Lake Center Middle School Jaguars Language Arts and

Lake Center Middle School Jaguars Language Arts and Social Studies 6 th Grade Ms. Baggao Room # 704

Introduction Melanie Baggao Bachelor’s Degree in Intercultural Studies and Elementary Education from Biola University Enjoys traveling, reading, and gardening 8 years of teaching-6 th grade LA/SS each year 7 years at LCMS 6 th grade is my favorite grade to teach!

CLASSROOM STANDARDS 1. Be in your seat and ready to learn when class begins. You must have your notebook, pencils, pens, paper, books & homework ready. 2. Be an involved listener and cooperative learner!

Classroom standards (cont’d) 3. RESPECT school property & property of others!!!!!! 4. Treat others as you want to be treated: *No foul language; teasing or NAME CALLING *Keep hands, feet & ALL objects to yourself *Speak respectfully & encourage others

Classroom standards (cont’d) 5. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, GUM, CANDY OR SEEDS AT ANY TIME IN THE CLASSROOM!!!!! 6. CELL PHONES must be turned off and kept inside of your backpack from 8 am to the last bell of the day.

CONSEQUENCES **Please note that ALL detentions will be Nutrition/Lunch & after school** ü Verbal Warning, name on board ü 1 st mark- name in detention book + 15 mins. Detention ü 2 nd mark - name in detention book + 30 mins. Detention with possible phone call

CONSEQUENCES (part 2) ü 3 rd mark - name in detention book + 30 mins. Detention with Parent Phone call ü 4 th mark REPEAT OFFENDERS: Teacher, Parent, Student conference to determine more effective consequences. Possible suspension

CONSEQUENCES (part 3) SEVERE CLAUSE: Any student who defies the authority of a teacher or instructional aide, OR causes OR threatens to cause bodily harm to another student, will be suspended from class immediately.

Tele Parent Any time a student serves time in detention for behavior or incomplete/missing homework, you will get a call from Tele Parent. ALL parents should have received a call regarding the Summer Reading Project a couple weeks ago, If you did not, please let me know.

Tele Parent

Regular Language Arts Homework Assignments – Reading Log every day (15 minutes of reading at home) – Students need to read according to their ZPD – Reading Logs are collected every two weeks. – The next Reading Log is due NEXT Wed. 9/28.

Regular Language Arts Class work Assignments LA Warm Ups: • Done at the beginning of the period while taking out HW. • Five questions plus two A and B questions on the back. • Half sheets of paper • Collected once a week AR Quizzes and Star Tests • STAR tests determine Reading Level • Quizzes are taken after each book read Library Day • Every two weeks starting 9/29 • Students need to choose an AR book according to their ZPD

AR Quizzes and Star Tests

Regular Social Studies Homework Assignments Current Events due once a month • Students need to find an article about their city(local), state, nation, or world • The article (from the internet, newspaper, or a magazine) must be attached to the current event form • No news on sports, weather reports, or celebrities. THE NEXT CURRENT EVENT IS DUE NEXT FRI. 9/30

Regular Social Studies Class work Assignments SS. Warm Ups • 3 -4 questions answered in complete sentences • Collected after every 10 are completed SS Notebook • Contains class notes, maps, and homework for each unit. • Scissors and Glue Stick are needed every week • Student turns in their notebook after every unit, about every 3 -5 weeks

The best way to help your student is to keep your student organized!

Beware of the black hole!!!

Planner and Binder Checks

Every piece of paper has a home!

Team Homework Policy Late Homework will not be accepted unless student is absent. If your child is absent, it is student’s responsibility to check the homework board or ask the teacher for the missed assignments. The student will then have the following 2 days to make up the missing work. Miss Baggao WILL take late projects and Reading Logs for partial credit. **We are available daily, after school, to assist with assignments. **

REWARDS v. Student of the month recognition v. Positive Notes home v. Homework Pass v. Team Parties v. The joy of learning!

LA and SS Grading Homework 20% Test 30%** AR/Reading Logs 15% Projects/Quizzes 25% Participation/ Effort 10% **Common Assessments and Benchmarks will make up HALF of the Academic Grade and will not be counted towards the above Achievement Grade. **

LA and SS Grading

Grades A = 100 -94% A- = 93 -90% B+ = 89 -86% B = 85 -83% B- = 82 -80% C+ = 79 -76% C = 75 -73% C-= 72 -70% ** At the Middle School, C- and below is considered non-passing

Returned Work Reports Every 3 -4 weeks, graded work will be returned to students in the form of a packet. Parent signature is required Please save all graded work each trimester just in case of a discrepancy with grades

Our Class Your student is placed in this class with other Gifted, High Achieving, and Creative Learners Quality over quantity Organization is half the battle in 6 th grade and throughout middle school Just getting A’s on tests is not going to “cut it”

LA and SS State Standards

My goals for this year… Teach the CA state standards for English. Language Arts and Social Studies Help train my students to be lifelong readers and lifelong learners Help encourage and foster the unique giftedness of each student To partner with each student and their family as a team for success in 6 th grade-a strong foundation for the middle school experience!

Important Websites Class Website: http: //lcmsbaggao. weebly. com/ School Webpage at: http: //www. littlelake. k 12. ca. us/LCM/

Other Important Websites Our History Book online: www. classzone. com Find AR reading levels for books you have at home: www. Arbookfind. com

Ways to reach me: Email Address: melanie_baggao@littlelake. k 12. ca. us Phone Number: 562 -868 -4977

Questions? ?

8 th Grade Targeted ELA 6 week class Enrollment is based on test scores Students will have extra practice with 8 th grade Language Arts standards No homework Behavior policy