1 / 27

Welcome to Sixth Grade

Welcome to Sixth Grade. RHMS: Where Wildcats Show Their Pride !. Meet The Teachers. English/ Language Arts – Mrs. Nail Science – Mrs. Warren Social Studies – Ms. Black Math – Mrs. Marshall. Supplies. Notebook Paper Blue and/or Black Pens Red Pens for Editing

sivan
Download Presentation

Welcome to Sixth Grade

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Welcome to Sixth Grade RHMS: Where Wildcats Show Their Pride!

  2. Meet The Teachers • English/ Language Arts – Mrs. Nail • Science – Mrs. Warren • Social Studies – Ms. Black • Math – Mrs. Marshall

  3. Supplies • Notebook Paper • Blue and/or Black Pens • Red Pens for Editing • Pencils • Erasers • Hand Pencil Sharpeners • Highlighters • Index Cards • One 3-ring Notebook for Math (2 in.) • One 3-ring Notebook for ELA/Science/SS (2 in.) • Dividers (A LOT) • Two 3-prong folders with pockets (science)

  4. Agendas/Planners • Your child’s agenda is his/her passport to the media center, restroom, counselor, breakfast, etc. • The agenda is the line of communication between school and home.

  5. Agenda Responsibility • The student is responsible for writing down all assignments in the agenda. • A daily agenda and homework assignment are posted in each classroom. • Checking your child’s agenda nightly helps ensure that he/she remains successful.

  6. Power School/Parent Connect • You will have instant access to: • Current grades and averages • Upcoming tests, projects, quizzes, daily grades, and homework

  7. What To Look For On Power School? • (--) means that the assignment has not been entered yet • (M) means that the assignment is missing and a zero is/will be put in • (check mark) means that the assignment has been turned in • (EXE) means your child is exempt • (L) means the assignment was turned in late • Look at the descriptions of each assignment: sometimes a teacher might give information about the assignment which will help to understand expectations

  8. Grading • 40% Daily/Quiz Grades • 40% Test Grades/Projects • 20% Final Exams (taken at the end of every nine weeks)

  9. Homework Policy • Homework is assigned every night and may include: • Reading Assignments • Review Notes • Complete/Review a Practice Activity • Question and Answer Activity • Study/Prepare for Quizzes and Tests • Projects

  10. Textbooks • Textbooks will be issued in Science, Social Studies, and English/Language Arts • These will be returned at the end of the year • Fines for lost/damaged books will be assessed

  11. Behavior • We have to maintain a positive learning environment so that all students may meet the learning standards. • School Handbook policies are followed. • Possible consequences may include: • Silent Lunch • Student Conferences • Parent Contact • Office Referral

  12. Absences • Please send in a note for student absences upon return to school. • This is given to the homeroom teacher. • Students are responsible for asking a fellow classmate and/or teacher for any missed class work (this includes notes). • Some items may be placed on the teacher’s webpage for access. • Students may see the teacher for any missed worksheets and/or tests.

  13. Lunch • Breakfast is $1.00 • Lunch is $2.00. • Students may pre-pay for meals at any time. • Ice Cream is sold daily for $1.00. • There is no snack time.

  14. Connections • P.E. • Health • Spanish • Band • Chorus • Music Appreciation • Technology • Math Enhancement • Art • Academic mini courses • Careers

  15. Parent Drop-Off/Pick-up • Students may be dropped off at school starting at 7:15 A.M. • Students will report immediately to their homeroom teacher upon arrival. • Students may be picked up at 2:40 P.M. upon dismissal.

  16. Buses • Please make sure your child knows his/her address, phone number, and bus number.

  17. Channel One Newscast • Every morning during Homeroom, the students will watch the Channel One news program. • There is no talking during this broadcast.

  18. Announcements • Announcements occur every morning after the Pledge of Allegiance and the Moment of Silence. • Talking is not allowed during announcements. • The announcements are also posted on the school website www.bryan.k12.ga.us/rhms.

  19. WebPages • Check out teacher WebPages and email at www.bryan.k12.ga.us/rhms. • We may post some items of assistance on our webpage, but once again, Power School and agendas are best utilized for parent/teacher communication.

  20. Transition to Classes • Students will always walk on the right side of the hallway to insure an orderly transition free of misconduct.

  21. Bus Passes • Bus passes are for emergency use only. They are not to be used for personal transportation. (For example: spend the night parties)

  22. School Nurse • The clinic is available to students who become ill at school. • All medications must be delivered and signed in with the nurse by the parent/guardian.

  23. English/Language Arts • Reading as a Tool for Learning • Exploring Different Genres of Literature • Writing to Communicate Effectively • Expressing Ideas • Evaluating Good Writing • Developing a Personal Writing Style • Adhering to the Standard Rules of Grammar

  24. Social Studies: World Geography • Location: Europe, Canada, Latin America, and Australia • Topography • Natural Resources • Environmental Concerns • Climate • Culture • Government • Economics • History

  25. Earth Science • Students will begin their science journey in the Earth’s inner core and make their way to outer space. Units of study include: • Geology • Oceanography • Meteorology • Astronomy

  26. Math • The key to success in math is developing vocabulary and practicing the skills. • Know your multiplication facts!

  27. Welcome to the RHMS Pride!

More Related