inquiring minds wanted!! - kyrene school district · additional 6th grade core teachers •mr....
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Welcome to sixth grade!
Inquiring Minds Wanted!!
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CommunicationMr Collins
• Email: [email protected]
• Visit my page : Kyrene.org> schools> KTA> classrooms>
>Mr. Collins>homework
• Phone: 480-541-5556
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CommunicationMrs. Gilby
• EMAIL: [email protected]
• To view my school website:
• KTA homepage > Classrooms >
Mrs. Gilby
• 480-541-5554
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Additional 6th grade core teachers
• Mr. Smith [email protected]
• 480-541-5560
• Ms. Taylor [email protected]
• 480-541-5563
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Absence Policy
• Students have the number of days absent to make up the work that was missed.
• Students take responsibility to pick up handouts and discuss with teacher what they need to complete and turn in.
• Please avoid non-illness absences whenever possible.
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Grading Policy
• 30 % Classwork – activities, walk-in work, participation, notebook, homework.
• 70% Assessments - Tests, quizzes, exit tickets, projects.
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There will be no extra credit
Grading policies are such that your student will have plenty of
opportunities to make up for grades they are not happy with.
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Homework
• Study/interact with notes
• Prepare for tests
• Reinforcement of standards covered in class (Carnegie workbook)
• Projects are extensions of topics in class, designed to be hands-on or reflective.
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KTA Middle School Procedures and Expectations Highlights
-Dress Code ProceduresKTA dress code is printed in the school handbookReminders:
Sweatshirts/sweaters worn indoors must be school colors (red, white, navy blue) and the logo must be smaller than a 3BShorts/skirts/skorts/jumpers must be longer than fingertips at side Leggings may be only worn under shorts/skirts/skorts/jumpers and must be school colorsPants must be free of rips and tearsSocks are to be solid red/white/navy blue/black
-Phone ProceduresCell phones are not allowed during school hoursThey must remain off and in your backpack
-Bathroom ProceduresUse restroom before school and at passing times.Return directly to the classroom.Use facilities with respectOUT OF CLASS PASS
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6th Grade SCIENCE Curriculum:
• Science Skills and Inquiry
• Structure of the Earth
• Energy
• Plant Systems
• Cell Structure and Function
• Human Body Systems
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6th Grade Principles of Algebra Curriculum Map
1st QuarterNumber SenseRates, Ratios and Percents
2nd QuarterRatios, Rates and PercentsAlgebraic Thinking
3rd QuarterEquations and InequalitiesIntegers/Ratio and Proportional Reasoning-Units of Meas.
4th QuarterGeometry/Area/3D figuresStatistical Thinking
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Compacted 6/7Focus-Connecting rates, ratios & percentages in proportional
reasoning.-Dividing fractions and use of rational numbers-Generate, interpret & use expressions, inequalities & equations-Represent & analyze quantitative relationships between
independent & dependent variables.-Developing understanding of statistical thinking-Solve real-world problems involving area, surface area &
volume.-Draw, construct & describe geometrical figures & describe the
relationships between them.-Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population &
draw informal comparative inferences about each population.
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6th grade English Language Arts curriculum
• Continuing work on meeting standards through Essential Questions:
• Unit 1: “What are the challenges and triumphs of growing up?”
• Unit 2: “Where can imagination lead?”
• Unit 3: “What drives people to explore?”
• Unit 4: “How can people and animals relate to each other”?
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World History
• We focus on…• Early Humans• Mesopotamia• Egypt• India• China• Greece• Rome• Middle Ages• Renaissance• Reformation!!
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CORNELL note-taking method introduction
• Successful method for introducing the concept of good note-taking
• Meant to be a flexible method AFTER students demonstrate mastery
• Used in college-prep programs across the country
• MANY good online tutorials available if your student needs support
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CORNELL note-taking continued…
• Create format- create Cornell notes format with complete heading
• Organize notes- organize notes on the RIGHT SIDE of the paper• Review and revise- review and revise notes to highlight info• Note key ideas- note key ideas to develop questions for review• Exchange ideas- work with a peer or a group to enhance notes• Link learning- link learning to create a synthesized summary• Learning tool- use notes to review material and make
connections
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ParentVUE
• District-wide grade viewing system for parents/students
• Grades will be updated weekly
• This is a district system and the front office will have information regarding how to access the system
• SIGN TO GET ACCESS
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SCIENCE CAMP!
Monday, NOVEMBER 5TH
THROUGH Wednesday, NOVEMBER 7TH
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Middle-schoolers have the opportunity to participate in a 3 day educational program!
• Aspen Creek Outdoor School(Science Camp)
• The Aspen Creek Outdoor School (ACOS) is a residential outdoor program at Chapel Rock Camp in Prescott, AZ, that works with 5th to 8th grade students from around the state.
• 6th graders will be participating in the Outdoor School.
• 7th graders will be participating in the LEAD program.
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Student will be staying in cabins and participating in three days of science/nature-based activities.
http://www.chapelrock.net/aspen/index.htm
Or search Aspen Creek Outdoor School
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Please look for an information packet coming home with your student at the end of this week!