1. colleentorres@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

2. Expectations for Students All students will Come to class on time with materials, homework, and current work. Follow classroom routines and rules. Complete class work and homework on time. Respect classmates and teacher. Work to the best of his/her abilities.

3. We Believe:  reading is the most powerful tool for learning.  active readers are better readers.  you learn to read by reading.  you learn to write by writing.  you learn to communicate & use language effectively by talking about your reading and writing with others.

4. ReadingWriting Sixth Grade ELA Word Work & Grammar

5. What is a Lexile Measure? A Lexile measure is a valuable piece of information about either an individual's reading ability or the difficulty of a text, a book or magazine article. The Lexile measure is shown as a number with an "L" after it. For example, 880L is 880 Lexile.

6. Planner – please bring it and USE IT! AVID binder Independent Reading Book (based on their Lexile) Great Books packet Post-its Highlighter Pens/pencil

7. Great Books Shared Inquiry - Socratic Seminar Procedure Student’s role - Participation My role - Assessment

8. Students will be graded on the following: – Classwork (40%) Shared inquiry discussions, tests, and quizzes – Independent Reading (25%) Reading Logs & Readers Responses, Book Hooks – Written Assessments (20%) Writing about reading – Homework (15%)

9. WEEKLY Reading Log Independent Reading work Responses based on reading  Homework is expected to be handed in on the scheduled due date.

10. How Parents Can Help  Check the planner  Check the monthly calendar  Check supplies  Ask questions about Great Books  Check the Independent Reading Book  Encourage your child to take advantage of the Homework Center  Check the quality of their work

11. How Parents Can Help

12. Online Tutoring A free service through www.tutor.com Professional tutors are available seven days a week from 2 P.M. – 11 P.M. Log on to http://www.wppl.lib.ny.us/http://www.wppl.lib.ny.us/ Click on: Have your White Plains Library card ready! No limit/No Charge

13. Computers Are Available! Homework Center The White Plains Public Library White Plains Housing Authority – Lake Street – Dekalb Ave – Slater Center White Plains Youth Center Program - after school programs Centro Hispano The Youth Bureau

14. Trips & Special Activities

15. Extra Help Homework Help Center  TBA  Teachers from the district  Computers & reference materials  4:15 bus  See me during their lunch or after school

16. In School Resources  Ms. Rivera, guidance counselor  Ms. Persampieri, team leader  Mr. Dixon, assistant principal  Mr. Cloherty, principal

17. Contact Information (914) 422-2223 colleentorres@wpcsd.k12.ny.us http://www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us/ Go to the district homepage click on select a school click WPMS – Eastview Campus click on staff webpages click on Torres, Mrs.