Welcome Parents and Guardians!
I believe that we need to work as a team in order to best support our students. Therefore, I will communicate their academic and behavioral progress to you in a variety ways. I will also make announcements, give you updates on important due dates, and provide background information on what we are learning in class using the various modes of communication listed below.
Reminders that were sent: |
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Be on the lookout for these modes of communication:
How can I stay involved in my child's learning?
1. [Most] 6th Graders need help staying organized. Go through your child's
folders with them once a week to make sure all the papers are in the
appropriate place. Many times missing assignments will be found in the wrong
folder!
2. Ask what they learned in school today. Have them tell you one thing they
learned in each class. Let the Student Learning Map guide your discussion.
3. Look on the Home Access Center with your child regularly to see their grades.
Don't remember your log in information? Call the District office at
302-323-2700.
4. Use the progress reports as a discussion starter. Are there any "i"s in the
"score" column? If so, talk to your child about their missing work. Make it a goal
to turn in all missing work before the next progress report goes out.
5. Notice how often late slips are being utilized. If it becomes a pattern that your
child is missing deadlines and turning in late work, have a discussion about the
importance of turning in work on time!
6. Check the classroom calendar regularly to find out dates that progress reports
are going home, when your child has major assignments due, and more!
Notice: While some events are general to the District and School, all classroom
activities on the calendar apply to Science only.
7. Communicate to your child that mistakes are okay and are a necessary part of
the learning process. For more information and tips on how to turn failure into
success, check out this article!
folders with them once a week to make sure all the papers are in the
appropriate place. Many times missing assignments will be found in the wrong
folder!
2. Ask what they learned in school today. Have them tell you one thing they
learned in each class. Let the Student Learning Map guide your discussion.
3. Look on the Home Access Center with your child regularly to see their grades.
Don't remember your log in information? Call the District office at
302-323-2700.
4. Use the progress reports as a discussion starter. Are there any "i"s in the
"score" column? If so, talk to your child about their missing work. Make it a goal
to turn in all missing work before the next progress report goes out.
5. Notice how often late slips are being utilized. If it becomes a pattern that your
child is missing deadlines and turning in late work, have a discussion about the
importance of turning in work on time!
6. Check the classroom calendar regularly to find out dates that progress reports
are going home, when your child has major assignments due, and more!
Notice: While some events are general to the District and School, all classroom
activities on the calendar apply to Science only.
7. Communicate to your child that mistakes are okay and are a necessary part of
the learning process. For more information and tips on how to turn failure into
success, check out this article!
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There is a lot of talk about the Common Core Standards, but what are they?
Common Core Standards are shaping what your child is learning in Math and English. Unlike in previous years, Common Core Standards are nationwide versus statewide. This movement will also cause a change in future standardized testing (only a few more years of DCAS before a switch to a to-be-annonounced nationwide test). Common Core Standards are more authentic and focus on real-world application of content taught in schools to better prepare students for careers after graduation (high school or college). Test questions will be more in depth and cause students to synthesize information and skills that they have learned. Mrs. Cylc and Mrs. Dennis know more about the standards since it effects their content areas but here is a parent guide that provides an overview of those curriculum. Click here to learn more information, scroll down and click on the link for 6th grade.
Science standards will also be changing within the next few years. The Next Generation Science Standards will incorporate more literacy and problem based investigations. They are not finalized but click here for more information and to see what phase the standards are in the development process.
Science standards will also be changing within the next few years. The Next Generation Science Standards will incorporate more literacy and problem based investigations. They are not finalized but click here for more information and to see what phase the standards are in the development process.