1. Sixth Grade Homeroom Welcome to Back-to-School Night Guidelines and Curriculum for 2014-2015

2. Bertha Kaumbulu, Ph.D

3. COMMON CORE STANDARDS 21 st century Project-based and Inquiry-based learning includes the 4 Cs: Critical thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration STUDENTS LEARN: Critical thinking and problem solving (religion, math, science, social studies and and critical literature) Communication and collaboration (students recognize how to learn in various situated environments Creativity and innovation (projects and problem solving) Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal issues surround the access and use of digital information Use digital information accurately Use digital tools responsibility Develop flexibility in working with others

4. Curriculum (based on Common Core and Diocese of Oakland Curriculum Standards) Religion Language Arts Math Science Social studies Spanish P.E.

5. RELIGION Students study scripture Students study moral values and how to make choices that are based on Catholic values Objectives are met through Class discussion, written assignments and journaling which includes personal reflections and prayer, Plan and Participate in two Liturgies Stations of the Cross during Lent Altar Servers

6. Catholic identify and religion are integrated in all subjects. Emphasis is on Global Awareness and Social justice Tolerance Respect Moral decision making

7. SIXTH GRADE MATH California Mathematics Common Core Standards Algebra and Functions Number Sense – Fractions Ratios and Proportions Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability Geometry and Measurement

8. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Common Core Standards form the basis of instruction and learning (see packet) California Treasures Novels

9. MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES NOTETAKING AND VOCABULARY DISCUSSIONS: PROJECTS DOCUMENT STUDY: Primary and Secondary Sources RESEARCH PAPERS: QUIZZES (multiple choice-short essay based on reading): TESTS (short answer essay, map, graphs and document interpretation): (see packet) Focus is on Common Core ELA Standards

10. Assessment and Grades Common Core Standards RUBRICS A (4): perfection/exceeds standard in content/skill B (3) : solid content/skill acquisition C (2) : meets content/skill standard D (1): below content/skill standard F : does not come close to meeting content/skill Formative Assessment 20% Summative Assessment 80% Diocesan Grade Scale (see packet)

11. HOMEWORK Daily - except Friday Short term and long term projects Homework is not graded but is accountable http://www.stjeromecatholicschool.org

12. ABSENCES MAKE UP WORK IS ALLOWED AND IS EVALUATED ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES WRITE NOTE ON DAY OF RETURN

13. ROOM PARENTS /FIELD TRIPS Chaperones and Parent volunteers – Shield the Vulnerable

14. Students expected to: Listen Follow instructions Respect and get along with each other Develop sociability Problem solve and initiate solutions in order to develop responsibility Become organized in order to be able to learn and complete assignments Assessment of these skills appears in the final grade at the end of each trimester

15. CONTACT: bkaumbulu@csdo.org http://www.stjeromecatholicschool.org