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Welcome! Sixth Grade Pre-Algebra Back to School Night

Welcome! Sixth Grade Pre-Algebra Back to School Night. Mrs. Cindy Jansen 267-893-3600 Extension 3655 cjansen@cbsd.org. Please sign in at the center table and take a copy of the contract. Goals Independent learners Self-advocacy/Resourcefulness

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Welcome! Sixth Grade Pre-Algebra Back to School Night

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  1. Welcome!Sixth Grade Pre-AlgebraBack to School Night Mrs. Cindy Jansen 267-893-3600 Extension 3655 cjansen@cbsd.org Please sign in at the center table and take a copy of the contract .

  2. 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

  3. Accelerated Program At-A-Glance

  4. 7th Grade Placement • Tentative placement will be made in February • To be placed in Intro. to Algebra, each student must meet the following criteria: • To be placed in Accelerated Algebra, each student must meet the above criteria with the following additions: • 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.

  5. Standards Based Reporting Communicated through rubrics and assessment cover sheets: Secure skills v. Beginning and Developing

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Homework… • 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. Communication… Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, etc. The best way is through a note or email: cjansen@cbsd.org 267-893-3600 Extension 3655

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