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Fallon Middle School-6th Grade Core 2020-21
Language Arts/History
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Welcome to 6th grade Core! We, as a 6th grade team, are looking forward to meeting and getting to know you and your student this year.
Texts
Language Arts: History:
-Literature: Pearson Holt -World History: Ancient Civilizations
-supplemental novels -supplements
Language Arts
Q1 Explanatory/Informational
Q2 Argumentative
Q3 Narrative
Q4 Research
Language Arts Expectations
- English notebook will be used daily, must bring to class each day (3 subject)
- Maintain organized materials
- Only Language Arts work will be done in your notebook
- Quarterly core novels
- Graded assignments/assessments throughout the quarter (reading and grammar quizzes/essays)
History
Q1 Early Man and Ancient Mesopotamia
Q2 Ancient Egypt/Kush/ Israel
Q3 Ancient India/ China
Q4 Ancient Greece/Rome
History Expectations
- History notebook will be used daily, must bring to class each day (3 subject)
- Maintain organized materials
- Graded assignments/assessments/projects throughout the quarter
- Only History work will be done in your notebook
Grading Policy
Language Arts and History
60% assignments
40% assessments (tests, quizzes, essays, projects)
Students who score below 75% on assessments will have the option to make corrections for a max new score of 75%. The responsibility for this falls on the student. They must take initiative and approach the teacher.
Materials Needed for 6th Grade Core
- 3 subject notebook for Language Arts
- 3 subject notebook for History
- Pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Discipline
Refer to the individual teacher’s class rules.
Communication
We encourage students to approach their teachers with any questions or concerns. If parents have any additional questions, the best way to reach us is through email. In addition, please check the website for announcements and other updates.
Sincerely,
The 6th Grade Team!
Sarah Bastida: bastidasarah@dublinusd.org
Stephen Clay: claystephen@dublinusd.org
Christina DeMelo: demelochristina@dublinusd.org
Trina English: englishtrina@dublinusd.org
Rachael Guinther: guintherrachael@dublinusd.org
Joshua Holbak: holbakjoshua@dublinusd.org
Kristi Park: parkkristi@dublinusd.org
Nick Zarcone: zarconenick@dublinusd.org