Mrs. Braaksma….…Language Arts……..... sunni.braaksma@husd

1. Mrs. Braaksma….…Language Arts…….....sunni.braaksma@husd.org • Mrs. Miller ………….Science …………………..lisa.miller@husd.org • Mrs. Mirelez……….Math……………………....stephanie.mirelez@husd.org • Mr. Potts……………..Social Studies………….bruce.potts@husd.org 6th Grade

2. Coyote Policies & Expectations

3. Grading Policy Our goal is to ensure that students master the standards. We are transitioning away from the traditional 100 point grading scale. We want all students to be successful.

4. Agendas We ask that you sign the agenda once a week. The purpose of the agenda is to help students stay organized with assignments & to help with communication between school & home. Agendas must be brought to every class, everyday. Teachers will stamp every day in every class. If you see a circled “H”, it means that your child didn’t complete their practice (homework). If your child’s agenda is damaged or lost, you are responsible for replacing it.

5. Mrs. Braaksma – Language Arts Daily Practice: Spelling and Reading

6. Mrs. Miller Projects Curriculum • Cells • Body Systems • Weather & Water • Energy Group Activities

7. Science Camp • Sept 21st -23rd • Chaperones still needed! • Sign up and complete paper- work today! • For Tier III, bring your completed packet to the District office but you need to call Tammy to make an appointment for fingerprinting.

8. Mrs. Mirelez's Math Class Number Sense Decimal Calculations Fraction Calculations Data displays Ratios, proportions and percents Geometry Agenda Homework “Practice” Bell work/ classwork Quizzes/Tests Quarterly Projects

9. Mr. Potts - Social Studies Projects 3rd Quarter Mesoamerica 1st Quarter Primitive Farming Civilizations Thought Provoking Exams Class Activities 2nd Quarter Ancient India, Greece, Rome, and China 4th Quarter Modern Cultures & Economies Renaissance Era Limited Homework Current Events

10. 6th Grade Visual Arts • In Sixth grade, the students will be using the Elements of Design to create pieces of artwork in various media. The students will be introduced to many different artists from all around the world and throughout time. The students will also be introduced to the Principles of Design, so that they may utilize both elements and principles of design to create well-rounded artworks. All projects are coordinated with the Arizona State Standards for Visual Arts Education (create, relate, and evaluate). • Students in the middle school level also fill out self-critiques for all projects so that they review what they have done, what was done well, and what could be improved. • Students will be using my website to complete homework assignments: http://www.husd.org//Domain/1586 • Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Color, Value, Texture, Form, Space • Principles of Design: Rhythm, Balance, Pattern, Proportion, Emphasis, Unity, Variety • Various Projects being done throughout the year • One Point Perspective School Hallway: Watercolor • Portrait-Less Self Portrait: Pencil, Colored Pencil, Marker • Egyptian Sarcophagus: Stuffed Paper, Crayon • Artist Signature Stamps: Printing Ink • Masks: Clay • Online Art History Reviews and Critiques

11. K-8 PECoach Haney Please See My Teacher Webpage for Class Information! 480-279-9779 breann.haney@husd.org

12. Welcome to Middle School CHOIR Miss Amanda Block Master’s of Music Ed.[choir, general music] Bachelor’s of Music Ed.[choir, general music] Seventh year teaching; 4th in Higley Teaching K-5 general music, 6th-8th gr. Choir • Basic Music Theory (types of notes and note names) • Sight-singing (using solfege—Do, Re, Mi…) • Notation (writing music on staff paper)

13. Additional Choir Curriculum & Performances Quarter One Performance: Thursday, October 7th 9:15-9:45 am during school in the gym. Quarter Two Performance: Thursday, December 8th 7:00-8:30pm at the HCPA • Listening and Analyzing Music (different styles and voicings) • Cross-Curricular Activities (Rhythm--Math) (Writing song lyrics, reading poetry, analyzing poetry and lyrics—Language Arts) (Studying music history—Social Studies) (Vocal anatomy and function—Biology) Confidence-Building Activities (Solos—not mandatory, but encouraged ) (Speaking and singing in front of class) (Constant Positive Affirmation) (Getting-to-know-you activities) (Strong, immediate discipline for bullying)

14. Curriculum for Gifted Program 2011-12 @ Coronado • Ms. Robin J. Engel • This year the majority of my time will be spent co-teaching (team teaching). • This will take several forms. • Please be sure to stop by room 301 if you have questions or would like further explanations.

15. Novel Lab • This is a rare opportunity for students grades 3-6 who love to write, to create their own novel. We will be doing activities / lessons that teach the process. This is a creative endeavor that will take 1-2 semesters and will continue at home. It is in alignment with the standards taught in each grade level and will integrate science and social studies units. For those students who do not choose to write a novel, they will be reaping the benefits of these creative lessons in their classrooms. • If you have any further questions, please call me or visit for a chat. • Respectfully, Ms. Engel / Gifted Specialist