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Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 1

WELCOME TO 6TH GRADEMrs. Dueñas


In-Class Behavior


Polite and cordial behavior

expected in class, on the playground, everywhere.

“Please” and “Thank You”


Be on time. Be prepared

and Be seated


Listen and follow all directions all instructions when others are speaking

Use attentive listening behavior


Daily homework LP’s = weekly and due

Fridays Due dates of long-term

projects Study spelling,

vocabulary, and math Don’t procrastinate!


Be prepared! Bring your backpack,

books, work, and other materials everyday.

Label your materials


Raise a quiet hand and wait 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


Respect each other: No Put Downs and No Bullying.

Zero tolerance for those who verbally, physically, or emotionally abuse others

Use language of respect Respect space and

property If it isn’t yours, don’t touch it!


Group projects = cooperation

Do NOT plagiarize. Plagiarize = cheating.

Use or copy something from the internet, a book, an encyclopedia, an almanac, etc.

must cite the source. Plagiarize = “0” credit


Restroom usage

Use your time wisely during your recesses.


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.


Cell phones = turned OFF!

They are not to be seen or heard until off campus.


Only healthy snacks to school

Junk food will be allowed to be eaten at lunch time

Do NOT eat in class Hydrate yourself in

moderation


Communicate with your teacher/parents

Get parents’ signatures, ASAP

Issues, ?’s, concerns, you don’t understand, ask good questions … talk with me


Grades = communicated with you and your parents ~ every 4 weeks

Not achieving goals, do what you need to do to improve the grades:

Accel Project(s), 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!


Classroom Management


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

You may need to owe time after school.


Privileges and Fabulous Falcons are used for rewards.


Bring to Class Each Day One 2 inch three-ring binder

with tabbed dividers per subject: Homework, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies

Agenda All necessary books and

workbooks Pencils and other supplies Readiness to work!


Grades


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


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


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 = -


Class grades posted in the classroom … know your Student ID number

Write your Student ID number in your Agenda.


Goal Setting


Goal setting gives you a purpose for your work

It helps your focus during the year

Set goals: by semester and for the year


Grade Goals Semester Goals-

Honor Roll Principal’s Award

Yearly Goals-Honor Roll Ribbon Principal’s Lamp of Knowledge Medal


Leadership Goals Levels are determined by the # of

hours from Service-Learning Logs Tutoring, Student Leadership Jobs,

Teacher Assistant, Helping in our classroom, Helping outside of school, etc. Foulks Ranch (1-24 hours) Governor’s (25-49) Presidential:

Bronze (50-74) Silver (75-99) Gold (100+)


Homework and Classroom Assignments Expectations


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

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


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


You are responsible … to understand the work when it is being explained or presented

Ask questions to be clear about each assignment


Use Study Guides on reading and/or math tests

Cannot use a Study Guide on any Vocab, Social Studies, or Science tests

Take good notes when you are studying


Extra Credit or Accel Projects may be done at any time, but work 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.


Test Repair Forms may be used on any test or quiz, but not on finals.

Follow all directions on the form.

Any form not completely or correctly filled out will not be graded.


Parent signs a test … receive 5 extra points on the test

A signed Study Guide … receive 5 extra points on your grade

A Study Guide fully completed … receive 25 extra points on your grade


Reading = part of your homework. To show that you are reading, you must take AR tests

Meet the quarterly goals, receive extra rewards

Closing date for AR points coordinates with the closing date for grades


Absent Work


Your responsibility to obtain and complete work/tests while absent

Have one day to make up the work/tests for each day of your absence

If you need additional time to finish your work/tests communicate with your teacher


Green Absent Folder Check emails for daily

homework assignments and projects and events

E-mail your teacher or friends for homework assignments

Parent pick up necessary books and/or papers for the day’s homework


Student Organization


Great Skills… Don’t procrastinate on

your assignments and projects

Using good organization and know what you need to do


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


All assignments … secure in your binder or appropriate folder.

No loose papers in your binder or desk

Graded and returned assignments must be returned into the file box

Don’t throw away your papers until the end of the semester and your parents have seen them.


Keep your desk and binder organized all the time

At the end of the day, the top of your desk be cleared of all materials

Periodic desk and binder checks


The texts be stored on the rolling cart

Only use your assigned textbook


Open Door Policy


Students and parents … welcome to call for information or tutoring

especially if you need help to finish any assigned work!


My e-mail address: [email protected]

The school phone number: 684-8177

Our blog-page for information: www.mrsduenas.edublogs.org

Our wikispace-page for most assignment sheets and worksheets: www.mrsduenas.wikispaces.com

Write these sites into your Agenda!


I am available for assistance before and after class, 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


Communicate with me. Don’t be shy or afraid. Accept consequences

from not being responsible and own your inappropriate behaviors.


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

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