Daphne East Elementary2013-20146th Grade

Parent Meeting

Welcome!

Agenda* School Motto & Mission* Policies/Expectations* Discipline* Grading Policy* Organization* Subject Area Info* Field Trips/Activities* Parent Conferences* Transportation Guidelines* PTA

School Motto“Building a Foundation for

Success”

School MissionThe mission of Daphne East Elementary School is to create a caring environment where students and staff together with parents and community promote achievement and celebrate learning.

CLASS ROOM POLICIES/EXPECTATIONS

HOMEROOM: Unpack, Sharpen pencil, Write down Homework Assignments,

Complete Math Problem of the Day

EXPECTATIONS:Enter each classroom quietly. Have all materials ready to begin class.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.Remain QUIET and in-line in the hallways. Show RESPECT to EVERYONE.

DisciplineCONSEQUENCES

1st Offense WARNING

2nd Offense Time Out, Silent Break/Lunch

3rd Offense Call Home or Parent Conference

*Fighting, Swearing, Vulgarity, or Bullying will result in

an Office Referral.

Grading Policy

The grading system used by the 6th grade teachers will be based on a combination of

65% for Tests, Quizzes & Outside Projects AND 35% for Daily Class Work & In-Class Projects.

Progress notes with graded papers attached will go home every other Friday.

Midterm Progress Reports will be sent home in the middle of each quarter.

OrganizationBinders:Each student should have a binder with dividers for each subject area.

Planners:Planners are necessary for recording daily homework assignments, conduct grades, and notes home. These should be reviewed nightly, signed by the parent/guardian, and returned to school each day.

ReadingTests: Students will be tested weekly on their Reading Stories. They will also take a Unit Test at the end of each unit (5 stories).

Daily Work: Students will be completing Skills Worksheets, Fresh Reads, and Vocabulary activities.

Homework: Assignments will be given 2-3 nights per week. Each student is expected read 30 minutes from their library books nightly.

AR Goals: Students are expected to meet their individualized AR goals every nine week period. Students will receive various awards from the library plus a T-Shirt when they earn 25 points!!

Final Grades: The final grades consist of 65% of Test grade averages and 35% of the Daily Work Averages.

MathText & Materials:Go Math!, Pencils (2 sharpened), red pen, loose leaf paper

Tests: Weekly testThere will be homework every night except Fridays unless we are behind schedule. Students are expected to do all assignments. Students are also responsible for filling in their planners daily.

Make-up Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to request all make-up assignments.

Grading: 65%: Tests, Quizzes & Outside projects. 35% for Daily Class work & In class projects

GRAMMARTypes of SentencesParts of SpeechSubject/Verb agreementWord UsagePunctuation (end marks, commas, quotation marks, apostrophes)Capitalization (Beginning of sentence, proper nouns, parts of a letter)Spelling – Troublesome words (NO weekly spelling tests)

WRITINGFour modes of Writing (Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive)6 writing traits (Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentences, conventions)

VocabularyFigurative Language

GRADINGFormal assessments – tests, quizzes, writing assignments, performance tasks (rubric) will count for 65%Informal assessments – daily class work, in-class projects, cooperative assignments will count 35%

English Standards covered in 6th grade:

ScienceTopics Covered: Earth Science

1st Semester: Catastrophic Events & Weather 2nd Semester: SpaceMaterials Needed: Holt Technology & Science Textbook

AMSTI Book & Lab Materials (provided) #2 pencils, Extra Eraser, Red pen, Loose paper

Grading: Grades will be taken from: * Group work during labs * Various Projects & Tests * Independently completed lab sheets * Science News * Grading: 65% Tests & Projects * 35% daily work & labs

Upcoming Projects: * Meteorology Project * Space Brochure * Inventor Research Paper with model of the invention

Science News: * Due every two weeks * Must be current * Presentation of summary to class * Printed copy may be submitted for display, but is not required.

Social Studies Text: The American Journey

Curriculum :The objectives to covered are taken from the Alabama Course of Study which can be found on www.alsde.org. The objectives are listed under curriculum and instruction.

Course Summary: The 6th grade course of study focuses on modern America from the beginning of the twentieth century to present times. Because our world today is mostly affected by national and international events and changes after World War II, the thrust of this year’s study is placed heavily on recent history while special emphasis is placed on the study of America as a world leader.

Course Content:Map and Globe skillsInformation LiteracyThe Emergence of Modern America :1900-1928The Great Depression and World War II: 1929-1945Postwar United States: 1945-1969Contemporary United States: 1970- Present

Homework: Class work that is not completed at school will be assigned as homework. Homework will prepare students for upcoming tests. Students are expected to complete all homework assignments. Assignments will be posted on my teacher website.

Make-up Work: It is the responsibility of the student to check with Mr. Watts for make-up work/tests. Once the student returns to school, he/she will have three days to complete any make up work.

Activities/Field Trips

The following are upcoming events for 6th grade:

* Skating will occur every month for $4.00 (excluding Aug, Dec & May)

* Mobile International Festival (November 2013) * WWII Museum, New Orleans (February 2014)

PARENT CONFERENCES

Parent conferences are for the purpose of addressing a student’s needs (academic, behavior, social, etc). Our common goal is the success of all students, and we (student, teacher, and parent) are here to make that happen.

Conferences should be scheduled in advance with your child’s homeroom teacher. If you need to schedule a meeting, please see your teacher before you leave to find an available time to meet. Every teacher will make an effort to attend the conference.

The preferred conference time is during our planning periods. If other arrangements are needed, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make every effort to accommodate your request.

Our preferred method of communication is email, but you can leave a message with the office. The phone number is #251-626-1663.

Mrs. Andrews – candrews@bcbe.orgMrs. Cathey – bcathey@bcbe.org

Mrs. Fountain – sfountain@bcbe.orgMiss Hunter – shunter@bcbe.org

Mr. Watts – twatts@bcbe.org

Transportation Guidelines

• Transportation home is an important matter and should be worked out before coming to school. If an emergency arises, however, the office must be contacted by 1:00 pm.

• Students are not allowed to check out after 2:15.  Students are unexcused until dentist/doctor note is returned.

Daphne East Elementary PTA invites and encourages every parent to join for just $7.00!

Please help support Daphne East Elementary by signing up tonight!

Remember, a PTA representative and classroom parent is needed for each 6th grade teacher.

Thank you for all that you do!!!!

At this time, please rotate to the next class for a (5) minute “Meet & Greet.” This will allow you to meet every 6th grade teacher, and experience the

same schedule that your child will have.

Parents of band students will need to meet Ms. Godwin in the bandroom at 6:45.

Thank you for your continued support!