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Hillarie Coleman. Grade 6 Math and science. About Mrs. Coleman. Went to college at Northwestern State in Louisiana on a full soccer and academic scholarship I received a degree in Exercise Science Teaching credential at Cal State San Marcos
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Hillarie Coleman Grade 6 Math and science
About Mrs. Coleman • Went to college at Northwestern State in Louisiana • on a full soccer and academic scholarship • I received a degree in Exercise Science • Teaching credential at Cal State San Marcos • My 9th year here at San Elijo: have taught all subjects • I am a San Marcos High School graduate • My husband also teaches in San Marcos at San Marcos Middle • I am coaching soccer here in the Spring, and I have previously coached at SMHS and SEMS • 2 children: Brooklyn: 7 and Brycen 4.5
Citizenship policy and criteria • Citizenship is evaluated differently than academic progress. It involves a student’s actions in upholding the school’s responsibility and accountability standards, positive involvement in their learning and living communities, and attitude. • Citizenship assesses student participation, leadership / cooperation, willingness to assist others and following school and classroom rules. These rules include but are not limited to just behavior, cell phone violations, excessive gum chewing issues, continually talking in class and/or dress code issues. Additional factors for consideration are • \\sems-fs\Staff\hillarie.coleman\My Documents\back to school\Citizenship Grade Criteria.docx
Class GUIDELINES • Follow directions the first time • Bring all materials • Respect people and property • No food or drink • Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings • Follow all school rules School motto: “I am responsible for myself.” Follow the Golden Eagle Rule: treat others as I wish to be treated
Consequences • warning • sign behavior log • **ESCORT Parent contacted
Rewards • Coleman Cards • A Coleman card is handed out for participation, 100% on tests, good sub report, no missing assignments for a grading period, etc. • Can be redeemed for pencils, paper, erasers, homework passes, pick your seat passes, and free test question. • Coleman Cards can only be used in Mrs. Coleman’s class
Math curriculum 1. Numbers and Factors Introduction to Integers Fractions and Decimals 2. Expressions Ratios, Rates and Percents 3. Writing and Solving Equations and Inequalities 4. Area Surface Area and Volume 5. Statistical Measures Data Displays
Mathematical practice standards • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. • Reason abstractly and quantitatively. • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. • Model with mathematics. • Use appropriate tools strategically. • Attend to precision. • Look for and make use of structure. • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Common Core state standards • The goal of the CCSS is to make sure that all students are well prepared for college, technical education, or the workplace after high school graduation. • Focus: fewer topics to focus deeper on • Coherence: linking topics and thinking across grade level • Rigor: pursue conceptual understanding, procedural skill, fluency and application.
TENMARKS • A supplemental math resource to help with the instruction outside of class. • Usually assigned once a week with time to complete. • Username: smusd##### • Password: yyyymmdd • assignments have hints, and videos and will assign additional work if needed
Math Grading • 70% Assessments (13-20/semester) • 20% Homework/Class work • (60-72/semester) • 10% Class/Group participation • Homework is corrected by the student, and I spend time going over questions. • Students get completion points, but work must be show, or a written explanation to get points.
Homework • Homework may be assigned Monday-Thursday. Sometimes Friday class work extends to Friday homework, but shouldn’t be often. Projects and reports may require extra time over weekends. • Late work will only be accepted in math. • If you are absent you will have the same number of days to complete the assignment.
PRIDE PRIDE (Pupils Requiring Individualized Daily Education) is an afterschool program at San Elijo Middle School grades 6-8 and is staffed by our own teachers here at SEMS. Program Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:15pm to 3:15pm Wednesday from 1:25pm to 2:25pm • 6 week intervals where students work with a teacher in their classroom After school homework in the library with a campus supervisior for an hour each day. This is first come first serve and students must be working on school work.
RISE R.I.S.E. (Responsibility, Independence, and Study Skills in Education) is a before school program at San Elijo Middle School grades 6-8 and is staffed by our own teachers here at SEMS. (study skills, organization, goal setting: not a homework club) Program Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:10am to 7:55am. 6 week sessions(teacher recommendation) Contact: Your student’s Counselor for an application. Space is limited.
Online math Textbook • You can access the entire textbook online. (math) • http://my.hrw.com • Username: hcoleman203 • Password: eagles
Science • Unit 1: Earth Systems and Processes • Unit 2: Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Structure • Unit 3: Weather and Climate • Unit 4: Ecosystems and Resources
Science homework and classwork • Science homework is graded for accuracy, and will consist of Workbook pages, review activities, projects and finishing classwork • Classwork: notes, class activities, and labs • Classwork/notes are collected at the end of each chapter, usually the day of the test. Students need to stay organized and keep papers together. • Workbook, and other homework assignments will be graded in class
Science grading • 50% tests/quizzes and benchmarks • (20-30 assessments/projects) • 50% homework and classwork • (40-60 classwork/homework assignments) • Science homework is graded for accuracy
Materials needed everyday • 3 ring binder over 2” (anything less than this is too small!) • College ruled lined paper ( please no perforated, tear-out sheets) • Dividers for subjects • A red or purple pen for corrections • 2 pencils that work and have lead (regular #2) • 2 pens black, or blue • A highlighter, colored pencils, crayons, markers • Math spiral and workbook • Science workbook • Hall Pass
Science textbook • https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ • Username: alfred.wegener • Password: sems1415
Synergy (grades) • Use your access code to access your student’s information. • Can access through ParentVue on SEMS website • www.sanelijomiddle.org
Communication • You may check homework assignments, email teachers, and be in the know about SEMS through the school website: • www.sanelijomiddle.org • Click on the Faculty tab, click on Hillarie Coleman • This will take you to my website
Contact Information • Hillarie Coleman rm.203 hillarie.coleman@smusd.org • 760-290-2800 ext 3203 • Please contact me if you have a question or concern.