Welcome toRichardson PREP HI

6th Grade Back to School Night

Mrs. VetereWelcome Message

Ms. CabanasTitle One Information

6th Grade Team■ Mrs. Thompson – Mrs. Sing – Ms. Kelleher –

Reading/Language Arts■ Mr. Dominguez - Ms. Cuevas – Math■ Mrs. Rodriguez – Social Studies/Ancient Civilizations■ Dr. Hernandez – Science■ Mr. Jimenez, Mr. Curwen, Mr. Llamas, Ms. Mejia –

Electives■ Coach Tetlock - Mr. Tetlock - P.E.

TEAM Together Everyone Accomplishes More

Parent

Student

Teacher

Success

Student’s Responsibilities ■ Come to school ready to learn and work.■ Copy homework in your planner.■ Read every night for 30 minutes.■ Complete homework and study for tests in all

classes.■ Turn homework in on time.■ Bring books and supplies every day.■ Remember: Even when you are absent the work

continues and you are expected to complete it and get it in. Late work is unacceptable.

Parent’s Responsibilities ■ Make sure student has a place to study and

completes homework.■ Check the planner daily.■ Ask to see the completed homework.■ Make sure students have necessary supplies.■ Ask the teacher questions if you have concerns.

Email teachers through Aeries parent portal.■ Check grades and assignments on Aeries. ■ Make sure child is in school, on time, daily.

Homework■ Homework will be given every night

including weekends.■ Reading for 30 minutes EVERY night is

required. ■ Homework is due the following day unless

a different due date is given.■ Students will have 2 hours of homework

daily.

School Planner■ You can initial

each subject to let the teachers know that you have checked the homework.

Subjects

Notes to the teacher

Note from the teacher home

REMEMBER■ Every box should have something written in

it. If a class is dropped then NO CLASS should be written in the space.

Contracts ■ Contracts represent student progress and

are sent home regularly. Please sign and return them promptly.

■ Contracts will be sent home a week after the contract ends for a parent signature:

9/3/21 10/15/21 11/12/21 1/14/22 2/18/22 4/8/22 5/6/22

GradingAssessments

■ Assessments will include traditional multiple choice, short answer and essay tests as well as projects and performance-based evaluations.

Grading Scale

■ Standard Grading Scale is used: A=90-100% B=80-89% C=70-79% D=60-69% F=0-59%

GradingCitizenship and

Work Habits

■ Work Habits Grade is based on work completed.

■ E=90-100%, S=70-89%, N=60-69%, U=0-59%

■ Citizenship Grades are based on the ROAR Code of Conduct and participation in class.

Terminology

■ E= Excellent■ S= Satisfactory■ N= Needs Improvement■ U= Unsatisfactory■

All School Awards (First Semester)

Honor roll: 3.0 GPA for the semester, no “D’s or F’s”, no “N’s or U’s” for any class and any grade report

High Honors: 3.5 GPA for the semester, no “D’s or F’s”, no “N’s or U’s” for any class and any grade report

Highest Honors: 4.0 GPA for the semester, no “D’s or F’s”, no “N’s or U’s” for any class and any grade report

A student cannot be on the Intervention Team list anytime during that semester

All School Awards (End of year/Last day of school)

Tiger Honor Society: Given to students who have had A’s on every contract/progress report 1-7

Students may not be on the Intervention Team list

COUNSELOR ■ Bryan Wing

■ Please call and set up an appointment with the 6th grade team if you have concerns. The office number is : (909) 388-6438

■ We will schedule appointments if we have concerns about academics, behavior or social adjustment.

Sixth Grade Reading/Language ArtsMrs. Thompson, Ms. Sing,

Ms. Kelleher

Accelerated Reader (AR)■ Requirement: 30 minutes each day■ The AR grade is worth 10% of of your child’s

entire grade.■ AR grade is determined by the number of points

earned in a contract (percentage of goal met)■ The goal is 10 points every contract

■ Reading club may occur during lunch or after school. We will read a novel together to help students complete their reading assignment.

Accelerated Reader (AR)

How to help your child complete AR:■ Make sure your child reads 30 minutes every night■ Provide a quiet place for your child to read■ Monitor their progress on the “AR Home Connect”

link on the Richardson Library Media Center website http://www.pooleportal.com/Home.html

■ Reading Level, points earned, scores on quizzes

6th Grade Math Ms. Cuevas and Mr. Dominguez

ExpectationsEach day, you will need your: ■ homework (daily - even Fridays)■ math notebook (provided)■ college ruled paper■ pencil only

Homework

Homework Grade is based on completion● 100 points - Homework complete● 70 points - Missing one or two problems● 50 points - At least 1/2 completed● 0 points - less than 1/2 completed

It’s crucial to check Aeries

Ancient CivilizationsMrs. RodriguezSocial Studies

F - 5

From Early Human Communities to the Fall of the Roman Empire

6.1 Archaeological Studies

6.2 Early Civilizations:■ Mesopotamia■ Egypt and Kush

6.3 Ancient Hebrews

6.4 Ancient Greece

6.5 Ancient India

6.6 Ancient China

6.7 Ancient Romans

6th Grade Science

6th Grade ScienceThroughout the year, students will be able to answer the following questions:❖ What is science and how do I stay safe?❖ What does it mean to be alive?❖ How do organisms survive their environment?❖ How do I make healthy choices for myself? What is

healthy living?❖ How do traits vary across species?❖ How does energy transfer?❖ How is heat distributed on earth?❖ How are humans affecting changes on earth’s

systems?❖ Social Emotional Learning throughout the year.

Classroom Expectations❖ safe, respectful, cooperative, team player❖ follow classroom rules and safety procedures❖ make up all work missed when absent ❖ rewarded for good behavior (slick six tickets

and in class incentives)❖ ask questions during class or email me ❖ turn in YOUR best work (proofread

assignments before submitting)❖ MUST HAVE FUN!

Electives■ Mr. Llamas-Band and Orchestra■ Ms. Mejia-Spanish

The Elective Wheel■ Mr. Curwen-Art■ Mr. Jimenez-Computers

ART@Richardson PREP HI

● Drawing● Painting● Ceramics● Photography● Digital Art● Art History

Mr. Curwen is available via ParentSquare or through email:darcy.curwen@sbcusd.k12.ca.us

Parents of art students should join artsonia, our online art gallery. Ask your child for help.

1. Dress in PE attire daily2. Locker Room expectations

a. Opening a lockb. Locker usage and storage (PE clothes, hygiene items)

3. Medical Excuses and Make-Up Policy4. Grade Criteria

a. Daily Fitnessb. Running Scoresc. Skills Testsd. Written Testse. Effort/Improvement/Cooperation

Physical Education

Athletics and eligibility

Volleyball August 4 - October 7

Cross Country August 11 - October 25

Softball October 12 - December 9

Basketball December 13 - March 10

Track and Field Meet will be held in March?

Soccer March 14 - May 19

Cheerleading Tryouts in Nov./Dec.

Thank You!

Questions or Comments?