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Welcome!Sixth Grade Pre-Algebra
Back to School Night
Mrs. Cindy Jansen
267-893-3600
Extension 3655
Please sign in at the center table and take a copy of the contract .
Goals• Independent learners
• Self-advocacy/Resourcefulness
• Time management and strong organizational skills
• Effective study strategies
• Lifelong, positive relationship with learning
• Confidence and self-motivation
• Learn and grow collaboratively
Pre-Algebra
6th Grade
Intro. To Algebra
7th Grade
Algebra 1
8th Grade
Precalc./
Trig. 3
11th Grade
or
10th Grade
Algebra 2 /Trig. 2
10th Grade
or
9th Grade
Geometry Trig. 1
9th grade
or
8th Grade
AP Calc.
AB
12th Grade
or
11th Grade
AP Calc.
CD
12th Grade
Accelerated Program
At-A-Glance
7th Grade PlacementTentative placement will be made in February
To be placed in Intro. to Algebra, each student must meet the following criteria:
Students who do not earn at least a 70% in Pre-Algebra this year will have to attend summer school to meet the requirements or repeat Pre-Algebra in 7th grade.
To be placed in Accelerated Algebra, each student must meet the above criteria with the following additions:
Teacher recommendation
yes
Final course grade: 70% or better
Continued placement in P.A. during 6th grade
Final course grade: 90% or better
Teacher Recommendation
Standards Based Reporting
Exceeding Standard
Student consistently performs beyond the standard (concepts, processes, and skills).
Meeting Standard
Student consistently achieves the standard (concepts, processes, and skills).
Approaching Standard
Student is progressing toward the standard (concepts, processes, and skills), but has yet to demonstrate consistent mastery.
Limited Progress
Student is making minimal progress toward the standard (concepts, processes, and skills). An L rating indicates the student’s performance is well below the standard.
Communicated through rubrics and assessment cover sheets: Secure skills v. Beginning and Developing
Thinking Skills – To Infinity and Beyond
• Learning is thinking…Know it v. Use it
• Encourages higher level thinking skills:
Evaluate, Create, Analyze, etc.
• Recognize and communicate the thinking process
Program Overview
Text Resources:
CD-ROM
Online Resources/Support:
http://www.classzone.com
(Online quizzes/tests, animations, PowerPoint tutorials)
Units of Study Not always sequential See teacher website for unit lesson components
• Homework every night
• 30 - 45 minutes per night (This includes reviewing notes each day)
• Understand that there are many methods
• If child is really struggling they should show their attempted work and then stop. This is a way for me to see what they know.
• Students are responsible to ask before or during class if they are confused
Homework…
Mrs. J’s Class Webpage
Our classroom website is a resource for you and your child. Go to the district site, www.cbsd.org, and type “Jansen” in the search box. The first option will open to our class page.
Assessments/Grading
District policy:
On-Going assessments: announced and unannounced
Tests must be taken within reasonable time limits
Retests will not be an option
No extra credit
Notebook Checks
Weighted grading system (tests v. quizzes)
**Progress reports available at any time
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, etc. The best way is through a note or email:
267-893-3600 Extension 3655
Communication…