1. 6 th Grade Open House

2. Mr. Philip Ranford – ELA I / ELA II/ Social Studies Ms. Laurie Hitzel – Math / Science Ms. Melissa Brackett - ELA I / ELA II / Social Studies Ms. Cheryl Harris – Math / Science Ms. Kathy Smith – ELA I / ELA II Teacher Ms. Barbara London – Math Teacher

3. Ms. Rashida Yousuf – Art Ms. Lacy Orsak – Band Ms. Isatu Milton – Physical Education Ms. Laurie Hitzel – Math SSI Class

4.  7:55 – 8:00 Arrive in Advisory Period  8:00 – 8:05 Advisory Period  8:05 – 8:10Announcements  8:10 – 10:35Block I  10:35 – 10:40Switch and Settle  10:40 – 12:00Block II a  12:00 – 12:30Lunch  12:30 – 1:30Block II b

5.  1:30 – 2:15Elective I  2:15 – 2:20Switch and Settle  2:20 – 3:05Elective II  3:05 – 3:10Switch to Dismissal  3:10Dismissal

6.  Algebra  Decimals  Fractions  Percents  Ratios  Proportions  Probability  Geometry  Measurement  Problem Solving  Statistics  Graphing

7.  Lab Safety and Equipment  Scientific Processes  Elements  Compounds  Properties of Matter  Earth’s Structure and Processes  Solar System  Motion  Energy  Organisms and their Environments

8.  Culture  Religions  Government  Economics  Geography  History  North America  Latin America  Europe  Asia  Middle East  Africa Of

10.  Freak the Mighty is a young adult fiction novel by Rodman Philbrick. Published in 1993, it was followed by the novel Max the Mighty in 1998. The primary characters are friends Maxwell Kane, a large, very slow, but kind-hearted kid, and Kevin Avery, nicknamed “Freak,” who is physically crippled but very intelligent.

11.  Tuck Everlasting is a fantasy children's novel by Natalie Babbitt. It was published in 1975. The book explores the concept of immortality and the reasons why it might not be as desirable as it appears to be.

12.  Maniac Magee is a young adult fiction novel written by American author Jerry Spinelli and published in 1990. Exploring themes of racism and homelessness, it follows the story of an orphaned boy looking for a home in the fictional Pennsylvania town of Two Mills. He becomes a local legend for feats of athleticism and fearlessness, and his ignorance of sharp racial boundaries in the town.

13.  The Watsons Go to Birmingham: 1963 is a historical fiction book by Christopher Paul Curtis, written in 1995, and republished in 1997. It is about an African American family living in the town of Flint, Michigan who go to their grandmother's home in Birmingham, Alabama in the year 1963. The book includes the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, one of the most critical events in the book.

14.  Students are not required to purchase a copy of the texts, however if they wish to read the novel at home then they will need to purchase a personal copy.  Students will not be allowed to bring home the class’s copy of the novel.

15. Please schedule appointments after 1:30 p.m.

16.  Student’s are given multiple options for lunch that the other grades at Quail Valley do not receive.  A La Carte Line: ◦ Up to 3 Daily Options ◦ Prices range from $1.00 up to $1.80. ◦ Students on free and reduced lunch are not eligible to use their accounts in this line, but may purchase from this line if they bring in money.  Hot Lunch Line: ◦ Matches the rest of the building’s lunch menu.

17.  Student’s behavior will be tracked in each block.  If a student misbehaves, their behavior will be recorded or “tagged” on the weekly behavior log.  If a student receives three tags in one block, the student will receive silent lunch.  If a student receives five tags in one block, they will receive a Level I – Minor Offense Discipline Form.

18.  1st Minor Offense: Incident will be documented on a Level I – Minor Offense Discipline Form, a student teacher conference will occur, and a parent will be contacted via phone. The form will need to be signed and returned the next day. Level I – Minor Offense Discipline Forms

19.  2 nd – 4 th Minor Offense: Incidents will be documented on a Level I – Minor Offense Discipline Form, a morning detention will be assigned, and a parent will be contacted via phone. The form will need to be signed and returned the next day. Morning Detentions begin promptly at 7:30 am Tuesday through Thursday. Students will be picked up by a teacher from the front office area at that time. Only students serving detention will be allowed in the building. 6 th Grade Discipline Plan Level I – Minor Offense Discipline Forms

20.  5 th or more Minor Offenses: Incidents will be documented on a Level II – Discipline Form, and referred to the office for disciplinary action. 6 th Grade Discipline Plan Level I – Minor Offense Discipline Forms

21. Tags are codes used to record unwanted classroom behaviors. Some tags are, but not limited to:  H = Horseplay  D = Disrupting Education Environment  F = Failure to Comply with Directives  NP = Not Prepared  T = Talking  O = Off Task  S = Out of Seat  A = Arguing

22. Z A P ! Zeros Aren’t Permitted!

23.  Students will not be allowed to have a zero due to not completing work.  If a student fails to submit an assignment, they will have several opportunities to submit it for credit. Z A P ! Zeros Aren’t Permitted!

24.  If an assignment is one (1) day late it will have 10% taken off of the final score.  If an assignment is two (2) days late it will have 20% taken off the final score.  If an assignment is three (3) days late it will have 30% taken off the final score. Z A P ! Zeros Aren’t Permitted!

25.  If a student has failed to turn in an assignment after three (3) days they will be assigned ZAP!  ZAP! occurs on Fridays during school. Students will be pulled from electives to work on missing work. During this time students may only work on missing work. If a student has been assigned ZAP!, then they will be in it from 1:30 p.m. until 3:05 p.m. Z A P ! Zeros Aren’t Permitted!

26.  6 th Grade students will take the Reading and Math TAKS tests in the spring.  Math TAKS Test – April 26, 2011  Reading TAKS Test – April 27, 2011  Students will have only one opportunity to pass either test.  Students who do not meet the passing standard will be required to take an SSI class in lieu of an elective in 7 th Grade.

27.  Per policy, students will receive a minimum of 6 daily grades and 3 major grades each quarter.  Major Grades = 50% of the student’s grade examples: Projects, papers, and tests  Daily Grades = 50% of the student’s grade examples: quizzes, worksheets, class notes, journals, grade sheets

28.  6 th grade students will be required to take semester finals in all classes.  Finals may cover any material taught during the semester.  Finals will constitute 1/7 of the semester grade.

29. ((Quarter 1 Grade x 3) + (Quarter 2 Grade x 3) + semester exam) / 7 Example: Quarter 1: 84% Quarter 2: 93% Final Exam: 87% ((84 x 3) + (93 x 3) + 87) / 7 = Semester Grade (252 + 279 + 87) / 7 = Semester Grade 618 / 7 = Semester Grade Semester Grade = 88%

30. (Semester 1 Grade) + (Semester 2 Grade) / 2 Example: Semester 1: 84% Semester 2: 93% (84 + 93) / 2 = Year End Grade 177 / 2 = Year End Grade Year End Grade = 89%

31.  Students may earn exemptions from their second semester finals in Reading and Math if the following criterion are met:  Student has passed the TAKS test for that subject.  Student has a year end average of 80%.  Student must be in attendance on the day of the final.

32.  Students who have earned a year end average is below a 70% in ELA, Social Studies, Science, or Math will be required to attend summer school.  Students may take up to 2 classes in summer school.  If a student has a year end average less than 70% in 3 or more classes then they will be required to repeat the 6 th grade.  Last year, summer school classes cost $225.00 per class. (This was $25.00 more than the previous year)

33. Philip.Ranford@fortbendisd.com Philip.Ranford@fortbendisd.com 281-634-5796 Laurie.Hitzel@fortbendisd.com Laurie.Hitzel@fortbendisd.com 281-634-5804 Melissa.Brackett@fortbendisd.com Melissa.Brackett@fortbendisd.com 281-634-2731 Cheryl.Harris@fortbendisd.com Cheryl.Harris@fortbendisd.com 281-634-0818