Welcome to Curriculum Night 6 th grade Mako Team

1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 6th grade Mako Team Mr. Polascak- Math Mrs. Piscopo- Science Mrs. Statmore- ELA/LanguageArts Mrs. Silas- ELA/ Reading *All teachers teach 1 period of World History

2. STARS Expectations • S Sit like a scholar; keep hands, feet and objects to yourself • T Take learning seriously, Always try your best and put forth EFFORT • A Ask and answer questions, Challenges are Opportunities to Learn! • R Respect yourself and others; Treat others as you want to be treated • S Stay on task and be prepared for class, NO EXCUSES!

3. Are You Prepared For Class? • 3-Ring Binder • Composition Book • Folder • Pencils & Pens • Extra Paper • Ruler • Glue Sticks * Scotch Tape * Post-It Notes • Colored Pencils/Crayons • Pencil Case • Pencil Sharpener • Agenda • Tissues (2 boxes) * Index cards (4x6) * Highlighter

4. SLWK-8 Expectations SHARK Expectations: To be: • S afe • H onest • A n active Learner • Respectful • Kind

5. 3 Strike Policy All teachers implement the 3 strike policy 1st strike- verbal warning 2nd strike- name on the board 3rd strike- phone call made by the student and/ or note home

6. Mako Incentives

7. MathWhat Will We Be Learning? • +, -, x, Decimals & Fractions • Data Analysis • Ratios & Rates • Algebraic Expressions • Equations & Inequalities • Integers • Geometry

8. Grading • Grades are based on percentages but not all areas are graded equally. • Grading Scale: • Test/Quizzes: 50%Multiple Choice, Open- Ended & Short Answer • Classwork: 40% Notebooks & Workbooks • Homework: 10% Textbook/On-line • Grades are posted online and updated every Week. • Our Grading Scale • 90-100% = A • 80-89% = B • 70-79% = C • 60-69% = D • Below 60% = F • Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

9. On-Line Classroom • Email – wpo0410@stlucieschools.org • Website – polascak.weebly.com • Connected.Mcgraw-hill.com (homework) • Skyward • Twitter - @MrPsClasses

10. ELA/Reading The students will be able to… • Determine a theme or central idea of a text ;provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. • Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text. • Compare and Contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text.

11. ELA/Reading • Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. • Explain how an author develops the point of view. • Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. Change in testing- please visit http://www.fsaassessments.org Practice questions stems- Use QS worksheet to have “book discussions” with your child. Practice reading comprehension/vocabulary skills at www.englishforeveryone.org

12. Grading Grades are based on percentages but not all areas are graded equally. Grading Scale: • Test/Quizzes: 30% • Classwork: 30% Cornell Notebooks, Assignments, Participation and Effort • Homework: 10% Reading logs • Mini Assessments (Formative): 20% Multiple Choice, Open- ended, Extended response Reading Counts (summative): 10% • Grades are posted on skyward and updated weekly.

13. Science Content will include: • The Nature and Practice of Science • Earth Systems and Patterns • Earth Structures • Cells • Classification of Organisms • Human Body Systems • Energy Transfer • Forces and Changes in Motion

14. Science What is the grading policy? • Classwork/Projects 40% • Labs 30% • Tests/Quizes 20% • Homework 10% *Grades are posted on Skyward The Florida Science Fusion textbook can be found online using www.thinkcentral.com.

15. ELA/ Language Arts – we will be increasing our knowledge in: • Writing skills • Text- both nonfiction and fiction • Grammar • Vocabulary • Spelling

16. ELA/ Language Arts – Grading: • 70% Formative Assessment (comprised of classwork/homework/writing/projects/ & tests/quizzes) • 20% Summative Assessments (Mini assessments/essays) • 10% Class Participation & Effort Grades are posted on Skyward and updated weekly. • This course does not have extra credit assignments. It is crucial to turn in all assignments on time!

17. ELA/ Language Arts • Email – EllenStatmore@stlucieschools.org • Phone – (772)785-6630 • Website – http://newbiewritersnomore@weebly.com • Skyward • Homework help: • http//www.readwritethink.org/ • Grammar review- http://mrshatzi.com/practice/ • http://www.thinkingmaps.org/official/index.html 

18. “Parents Can Help” poem • Provide a quiet place to work. Arrange a place for your child's work materials. Review your child's school work. Establish a daily routine with your child. Notice your child's progress. Talk to your child about school. Spend time working with your child. • Confer with the teacher regularly. Allow your child to make choices. Notify the teacher if you need assistance. • Have a positive attitude about your child's school. Expect your child to work but avoid undue pressure. Listen to your child read nightly. Praise your child's efforts • Please consider joining PTO or SAC. Call the front office for more information (772) 785-6630. • To schedule a Parent Conference, please call Ms. Weston at (772) 785-6630 ext. 6652

19. Our Pledge to Students • I will respect you and work with you to be successful. • I will conference with you and offer feedback on your work. • I will work with you to meet learning goals. • I will offer extra help and alternative/modified assignments should you require them.

20. Contact Information Questions/ Concerns School Phone Number: 772-785-6630 Thank you!!!