6th Grade
2010/2011 Mr. Smith
6th Grade Science and Math
Welcome to 6th grade!
I am happy to be working with you and your children. My mission statement for this year is as follows:
My mission is to instill in each student a sense of self-worth and a feeling of importance, both as an individual and as a member of my class. I will create a positive environment where my students will not only enjoy learning, but will gain a sense of self-confidence. I will demonstrate compassion to my students and treat each child with respect. My mission is to have my students possess a belief in themselves and carry this belief beyond my classroom and into every aspect of their lives. I will set a high standard of academic achievement and social responsibility. I will then equip each of my students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to work to their potential and meet the set standards. I will strive to meet the unique needs of each student both emotionally and academically.
As a Christian teacher, above all it is my mission to model the life of Jesus Christ. I will instruct my students with His example in mind. I will take advantage of all opportunities to discuss with my students the Gospel, as presented in the Bible. I will be a servant to those in need. I aspire to have an attitude like that of Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5) in teaching and serving.
Academics
Students must remember to bring the correct books, notebooks and homework to each class. All students are required to have an assignment notebook and a take home folder. Please check to see that your child is bringing them home nightly. Assignments are clearly displayed in each class and time is given for students to copy them into their assignment books.
Students must remember to bring the correct books, notebooks and homework to each class. All students are required to have an assignment notebook and a take home folder. Please check to see that your child is bringing them home nightly. Assignments are clearly displayed in each class and time is given for students to copy them into there assignment books.
Math 6- F.C.A. uses the Saxon math program. This is an intensive program that has already benefited the students who have used over the past few years. There is a new lesson/concept presented daily. This is followed by practice done as a whole class. The students then complete 30 problems that not only cover the lesson of the day, but may include problems on material learned in previous lessons. Any unfinished problems are assigned as homework. The student's homework should not show only answers, but include all work used in finding the answers.
We correct homework at the beginning of each class. The homework is then returned to the student and may be corrected and turned in to me. If all corrections are accurate the student will receive a 100% for that homework.
We will engage in several hands on activities with math manipulatives and tools. We do not use calculators in sixth grade.
Homework counts as ¼ of the report card grade. Tests count as ¾.
Despite the fact that it involves bringing home the book most nights, my advice to all students is to bring the math homework home even if it has been completed in school. Parents are encouraged to review their child’s work. All homework questions in the book are followed by a lesson number in parenthesis. This guides you to the lesson where the material was originally presented, making it easier to review any material the student may have forgotten.
Science 5- We are using the ACSI science program. This includes daily lessons and frequent activities involving life, earth and physical science. Science experiments and observations support as well as complement the curriculum.
There are two science projects to be assigned this year. Details will be sent home 1-2 weeks before the due date.
Science grades are based on completed homework, quizzes, tests and the two projects. The graded weight of these depends on how many of each are completed during the semester.
In Christ,
Mr. Smith
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