1. Welcome to the Yellow Team! 6 th grade Science and Social Studies with Mrs. Painter/ Mrs. Church

2. Mrs. Painter Seventh year of teaching & third year at MSC Taught 3 rd grade at Maple Grove Center Grove graduate Married to Mr. Painter (8 th Grade White Team) and we have 2 daughters, Mollie-4, Macie-2 and Nolen- 3 months. Contact me: painters@centergrove.k12.in.us 882-9391 (ext. 2236) Please visit my webpage for info and updates!

3. Mrs. Church Retired 6 th grade teacher from MSN Taught 6th grade EL at North Grove Lived in Center Grove for 23 years Bachelors, Masters, and Education Specialist degrees from University of Kentucky Married to Woody Church and have two adult daughters, and four grandchildren, ages 9,11,13 and 15 Contact me: churchn@centergrove.k12.in.us 882-9391 (ext. 2236)

4. What to Bring to Class Each Day? Pencils Agenda Science or Social Studies notebook Science/Social Studies binder Trapper keeper or file folder?? Loose leaf paper Red pen Free reading book * Social Studies Book

5. Agenda Agenda Important Information! School rules and policies Phone numbers Calendar Homework Academic resources Hall passes * This goes to every class with your child!

6. Homework Policy Homework is due at the beginning of class. Missing homework = name in “The Book” and a zero in the gradebook. Turned in late = loss of 10% Missing homework can be turned in until the last week of a grading period.

7. Grading Policy Grading will be done using a point system. If the student completes the assignment in its entirety, no point value lower than the equivalent to 50% will be recorded. Zeros will only be entered if the assignment is not turned in! Assessments will be given periodically throughout all units. Final assessments (tests) will be given at the end of most units. Assessments may also include final unit projects/presentations/etc. Tests can be redone once for ½ credit given for missed items that are corrected.

8. Tardy Policy Tardy to school- report to the front office 5 tardies to school per semester = letter home Additional tardies to school could result in: Lunch detention, Before School Detention, Friday Evening School, or ISS. 3 tardies per semester for one class = D slip Additional tardies to class will result in an office referral and additional consequences like: Lunch detention, Before School Detention, Friday Evening School, or ISS.

9. CGMSC Grading Scale A 100-93 A- 92-90 B+ 89-87 B 86-83 B- 82-80 C+ 79-77 C 76-73 C- 72-70 D+ 69-67 D 66-63 D- 62-60 F 59 or below

10. Topics and Units Science Intro to Science and Scientific Method Matter and Energy Earth and Space Science CPR Life Science, plants and animals Discovery Education- Techbooks! Social Studies Geography and Map Skills Culture Economy and Government Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Middle Ages Renaissance Meso-America Modern Europe, Mexico, and Canada

11. Expectations Bring all supplies to class Be on time for class Turn in homework on time Be respectful! Always do your best! Have fun!

12. Let’s have a great year!! Let’s have a great year!! Champions Make Choices, Choices Make Champions!