BICYCLE ANALOGY 6 th Grade Spectrum

Kindergarten – 2 nd Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Sixth Grade

The Learner License  This year our class will be participating in an organization structure called the “Learner License.” This program is designed to aid you in working toward increasing levels of autonomy and personal choice in your education.

Temporary Permit  Everyone will begin with a temporary permit.  We will review your license status after 2 weeks of school, at mid-term and at the end of the term.  Each new license offers an increased number of privileges and levels of responsibility. Learner License: Temporary Permit Name: 6 th Grade Room 20 Mrs. Peters Restrictions: For Review: Probationary status * No missing work for attendance at * No Level 1 Concerns assemblies & events * Spectrum standards kept * 1 purple slip maximum/1 SNAP Desk visit

Temporary Permit, con’t.  Mrs. Peters makes all the decisions  Probationary status for attendance at assemblies and 6 th grade events  Books must be chosen from teacher pick list  Classroom procedures are to be followed  School rules are to be followed  Participate appropriately in class  Use your planner  No missing work

 Spectrum standards are met  You may leave the room for drinks or the restroom only at recess or excused times  You may have 1 SNAP Desk visit  Receipt of a “Successful Recess Referral” or a purple parent notification form will result in an immediate loss of your license

Red Learner License  All previous standards must continue to be met.  New privileges will be granted. Learner License Name: 6 th Grade Room 20 Mrs. Peters Restrictions: Privileges: All previous standards * Eligible to attend 6 th grade events are to be fully * Choose own books maintained * Earn homework/late coupo * Eligible for “ 5 hardest ”

Red Learner License con’t.  You will be able to work with a Second Grade Buddy  You may earn a “no homework” pass (limit 2)  You may earn a late coupon (limit 2)  You are eligible for “5 Hardest First”  You may choose your books for reading  You may nominate another student for an Eagle ticket  You may fulfill duties assigned to the 6 th grade (Flag duty, lunch room duty, etc.)

Green Learner License  All previous standards must be maintained  All previous privileges are available Learner License Name: 6 th Grade Room 20 Mrs. Peters Restrictions: Privileges: All previous standards * Drink/restroom on own are to be fully * Choice of who to sit by at maintained; all previous events and assemblies privileges are available * Eligible for service * Extra computer time

Green Learner License con’t.  You may leave the room for drinks or the restroom at your discretion at non-instructional times  You may choose who you would like to sit by at assemblies and events (that student must have at least a green license).  You are eligible for extra free choice computer time  You are eligible for extra time to spend with our buddies

Blue Learner License  You could have this license by the middle of the second term of school.  All previous standards and privileges remain in place. Learner License Name: 6 th Grade Room 20 Mrs. Peters Restrictions: Privileges: All previous standards * Schedule choices are to be fully * Choice of where to sit in class maintained; all previous * Earn extra recess privileges are available * Extra time w/1 st grade buddies * Can repeat QB partners

Blue Learner License con’t.  You may earn once extra recess a week (this also includes the choice to stay in for recess if desired).  You may choose where you want to sit in the classroom (the student you want to sit by must have al least a green license).  You may repeat a Quadrant Buddy.  You may receive 1 “Opt Out” coupom.

Purple Learner License Learner License Name: 6 th Grade Room 20 Mrs. Peters Restrictions: Privileges: All previous standards * Planner does not need to be signed are to be fully maintained * Can earn “opt out” coupons Additional privileges are * You may re-design any assignment Available * You may volunteer in the library or office This level of Learner License will probably be earned by only a few. The highest level of good citizenship and superior classroom behavior is needed for this level to be earned.

Purple Learner License con’t.  You no longer need to have your planner signed by your parents. You will still use your planner.  You may re-design any assignment to something more of your choosing; work out the details with Mrs. Peters  You will receive two or more “opt out” coupons which will allow you to decline an assignment if you wish. (not valid on a DBQ or major project)  You may volunteer in the library or in the office.

Can You Lose Your License? Yes. If you do not maintain the required standards, you can loose your license and will return to a temporary permit. All privileges are suspended. At the next review, if the problems have been solved, then your license can be reinstated at the previous level.

One Class….One Year…. One Universe of Possibilities!!

Thirst For Knowledge

Exercise Your Mind

Be Curious

Look At Things From Different Perspectives

Set Goals

Come to School With the Tools You Need

Save Your Work and Your Ideas

Use Multiple Sources of Information

Think On Purpose

What’s New This Year??  You are very familiar with the icons of depth and complexity…  We will add the Math icons to the mix  We will also focus on the attributes of a scholar

 We are considered to be step 1 on the honors track in math  We will have a greater focus on math tasks and problem solving  We will participate in the Math Olympiad, a stock market simulation, and the Hands on Equations program

New Language Arts Curriculum  “Utopia” literature unit  Magic Lens grammar  Advanced Academic Writing  The DBQ project  The Word Within A Word