Back To School Night

1. Back To School Night Sixth Grade Math Mrs. Rickerts

2. ASSESSMENT Homework/Classwork x 1 • Practice • Self Correcting • Teamwork • Tickets out the Door Quizzes x 2 • Every Friday • Short Assessments (5-10 Questions)

3. Projects, Tests, Tasks x 3 • Unit Tests cover many concepts • Incorporate higher level thinking skills • Projects -once a quarter • Common Core Performance Tasks

4. GRADES Teachers use grades: • To assess current levels of mastery • Predict future performance • Alert parents to possible problems with habits Students should: • Analyze each grade to find areas of strengths and weaknesses • Make corrections on TESTS • Must include code, explanation of error, explanation of proper process and how to prevent error in the future.

5. A report card grade of C represents: • Average work; Some Mastery; Prediction of a Level III A report card grade of B represents: • Above average work; Mastery; Prediction of a Level III or IV A report card grade of A represents: • Above and Beyond work; Mastery and Application; Prediction of a Level IV A report card grade of D represents: • Deficiency in concepts; Prediction of a Level II or III A report card grade of F represents: • FAILURE TO TRY.

6. HOMEWORK • Calculators not emphasized in math class, although calculator skills will be taught. • PROCESS is as important as ANSWER. Students should ALWAYS show their work. • Homework should never take more than 30 minutes. • Homework should be able to be completed independently. • Homework should be written in planner

7. CONFERENCES • Parent Conferences typically held at 1:30 on Monday or Friday and include parents, student and core teachers. • Contact AA teacher to set up conference • Focus on academic achievement and PRIDE

8. PORTFOLIOS • Graded work • Remains in Classroom • Contains valuable artifacts • Grade Audit

9. POLICIES Late Work • Accepted during first semester with penalty of 10 points per day late. • Silent Lunch for no work • Sign No HW notebook Absences • Do not typically send work ahead of time for planned absences • Students should check absent crate for missed work • Student should check board to compare with scribe's notes.

10. TUTORING Wednesday mornings at 8 AM • Must arrive by 8:10 • Will cover current concepts • Anyone can attend • If dropped off before 8, will need a note Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at 8 • Must make prior arrangements with Mrs. Rickerts • Mrs. Rickerts will write a pass as confirmation • Remediation as needed

11. NC WISE PARENT ASSIST Log in at : https://pa.gcsnc.com/default.html You can find additional information on the NWMS homepage link. You will need your child’s student ID number. *If you are having difficulty registering, click NO for secure content.

12. CURRICULUM • Following Common Core Standards • Faster Paced • Higher Level Thinking and Real Life Application • Spiral Skills through warm ups and quizzes and concept practice • Use Composition Notebook to study • Textbooks to be used as resource at home • Planning as cohesive sixth grade math team • Accommodations for individuals as needed

13. Info at your Finger Tips • Email for fastest response: rickerb@gcsnc.com • Find out homework information at: http://disco-math.wikispaces.com/ NWMS Website: http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/nwms

17. Spirit Week

18. Service Learning • Newcomers’ School in Greensboro • Warm Clothing Drive in Fall • New or Gently Used Coats • Gloves, Scarves, Hats • Boots, Closed Toed Shoes, Tennis Shoes • Hoodies • Pen Pals • Spring Time Activity, TBD

19. Classroom Needs • Dry Erase Markers • Individually Wrapped “Motivation”, aka candy • Auction Items

20. Thank you for coming tonight! Please feel free to email me with any additional questions. • rickerb@gcsnc.com • http://disco-math.wikispaces.com/