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Welcome to Back to School Night 2013-2014 Ms. Ditta's 6th Grade Science. Class Format . Class is one hour in length. During the period, instruction will include: Hands-on discovery through experimentation using scientific methodologies
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Welcome toBack to School Night2013-2014Ms. Ditta's 6th Grade Science
Class Format Class is one hour in length. During the period, instruction will include: • Hands-on discovery through experimentation using scientific methodologies • Related readings, written assignments, and authentic tasks • Technology integration to enhance learning • Cooperative and collaborative experiences • Inquiry-driven dialogue exchanges • Note taking and lecture
6th Grade Science Curriculum * Indicates FOSS program
Policies and Procedures EXPECTATIONS • Grade level expectations were outlined in the contract sent home Week #1. HOMEWORK • Homework is to reinforce class instruction. • If there is homework, it will be listed on my webpage. Please check the teacher webpages DAILY! • If homework is being reviewed or graded the next day in class, missing assignments will not receive late credit and will earn a 0%. • For all assignments other than homework, 10 points will be deducted per day if an assignment is late, up to 5 days late. TESTS/QUIZZES • Advanced notice is given for tests and quizzes. Study guides are usually provided and are often linked on homework page.
(cont’d) Policies and Procedures ABSENCES/EXTRAS • Students are responsible making up all missed assignments. (1 day per each day absent) • Extra help is available at recess, IDE, and afterschool by appointment. COMMUNICATION • Warning notices will be sent mid-marking period for students in danger of failing • Grades may be viewed live online during the year • Communication Folders will be utilized in 6th grade.
Grading • Tests= 45% • Quizzes= 25% • Classwork= 15% • Homework= 10% • Preparation= 5% (# of days prepared /# days in quarter) X100%
Other 6th Grade Info TRIPS/EVENTS: • Buehler Space and Science Center • End of the Year- Jeff Lakes Camp FOOD: • The science classroom is an allergy classroom.
Contact Information Any conference must be scheduled in advance and include all members of the 6th grade team. (6th grade policy) ***PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH SUBJECT “SCIENCE” TO GET ON MY EMAIL LIST.***
Thank you for visiting this evening! And, thank you in advance for your support this year! ~Ms. Ditta