sixth grade homeroom welcome to back-to-school night guidelines and curriculum for 2014-2015
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Sixth Grade Homeroom
Welcome to Back-to-School Night
Guidelines and Curriculum for 2014-2015
Bertha Kaumbulu, Ph.D
COMMON CORE STANDARDS21st century Project-based and Inquiry-based learning includes the
4 Cs: Critical thinking, Creativity, Communication, CollaborationSTUDENTS LEARN:Critical thinking and problem solving (religion, math, science, social studies and and critical literature)
Communication and collaboration (students recognize how to learn in various situated environments
Creativity and innovation (projects and problem solving)
Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal issues surround the access and use of digital informationUse digital information accuratelyUse digital tools responsibility
Develop flexibility in working with others
Curriculum(based on Common Core and Diocese of Oakland Curriculum Standards)
• Religion• Language Arts• Math• Science• Social studies• Spanish• P.E.
RELIGION
Students study scripture
Students study moral values and how to make choices that arebased on Catholic values
Objectives are met through Class discussion, written assignments and journaling which includes personal reflections and prayer,
Plan and Participate in two Liturgies Stations of the Cross during LentAltar Servers
Catholic identify and religion are integrated in all subjects. Emphasis is on
•Global Awareness and Social justice•Tolerance•Respect•Moral decision making
SIXTH GRADE MATH
California Mathematics
Common Core Standards
Algebra and Functions
Number Sense – Fractions
Ratios and Proportions
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability
Geometry and Measurement
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Common Core Standards form the basis of instruction and learning (see packet)
California Treasures
Novels
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES
NOTETAKING AND VOCABULARYDISCUSSIONS: PROJECTSDOCUMENT STUDY: Primary and Secondary SourcesRESEARCH PAPERS:QUIZZES (multiple choice-short essay based on reading): TESTS (short answer essay, map, graphs and document interpretation):
(see packet)
Focus is on Common Core ELA Standards
Assessment and Grades Common Core Standards
RUBRICS
A (4): perfection/exceeds standard in content/skill
B (3) : solid content/skill acquisition
C (2) : meets content/skill standard
D (1): below content/skill standard
F : does not come close to meeting content/skill
Formative Assessment 20%Summative Assessment 80%
Diocesan Grade Scale(see packet)
HOMEWORK• Daily - except Friday• Short term and long term projects• Homework is not graded but is accountable
http://www.stjeromecatholicschool.org
ABSENCESMAKE UP WORK IS ALLOWED AND IS EVALUATED ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES
WRITE NOTE ON DAY OF RETURN
ROOM PARENTS/FIELD TRIPS
Chaperones and Parent volunteers –
Shield the Vulnerable
Students expected to:• Listen• Follow instructions• Respect and get along with each other• Develop sociability• Problem solve and initiate solutions in order
to develop responsibility• Become organized in order to be able to learn
and complete assignments
Assessment of these skills appears in the final grade at the end of each trimester
