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Learn about promotion standards, EOG requirements, homework, remediation, field trips, fundraisers, and online resources to support your child's academic success in 6th grade.
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6th Grade Parent Night Mrs. Humphries – Math/Science/Social Studies Mr. Faulkner– Language Arts/Science/Social Studies Mrs. Murray-Computers (Second Semester)
Promotion Standards • County Level: • Must pass (70 avg.): • Reading • Math • Two other subjects – Science, Social Studies • State Level: • Must score a Level III or Level IV on EOGs in: • Reading • Math
Language Arts • Writing • Two formal writing assessments: On-Demand and Content Based • Novel Reading Projects • First one is due October 26th. • AR Books • Three are due each 9 weeks • Weekly Class Work • Basic EOG Information
Math • Attendance/Make-up work • Homework daily (Check Website) • Review homework with your child • Math EOG: Calculator Active and Calculator Inactive • Accelerated Math: 15 objectives due by October 27th. Three grades will be given for Test percentage and one grade will be given based on percentage of objectives met. x/15
Math and Language Arts Remediation • Tuesday or Thursday • Students who did not pass EOG in 5th grade, but were promoted. • Remediation list will be revised as needed. • Second Semester we will have remediation everyday M-Th.
Social Studies/Computers • Begins second semester • The last block will be divided between Social Studies and computers with Jamie Murray • It is very important that students do not check out early unnecessarily
Science • Science Fair will be in December. It is optional and will count as and two extra credit grades. Guidelines will be discussed when they become available. • Please do not leave school early unnecessarily. This may affect your child’s grade and they may fall behind with their work.
Field Trips • Camp Don Lee • October 27 “Common Ground” • April 20-21 “Coastal Communities” • More information is on the website • Holiday Lollipops Fundraiser • Pancake Breakfast at Andy’s in Beulaville
Resources • Study Island –all subjects • www.studyisland.com • N.C Dept. of Instruction –all subjects • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/parents/middle • Test Taking Strategies – all subjects • http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3748860 • Nation’s Report Card – all subjects • http://nationsreportcard.gov/testyourself.asp
School Website • Duplin County Schools Website: http://www.duplinschools.net/duplinschools/site/default.asp • Register and subscribe to receive e-alerts when pages are update. • Teacher WebPages • Important Links and Forms