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Ms. SotoMs. Gutierrez
Ms. Guzman-TurnerDr. Anderson
OverviewDaily ScheduleText booksCurriculumClassroom policiesCommunicationHow you can helpField Trips
Daily ScheduleRotations will begin Aug.
19th
Blocks = 45 minutesMs. Soto = ScienceMs. Gutierrez = Math LabMs. Guzman = MathDr. Anderson= Social
StudiesMr. Taylor =
PE/ComputersHome Room = Lang. ArtsDirect concerns to teacher
responsible for the subjectPlan may change
8:00-8:30 Home Room8:30-9:15 1st Block9:20-10:20 Home Room
or Mr. Taylor10:20-10:35 Recess10:40-11:25 2nd Block or
Mr. Taylor11:30-12:15 3rd Block12:20-12:40 Home
Room12:40-1:20 Lunch1:25-2:10 4th Block2:10 Dismissal
Curriculum: Language Arts
Incorporates reading, writing, spelling, and grammar
Different genres and authors
Writing process and applications
Common Core Standards
Curriculum: Math
New math programCommon Core
StandardsMore focused and more
in depthAlternative methods to
solving math problemsEmphasis on word
problemsPlease see student
textbook
Curriculum: Social Studies
Theme of “Ancient Civilizations”
Stone AgeEgyptAsiaChinaGreeceRome
Curriculum: Science
Focus on GeologyPlate tectonicsEarth’s structureShaping Earth’s
surfaceHeatEnergy in Earth’s
systemEcology
Curriculum: PE and ComputersPEStudents participate
in activities and be tested on physical fitness.
Comfortable attire is required.
ComputersWord processingPower Point Learn to navigate
the Internet (parental permission is required).
Policies: Homework
No late homework is accepted unless absent.
Students have one week to turn in absent work.
EGUSD requires 75 minutes of homework per night for 6th graders (Mon-Thurs).
Policies: AttendanceKey to success in 6th
grade!Tardy students need
to check into the office once gates are closed.
If absent, please send a written note, call the office (689-2854), or email the office ([email protected])
Policies: Grades
Grades are composed of the following criteria:
70% = essays, reports, projects, and tests
20% = class work10% = homeworkDirect concerns to
teacher responsible for the subject
Policies: DisciplinePlease refer to the
Student-Parent Handbook.
Classroom expectations are discussed and reviewed continuously.
Welcome Letter and Discipline Matrix will be sent home outlining discipline and reward policies (parent and student signatures required).
Please review the policies with your child.
Policies: CommunicationAlways feel free to
contact us via email, phone, or to schedule a conference!
Report card conferences held 1st and 2nd trimester (October and March).
Bi-weekly grade reports.
Direct concerns to teacher responsible for the subject.
School = [email protected]@egusd.n
How You Can HelpTalk to your child daily
about schoolProvide a quiet time and
place to studyFurnish necessary
supplies for your childKeep teacher informed
of absences, homework, any changes, and any concerns
Make sure your child reads 30 minutes a night
Send your child to school prepared
Chaperone field tripsHelp in the classroom
Field TripsWeek-long field trip or
several major day trips?Parental cost?One week in Mission
Springs about $250 per student and chaperones are about $200
Please complete and return a parental survey.
ChaperoneFundraiser: Butter
Braids in November
Questions