, quizzes, and other work
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 23
• Report card grade for each subject = cumulative points earned over the course of the trimester.
• 3.0-3.9 = Honor Roll • 3.5-4.0 = District Honor Roll • 4.0 (all A’s) = Principal’s Award
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 24
The grading scale:– 100% - 90% = A = 5 =
Above Standard Expectations = + or +– 89% - 80% = B = 4
At Standard Expectations = – 79% - 70% = C = 3
At Standard Expectations = – 69% - 60% = D = 2
Approaching, but not at the Standard Expectations = -
– 59% and below = F = 1 Below Standard Expectations = -
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 25
• Class grades posted in the classroom … – know your Student ID number
• Write your Student ID number in your Agenda.
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Goal Setting
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• Goal setting gives you a purpose for your work
• It helps your focus during the year
• Set goals: –by semester and for the year
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Grade Goals Semester Goals-
•Honor Roll •Principal’s Award
Yearly Goals-•Honor Roll Ribbon• Principal’s Lamp of Knowledge Medal
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 29
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 30
Homework and Classroom Assignments Expectations
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First and most importantly… Be ORGANIZED! Plan out your work and assignments
Assignments: to be completed thoroughly and handed in on time
You are responsible to turn in the work to the appropriate place
You are given an appropriate amount of time to complete assignments. DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!
Use Agenda to write in ALL assignments and due dates
Talk with your teacher if you have any concerns or questions
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 32
• Late and/or missing work may lower your grade or can be a 0 (zero)
• Will owe recesses to finish missing or unfinished work and assignments
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• You are responsible … to understand the work when it is being explained or presented
• Ask questions to be clear about each assignment
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• Use or create Study Guides on reading and/or math tests
• Take good notes when you are studying
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 35
• Extra Credit/Accel Projects: at any time, but needs to be aligned to 6th grade academic standards.
• All final work must be turned in for credit prior to locking of grades of that trimester.
• Use a Bibliography at the end of Projects. Cite all sources and resources used to receive full credit.
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 36
• Test Repair Forms may be used on any test or quiz, but not on Finals.
• Follow all directions on the Form. • Any Form not correctly filled out will
not be graded.
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 37
• Parent signs a test or quiz … receive 5 extra points on the test!!!!!!
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 38
• Reading = part of your homework. To show that you are reading, you must take AR tests
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 39
Absent Work
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 40
• It is your responsibility to obtain and complete work/tests while absent, in a timely manner
• Communicate with your teacher
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 41
• Check e-mails for daily homework assignments and projects and events
• E-mail your teacher or friends for homework assignments
• Parent should pick up necessary books and/or papers for the day’s missing homework
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 42
Student Organization
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 43
Great Skills…• Don’t procrastinate on your
assignments and projects • Use good organization and know
what you need to do
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 44
• Your homework calendar, Agenda, must be copied exactly the way it is written on the board each day
• Homework assignments e-mailed to your home
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 45
• All assignments … secured in your binders or appropriate folder.
• No loose papers in your binder or desk • Graded and returned assignments must be
turned in to the file box• Don’t throw away your papers until the
end of the semester and your parents have seen them. (get those extra points!)
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 46
• The texts be stored on the shelves
• Only use your assigned textbook
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 47
Open Door Policy
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 48
• My e-mail address: [email protected]• The school phone number: 684-8177• Our wikispace-page for most assignment
sheets and worksheets: www.mrsduenas.wikispaces.com
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 49
• I am available for assistance after school and during recesses
• Ask for help from your parents• Ask for help from your peers• Seek assistance or extra practice
on the internet, from reliable sites
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 50
• Communicate with me. • Don’t be shy or afraid.• Accept consequences from not
being responsible and own your inappropriate behaviors.
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 51
Get ready for the BEST year EVER!!!!
You are going to learn A LOT this year. I will help you to do your best and to learn at your very best.
You will be VERY PREPARED for next year in Middle School, and beyond
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 52