1. Back to School Night 2012-2013 6 th Grade Math and Science Mrs. Meadors & Mrs. Clay Room 105

2. About Us……….. Mischelle Meadors Angela Clay SDSU graduate BS in Child Development Taught in MVUSD since 1991 Married for 23 years Son, Michael freshman at MVHS Daughter, Madison freshman at SDSU 5 th year job-sharing together Enjoys traveling, reading, the movies Has lived in the Valley since 1989 SDSU graduate BA in Liberal Studies and Applied Arts and Sciences Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction (complete Sept. 2012) Taught in MVUSD since 1992 Married for 19 years Son, Casey freshman at MHHS Daughter, Katie junior at FHS Enjoys traveling, boating, & reading

3. Curriculum Math Math 6 – Topics include: number sense, fractions, decimals, percent, geometry, probability, and algebra. Each day the students will complete a warm-up, class notes, and homework. Text: Prentice Hall Mathematics, California 6 th Grade Math, 2009 Science Science 6 – Sixth grade science focuses on earth science. Topics include: geology, meteorology, oceanography, and ecology. Students will be responsible for keeping a science notebook. (ISN) The students must keep all class work and homework assignments in their science notebook. Text: CPO Science, CPO Focus on Earth Science

4. Grading Policy Grading Policy for Math and Science Math Science Tests, Quizzes70%Tests, Quizzes70% Homework, Classwork30%Homework, Notebook30% This policy is consistent across the 6 th grade Math and Science Department Policies may be different in PE, Electives, Social Studies, and Language Arts

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13. Here’s to a great year! Warm Regards, Mrs. Meadors & Mrs. Clay On-line math help: see student text pg. CA27