Welcome toBack to School Night

2013-2014

Ms. Ditta's 6th Grade Science

Class FormatClass is one hour in length. During the

period, instruction will include:

• Hands-on discovery through experimentation using scientific methodologies

• Related readings, written assignments, and authentic tasks

• Technology integration to enhance learning• Cooperative and collaborative experiences• Inquiry-driven dialogue exchanges• Note taking and lecture

6th Grade Science Curriculum

SCIENCE PROCESS•Scientific Method

•Models & Designs*

LIFE•Environments*•Microbiology

•Biomes/Ecology

EARTH•Solar Energy*

•Comets•Weather & Water*

PHYSICAL(elements of

Solar and Weather)

* Indicates FOSS program

Policies and ProceduresEXPECTATIONS• Grade level expectations were outlined in the contract sent home

Week #1.

HOMEWORK• Homework is to reinforce class instruction. • If there is homework, it will be listed on my webpage. Please

check the teacher webpages DAILY!• If homework is being reviewed or graded the next day in class,

missing assignments will not receive late credit and will earn a 0%.

• For all assignments other than homework, 10 points will be deducted per day if an assignment is late, up to 5 days late.

TESTS/QUIZZES• Advanced notice is given for tests and quizzes. Study guides are

usually provided and are often linked on homework page.

(cont’d) Policies and Procedures

ABSENCES/EXTRAS• Students are responsible making up all missed

assignments. (1 day per each day absent)• Extra help is available at recess, IDE, and

afterschool by appointment.

COMMUNICATION• Warning notices will be sent mid-marking period

for students in danger of failing• Grades may be viewed live online during the year • Communication Folders will be utilized in 6th

grade.

Grading

• Tests= 45%• Quizzes= 25%• Classwork= 15%• Homework= 10%• Preparation= 5%(# of days prepared /# days in quarter) X100%

Other 6th Grade InfoTRIPS/EVENTS:

• Buehler Space and Science Center• End of the Year- Jeff Lakes Camp

FOOD:• The science classroom is an allergy

classroom.

Contact InformationAny conference must be scheduled in advance and include all members of the 6th grade team. (6th grade policy)

***PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH SUBJECT “SCIENCE” TO GET ON MY EMAIL LIST.***

Thank you for visiting this evening! And, thank you in advance for your support this year!

~Ms. Ditta