What Can You and Your
Child Expect This Year?
Our Major Topics of Study
Branches of Earth Science
Geology
Hydrology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Habits of Mind (Thinking Like a Scientist)
Content Weights for
Georgia Milestones
Astronomy (20%)
• S6E1
• S6E2
Geology (40%)
• S6E5
• S6E6b
Hydrology &
Meteorology
(40%)
• S6E3
• S6E4
• S6E6a
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-andAssessment/Assessment/Documents/GM%20Grade%206%20Test%20Blueprint
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What Have We Covered So
Far?
Classroom Rules
Lab Safety
Scientific Method
Introduction to the Four Branches of Earth Science
(Astronomy, Oceanography, Meteorology, Geology)
Minerals and Rocks
Soil (started this week)
What Will Be Our Focus for
the Remainder of the Year?
Geology (study of the SOLID earth)
Oceanography (study of the oceans)
Meteorology (study of weather and atmosphere)
Astronomy (study of physical matter beyond the
earth)
Interactive Science
Notebooks (or ISN’s)
The ISN is a way for all students and parents to
keep track of all their work (warm-ups, daily
lessons, projects, & quizzes/tests).
You child is responsible for obtaining and
keeping up with their ISN’s throughout the year.
Students are given time each day to update
their table of contents and add any new
materials to their ISN’s.
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory and has
been shown to have a direct
correlation in your student’s
academic success. Please help your
child arrive to school on time and
ready to learn daily.
Homework
Your child will not
receive homework
every night. If they do
not have a specific
assignment, your
child should be
reviewing their notes
in the ISN nightly.
Studying for
Tests
Before each exam, the
students are given a study
guide to help remind them of
all the material covered in
that unit. It is meant to be a
guide to assist in their
review. Their ISN is also a
wonderful tool to help the
students prepare for the test.
Please help your child study
for their exams.
Remind
You can receive texted
updates on your cell
phone letting you know
about upcoming events
in Science class. Please
text the number
provided, or download
the app, if you would
like to be added to the
list.
Infinite Campus
You can gain access
to Infinite Campus to
monitor your child’s
academic
performance in each
class. The code will
be distributed this
evening.
Grading Categories &
Weights
Tests/Major Projects:
30%
Classwork/Labs:
25%
Quizzes/Minor Projects:
20%
Semester Exams:
15%
Homework:
10%
Middle School Myths
Here are some popular myths
about middle school.
Myth #1
If your child says they don’t have homework,
they must be telling the truth.
Your child will receive homework on a regular
basis. In the event that no homework is assigned,
your child should review notes daily.
Myth #2
My child is growing up and is becoming more
responsible for his/her schoolwork.
Yes, your child is growing up and must take on
more responsibilities, but they still need YOU!
Check their agendas daily and their academic
progress through Infinite Campus.
Myth #3
No news is good news.
Sometimes this is true, but sometimes you move or
your contact information has changed; we can’t
reach you. Please make sure you send in the
updated contact information. If you have concerns,
please feel free to contact the team through email
or a phone call to the school!
How to Ensure a
Successful School Year
Your teachers’ websites are an excellent tool for
finding out information about homework and other
assignments.
Keep your contact information updated and alert
your child’s teachers of anything that could affect
their education (illness, long-term leave, etc.)
Check your child’s grades frequently through Infinite
Campus.
Keep In Touch!
You can always reach your child’s teachers
through several methods:
Email: (all your teachers email addresses are on
the Dutchtown Middle School Website)
Call Us: You can call the school and leave a
message with the secretary and we will call you
back within 24 hours. The school’s phone number
is:
(770) 515-7500
Parent Conferences
If you would like to have a parent conference,
please sign up.
We have Team meetings at DMS.
We encourage your student to join us in the
meeting. After all, the meeting is about him/ her!
I Look Forward to a GREAT
Year With Your Child!
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Diamond Dilemma