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Welcome to Central Magnet School. Ms. Lane 6th grade science. 6 th grade team!. About Ms. Lane email: lanela@rcschools.net. Originally from Nashville, TN Attended and graduated from Martin Luther King Magnet High School in Nashville
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Welcome to Central Magnet School Ms. Lane 6th grade science
About Ms. Laneemail: lanela@rcschools.net • Originally from Nashville, TN • Attended and graduated from Martin Luther King Magnet High School in Nashville • Graduated college with a B.S. in Animal Science and a Master of Science at University of Tennessee (Go Vols!) • Entering my 14th year teaching and my 10th year here at Central Magnet
6th grade science curriculum*standards have changed! • Physical science- energy, heat transfer • Life science- population interactions, food webs, biomes, adaptations, biodiversity, invasive species in TN • Earth science- atmosphere, wind, ocean currents, weather, water cycle, renewable/nonrenewable resources, human impact on the environment
Grading policies • Total points system - For example: tests are worth more than homework or classwork assignments - Test: 75 points Homework: 10 points • Penalty for late work • Homework late pass- given out once per nine weeks and student has to keep up with the pass to be able to use it on a HW assignment • Retaking tests- Retakes will be offered at teacher discretion only. Students will not be able to retake all tests. If a retake is offered, the student will have to complete a series of steps and assignments before the retake can be completed and parent must sign original test.
Supply list • Notebook paper • Pens and pencils • Colored pencils/markers • Binder or folder (to keep graded work, worksheets, notes, paper) • Composition book for bell work • AGENDA is the KEY to success! (writing down assignments for EVERY class EVERY day)
Wish list • Ziploc bags- sandwich size and gallon size • Clorox wipes • Kleenex • Paper towels • Tennis balls (for chairs) • Fun size candy, fruit snacks, chips- for student rewards • Candy cart
Locks and lockers • Students will be assigned lockers on the 2 hour day. That is their locker for the entire school year • They can rent a lock for $2 but most students don’t
Parent emails • lanela@rcschools.net : email • If there is anything you would like for me to know about your child to help them be successful • Students name and the class period they have science