Welcome to 6 th Grade APS…. Academic and Personal Success

1. Welcome to 6th Grade APS….Academic and Personal Success Robin Greene – Math APS Courtney Long - L/A APS

2. How does the APS class support the core class? By focusing on items at a deeper level than time allows for in the core class By spiraling skills and vocabulary throughout the year to ensure that students don’t forget By assessing skill level and creating a plan to either intervene or accelerate a student

3. Purpose of APS The purpose of APS (Academic and Personal Success) is to provide enrichment and support for the Math and L/A curriculum.  APS is not designed to be a study hall and we will not usually be assigning homework.    We are focusing on interaction and collaboration between students while developing the math/language arts and academic skills needed for students to be successful in their core classes. In addition to math & L/A skills we work on Academic Behaviors. We work on organization, goal setting, study skills, time management, etc. These behaviors improve student success both in academic settings and in life itself.

4. Format of the Math APS Class • Weekly Computation Checks • Weekly Assessments for Learning • Weekly Math Fluency practice through use of iPadaps and other technology • Weekly targeted practice on chosen skill(s) • Weekly computer lab time to check grades on TxGradebook and make a plan if needed to improve in any subject (opportunity for bonus points). Also, students will work on Buzz Math (skill specific to their Computation Check results)

5. Format of the L/A APS Class • Weekly Silent Sustained Reading Time • Weekly work with Vocabulary, grammar and writing • Weekly targeted practice on chosen skill(s) • Weekly Library visits • Weekly computer lab time to check grades on TxGradebook and make a plan if needed to improve in any subject (opportunity for bonus points).

6. Academic Behaviors Students will learn important skills that will help them become life long learners. Topics include…. Learning and Communication Styles Self-Discipline Awareness Resiliency Leadership and Character Time Management Study Skills Organization Academic and Career Exploration

7. Math Grades

8. Math - Redo/Corrections • Math skillgrades are correctable. If the grade is above a 70%, the students can receive half credit back. If the grade is below a 70%, can receive increase the grade to 70%. The corrections are due no later than the Thursday of the next week that the student is in my class. Late work will not be accepted. • Computation check skills are non-negotiable skills that must be mastered by the end of the year. These checks are not correctable. NOTE: Keep in mind that your child’s overall APS grade may not be a true reflection of their math ability or skill level due to corrections.

9. L/A Grades

10. L/A - Redo/Corrections - Grades are correctable. If the grade is above a 70%, the students can receive half credit back. If the grade is below a 70%, the student can increase the grade to 70%. The corrections are due no later than the Thursday of the next week that the student is in my class. - Late work will not be accepted.

11. Parental Involvement Having your support is one of the most important things that we will ask from you this year. We will do our best to keep you informed about student assignments and expectations through the APS teachers’ websites.

12. Thanks for coming tonight! Contact info: Math APS – Robin Greene robin.greene@leanderisd.org L/A APS – Courtney Long courtney.long@leanderisd.org