grade 6 english and history ms. harris back to school night
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GRADE 6 English and History
Ms. HarrisBack to School Night
Ms. Harris
Background…Room 40AEmail is best to get in touch:
Call and leave a message or write a note anytime
History Course Summary
Ancient Civilizations Geography and Map Skills, Early
Humans, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient Israelites, China, India, Greece, Rome, (Americas?)
Government, culture, religions, contributions, geography of each region
Projects, oral presentations, computer projects, tests, notes packets
History HomeworkSTUDY and review notes at least 15
Minutes EVERY night!Mondays, Wednesdays, and FridaysReports and projects- step by stepBook assignments and questionsNotes Packets due at the end of each
unit- keep all notes! The 8th grade CST has material from 6th, 7th, and 8th history!
Studying for testsCurrent Events
English Course Summary
Reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Literature books and novelsTypes of writing: narrative,
expository, persuasive, descriptive, response to literature, poetry
Projects, oral presentationsVocabulary and spelling
English HomeworkREAD 30 Minutes EVERY night!Independent reading books-
approval formReports and projects- step by
step- set up a schedule!Sentences, vocabulary, practice
skillsStudy for quizzes
GradingGrades are based on homework,
class work, projects, journals, notes, participation, tests, and quizzes
Test and Project grades require a parent signature!
To earn an A, students must go “above and beyond” the assignment
Progress reports every 5 weeks
Grading Continued Work Habits grade (E, S, U) based on work
completed Missing work can earn a U in work habits
(even with good grades!) Cooperation grade reflects behavior in
class Excessive tardiness= a U in work habits Refer to district Criteria for Marks Rubric-
sent home with course syllabus
AbsencesThe student is responsible for
seeing me to make up work missed- “What did I miss?”
Nutrition, lunch, before or after school some days
Get notes from a peer and from meCheck my website AND check with
meTwo days to make up work missedExcessive tardiness = a U
Policies and Procedures
“Rules For Life”: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Honest, and Be Positive
One verbal warning Nutrition detention with me Parents notified and/ or office referral Plagiarism will not be tolerated. It is a
serious offense and has serious consequences!
Policies and Procedures Continued
No Gum Chewing! Consequence= scrape tables!!
Use agendas! No late work accepted as a general rule-
BUT students should come speak to me, especially when a big assignment is late
Tests and projects not signed may earn “F”
As a general rule, there is no “extra” credit, but sometimes it’s built in…
MaterialsSTUDENTS NEED TO BE PREPARED
FOR CLASS EVERY DAY!Three-ring binder with folders and
paperStudents MUST have: Pencils, pens,
erasers, colored correcting tool, colored pencils, agenda
You might want to have: pocket dictionary, set of safety scissors, markers, highlighters
Materials at Home Students should have access to the following
materials at or close to home:pencils pens markers colored pencils erasers notebooks scissors poster paper rulerGlue/glue sticks dictionary thesaurus- Folder(s) with 3 prongs for Notes Packetsencyclopedias or reference materialsCurrent magazines, newspapers, or access to
current news events online
Contacting Ms. HarrisEmail me when possible (I try to check it
daily!)Call and leave a messageWrite a note (can be on a test or project
signed or in student agenda)Check out my webpage!Fill out a question form for questions Fill out a conference request form for
conferences
Tips for Parents
Contact me whenever you feel it’s necessary- even just a check in!
Look at my website (you can subscribe!) Ask to see your child’s agenda Know when test or project grades come
home to be signed Ask for an update of grades Know when projects are coming up Help your child set up a study SCHEDULE and
SPACE. Help them establish a routine.
Tips for Parents Continued Get involved in the PTSA and other
councils at the school Read the books your child reads so you
can have discussions about them! Help your child study for tests and
quizzes (he or she may not really know how!) Work on creative ways to study EVERY day
Ask your child to tell you what he/ she is learning about in school
Know when progress reports go home! Attend our parent meetings- dates?