Welcome to:

Welcome to:

6th Grade Back to School

Night

6th Grade Team

Ms. Amy Spelta 6th Language Arts/Social

Studies

Mr. Neal Shannon 6th Mathematics/Science/PE

Basics

RESPONSIBILITYOrganizationHomework:

Agenda (Planners)Home Reading Log*Long Term Assignments

Student Led Conferences

Communication

Graded Work/TestsHandoutsPosted Grades

Jupitergrades.comLetter with temporary

passwordParent Emails/phone calls

Report Cards Standards-based (moving

towards “Common Core”) 4 =Advanced (90-100%) 3=Proficient (75-89%) 2=Basic (60-74%) 1=Below Basic (40-59%)

Progress toward end-of-year standards assessed and reportedPractice Smarter Balanced

Test several times this year

Programs

MusicPhysical EducationTechnologyMorning joggingLeadership programSafety Patrol

Academics

Language Arts: Reading

Literature/Informational Text Writing

Text Types and PurposesProduction and DistributionResearch to Build and Present

Knowledge Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Language

Mathematics: Mathematics

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

The Number System Expressions and Equations Geometry Statistics and Probability

Mental Math/Basic Skills Pre Algebra Skills Addressed Workbook: Springboard Calculators (home/school)

Science:

Earth Science:Scientific ProcessPlate TectonicsEarthquakesVolcanoesWeather

Social Studies:Paleolithic Era

Early Humans

Ancient CivilizationsMesopotamiaEgyptIsraelIndiaChinaGreeceRome

Sample 6th Grade Schedule

Period 1 (LA or Math)Period 2 (LA/SS or Sci)Recess SWITCHPeriod 3 (Math or LA)Period 4 (Sci or LA/SS)Lunch SWITCHPeriod 5 (Targeted

Instruction)Period 6 (PE or Language)

Questions?

Please come to Room 21 for:

Jupiter Grades Demonstration

Please come to Room 20 for:

Overview of new Springboard Math Program

Thank you for coming this

evening!