6th Grade Curriculum Night
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Mrs.
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Parson
Huntley
Owsley
Pawlik
Agenda
Welcome
 Daily Schedule
 Curriculum
 Homework
 School to home Communication
 Questions
Daily Schedule
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8:05-8:10
8:10-8:40
8:45-9:55
10:00-11:10
11:10-11:55
11:55-1:05
1:05-2:15
2:15-2:35
2:35-2:40
Students arrive
Specials
Rotation I
Rotation II
Lunch
Rotation III
Rotation IV
SSR, AR
pack up, dismiss
Reading
 Literature studies- Egypt Game, The
Giver, The Cay, A Single Shard
 Reading Comprehension
 Common Core Standards
 AR Goal
 Open Court reading series
Language Arts
 Spalding (Spelling, Phonograms, & Handwriting)
 Grammar
 Writing-assignments vary by class
 New Common Core standards require
more expository, research, and
argument-based writing, with less
narrative writing.
 Supplies needed:
Please see Mrs. Pawlik’s website
Spelling
 Spalding Method
 20 Spalding words and 20-25 phonograms
will be tested on Thursdays.
 Handwriting will be graded based on
Spalding criteria, not just “neat”
handwriting.
Written Assignments/Grades
 There will be a minimum of three formal
assignments per quarter.
 Final drafts may be in cursive (in ink) or typed.
 Time outside of class may be required to finish
written assignments.
 Plagiarism will not be tolerated. This will result
in a zero for the assignment.
 Writing assignments may not be turned in late.
 Rubrics will be available on Mrs. Pawlik’s
website.
 Vocabulary will be a part of the writing grade.
Grammar
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Spalding supported lessons
Easy Grammar
Teacher-made practice
Generally, a quiz will be given once a week on
grammar concepts.
Language Homework
 Given Mon.-Thurs. & checked Tues.-Fri.
 Worth 5 points each day.
 May be turned in ONE day late for 3 points.
Homework turned in more than one day late
will not be accepted.
 Students must turn in work upon entering the
classroom. If parents bring homework after
class has started, it will be considered late
work.
Math
 Common Core State Standards
 District Blue Prints as primary instruction guide
 Some Saxon from either course 2 or 3
 Test days vary but typically on Fridays
 Homework assigned Mon-Thurs
 There are times when homework will be completed in
class or before the end of the school day.
 Don’t ask if they have homework– ask to see it
 Students are responsible for checking their own
homework. Help them choose which problems.
 Monitoring system
 Will need math tool kit – protractor, compass, ruler,
graph paper for doing homework problems at home.
Homework Expectations
Homework
should be done
in an orderly
manner in
columns with all
work shown.
Parents should monitor daily progress on homework.
Homework Monitoring
Homework is monitored daily and may be entered into online
grade book on a daily/weekly basis.
Students will be provided explicit instructions on how
homework should be done.
Homework will not necessarily look like it has in years past.
Saxon is not the core curriculum for 6th graders.
Always show work and provide explanations and reasoning.
When in doubt, write it out!!
Social Studies
 Ancient Civilizations
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome,
Middle Ages, Asia, and Africa.
 Vocabulary Development
 Projects will correspond with each
civilization
 Projects include mummifying chickens,
Scrapbook and road trip.
Science
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary development
Classroom Experiments
Science Fair Projects
Topics: Earth and Space Science,
Physical Science and Life Science
Homework
 Bring home assignments Monday-Thursday.
 Students are expected to complete the work and turn
it in finished the following day. A 50% will be given
for late assignments. A zero will be given for long
term assignments that are not completed on the due
date.
 Missing assignments lead to your child’s grade being
lowered and possible low test scores.
 Parent signature is expected nightly in the student
agenda. Spot checked by teachers.
 Problems: If your child is having difficulty, send an
email to the subject teacher.
Communication
 Each teacher has a website linked through our school
website.
www.mychandlerschools.org/liberty/site/default.asp
 Completed/graded class work and tests will be
handed back to individual students, by subject
teacher. Please review the work on a weekly basis.
Watch for parent signature requests.
 CHECK EMAILS – PRIMARY AVENUE OF
COMMUNICATION! If you prefer paper
communication please let us know.
Human Growth and
Development
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3 day program.
Boys and Girls are separated
Alternative Program is available
A signed permission slip is required
Schedule TBD – You will be notified!
August 28 & 29 Conferences
Early Dismissal
 Longer group session conferences for
most students
 Several sessions to accommodate all
parents – sign up/first come first served
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Specific strategies will be discussed
Compare your student’s progress
See specific assessment scores
Preview of what to expect in the
coming quarters
Reward Time
 Twice a month on Fridays
 For those with all work completed in
all subject areas
 For those with appropriate behavior
on campus
Drop Off/Pick Up
 Please do not drop your children off before
7:45 AM.
 Make sure to display your name plates in
your windshield when picking up.
 Follow the traffic directions entering and
exiting the parking areas. The city will begin
issuing tickets.
 PLEASE NO CELL PHONES IN THE
PARKING LOT.
Thank you for your
generous
donations!