1. WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE RELA
MS. Danley
ROOM 508

2. What to expect in a Reading/Language Arts Classroom
Writing for a variety of audiences and purposes
Reading Strategies
Short Stories
Novels
Poetry
Drama
Vocabulary/ Word study
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3. Grading Summative Assessments – 60% of a student’s six weeks’ average
A minimum of 3 Summative Assessments per six weeks
AR (second six weeks)
Tests/Projects/Essays
Formative Assessments – 40% of a student’s six weeks’ average
Daily Work
Warm-ups/SSR/Journal Responses
Homework
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4. Looking for information?
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5. Check out our Websites KMS
Go to teacher pages-Jessica Danley
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6. On the website you can find
Assignments and homework
Documents
Message Board
Calendar
Useful Links

7. Frequently Asked Questions
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8. What if my child needs help?
TUTORING SCHEDULE
Monday morning
8:00-8:25AM
Monday afternoon
3:55-4:25PM
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9. What can my child do in tutoring?
Get help with concepts/ assignments
Correct tests
( can earn up to 70%)
Complete make-up work
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10. What should my child bring to class everyday?
Planner
Binder
Pens/Pencils
Book to read
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11. Will my child have homework?
Since this is a 2 period “block” students will finish most of their work in class. On occasion, there will be homework and the students will have several days notice before it is assigned.
We do ask that they read for a minimum of 20 minutes from their SSR book.
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12. Accelerated Reader This will begin the second six weeks.
The students will check out AR books from the library to read.
Once they have completed the book, they will take an online comprehension quiz.
Each quiz is worth a certain number of points and these points will go towards their AR grade.

13. Accelerated Reader
The students will be expected to read AR books in RELA.
They will choose whether they will achieve 5 points or 10 points.
Once they have read an AR book, they will complete a card report to ensure they are ready to take the online AR test.
If they pass the online comprehension test, they will receive the point value for that book.
This is a TEST grade for each six weeks and will begin 2nd six weeks.

14. How Can I Help My Child Become a Better Reader?
Encourage your child to read a minimum of 20 minutes per day.
Ask your child to retell you something that they have read.
Read aloud to your child.
Take your child to the library, and help them find books/materials that interest them. Encourage them to check out books on tape.
Encourage your child to read the newspaper. (Even the comics)
Encourage your child to prepare food according to a recipe or directions on the package.

15. How Can I Help My Child Become a Better Writer?
Encourage them to keep a diary/journal.
Begin a reciprocal journal with your child-they write you a note/message and you respond to them in writing.
When you read a word or phrase that sparks your interest – share that with your child.
Encourage your child to read a variety of materials: books, magazines, newspapers etc…
Look for examples of written language that evoke strong visual images and share them with your child.

16. How can I contact the teacher?
Conference Period
1:07-2:02pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
1:52-2:32 Thursday Late Arrival
School Phone Number
address
(BEST WAY TO REACH ME!!)
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17. What if my child is absent?
After the third day, parents can request make-up work through the office. If you do not want to wait for three days, you may check the website or me if you have any questions.
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18. What if my child turns in an assignment late?
Formative Late Work Policy:
1st day late – 25 pts lost – No student pullouts (even to study hall)
2nd day late – 40 pts lost – No student pullouts (even to study hall)
3rd day late – 50 pts lost – Parent Contact and Teacher has student complete assignment in lunch, elective, or mandatory tutoring
4th day late – 50 pts lost – Parent contact mandatory: Teacher has student complete assignment in lunch, elective, or mandatory tutoring.
5th day late – 50 pts lost – Referral to Assistant Principal and student will complete assignment in d-hall
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19. How can parents find out what a student’s average is?
Parents may view grades on-line using a link from the district’s website.
A progress report is issued after the first three weeks of each six weeks grading period.
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20. How can parents find out what a student’s average is? (continued)
If a student’s average is 75 or below, I will provide each student a detailed progress report that shows each assignment, and the student’s grade. These detailed progress reports must be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher.
Parents may also or call me if they would like an update on their child’s progress.
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21. What are the Behavioral Expectations for the Classroom?
Respectful
On Time and Prepared
Always Safe
Responsible
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22. Being “Respectful” in our classroom means:
Following all staff directives
Speaking with good purpose at all times
Signaling appropriately and waiting to be recognized before speaking
Listening attentively when others are speaking

23. Being “On Time and Prepared” in our classroom means:
Having materials with you in class
Keeping materials and assignments organized
Keeping planner updated
Having SSR book with you each day
Using the restroom between classes

24. Being “Always Safe” in our classroom means:
Keeping hands, feet and objects to yourself
No horseplay
No harassing or bullying others

25. Being “Responsible” in our classroom means:
Taking charge of your own actions
Always telling the truth
Leaving the environment better than you found it
No gum

26. We are going to have a great 2011-12
THANKS FOR COMING!!!
We are going to have a great
school year here at KMS!!