Curriculum Night
6th Grade
Mrs. Baker, Mr. George, and
Mr. Pettit
¿Hay Preguntas?
• Habra servicios de interpretacion
disponibles en el salon 210 desde las
6 - 7:15. Si tiene cualquier pregunta
sobre la presentacion por favor
visitenos en el salon 210.
Main Subjects
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Math
Reading
Writing
Social Studies/History
Science
Math
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Algebra
Geometry
Fractions
Statistics &
Probability
• Problem solving
• Singapore Math
Reading
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Class Reader
Small Books
AR
Read Aloud
Class Novels
Other types of text
Visualizing &
Verbalizing
Writing
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Daily journal
Reports
Stories
Poetry
Spelling
Grammar
Write From the
Beginning
• Centers based
Social Studies/History
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Geography Skills
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Middle Ages
Rise of modern
religions
• Culture Report
Social Studies
Guest Speakers
• If you know of anyone
who may be able to come
in to speak to our classes
about religion, please let
us know.
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Egyptology
Judaism
Greek Mythology
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
• We are also looking
for cultural speakers
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Chinese
India
Japanese
The Americas
Science
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Health
Landforms
Measuring time
Plants
Science
Experiments
• Mrs. Baker can
always use paper
towels for science!
Other Material
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Study Hall
Computers
Current Events
AR Parties
Fun Friday
Buddy Classes
Field Trips - $200 (tax
credit)
Homework
• Homework Policy
– Due the following day it is assigned
– If not in at beginning of class, it is late
– Absences get extra time
– ALL WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE
COMPLETED AND TURNED IN ON TIME
Tax Credit
• $400 couple
• $200 individual
• Money goes directly
to schools
• You get money back
in tax return
Dress Code
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School appropriate
Tank top straps at least 2”
Shorts/skirts longer than arm length
T-shirts should not be offensive/ill-humored
Athletic shoes on every PE day
Hygiene
Cell phones
PTSO
• Give Me 5!
• New plan to encourage parents to
volunteer 5 hours of service throughout
the year – only 30 min a month will reach
the goal!
• Goes with PTSO mission “to promote the
welfare of our children at Boulder Creek, in
home, school and community…”
Thank You
• Thanks for coming tonight and supporting
your child’s education
• We look forward to working with you
throughout the school year
• If you have any questions or comments,
please do not hesitate to let us know