Welcome to Meet the Teacher Meet Ms Cabano

Welcome to Meet the Teacher Meet Ms. Cabano

How to reach Ms. Cabano Phone: 480 -5416773 jcabano@kyrene. org (The best way!)

Student Supplies

For Co-Taught st 1 th 5 period

Mrs. Ribaudo Questions? Email jyoshioka@kyrene. org

What is a Co-taught class? Team Teaching Approach: ● 2 Certified Teachers ● Complementary areas of expertise ● Meet the needs of diverse learners Shared Roles and Responsibilities: ● ● ● Instruction Discipline Communication Grading Planning

GATE ELA ● ● ● nd 2 th 4 th 5 period

What to Expect for GATE ELA 2019 -2020 GATE Course of Study Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Criteria for Placement Depth and Complexity of Thinking 8

Novels for GATE ELA 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter

2 nd Quarter We will also read this novel 2 nd quarter together in class. It will coincide with the GATE science curriculum.

For all Classes

Content and Course Overview my. Perspectives is an English language arts curriculum that matches our state standards. It values the perspective of the learner, collectively and individually, and provides next-gen learning experiences. It promotes high achievement and develops the competencies needed for college and career readiness. It blends print and technology in a student-centered, teacher-inspired classroom. It creates an interactive, engaging, and relevant learning environment through readings, meaningful activities, and purposeful performance tasks. Connections to IB: It is a gateway for students to become global learners and build upon the IB concept of Internationalism. It encourages social collaboration as well as student ownership of learning through goal setting, choice, and reflection.

6 th Grade ELA Syllabus my. Perspectives is theme based. Students formulate questions and seek information based on the following inquiries. v Quarter 1 - Childhood: What are some of the challenges and triumphs of growing up? v Quarter 2 - Imagination: Where can imagination lead? v Quarter 3 - Exploration: What drives people to Explore? v Quarter 4 - Animal Allies: How can people and animals help one another? For more in depth information about our curriculum please visit our class website.

Grading Policy Grade breakdown: Ø 80% assessment Ø 20% practice (classwork, homework, etc. ) Standards Based Grading Ø Mastery Rubrics Ø 0 -4 scale 4 - 100% 3 - 90% 2 - 70% 1 - 60% 0 - 0% Assessments: Ø Formative: Quizzes Small Products Ø Summative: Unit Tests Large Products Ø Interim ○ District-wide ○ Cumulative

Hallway Flow Students will be expected to follow a flow of traffic in each of the F, G and H buildings. These practices are in place in order to provide a safer and more efficient flow for students to manage their movement from classroom to classroom and exiting the building. Stickers on the floor will help guide student flow and where to line up for their class.

Snack Time v Students can pack a healthy snack to enjoy at the end of 5 th period. v Fruit and Veggies v Trail Mix v Applesauce v Yogurt Chips Candy

Barro’s Night v When: Thursday, August 22 nd v Where: SW Corner of Kyrene and Warner v When: 5: 00 - 6: 30

Scorpion Spirit v Cost: $10 • Cash or check payable to “KMS” • Optional donation to help another family, $10 v Sizes YL - A 2 X v Due Date : Friday, August 16 Back :