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Grade 6: LC 2 Math, Science, English & Social Studies Open House . August 21, 2013. Strings Room. 5:40 to 6:10 pm. LC Structure and Purpose. Group of 120 Students 6 Core Teachers: Math, Science, English/Social Studies Support: EAL, Counselor, and School Therapist
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Grade 6: LC 2Math, Science, English & Social Studies Open House • August 21, 2013 Strings Room 5:40 to 6:10 pm
LC Structure and Purpose • Group of 120 Students • 6 Core Teachers: Math, Science, English/Social Studies • Support: EAL, Counselor, and School Therapist • Collaboration & Communication between all the core teachers • Meet regularly with Student Support Team • Fun, Service
LC Communication Email JISNet Bulletins/ Homework Site Moodle Semester Reports & Power School Parent Portal Formal Parent Conferences By Appointment Student Led Conferences Oct & March
Marisa Medina • English & Social Studies • Hometowns: Cordoba, Argentina & South Africa
Cathy Craig • English & Social Studies • Home: Michigan-USA
Jenn Call • English & Social Studies • Hometown: El Paso, Texas-Usa
Richard Miller • Science • Hometown: Detroit, Michigan USA
Dave Stutz • Math • Hometown: Rimini, Montana USA
Gretchen Curtis • Science/Math • Home: Maine-USA
Caroline Elsbury • EAL • Hometown: Isleworth, London, UK
Kendel Leet • Counselor • Home: Vermont, USA
Kris Carlson • School Therapist • Home: Maryland USA
English & Social Studies Workshop and Inquiry
English: Reading/Writing Workshop Framework • Skillful reading and writing is developed through some essentials components: • Explicit teaching and Coaching- Mini Lessons- Application • Time / Choice (”Just right” Authentic Texts) • Time to reflect, share, and Confer In Workshop Model we believe that the one doing the Reading, Writing, speaking and sharing, is also the one doing the Learning!
Important Information • Homework • Materials
Social Studies • 4 units • Integrated • Service learning
BIG questions Information Session for Parents Date - TBA Math Flipped classroom Homework Units Challenge by choice & color levels Resources Grading
Important Dates • Advisory Retreat • September 12th and 13th • Student Led Conferences • Thursday, October 10th • Thursday, March 20