Here's a summary of Sixth Grade (Room 18) at SJA:
Religion
Text: Sadlier We Believe Series: We Are God's People
*focus in on the Old Testament (our faith ancestors)
*student Bibles are available to go home when needed
*weekly mass
*grade is based on:
-chapter tests
-worksheets
-activities/projects
-mass participation
-class discussion
English
Text: McDougal Littell English
*focus is on grammar, writing process, creative writing, language & research skills, report writing
*includes journal writing/developing a personal voice
*grade is based on:
-chapter exercises/tests
-reinforcement worksheets
-student writing
-activities/projects
Silent Reading
*students read books of their choice (grade level appropriate)
*daily after lunch & recess
Specials (Computer, Gym, Art, Library, Music, Spanish)
*students receive grades/conduct on report cards at the semester
*grades (including satisfactory & unsatisfactory) are considered in honor roll distinction
Literature
Text: Journeys Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Text: Glencoe Literature
*text is literature based (well known authors/variety of genres)
*spelling, vocabulary, grammar, reading and comprehension skills
*includes class book projects
*SRA provides reading practice at the appropriate reading level
*Accelerated Reader (online computer generated quizzes) will be assigned for each quarter
*grade is based on:
-skill activities & worksheets
-reading tests
-vocabulary quizzes
-SRA
-reading analysis/book reports
-Accelerated Reader quizzes
Science (taught by Mrs. Lietaert)
Text: Macmillan/McGraw Hill
Text: Scott Foresman Science
*major focus: The Scientific Method
science project due in first semester and includes both a written report and display
*emphasis in sixth grade is on Physical Science (classifying matter, chemistry, forces and motion and exploring energy)
*unit on the drugs & the human body in done in conjunction with the “Too Good for Drugs” program
*grade is based on:
-chapter notes
-chapter reviews
-chapter activities
-chapter vocabulary
-quizzes and tests
-science project
-lab work/investigation
-Super Science magazine
Social Studies (taught by Mrs. Malek)
Text: Human Heritage: A World History
We will be studying:
*geography
*Ancient Egypt
*Ancient Rome
*Ancient Greece
*River Valley Civilizations
*The Middle Ages
*The Renaissance Era
Spelling
(included in Journeys Literature Workbook)
*workbook pages are due every Friday
*spelling test given every week
*all spelling work in done in cursive
*grade is based on:
-workbook
-tests
-activities
-extra credit for challenge words
Math
Grade 6 Math Class (taught by Mrs. Malek)
Text: Progress in Mathematics
Online: www.SadlierConnect.com
Accelerated Math Class (taught by Mrs. Lietaert)
Text: Sadlier Math Grade 6
Online: www.SadlierConnect.com
*placement based on math capabilities
*concepts are presented in class using the whiteboard and student marker boards
*homework assigned daily
*students begin homework in class which allows time for individual questions and reinforcement
*students must show work and include an answer column unless otherwise instructed
*neatness is expected
*grade based on:
-chapter tests, quizzes, worksheets, workbook
-classwork & projects
-participation
-homework
-math magazine (Accelerated Math only)
-warm-up
General Policies
*participation, effort and attitude all effect grades
*assignment notebooks are completed together every day in class
*assignments posted on Schoology daily
*classroom web page at www.stjoan.net includes policy notes and links for Accelerated Reader & textbooks
*teachers are available for help before and after school and at lunch recess
Mrs. Linda Lietaert – Room 18
e-mail: LLietaert@stjoan.net