Welcome to Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School 6 th Grade Orientation

1. Welcome to Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School6th Grade Orientation

2. Meet Our Administration Assistant Principal, Mrs. Shawnya Spruill Principal, Mrs. McMillan

3. Website Overview • How can I help my student stay on track in addition to the daily usage of the student agenda? • Look at CCMMS’ website for staff web pages! • CCMMS Homepage • Team websites contain individual teacher websites. • *See the front office for HomeBase information downstairs.

4. CCMMS Grading Policy • Homework will count as no more than 15% of the overall grade for each quarter. • Core teachers will assign up to 15 minutes of homework per class nightly. • Homework will be directly aligned to NC objectives • Homework • Grades will be given on homework assignments where feedback on accuracy is provided. • Homework grades will not be given for completion only.

5. CCMMS: Classroom Work & Assessments • Assignments not turned in AND not aligned to missed work guidelines, will be given a zero. • It is noted that each Friday includes a Grade Recovery period in which students will be provided time to complete assignments. • Assignments will be completed by the communicated due date. • Classwork and assessment grades will not include punitive deductions due to behaviors (ex. talking during a presentation, no name on paper).

6. CCMMS: Missing Work • If the make-up work has not been assigned in advance, for absences of one (1) to three (3) days, the student will have one day for each day absent. • For absences exceeding three (3) days, the student may have two (2) days for each day absent to make up work. • Special consideration will be given in the case of extended absences due to injury or chronic illness. • The absence is approved in advance and/or if the work is assigned by the teacher in advance, all make-up work, including tests assigned for the day of return, is due upon the student's return to school. • Teachers should use discretion and may make exceptions in the case of students whose excused absences were not planned in advance, were beyond the student' control, and the nature of which would not support make-up work the day of return

7. Prevention-Intervention Plan • Smart Block will provide four, 30 minute intervention sessions a week to prevent and intervene when academic failure is a risk in core classes. • This is in addition to one Grade Recovery session provided a week. • If students have not completed a graded assignment OR have received a test/project grade 76 or below they are able to attend a Grade Recovery session. • Teachers will communicate with students and parents grades by updating the student’s HomeBaseaccount on the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning August 6th, 2014.

8. 6th Grade House Supply List • 1 - package of highlighters, chisel tip, 6 pack (yellow, blue, green, pink, orange, purple) • 1 - package of washable markers, classic colors, 8/set • 1 - pencil and crayon sharpener (double barrel canister) • 1 - package of folders, 2 pocket with prongs (blue, red) • 3 - spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, perferated, 100 page (assorted colors is fine) • 2 - packages of wide ruled paper,120 pack • 2 - packages 3x5 index cards, ruled, 100 pack, white • 2 - boxes facial tissue, 200 count • 1 - disinfecting, bleach free, wipes in canister • 2 - Exanding file folder, letter size, 7-pocket, reinforced • 1 - package of 5x8 index cards, ruled, 100 pack, white • 4 - composition books, marble cover, wide ruled, 100 sheets • 1 - black, fine point, Sharpie marker • 1 - Flash Drive, USB, 4 GB, slide design • 1 - pencil case, 3-hole • 2 - Dozen #2 pencils (sharpen) • 1 - package of 12 assorted color pencils (sharpen)

9. Timberwolves Team Ms. Hairyes Language Arts and Social Studies Mrs. Leak Math and Science

10. Artic Wolves Team Mr. Carter Language Arts and Social Studies Mrs. Phillips Math and Science

11. Grey Wolves Team Ms. Terry Language Arts and Social Studies Mrs. Martland Math and Science

12. Tundra Wolves Team Ms. Hartnett Language Arts and Social Studies Ms. Lilley Math and Science

13. Special Programs Mrs. Lewis

14. What are you going to learn this year? • Language Arts Course of Study • Unit 1: Who Am I? • Unit 2: Belonging • Unit 3: Survival • Unit 4: Making Choices • Unit 5: What’s Your Point? • Unit 6: Where Am I?

15. What are you Going to Learn This Year? • Social Studies Course of Study • Unit 1: Geography • Unit 2: The Ancient Americas • Unit 3: The Fertile Crescent and Ancient Egypt • Unit 4: Ancient Greece • Unit 5: Ancient Rome • Unit 6: Ancient Eastern Europe • Unit 7: Islam and Expansion • Unit 8: The European Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation • Unit 9: Ancient Africa • Unit 10: Ancient South Asia • Unit 11: Ancient China • Unit 12: Ancient Japan and Korea

16. What are you going to learn this year? • Math Course of Study: • Unit 1: Exponents and Order of Operations • Unit 2: LCM/GCM and Prime Factorization • Unit 3: Operations with Decimals • Unit 4: Operations with Fractions • Unit 5: Integers and Rational Numbers on the Number Line • Unit 6: Properties and Algebraic Expressions • Unit 7: Equations and Inequalities • Unit 8: Ratios and Rates • Unit 9: Percent Applications and Measurement Conversion • Unit 10: Coordinate Plane • Unit 11: Area and Perimeter • Unit 12: Surface Area and Volume • Unit 13: Collect, Analyze and Display Date

17. What are you going to Learn this Year? Science Course of Study: Unit 1: What’s the Matter? Unit 2: Catch a Wave! Unit 3: The Land Beneath Our Feet Unit 4: Space Invaders Unit 5: Growing and Flowing

18. 6th Grade Howl Expectations • Honor: Respect all school property, each other, and your teachers. • Order: Come prepared for class everyday in a safe orderly fashion. • Wisdom: Ask questions in a polite manner when you do not understand. Personal growth as a learner and leader. • Leadership: Make positive choices for yourself and set a positive example for others.

19. OPEN HOUSE • Will be held on August 21st at 6:00pm

20. REMINDERS • Have you completed the online Parent Contact Survey? • Do you have a Powerschool login to check grades online? • If you do not have a Powerschool login, please contact Mrs. Spruill. • Have you pick up your child’s agenda, 6th Grade Supply List, lock and schedule? • If not, you can continue your journey down to the parent/student stations in the gym. *If you would like to donate any items, our Wish List is located in the den at each team table.

21. Welcome to 6th Grade! We look Forward to Meeting You!!