1. Welcome Parents I’m Mrs. Shores
Back to School Night
Welcome Parents I’m Mrs. Shores
Portola Middle School
6th Grade Science
I will post this power point on my website, no need to take notes.
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2. Experience/Education
19 years teaching middle school
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Masters in Educational Leadership
Credentials:
Single Subject Teaching Credential: Biology
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential: K-6
Tier 1 Administrative: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Supplemental in Music
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3. ALL MY HATS SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE SIXTH GRADE MUSIC ELECTIVE
AFTER SCHOOL THEATER PROGRAM
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING TEAM
PORTOLA PARENT
FACULTY ASSOCIATION
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LIASON
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4. STANDARDS Common Core Standards Next Generation Science Standards
California State Framework for Health
Environmental Education Initiative
Social Emotional Learning
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5. Next Generation Science Standards
Adopted Statewide and across the country.
LAUSD’s first year of full implementation.
Still using same text book with supplemental materials.
Adopting a new textbook next year.
Supplemental Textbook on Schoology
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6. Grading Scale and Weights
Standard 4.0 Scale
(A = , B= 80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69,
F=0-59)
Weighted:
70% Quizzes/Tests
15% Projects/Activities
10% Class Work (mostly notebook)
5% Homework (often online)
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7. Class Work All class work is put into a notebook/portfolio.
I keep a list of the Table of Contents and Power Points on my website at
Students need to make up missing work on days they are absent.
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8. Homework All posted on Schoology.
Sometimes a Google Classroom or CK-12 assignment link.
Late work will have points taken off and a late slip required.
Students that fall behind on class work, should do it for homework.
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9. Homework continued…
Homework is also written on the board and on Google Slides (link on Schoology) every day.
Students write it in their agenda at the beginning of class.
We will be doing weekly agenda checks. Please sign it every Friday, check on Monday.
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10. Homework Help or Make-ups
Students who want to retake a test or need help with homework can see me at nutrition or after school upon request.
Mastery Learning is my priority. I will be providing students with many opportunities for improving.
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11. After School Homework Help
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday in every subject
Monday and Thursday only for PE and Computer Lab
3:15-4:15
At 4:15, all students should report to YS or be picked up promptly after.
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12. Some Possible Projects or Trips
Vegetation and Water Usage Mapping
Build a Native Plant Garden
In collaboration with Roots and Shoots, Tree People and Generation Earth
Collect Plastic Data and Build a Climate Art Project
Crayola/ Expo Marker Recycle Collection
Los Angeles Maritime Top Sail Youth Program – sailboat
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13. First Progress Report: Friday, September 14
The school sends home progress reports every five weeks.
Not a final grade until December.
The most updated grade is in the detailed report on Schoology.
Schoology still has some glitches and kinks being worked out.
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14. School Website Resources
On My School Website:
This Power Point
Classwork/ Power Points
Important Documents
Parent Corner
Links (online textbook, scholastic, Brain Pop)
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15. Schoology
All students have a mymail account, which is issued to them by LAUSD.
The mymail is a google account.
Parents should create a Passport account and link it to their child’s Schoology.
Parents will be able to monitor student progress reports on Schoology.
Parents can request to get weekly notification under their settings.
Please keep your most updated contact information on the Schoology website.
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16. Communications
Most of you have already sent me an message but if you have not yet done do please do it now:
If we are unable to resolve a concern via we may ask that you come in for a conference.
My conference Period is 4
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17. FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Wish list: paper towels, sanitizing wipes, gift cards to staples, target or office depot.
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