Sixth Grade Homeroom Welcome to Back-to-School Night Guidelines and Curriculum for 2014-2015.

Sixth Grade Homeroom

Welcome to Back-to-School Night

Guidelines and Curriculum for 2014-2015

Bertha Kaumbulu, Ph.D

COMMON CORE STANDARDS21st century Project-based and Inquiry-based learning includes the

4 Cs: Critical thinking, Creativity, Communication, CollaborationSTUDENTS LEARN:Critical thinking and problem solving (religion, math, science, social studies and and critical literature)

Communication and collaboration (students recognize how to learn in various situated environments

Creativity and innovation (projects and problem solving)

Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal issues surround the access and use of digital informationUse digital information accuratelyUse digital tools responsibility

Develop flexibility in working with others

Curriculum(based on Common Core and Diocese of Oakland Curriculum Standards)

• Religion• Language Arts• Math• Science• Social studies• Spanish• P.E.

RELIGION

Students study scripture

Students study moral values and how to make choices that arebased on Catholic values

Objectives are met through Class discussion, written assignments and journaling which includes personal reflections and prayer,  

Plan and Participate in two Liturgies Stations of the Cross during LentAltar Servers

Catholic identify and religion are integrated in all subjects. Emphasis is on

•Global Awareness and Social justice•Tolerance•Respect•Moral decision making

SIXTH GRADE MATH

California Mathematics

Common Core Standards

Algebra and Functions

Number Sense – Fractions

Ratios and Proportions

Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability

Geometry and Measurement

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Common Core Standards form the basis of instruction and learning (see packet)

California Treasures

Novels

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES

NOTETAKING AND VOCABULARYDISCUSSIONS: PROJECTSDOCUMENT STUDY: Primary and Secondary SourcesRESEARCH PAPERS:QUIZZES (multiple choice-short essay based on reading): TESTS (short answer essay, map, graphs and document interpretation):

(see packet)

Focus is on Common Core ELA Standards

Assessment and Grades Common Core Standards

RUBRICS

A (4): perfection/exceeds standard in content/skill

B (3) : solid content/skill acquisition

C (2) : meets content/skill standard

D (1): below content/skill standard

F : does not come close to meeting content/skill

Formative Assessment 20%Summative Assessment 80%

Diocesan Grade Scale(see packet)

HOMEWORK• Daily - except Friday• Short term and long term projects• Homework is not graded but is accountable

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ABSENCESMAKE UP WORK IS ALLOWED AND IS EVALUATED ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES

WRITE NOTE ON DAY OF RETURN

ROOM PARENTS/FIELD TRIPS

Chaperones and Parent volunteers –

Shield the Vulnerable

Students expected to:• Listen• Follow instructions• Respect and get along with each other• Develop sociability• Problem solve and initiate solutions in order

to develop responsibility• Become organized in order to be able to learn

and complete assignments

Assessment of these skills appears in the final grade at the end of each trimester

CONTACT:

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