1. Mrs. Stare Back to School Night Math

2. Remind: Text messages or emails  Periods 1/3  Text @stare13 to 81010  Periods 4/5  Text @stare45 to 81010  Period 6  Text @stare6 to 81010

3. Class Rules 1. Be Respectful 2. Be Responsible 3. Be Prepared 4. Be Prompt 5. Complete ALL assignments (Homework is not optional ). *Cell Phones must be turned off while in class unless a student has been given permission to use it for class.

4. Rewards and Consequences Rewards  A ticket system is used as positive reinforcement with prize drawings.  Positive feedback  Good Grades  A great education and learning experience Consequences  1 st strike-verbal warning  2 nd strike- Break Detention/Sentences  3 rd strike- Call home  If the first offense is severe, a referral may automatically be given.

5. Communication  My email address is kory.stare@leusd.k12.ca.us  Or you can call me at the school (951)253-7430 no voicemail 

6. Jupiter Grades  Jupiter Grades is the online gradebook viewable by all students and parents.  The link to access Jupiter Grades can be found on the DAB website under the STUDENTS tab.  Logins have been sent home with each student.  Be sure to check your child’s grades weekly to make sure he/she is completing all assignments.  Please feel free to email me with any concerns or questions.

7. Binder Reminders  Students write down their “daily agenda” every day when they enter the classroom.  Parents: BE SURE to CHECK your child’s binder reminder everyday. Absences & Late Work  Students are responsible for making up ALL missed work.  Late work will be accepted.

8. How do I know what I missed? In Class Work  Check the “What did we do?” board  Check the “Extra Copies” box Homework/Assignments  Mrs. Stare’s classroom website on the DAB website  Jupiter Grades-When you log in to Jupiter Grades, all homework assignments are uploaded as a PDF so that you can see the entire assignment or print it if need be!

9. Homework/Assignments  My classroom website on the D.A.B. website Go to the D.A.B. main page, click on classes/assignments Then click on math or science. Then click on the Mrs. Stare’s class period that your student has me.

10. This is an example of my 1 st period math class’ page.

11. CPM College Preparatory Math This year, all 6 th grade math teachers will be using the CPM curriculum. Students will have an assignment at least a few nights each week if not every night. Assignments are to be completed in their math composition books only. Assignments are worth 5 points.

13. Supplies for Math Pencils ALWAYS- Assignments in pen will not be accepted! Spiral notebook- for classwork, stays in class at all times Composition book- used for homework assignments. Stays in backpack and brought to school daily. Toolkit - Used for reference. Kept in back packs at all times. Ebook - Each student has their own e-book login for math to use for homework. E-books have homework help to use if needed. **Printed Homework Assignments will be provided as needed.

14. Math Grading  Classwork and participation 30%  Assignments30%  Assessments40%

15. Mrs. Stare Back to School Night Science

16. Science- California Earth Science  We will be covering the California Science Standards for sixth grade.  We will be studying Earth Science. Curriculum Used  California Earth Science- Prentice Hall

17. Science Textbook  All students have been issued a Science textbook from the school library.  Student’s textbooks need to be brought to class and left here if they don’t need it that evening.  Books must be covered.  I don’t have a class set of books for each student to use at school.

18. Science Homework  Rarely is homework assigned.  If classwork is NOT complete, students will need to finish it at home.  However, students need to review/study their key terms for 5-10 minutes each night so they are prepared for upcoming tests.

19. Science Notebook  Students will put together a portfolio of their work this school year in their spiral notebook.  This project will be an ongoing assignment, and the majority of the work will be done in class.  Everything your child will be doing in science this year will be placed in the science notebook.  Parents are encouraged to check their child’s notebook throughout the year.

20. Supplies for Science  Colored pencils  Markers  Crayons.  Highlighters  Glue sticks  Scotch tape

21. Any Questions???? I’m looking forward to a wonderful year!!