August 28, 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome back to those of you who are returning and welcome to our
new families! I hope you feel at home here at SBS. I am looking forward to
a wonderful year with each of your children.
In 6th grade Literature this year we will read novels such as Life as We
Knew It, Running out of Time, and Bud, Not Buddy. In 6th grade Religion
we will learn about the Old Testament, with much of our focus being on the
story of Moses. In 6th grade Science we will study units on The Changing
Environment and Matter and Its Properties
In 5th grade Science we will study units on Interactions Among Living
Things and Kinds of Matter.
In 7th grade Science we will study units on Living Things, Cells,
Heredity, Evolution, Classification and Animals.
In 8th grade Science we will study units on Living Things, Cells,
Heredity, Evolution, Classification, and Animals.
Attached are a list of expectations, my grading policy, and various
policies for my classroom. Please read them and discuss them with your
child, then sign and return the attached form acknowledging that you have
read and received it. If we all work together we will have a very successful
year.
Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation and for the
privilege of educating your child. If you have questions or concerns please
contact me at lglynn2020@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lynette Glynn
*Expectations of Students:
 Always come prepared to class with proper supplies and
your attention.
 Participate in class discussion.
 Complete all work neatly.
 Hand all work in on time.
 Be respectful towards teachers, other students, and school
property.
 Advocate for yourself.
 Act like Jesus would.
 ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST!
*Expectations of Parents:
 Encourage your child to do his/her best work.
 Reinforce rules set in the classroom and handbook.
 Help your child become responsible, independent
citizens who take ownership and pride in their school
work.
*Grading Policy:
Science:
Tests and Projects
50%
Tests will be announced at least 2 days ahead of time and
students will be given a study guide.
Projects are assigned at least 2 weeks in advance and guidelines
and grading are included.
Science Fair Projects will consist of two grades – oral
presentation and written work.
Quizzes
25%
Quizzes are announced at least 2 days ahead of time so students
can review work. No study guides are given for quizzes. Students
should use texts, notes, and worksheets completed for that section to
study.
Lab Reports
15%
Students will be given a rubric to follow for their labs.
Homework/Class work/Participation/Exit Slips
10%
Homework is used to reinforce skills and concepts learned in
class. It is also practice for quizzes and tests.
Students will be informed when class work will count as a
grade.
All students are expected to participate in class. Participation
actively engages your child and enhances their education.
Exit slips will be used to test students’ retention of what was
learned in class.
Reading:
Tests/Projects
45%
Tests will be announced at least two days in advance.
Projects will be announced at least 2 weeks in advance.
Guidelines will be given for any project assigned.
Quizzes
20%
Quizzes will be announced at least two days in advance.
Quizzes might be on novels we are reading or vocabulary.
Reading Logs
15%
Weekly Reading logs will be handed out on Mondays and be
returned to teacher on Friday.
Students are required to read at least 20 minutes per night
Monday through Thursday. After reading students will fill out their
log and parents must sign it.
Vocabulary/Writing Response Journals
10%
Daily vocabulary work will be assigned. On Friday, teacher
will collect the week’s worth of vocabulary and students will be
graded on their work.
Students will have journals in which they will respond to different
questions and stories that they read.
Homework/Class Participation/Exit Slips
10%
Homework is used to reinforce skills used in class.
All students are expected to participate in class discussions.
Participation actively engages your child and enhances their
education.
Exit slips will be used to test students’ retention of what was
learned in class.
Religion:
Tests/Projects
60%
Tests will be announced at least two days in advance. Study
guides will be given for tests.
Projects will be announced at least 2 weeks in advance.
Guidelines will be given for any project assigned.
Quizzes
30%
Quizzes will be announced at least 2 days in advance. Students
should use on-line chapter review game, notes, and text to study.
Class work/Participation/Homework/Exit Slips
10%
Homework is used to reinforce skills and concepts
learned in class. It is also practice for quizzes and tests.
Students will be informed when class work will count as a
grade.
All students are expected to participate in class. Participation
actively engages your child and enhances their education.
Exit slips will be used to test students’ retention of what was
learned in class.
*Absenteeism:
If students are absent they are responsible for getting notes
from classmates, they are also responsible for checking absentee
folders for any missed assignments, and they are responsible for
handing in any work that was due the day(s) they were absent.
Students will have 2 days after returning to complete all missed
assignments. If a prolonged absence occurs, we will discuss the due
date for missed assignments.
*Format of Papers:
All work that is handed in MUST be set up the following way:
Name (first and last)
Assignment
Example:
William Jones
p.5, #1-10
Date
Class
8/30/13
Science 6
*Homework:
All homework is expected in class on its due date. Nightly
homework is due the day after it’s given unless otherwise stated. Any
late assignments will lose points.
All homework is on the school website,
www.saintbernadette.org , under classrooms - grade 6.
No student will be allowed to call home for their missing
homework. It is their responsibility to make sure it is packed in their
backpacks when they have completed it. Organization is the key to
success!
*Science Fair:
All students in grades 5-8 will be completing a Science Fair
project of their choice. Their project should be based on something they are
interested in and have wondered about. They are not to look on-line and do
an experiment that someone else has already done. All of their work should
be original. The point of the project is for them to practice the Scientific
Method. Further details will follow, but your child can start thinking about
what they would like to do now. It is a good idea to have a couple of
different ideas because I only allow one person to do each project.
*Snacks and Drinks:
We do not have snack time except on half days. Please have
your child pack a small snack and water for half days. Although juice boxes
are allowed at lunch, only water is allowed in the classrooms. Please send
water bottles ONLY.
Students MAY carry capped water bottles with them to class.
Only water is allowed in the bottles. Please do not pre-make or send in
drink mixes for the students to add to their bottles. They are NOT allowed
for classroom use.
Also, please keep in mind that some students may have
allergies. While we do not restrict foods that are brought in, I ask that
students who eat any type of foods with nuts wash their hands when done
eating. They can either ask to use the bathroom or bring in one of those prepackaged hand-wipes with their snack/lunch. I appreciate your cooperation
so that all of our students remain safe and healthy, especially since we share
classrooms, desks, etc.
Mrs. Glynn’s Form
Acknowledgement of receipt and discussion of
Expectations, Grading Policy and Rules:
Parent Name:__________________________________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________________
Student Name:__________________________________________
Student Signature: ______________________________________
Date: __________________