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6 th Grade Building Bridges Toward Success

6 th Grade Building Bridges Toward Success. OUR BEST ALWAYS!. Who is Mr. James?. My name is Maynard James. This is my third year at AAA. I graduated from… Athens State University (B.A.) My goals are

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6 th Grade Building Bridges Toward Success

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  1. 6th Grade Building Bridges Toward Success OUR BEST ALWAYS!

  2. Who is Mr. James? • My name is Maynard James. • This is my third year at AAA. • I graduated from… • Athens State University (B.A.) • My goals are • to develop math skills that will help students become successful in all areas of their life; • to help my students be more independent thinkers • To produce productive citizens and problem solvers

  3. Who is Miss Patterson? • My name is Tasheria Patterson. • This is my first “real” year teaching. • I graduated from… • UAHuntsville (B.S.) General Education focus in Collaboration • My goals are … • prepare students for global collaboration • to develop math and reading skills that will help students become successful in all areas of their life; • to help my students be more independent thinkers;

  4. Classroom Guidelines • Keep hands feet and all objects to yourself! • Raise your hand and wait for recognition before speaking! • Respect yourself, Me and peers! • Be quiet orderly in the classroom, hallway, restroom, library, cafeteria and computer lab!

  5. Following the Guidelines • Fun stress-free learning • Successful year • Intrinsic motivation • Group party Not Following the Guidelines • Lose Points and Behavior Sent Home

  6. All Parents Need to Know About 6th Grade Math

  7. Morning Work • Every week the students will complete a “brain teaser” problem solving problem in math folder Homework • Math Folder- Problems of the Day • Homework will be M,T,Th,F and will be opened until close date and Wed. should be “skill” day • But not posted on INow until the following week

  8. Homework • Math homework is not actually assigned within Edmodo.   • Use Edmodo as an additional place to send reminders and let students communicate with him.   • Math assignments would be found in www.successnetplus.com • Username is his firstname.lastname with the 2digit month & 2digit day of his birthdate after his last name.  (Ex. mickey.mouse0713). The password is welcome6

  9. Homework • Once you get to the home page, you'll see the courses.  Digits is named digits 6, even though it encompasses both 5th & 6th grade curriculum.   • Once in the digits course, you see a link called "To Do".  That is where your child’s assignments will be.  He/She has the opportunity to "try again" with any assignment until the due date which is often up until the test.  

  10. Homework • The program has tools that help the student solve the problem.   • "Help me solve this" button to the side of each problem.  It takes the student through the problem step by step.   • There are also counters, number lines, and other helpful graphical representations to work with under the "Tools" button next to each problem.  The students also have access to www.mymathuniverse.com which has additional help including videos that explain the topics.  

  11. Grading Policy Tests 65% Projects- 25% • Chapter test- 25% • Quizzes-15% • Daily 35% • Homework-10% • Participation-10% • Class work (morning work etc.)-15%

  12. INOW • Information Now is “Store House” for data • Should reflect your child’s true academic grade. • These grades will be reported twice a week • Can access more information www.hsv-k12.org • Link to Parent Portal: • https://inow-huntsville.asc.edu/informationnow

  13. Grades this year on the Report Cards • Report Cards go out every 9 weeks Progress Reports Report Cards September 20, 2012 October 22, 2012 November 19, 2012 January 7, 2012 February 11, 2012 March 18, 2012 April 15, 2012 May 23, 2012 Excused Absences and Tardies • Students have 3 days to bring an excuse when absent. • Email • Please make sure your child is on time.

  14. Things to Remember • Star Testing- 40th Percentile or above • Everyday check homework on Pearson in “to do list” or/Edmodo/Planner • AAAmagnet.org website click on teacher’s name • MealpayPlus- Check your child’s lunch account • P.T.A. Membership Fee-$5.00 (Please attend meetings.)

  15. Please!!!Mr. James Wish List • Black Ink: hp 940 black /940 color • Copy Paper • Color Card Stock • Tape/ Staplers/ Pencil Sharpeners • Chart Paper • Calculators

  16. Best Way to Contact Mr. James • Maynard.james@hsv-k12.org • AAA phone 256-468-7600 • Edmodo • Skype Conference (12:35-1:35 or 4:00-5:00 M-Th)

  17. Let’s cross over the bridge to a wonderful year

  18. Digits Online Curriculum Do you sometimes feel like this? Maybe this?

  19. Objective/Goal • Parents will be able to support their child in using the Pearson curriculum program, Digits, while at home.

  20. Huntsville City Schools: Moved From

  21. Math Curriculum Moved From DIGITS “IS NATIONAL COMMON CORE STANDARDS” • ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY

  22. What is Digits? • New digital curriculum program • For classroom instruction and student assignments. • Offered by Pearson Education, the world’s leading education company. • You can access homework assignments and other materials through Pearson’s online system, SuccessNet .Plus

  23. Getting Started • Go to www.mymathuniverse.com, which is the online student command center for digits. You and your student can log in 24/7 to study, do homework, and most important, you can check on the progress and math mastery of your child.

  24. Can It Run On Any Computer? YES!! • “Check your Computer Settings” hyperlink after you first log in through www.mymathuniverse.com

  25. Accessing the program from home Go to www.mymathuniverse.com and use the username and password • Username is the 2digit month & 2digit day of his birthdate after his last name.  (Ex. mickey.mouse0713).  The password is welcome6 Remember, the class URL is always www.mymathuniverse.com.

  26. Getting Into Digits • www.mymathuniverse.com

  27. Have Trouble? • You can contact Technical Support by phone or online at: • Phone: 1-800-234-5832 • Chat & E-mail: www.successnetplus.com/support • www.mypearsontraining.com • Huntsville Help Desk [428-6900]

  28. Technical Error • If you see an error, you can press the “fn” key and press the “prt sc” button above the insert key on your key board and you can save and email the “error screen” to the teacher.

  29. Computer Information • Please make sure your child properly shuts down computer every night • This allows for updates • Make sure your child charges their computer at night

  30. Q and A? • http://huntsvillecityschools.weebly.com/for-parents-and-students.html

  31. Survey • Please Complete Survey

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