Welcome to 6th Grade
Math/Science
Mrs. Flores
Room D113
About Me
• BA in Liberal Studies from Cal State Long Beach,
Multiple Subjects Credential Program from Cal State
Fullerton, Masters Degree in Education from Chapman
University
• 16th year teaching, 9 years in 5th grade, 6 years in 4th
grade
• 1st year at DMMS
• Dance Teacher
• Married with 2 children: daughter in 6th grade, son in 4th
grade
6th Grade
• Big change for the students
coming to middle school!
• Separated from the 7th and 8th
graders
• Encourage responsibility,
independence, and self-esteem
Curriculum:
Math 6 – Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, geometry, probability, and
algebra. Students will be responsible for keeping a math notebook. Each day the
students will complete a warm-up, class notes, and homework.
Text: McDougal Littell, Mathematics: Concepts and Skills
Pre-Algebra –Topics include algebraic expressions and integers, properties, decimals,
fractions, exponents, ratios, proportions, percents, multi-step problems, linear/nonlinear
functions and graphing, spatial thinking, geometry, data analysis and probability.
Students will be responsible fro keeping a math notebook. Each day the students will
complete a warm-up, class notes, and homework.
Text:
Science 6 – Sixth grade science focuses on earth science. We will be studying the
topics of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and ecology. Students will be
responsible for keeping a science notebook. The students must keep all class work and
homework assignments in their science notebook.
Text: CPO Science, CPO Focus on Earth Science
Materials Needed
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Below are items you will need this year for 6th grade math and science. Please have
all items by Monday, August 16th!
Two single subject spiral notebooks, 11 inches by 8.5 inches ( one for math and
one for science).
Any size spiral notebook for daily math warm-up
Glue sticks
Pencils (Always have several)
Highlighter
Ruler
Erasable pens (blue or black)
Red pens (for correcting)
Colored pencils
Scissors
3 by 5 index cards
Markers
White board marker and eraser (old sock or piece of cloth will do)
Loose leaf college ruled paper
Grading Policies
• Grades will be calculated using a weighted
average.
• Math
Science
• Tests
50% Tests
50%
• Notebook
20% Notebook
20%
• Quizzes/Projects
20% Quizzes/Projects 20%
• Homework
10% Homework/Labs 10%
• **Extra Credit is not given.
Notebooks
• Notebooks need to be at school every day.
• Notebooks must be 11 x 8 ½ (or larger)
• Notebooks must be complete. When a
student is absent, it is important that the
student make-up the notes/work missed
• Please check notebooks nightly for
completion.
Homework
• Students will be assigned math homework Monday thru
Thursday. Occasionally, a math assignment or project
will need to be completed over the weekend. The
homework will be checked and/or collected and graded
for completeness (100% effort) and neatness. To receive
credit for the work, students must write the problem (in
pencil), and show all their work. It is not acceptable to
write the answers only. Corrections must be made in
ink.
• Homework is due at the beginning of class. Late
homework will not be accepted. A stamp will be given in
your child’s agenda for each assignment that is
complete. If an assignment is incomplete, no stamp will
be given. You can check your child’s agenda daily to
ensure homework has been completed.
Projects
• Expect projects in both math and science:
• Math: 2-4 projects– scale drawings,
fraction flip-book, math A-Z book
(possibilities)
• Science: 2-4 projects – Earth’s core
Agenda
• All students will be issued an agenda. This is an
important tool for success during the middle
school years. Homework assignments will be
written on the board for students to copy into the
agenda. Please check your student’s agenda
daily for completeness, and sign daily when the
work is complete. If your child was unable to
copy down the homework assignment due to an
absence, you can always check the class
website.
Donations Needed!!
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Colored copy paper (lots!!)
Tissue
Glue sticks
2 prong folders
Colored pencils
Markers
Felt tip pens
Treats for prizes
Communication
• It is very important that home/school communication be
maintained! One of the best ways to communicate with
me is by email: sflores@murrieta.k12.ca.us. I will get
back to you as soon as possible regarding your
questions or concerns. Aeries is also available for you to
check your student’s grades and assignment completion
as well. Checking both the agenda and notebooks will
also keep you up-to-date as to what is getting covered in
class. Together we will make 6th grade a successful
year for your child.
• Available before/after school for conferences.
• Phone number: 951.304.1885, ext. 3523 – Please call
only before or after school to avoid classroom
disruptions.
Thank you!
• Thank you for taking the time to come
tonight to learn more about your
child’s education.
• Looking forward to a great year!