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Welcome Parents & Families. Back to School Night August 27, 2013. Mrs. Hamilton. Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State Major: Elementary Education Minors: Psychology & French Master’s Degree from National University in Best Teaching Practices Teaching for 10 years
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Welcome Parents & Families Back to School Night August 27, 2013
Mrs. Hamilton • Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State • Major: Elementary Education • Minors: Psychology & French • Master’s Degree from National University in Best Teaching Practices • Teaching for 10 years 1 year in Placentia-Yorba Linda USD 9 years in Corona-Norco USD • 2 years teaching 6th grade Science (ECMS) • 6 years teaching 6th grade (Susan B. Anthony) • 1 year teaching 5th grade (McKinley)
Science • Cornell Notes • Notes will be taken for each lesson in the Chapter • 5 point quizzes will be given at the end of the lesson (students may use their notes) • Hands-On Labs • Chapter packets should be brought to school daily
Earth Science • Plate Tectonics • Earthquakes • Volcanoes • Ecosystems • Living Resources • Energy/Material Sources • Erosion
Mini Quizzes • 5 point quizzes are given after every lesson we cover in class • Students may use their notes for the lesson on the quiz • Most quizzes are application based • All questions in their notes are based on the questions they will see on the quiz
Tests Students will be given a week notice for tests • Students should study 15-20 minutes each night. • Does your child know how to study? • reread through notes/outlines • make flashcards • complete a study guide when given
Homework • Any class work not completed during class time, should be taken home, completed, and brought back the next day. • Written on board • Students are expected to write down their homework as soon as they come into the room • Homework Island • Tutorials held Mondays & Thursdays until 3:10 • must provide student’s transportation
Grades • 60% Tests/Quizzes • 20% Labs/Projects • 15% Classwork • 5% Homework • Progress Reports sent home every 3 weeks • Keep track of your child’s progress on Parent Portal • Must maintain a 2.0 GPA ( or higher) with zero Ds and Fs to attend dances, clubs, etc.
Contact Information • mhamilton@cnusd.k12.ca.us • If you don’t receive a response back, resend the email, it may have been sent to the “Spam” folder. • Leave a message at the school and I will respond as soon as I can
Questions? Thank you for coming and showing an interest in your child’s education.