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Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 1
WELCOME TO 6TH GRADEMrs. Dueñas
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In-Class Behavior
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Polite and cordial behavior is expected
Follow the Golden Rule. Use “please” and
“thank you”
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Be on time. Expected to be
prepared Expected to be seated
when instruction is ready to begin
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Listen and follow all directions
Listen and follow all instructions
Listen when others are speaking
Be polite and use attentive listening behavior
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Daily homework is due the next day
LP’s are given weekly and due on Fridays
Pay attention to the due dates of long-term projects
Study spelling, vocabulary, and math during the week
Don’t procrastinate
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Be prepared! No exceptions!
Bring: backpack, books, work, other materials everyday.
Label your personal materials
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Raise a quiet hand and wait Speaking out and discussing
your thoughts Use only positive and
encouraging comments Negative comments and
attitudes will not be tolerated
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Respect each other: No Put Downs and No Bullying
Zero tolerance for those who verbally, physically, or emotionally abuse others
Use language of respect Respect the space and
property of others
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Group projects = cooperation
Do NOT plagiarize If you use or copy
something from the internet, a book, an encyclopedia, an almanac, etc., you must cite the source. If you plagiarize, you will receive a “0”.
Welcome ... Mrs. D's Class 11
Use restroom before/after class or during recesses
Do not leave the classroom during instruction
Use time wisely during recesses
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Personal items, playground or PE equipment, make-up, electronics and phones, will be left at home or out of sight
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If you bring inappropriate items and are seen by the teacher, they will be confiscated to the JUNE BOX.
Or your parent may pick it up, after school, with an explanation by you of why it was taken.
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Cell phones are to be turned OFF!
They are not to be seen or heard until off campus.
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Healthy snacks Junk food like soda or
chips is to be eaten at lunch time
Do NOT eat in class. Hydrate yourself in
moderation
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Communicate with your teacher/parents
Get parents to sign, ASAP
Issues, ?’s, concerns, you don’t understand, ask good questions … talk to me
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Grades are communicated with you and your parents ~ every 4 weeks
Not achieving goals? Do what you need to do to improve the grades:
Accel Project(s), Test Repairs, Extra Credit
I will do my best to help you achieve your goals
Own and accept the consequences for not working at your best
Don’t wait until the last minute to improve your grades. Fix the grades ASAP!
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Classroom Management
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The school-wide card system is used in class and throughout the campus Blue = good day Green = warning Yellow = owe 1 recess Orange = Time-out, phone call
home and owe 2 recesses Red = Office referral and owe
“X” recesses White = suspension
You may need to owe time after school
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Privileges and Fabulous Falcons are used for rewards.
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Bring to Class Each Day One 2 inch three-ring binder
with tabbed dividers or folders per subject: Homework, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies
Agenda All necessary books and
workbooks Pencils and other supplies Readiness to work!
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Grades
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Grades on assignments are based on the points earned for that assignment out of the total points available. (18/20 = 90%) I usually use %’s in the grade book.
Tests and quizzes, projects, and other work are ‘weighted’ differently in each subject
Generally, tests are weighed more and than projects, quizzes, and other work
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Your Report Card Grade for each subject will be based on the cumulative points earned over the course of the trimester.
3.0-3.9 = Honor Roll 3-5-4.0 = District Honor
Roll 4.0 (all A’s) = Principal’s
Award
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The Grading Scale100% - 90% = A = 5 = Above
Standard Expectations = + or +89% - 80% = B = 4 At Standard
Expectations = 79% - 70% = C = 3 At Standard
Expectations = 69% - 60% = D = 2 Approaching,
but not at the Standard Expectations = -
59% and below = F = 1 Below Standard Expectations = -
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Know your Student ID number to look up your posted grades
Memorize or write down your Student ID number
Write your Student ID number in your Agenda
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Goal Setting
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Set goals for yourself: Semester and for the year
Goal setting gives you a purpose for your work
Goal setting helps your focus during the year
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Grade Goals Semester Goals-
Honor Roll Principal’s Award
Yearly Goals-Lamp of Knowledge Principal’s Plaque
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Leadership Goals Levels of achievement: the # of
hours from Service-Learning Logs Tutoring, Student Leadership Jobs,
Teacher Assistant, Helping in our classroom, Helping outside of school, etc. Foulks Ranch (1-10 hours) Governor’s (11-24) Presidential:
Bronze (25-49) Silver (50-99) Gold (100+)
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Homework and Classroom Assignments Expectations
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Be ORGANIZED! Plan out your work and assignments.
Assignments: completed thoroughly and handed in on time.
Turn in the work to the appropriate place
You are given an appropriate amount of time to complete assignments. DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!
Use Agenda to write in ALL assignments and due dates
Talk with your teacher if you have any concerns or questions
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Late and/or missing work may lower your grade or can be a 0 (zero).
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You will owe recesses to finish missing or unfinished work and assignments.
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It is your responsibility to understand the work when it is being explained or presented
Ask questions to be clear about each assignment
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Use Study Guides on reading and/or math tests
Cannot use Study Guides for any Vocabulary tests
Take good notes during instruction and when studying on your own
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Extra Credit/Accel Projects: at any timeThe work- to be aligned to 6th
grade academic standards Must have all other work finished before starting extra work
All final work to be turned in for credit prior to locking of grades
Use Bibliographies at the end of your Projects
Cite all sources and resources used to receive full credit
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Test Repair Forms- use on any test or quiz, but not on finals
Have a partner - student or parent - to help you fill out and complete
Follow all directions on the form
Any form not completely or correctly filled out, will not be graded
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Parent signs a test, receive 5 extra points on the test
Turn in a signed Study Guide, receive 5 extra points on your grade (teacher’s grade book)
Study Guide is fully completed, receive 25 extra points on your grade (teacher’s grade book)
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Reading = part of your homework. To show that you are reading, you must take AR tests.
Meet the (quarterly) goals, you will receive extra rewards
The closing date for AR points = the closing date for grades
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Absent Work
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Your responsibility to get and complete work/tests for your absence
Have one day to make up the work/tests for each day of your absence
Need additional time to finish your work/tests? Communicate with teacher for a possible extension.
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Green Absent Folder = absent work, on your desk
Classroom blog site for assignments to stay on time of homework assignments
E-mail me or friends for homework assignments
Parent pick up necessary books and/or papers for the day’s homework
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Student Organization
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Don’t procrastinate on your assignments and projects
Using good organization and knowing what you need to do are great skills
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Homework calendar = Agenda Copy exactly the way it is written on the board each day
It is possible to have the homework assignments e-mailed to your home
Check the classroom blog site for the weekly homework assignments
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All assignments kept secure in your binder or appropriate folder
No loose papers in your binder or desk
Graded and returned assignments to be returned into the file box
Don’t throw away your papers until your parents have seen them. They need to know about ALL of your work.
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Keep your desk and binder organized at all times
At the end of the day, the top of your desk should be cleared of all materials
Periodic desk and binder checks
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Textbooks should be stored on the rolling cart
Only use your assigned textbook
At the end of the day, your spiral notebooks, folders and supplies will be stored in your desk
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Open Door Policy
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Students and parents are welcome to call for information or tutoring, especially if you need help to finish any assigned work!
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My e-mail address: [email protected]
The school phone number: 684-8177
Our blog-page for information: www.mrsduenas.edublogs.org
Our wikispace-page for most assignment sheets and worksheets: www.mrsduenas.wikispaces.com
Write these sites into your Agenda!
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I am available for assistance before and after class, and during recesses
Ask for help from your parents
Ask for help from your peers Seek assistance or extra
practice on the internet, from reliable sites
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Communicate with me. An open door policy means just that!
Don’t be shy or afraid. Accept consequences
from not being responsible and own your inappropriate behaviors.
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Get ready for the BEST year EVER!!!!
You are going to learn A LOT this year. But I will help you to do your best and to learn at your very best.
You will be VERY PREPARED for next year in Middle School, and beyond