Welcome
Old River Wranglers
2013-2014
6th Graders
Daily Schedule
8:20-8:55
9:00-10:15
10:15-10:30
10:30-11:45
11:45-12:20
12:25-1:27
1:30-1:55
1:55-2:50
2:55-3:05
Welcome/Morning Work
Language Arts
RECESS
Math
English/Writing
LUNCH
Silent Reading/Lit Circles/Core Lit
Science/Social Studies
Clean Up/Dismissal
Daily Work
-Come prepared each day (supplies & hw)
-Class work not finished IS homework, if your child
has a lot of hw THEY need to work on TIME
MANAGEMENT!
-Late work excepted BUT it must be COMPLETED
-Chorus/Band must complete work they missed
-GATE (not consider an absence, student needs to
find out what they missed and look over it)
Binders
-Organized
-Must have dividers for each subject
-Save ALL work and tests until the
END of EACH Quarter
-Will conduct “random” Binder checks
*Binder Hole Punch
*Mini Stapler
Curriculum
Reading/ Language Arts
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
P.E.
Music/Band/Chorus
Sixth Grade Curriculum
Reading/Language Arts: CA TREASURES
Reading: Comprehension Strategies
Accelerated Reader
Vocabulary/Word Work
Core Literature: My Side of the Mountain, Egypt Game, Chronicles of
Narnia,
Greek and Latin Roots
English
Writing to Standards: Personal Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, and
Response to Literature
Sixth Grade Curriculum
Math: Pre-Algebra
• Memorized math facts (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division)
• Multiple digit multiplication
• Long division
• Fractions, Decimals, Percents
• Geometry
• Statistics, Data Analysis, & Probability
Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Social Studies:
• More content and independent reading
• Reports/Projects (Ancient Civilization, Country
Report, Edible Geography )
• Ancient Civilization “Walk Through” (November)
Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Science:
• Earth Science, Geology, Marine Biology, Weather
& Climate
• Science Projects
• Science Fair (optional)
Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Physical Education:
-Every Wednesday
-Track Events (in the spring)
-Intramurals (Noon sports)
-After-School Sports
Sixth Grade Curriculum Cont.
Music:
• Specialist once a week on Friday 11:10-11:50
• Chorus-Friday 2:15-3:05
• Band-various days
Policies/Procedures
• Homework:
(*Remind101)
• Daily (Monday through Thursday) *there are some
exceptions to Friday. Do NOT except INC. work.
• Copied directly from the board
• Practicing math facts as needed (SumDog,Arcademic
Skillbuilders,Timez Attack)
• Weekly Reading: Every night of the week for 20 minutes
• Protected Time: 9:00-12:00, please try to avoid Dr./Dentist
appointments during this time.
• Birthdays: small treats (30) can be brought in. (NO CAKE
PLEASE)
• Helpers and Visitors: Sign in at the
office
Policies/Procedures
Homework
The Good
• Re-Tests, Re-Do’s=OKAY!
• No-stress Homework
The Bad
*1 teacher, 29 students
*Rapid Pace (class work &
instruction)
The Ugly
•Late work earns lower
grade
•Do NOT except
INCOMPLETE work, turn
it in late
Assertive Discipline Practiced Here
Classroom Rules
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Respect others, respect
yourself, respect your school.
Follow directions quickly and do
your best work.
Raise your hand to speak or
stand.
Keep hands, feet, and objects
to yourself.
Be safe, be kind, be honest
Consequences
•Verbal warning
•Detention/Call Home
•Parent/Principal Involvement
Rewards
• Group Points
•Verbal praise
Grading
• Online grade book (except for Math)
• Missing Assignment Sheet for Math
(Every other week)
• Progress Report (mid-Quarter)
• Deficiency notices (mid-quarter)
• Principal’s List =All A’s
• Honor Roll =“B” average, No D’s
Academic Competitions
• Oral Language
• Spelling Bee
• Science Fair
Field Trips
• Wind Wolves-February
• Ancient Civilization Walk ThroughNovember
• 6th grade End of the Year Party
Handouts and Back Table Info.
Handouts:
• New Website
• Love Note to your child
• Class Wish List
Etc:
-Old River Website
-CA Content Standards:
Back Table Info:
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http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Parent Sign In
Parent Helper Form
Email List
Internet Consent Form
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ParentVUE
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• Additional Resources
are available on the
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Website under For
Parents.
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compliance,
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more.
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