1. TEAM 6-4 Open House 2018 -2019 Welcome to TEAM 6-4!
Please sign in by your student’s name on the front table.
Also, Central Office asked us to pass out the Military Children in Education Form. We have been asked to distribute this form. Please fill it out and turn it in to one of the boxes located by the doors as you leave this evening. Thank you!

2. Team 6-4 Explorers
Ms. Cole – Team Leader, Science/Social Studies
MRs. Dowden - English
Mrs. Fehrenbacher – Math

3. What does class look like for your 6th grader?
Bell Work / Warm Ups / Bell Ringers
Practice, Practice, Practice! – Behavior, Procedures, Classwork, Homework, SLANT
Assessments (Tests, Quizzes, Science Labs, Reports, Reading Studies, Math Final Exams)
Partner Work / Independent Work
SEEK (Student Enrichment and Extension of Knowledge) Class – First period each day; NOT a study hall; chance to work on character education lessons, enrichment / remediation lessons

4. Homework Folder PURPLE FOLDER given at registration.
Students place homework for ALL class periods in this folder. This folder has an “Assignments To Do” pocket and a “Work To Turn In” pocket (Think: “Completed Homework Pocket”)
Our Team 6-4 Behavior Sheet is also stored in this folder. It will change colors for each quarter.
PURPLE HOMEWORK FOLDER should be brought home nightly and viewed by parent(s).

5. Please check your student’s Passport nightly. 
PASSPORT purchased at registration.
Students use these for various reasons:
Passes
Schedule
Calendar
Written planning book for classwork and homework
Please check your student’s Passport nightly. 

6. Team Behavior Expectations: The 4 Be’s…
Be KIND: to each other and BEMS’ Adults Be RESPECTFUL: Respect the teacher, yourself, and each other Be PREPARED: pencil, paper, books, passport, etc. Be RESPONSIBLE: Complete your homework; Turn in your best work Actively participate; Follow directions/procedures Stay on task and try your best Leave your area as you found it (or better)

7. Our Team Website:

8. Mrs. Fehrenbacher, Math 6 & Math 7
5th Year Teacher, 2nd year teaching Math at East
University of Southern Indiana Graduate
I have a slight Starbucks obsession 
Remind App for Math 6: to 81010
Remind App for Math 7: to 81010

9. Math Binder Why is it necessary?
What is the difference between a math binder vs. a trapper keeper?
How will it be used in class?
Does my student need to bring it home?

10. Homework Homework is given most days in math
Typically, math homework should take minutes
Time (10-15 min.) will be given in class each day to begin homework
Homework is graded in class
Graded for completion – NOT accuracy
Absent students can check absent folder for late work when they return– They are responsible for picking up and completing on time
Missing work is recorded as a 0 in PowerSchool. It will also be a signature on their behavior sheet.
Gradebook updated DAILY!

11. Quizzes, Test, Grades Quizzes will given weekly
Tests are given at the end of a unit or chapter
Students will be given a study guide for tests that are worth a bonus point
Always check my website for additional materials that can be used to study for tests and/or homework
Point Breakdown
Homework/Classwork & Participation = 5 points
Late work is ACCEPTED for partial credit.
Bell Ringer = 10 points weekly (90 points total for a quarter)
Quiz and/or “Quick Check”= points
Test/Exam = 100 points

12. Miscellaneous
Extra Credit: Bell Ringer Graph that students complete each week
9 points a quarter  36 points total for the year
ONLY EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED
PowerSchool and Weebly site is updated daily
Check for homework and upcoming tests/quizzes– I will also use Remind to communicate the same information
Check Behavior Management Sheets weekly for communication
Final Exams =14% of SEMESTER grade
Math 6 will have 4 Quarterly Exams and Math 7 will have 2 Semester Exams
Final Exams do not effect quarter grades, it will be separate.

13. Math Links and Resources
Does your child need more math practice? Try our Math Symbaloo page for many different website options.
symbaloo.com/mix/mathwithmrsf
Website also shown in Class Syllabus and online on our Weebly Website
Another great resource is our Textbook!
Extra Practice and H.O.T Problems

14. Mrs. Dowden, English
7th Year Teacher
Franklin College Graduate
Cross Country and Track
BEMS Cross Country Coach
Starbucks Coffee Fanatic
Remind App: to 81010

15. Materials Needed English Journal (kept in my classroom)
Composite Notebook
Trapper Keepers not needed.
Novels (5 this year and will be given out prior to starting)
Among the Hidden
So B. It
Freak the Mighty
This Side of Paradise (in class novel)
Maniac Magee

16. Homework
Essays periodically and will be worked on the majority of class time
Reading assignments
Daily Checks
Tests/Quizzes
Worksheets
Reading Studies

17. Miscellaneous
Quizzes and Tests will be given no later than a week notice.
No extra credit
Student is responsible for picking up their absent work and filling out their passport accordingly
Scholastic Order Forms are in my room; Class Order Code is Online – Please check my website
is best contact information, as I typically respond as soon as I can.

18. Ms. Cole, Science & Social Studies
Taught Last 15 Years In Brownsburg; Began Teaching Career In Texas
Indiana University Graduate (Bachelors & Both Masters)
Coffee Lover – Am grateful for its creation!!
Remind App: to 81010

19. Materials Needed
Science or Social Studies Textbook (Classes rotate every 4.5 weeks.)
Science or Social Studies Folder, Notebook, Pencils, Pens, Paper (No binders needed.)
BEMS’ Passport and BEMS’ Homework Folder

20. Homework
Assigned regularly – check student’s Passport nightly in addition to my Weebly Website.
Students will be given some time at the end of each class to begin their homework and seek further clarifications.
Excessive amounts of missing work and/or late assignments will result in consequences and a decreased grade.
Per 6th Grade Department Policy, extra credit is not given.

21. Miscellaneous
Quizzes and Tests will be given no later than a week’s notice. (NO Final Exams given in these classes for 6th grade.)
Student is responsible for picking up their absent work and filling out their Passport accordingly.
is the best contact, as I respond as quickly as I can.

22. Questions? FYI: https://explorers-team6-4.weebly.com
PowerPoint is posted on the team site if you would like to reference it at any point.