1. Welcome to Central magnet school
Ms. Lane 6th grade science

2. About ms. Lane
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 13th year teaching and my 9th year here at Central Magnet
Contact info

3. 6th grade Science curriculum *standards have changed!
Physical science- energy, heat transfer
Life science- population interactions, food webs, biomes, adaptations, biodiversity, invasive species
Earth science- atmosphere, wind, ocean currents, weather, water cycle, renewable/nonrenewable resources

4. Grading policies Total points system
- For example: tests are worth more than homework 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.

5. Teacher webpages Powerpoints from class available
Links for certain assignments for access at home
Notes or assignments to print from home
Announcements- picture day, early dismissal day, upcoming study session, upcoming test, etc.

6. iNow grade portal Checking grades is SO important
If you do not have access to iNOW, you will need a username and password from Ms. Dodd in attendance
Grades updated weekly (if not more frequently)
Progress reports sent home- signature required if grade is C or below

7. Supply list 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)

8. Wish list Ziploc bags- sandwich size and gallon size Clorox wipes
Paper towels
Fun size candy- for student rewards
Candy cart

9. Dress code Shorts or skirts must be finger tip length
NO low cut tops- undergarments should not be visible
Leggings are acceptable IF the top is finger tip length
Holes in jeans must below finger tips
NO off shoulder tops/dresses/ blouses

10. Locks and lockers
Students were assigned lockers this morning. Those are their lockers for the entire school year
They can rent a lock for $2 but most students don’t

11. Parent emails lanela@rcschools.net : email
Please send me and with any addresses you would like for me to have along with your child’s name
If there is anything you would like for me to know about your child to help them be successful

12. Questions???