6th Grade

Mrs. Susan Ralston-Williams

Math/Science

2012-2013

I will work with you to meet your learning goals.

I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

I will correct and offer feedback on your work.

I will be polite at all times.I will work quietly and not disturb others.I will listen courteously when others are

talking.I will be friendly to fellow classmates.I will be truthful and honest.I will respect my teacher and other adults.I will be prepared for class everyday.

I will arrive at class on time.I will cooperate with others. I will always do my best.

FOOD AND DRINKFood and beverages are generally not

permitted in the classroom.Water bottles having tight-fitting caps and

filled only with clear drinking water are permitted.

1ST INFRACTION: VERBAL WARNING2ND INFRACTION: CONFERENCE

W/STUDENT3RD INFRACTION: BEHAVIOR IMPROVEMENT

SHEET & PARENT NOTIFICATION4TH INFRACTION: OFFICE REFERRAL &

PARENT, STUDENT, TEACHER CONFERENCE

SEVERE CLAUSE: SENT TO OFFICE IMMEDIATELY

Classroom :Rewards for appropriate behavior will change

throughout the year. Examples: Points & Passes

School:Renaissance Program Rewards (minimum 3.0

GPA & Satisfactory Citizenship) –early to lunch/ treats

Student of the MonthEvening Dinner/ Morning Breakfast

CAMPUS SAFETY

Sixth grade only at this end of campusRestroom next to the roomSixth grade only at lunch, other grades in classGates locked at 8:00 A.M.Parents & visitors need to sign-in at the office

and get a visitor pass.Dress code, conduct rules in PACK PlannerCell phone use prohibited on school premises.

School is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices. If I see it or hear it, I take it away.

A suggested list has been provided in your packet of paperwork.

Anyone wishing to donate class supplies is welcome to do so. Kleenex, Wet Wipes, pencils, pens, erasers, and dry erase pens are some items used on a regular basis.

Handbook/Organizer/CalendarLists of school & district policies and proceduresDescriptions of offered programsAcademic Standards at each grade levelWeekly calendar pages to be used daily to list

homework & pertinent informationCommunication tool between teacher & parent

“Personally Achieving Character & Knowledge”

Corrected Failing TestsAny and all notes sent homePack Planner Office correspondence

WEEKEND WRAP-UP FOLDERS

Every Friday, unless told otherwise, folders will go home.

Grades & Missing Work will be available on-line through the ESPRI account. Notations in Espri will indicate whether or not homework & class work assignments can be made up for some credit.

Folders will not require a signature; however, PACK Planners will need to be signed weekly.

Missing work will be accepted and GFA (Grade First Aid) will be permitted on some of the work. I will post these assignments on my website for six-week periods.

Tests falling below a 70% may be corrected, and the two scores will be averaged together.

Parent signatures will be required before I regrade anything.

Studying for tests, preparing for lecture, &

written assignments are types of homework30 minutes per night per subject (LA, Social

Studies, Math, Science) This varies depending on

the student.Teacher Web will post homework on a daily

basis. Teacher Web.com/DCIS/Ralston-Williams

Unfinished class work will need to be completed for homework. These

assignments will be posted on Teacher Web.

Tests dates will be posted on TeacherWeb.

Information giving specific requirements will be sent home several weeks before the

due date.

A 10% deduction will be given for each day the assignment is late.

It will be the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher to see what work is due.

Due dates will be determined on an individual basis.

Generally, one day is given to complete work for each day absent.

Tests make-ups will be arranged by the teacher.

Personally Achieving Character & Knowledge: This period offers differentiated instruction to various levels of academic performance.

Students are placed in homogenous groups based on CST and Benchmark tests.

Language Arts & Math P.A.C.K. classes occur Monday –Thursday.

Math & Language Arts (each 2 days a week)

Teachers will periodically evaluate student’s P.A.C.K. placement.

6th Grade Electives

6 week courses: Art, Dance, Cooking, Sewing, Keyboarding, Careers, Engineering, Agriculture, Spanish

Coyote Academy (regular ed students)

One trimester is given to get on track.

An elective for academic support/ organization based on

teacher referral.

Learning Lab & Reading Lab (students with I.E.P.’s)

Band is a year long commitment.

A district grading program is used and assignments are entered by categories.

An accumulation of points and percentages calculate the overall grade.

NOSome work is merely done for practice and a

check off system is used.If an assignment is graded you will either see

a percentage score or a star.A star is used to indicate full credit on work

that is checked off.

3 Trimesters (12 week sessions each)

Progress Reports go home every 6 weeks.

The first Trimester report card will be handed out during parent conferences. All others will be mailed home.

O represents OutstandingS represents SatisfactoryN represents Needs to ImproveU represents Unsatisfactory

Receiving N’s & U’s can result in students not participating in school events & loss of academic rewards.

AERIES & ESPRIAeries software – generates grades & reportsParents should create a new, specific

password for privacy.Students create a password enabling them to

view grades only.Missing Assignment (MI) – possibly could be

a no name paper or absent assignment. Yes or No after entries- yes indicates entry is

calculated in the overall grade percentage.Absent (AB)- work turned in within a day or

two does not result in reduction of grade.

GRADING COMPONENTS

Categories Weights

Homework 10 %Class work 25 %Quizzes/Projects 30 %Tests 35 %

Homework & Class work = PRACTICE

GRADING COMPONENTS cont.Full credit = Neat, On time, Showing steps & workHalf credit = incomplete, late, or not showing workNo credit = missing assignment or little effort ***There will be some assignments requiring complete sentences for full credit.

Quizzes– (frequent) Notes can be used in some subjects.Take Home Tests- parent signatures needed, get help, show

stepsChapter Tests- no notes (GFA possible for scores below a 70%.GFA (Grade First Aid) – attach corrections with work and

parent signature to average the two grades

COMMON CONCERNS All items forgotten at home- drop off in office and students will be sent

up just prior to lunch to pick it up.

How much do I monitor my child? “Regularly”

Cell phones, computer, TV, socializing- moderation

Studying?- establish routine schedule & frequently help your child by quizzing him or her

Tutoring?- video tutorials (Holt) Math- I will set up some time after school on a regular basis to help those in need.

We encourage an ongoing open line of communication.

Website addresses: (can also be accessed through the Day Creek website).

susan_williams@etiwanda.k12.ca.us carolyn_reimer@etiwanda.k12.ca.us School phone number (909) 803-3300Teacher Web/CA/ DAY CREEK/ Ralston-

Williams or Reimer