2010 -2011
SPIRIT Dogs Curriculum
Evening
Welcome!
Communication
• Ms. Alver
jalver@kyrene.org
• Ms. Lagerquist
dlager@kyrene.org
• Ms. Pate
kpate@kyrene.org
• Ms. Simunek/Ms. Bedinger
vsimun@kyrene.org
• Ms. Ferber
mferbe@kyrene.org
• Ms. Honeyman
bhoney@kyrene.org
• Ms. Dunning
tdunning@kyrene.org
783 – 2402
783 – 2418
783 – 2409
783 – 2404
783 – 2408
783 - 2415
783 - 2439
Agenda Notebook
Students were given an agenda
notebook at the beginning of the
school year. These will be used to
record daily assignments, class
projects, important dates, school
functions, and especially for
communication with parents.
Homework Policy
 We expect our students to strive
for excellence both in and
out of the classrooms.
 For students to receive credit,
assignments must be completed
by the due dates.
Mid-Quarter Progress Reports
Report Cards
Available through Parent Portal
• Lost password contact sis@kyrene.org
or contact school secretary at 783-2400
Science
 Process Skills
 Weather and Climate
 Energy
 Plant and Animal Cells
 Human Body
Science
 Class work
 Tests
 Quizzes
 Homework
60%
20%
10%
10%
Objectives for 6th grade math
Statistics
Connecting to Algebra
Decimals
Measurements
Patterns and number theory
Adding and subtracting fractions
Multiplying and dividing fractions
Geometry of polygons
Integers and the coordinate plane
Ratio, proportion, percent
Solids and measurement
Probability
Objectives for 7th grade math
Making sense of world data
Formulas, expressions and equations
Decimals and fractions
Geometry and measurement
Operations with fractions
Ratios, rates and proportions
Percents
Integers
Equations and graphs
Solids, circles and transformations
Counting and probability
Math
 Tests
 Quizzes
 Homework
50%
30%
10%
 Notebook check/warm–ups 10%
Language Arts
READING
 Holt Readers and Literature Book
 Literature Units
 Sixth Grade-Maniac Magee, A View from Saturday,
The Egypt Game
 Advanced Language Arts-Martian Chronicles,
Stories from Shakespeare, A Night to Remember
 Book Report Projects-There will be 3 book
reports. The due dates are posted on my website.
Language Arts
WRITING
Writing Process
Six-Trait Writing
Writing Application/WRAC
Expressive
Expository
Functional
Persuasive
Literary Response
Research
Language Arts
GRADING
Grading in Language Arts is normalized.
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Tests/Quizzes
100 points
Homework
50-75 points
Class work
75 points
Projects
Rubric scoring, worth 2
class assignments (150 points)
Social Studies
 American History
Early civilization [pre 1500’s]
 World History
 Civics
 Geography
 Economics
Social Studies
 Assessments
 Class work
 Homework
45%
45%
10%
Academic Lab
 Monday
Silent Reading
 Tuesday
Band and Chorus Rehearsal
Academic Enhancement
 Thursday
Academic Enhancement
 Friday
Pue TV/Agenda Check
ABC CARDIO
Field Trip / Activities
 Our field trips will be determined
based on funding at a later date.
 Please complete the survey and
place in the box at the back of the
MPR
Tax Credit Available
Under Arizona State Law ARS431089.01, Arizona taxpayer can get a
dollar-for-dollar tax credit. You do not
have to have a child in a public school
in order to receive this credit. Parents,
grandparents, relatives, friends, etc. are
included.
Tax Credit Available
Under the provisions of SB 1529 individuals may
donate:
$200 per year if filing as single, or married filing
separate returns
$400 per year for married couples filing a joint return
$200 each for a husband and wife who file separate
returns for a taxable year in which they could have file a
joint return
Tax Credit Available
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As you send in your donations for this
year, please remember that it may be
used as a tax credit on your state income
tax. Field trips and athletics are
examples of taxable donations.
A receipt will be provided for tax purposes.
Volunteers
Please turn the completed form into
your child’s Academic Lab teacher.
Supply Donations
• We are always grateful for supply
donations. Contributions can be made to
any Academic Lab teacher.
ITEMS NEEDED: tissues
writing paper
pencils and pencil-tip erasers
disinfectant wipes
INFORMATION
Volunteer form
Field Trip Survey
Team Information page
Available on the back table if
you did not receive one
Thanks for choosing
Pueblo. We look
forward to working
with you to accomplish
your child’s academic,
social, and athletic
goals!