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5th and 6th Grade Meet the Teacher Night

Meet the Teachers

Ms. Doglio English: Grammar/Writing/Spelling

Mrs. Behrent/Mrs. VanDeventer Reading/Vocabulary

Mrs. Sitze Social Studies

Mrs. Nelson Math

Mrs. Speiser Mrs. Weller Science/P.E. P.E.

P.E InformationGym Shoes

If a student does not have gym shoes, he/she will not be able to participate in that day’s activity. This will result in a ZERO for that day’s participation. For every 5 “no shoe” day in a grading period, a student’s grade will drop one LETTER grade. Shoes must also be tied properly before entering the gym.

Sit-Outs for Injuries or Illness Students may be excused from P.E. participation up to 3 days on a parent’s note. After the 3rd day, a DOCTOR’S note will be required.

If a student does not participate due to a note, they CANNOT participate at RECESS.

Tests Students are informed of a test 3 days in advance. Study guides are received 2 days before the test and are reviewed the next day.After the tests are graded, EVERYONE has the opportunity to correct their tests. Half point credit will be given for every correct answer. All test corrections are done in the classroom. The grade given after corrections will be the grade that goes into the gradebook.

Extra CreditExtra credit is assigned before the test, and several days are given to complete until it is due. It is available for everyone. All questions must be answered to be given credit Helpful hint: Always do EXTRA CREDIT

QuizzesAll quizzes are oral. Listening skills will take some time to refine. Don’t panic if success does appear right away. They are only for a few points and their main purpose is for review. They will be actual test questions so the students can get a feel of what the test will be like.

Science

Social Studies

Test are worth a 100 points/100%.

Test corrections are due back the next day and count as a homework assignment.

5th Grade TEST 45% Grade Total Homework 55% 100%6th Grade TEST 30% Homework 45% Grade Total Maps 25% 100%

MATHTESTS – 5 correct on Extra Credit

will earn the ability to do corrections.

Helpful Hint – do all the Extra Credit.

Test corrections will earn a ½ point for each correction.

Reminder: A student MUST passMath for the year in order to proceed to the next grade.

READINGHomework – 35% of Grade- Reading workbook- Comprehension and Word Study Sheets- Reading Projects- Wordskills Vocabulary WorkbookTests – 45% of Grade- Selection Tests- Unit Tests- Teacher-made TestsAccelerated Reader (AR) 20% of Grade- Read the right books in the selected reading range- Will be assigned a point’s goal for each quarter- Comprehension goal is 85% - At-home reading log will need to be signed weekly or will count as a late assignment.REMINDER: Reading students must pass for the year in order to proceed to the next grade.

ENGLISH

Spelling, Grammar, and Writing are all figured into the English grade.

Tests3 Days Advance Notice

Not Corrected for Extra Credit *It would be beneficial for students to correct tests at

home to help prepare for unit tests. Sign tests and/or daily papers

with a parent signature line.Parent Signature: ____________________________

*Generally, daily papers will not require a parent signature unless it is a skill I want you to go over/review with your child.

Worksheet Value: 1 point per questionTest Value:100 points.

Important Information **Help your student by checking assignment book daily.*** Check SDS websites for grades weekly (Friday)*** Clean expandable folders weekly.

Midterm DatesSeptember 14November 21February 8April 19

End of Quarter Dates1st Q. October 192nd Q. December 213rd Q. March 154th Q May 24

*Midterm grades will be online. The students will bring home a permission slip that will need to be signed after viewing the SDS website.*Report cards will go home and a slip will need to be signed in order to verify thatparents have seen the report card.

Encouraging Rewards

No Late Assignments for

One Month!

The students go to Krekel’s for lunch and receive a certificate for pizza at

Little Italy’s.(Students need to bring their own money. Make

sure they have enough for what they ordered.)

No Late Assignments for

One Quarter!

Students will receive Little Italy’s Pizza and a dessert

for lunch.(They will need to bring

their own money and drink. A certificate will sent home explaining when the pizza

lunch gets near.)

Each Friday, a recess will be given to those who have not had anylate assignments all week.

5th and 6th Grade Homework Policy * In order to be successful in school, students need to be responsible for completing all homework and being prepared for quizzes and tests. Students are given study time during the day, but are expected to finish assignments and study for tests and quizzes at home. Teachers have given instructions on their individual homework turn-in policy. * Teachers reserve the right to keep students at recess and/or specials (except P.E.) for extra assistance whenever necessary. We want our students to be both responsible and successful this year. * Students will be allowed to have a maximum of 3 late assignments - per subject, per quarter- which result in 10% deduction in the homework assignment. After that, students will receive a 0 every time an assignment is late or a test paper is not signed in that subject. For example, if a student has 3 “lates” in Reading, each additional late assignment in Reading will result in a 0 grade.

DETENTIONSAll late assignments are documented on index cards that are carried with the class

throughout the day.After each quarter, new cards are made. Each student starts with a clean slate after each quarter. Parents will be informed if late assignments are becoming an issue in

their subjects. Late assignments will also be listed on the SDS website.

5 Late assignments per homeroom/per quarter = 30 min. detention10 late assignments = 1 hour detention

15 late assignments = 1 ½ hour detention20 late assignments = 2 hours detention

Beyond 20 late assignments = Saturday detention(s)

All detentions will be served on Tuesdays after school. Travel arrangements from school will be up to the parents. Saturday detentions will be assigned by Mrs. Cline.

Late assignment “patrol” will start after Labor Day. Detentions will be assigned to each teacher and that is the classroom where the student will serve the detention. All

detentions must be signed.Detentions may also be given for behavior issues also. Time limits will depend on the

severity of the action.

ISAT

TEST

March 4-15

No vacations will be excused.

Dr. appointments &family trips will

be unexcusedabsences.

However, please do not send your child if s/he is sick.

ATTENDANCE

1. Call the school between 7:30-10:00 a.m. and leave a message (625-2231).2. If no phone call is received, the student needs a a written excuse. The note needs to include: the date, student name and grade, parent signature and a reason for the absence.3. If no call is made and no note is received, the absence will be unexcused.

Best times for Dr., Dentist, and Ortho. appts.

10:50-1:00

Written Confirmations

They need to come from the doctor, counselor, dentist and orthodontist.

The note needs to be on office letterhead withdate and time of appointment.

If the student is not at school by noon, the studentwill NOT be able to be a spectator or a participant

at any extra-curricular activity at school.After 10 excused absences, a doctor’s note will

be needed to verify that the child was ill.

9 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew1. Don’t be a stranger!*Talk to your child’s teacher early and often. All teachers have a phone and an extension for messages. (the best way)2. Learning doesn’t stop at 3:15.*Encourage your child to show you something that they are working on at school. Every time your child gets the chance to show off what he knows, he builds confidence.3. Stay involved – even when you

don’t know the material. *Just knowing a parent is paying attention can be very motivating for a student.4. Keep your child organized.*Have your child empty their backpack everyday. Keep plenty of supplies on hand. Kids run out of paper and pencilsfrequently.

5. Let your child make mistakes.*Teachers don’t want perfect students, they want students who try hard. Sometimes parents get caught up in thinking that every assignment has to be done exactly right, and they put too much pressure on their child. It’s OK for kids to get some problems wrong. It’s important for us to see what students don’t know so that we can go over the material again.6. Raise a good reader*Even if your child is not a natural bookworm, encourage him to love literature. Reading aloud can expand his vocabulary7. Teaching isn’t easyWe have good days and bad days just like every human. We can make mistakes too. Volunteering is a way of showing your support, even if you have time to help out once a year. It show your child – and his teacher- that you really care about his education.

9 Things Continued

8. The teacher is on your side – give her the benefit of the doubt.*If there is an issue between your child and a teacher, don’t automatically run to the principal behind the teacher’s back. Certain situations that involve a child’s safety do merit a meeting with the head of school, but otherwise going over the teacher’s head signals a lack of respect. When you can’t agree on a solution, set up a meeting with the teacher and the principal, who can help work things out. Always go to the teacher first.

9. There is a secret to better grades

• Converse daily with your child to show interest in their school work.• Inform the teachers of any issues that the child has confided in, for example, bullying, struggling with the schedule, health issues, etc.• Constantly check the schoolwebsite to keep ahead on assignments, grades and upcoming projects.• If your child is having a tough

time in a particular class, don’t swoop inand try to make things right. Encourage your child to meet with histeacher to resolve the problem on his own.

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We’re looking forward to working with you and your child this year.