Ms. Acevedo's 6th Grade Classroom

English Language Arts Course Description

Students will participate in the study of various genres in reading and writing using My Perspectives English Language Arts curriculum. The sixth-grade English program will develop students’ writing, reading, speaking, listening, research, and critical thinking skills that will prepare them to be successful in high school and in life. The use of technology, collaboration, and discussions will be integrated throughout the curriculum.      

World History Course Description

This captivating course is designed for 6th graders to explore the rich tapestry of human history through the lens of ancient societies. The Grade 6 course is structured for students to study the development of civilizations from the Early Beginnings to 300 CE.  The course will take students on a journey through time, examining the cultures, achievements, and contributions of various civilizations that shaped the world we live in today.In this course, there is an emphasis on learning the content while guiding students in developing historical analytical writing skills. 

Electives

Beg Social Com

This course is designed for 6th graders to explore the essential skills of effective communication in our diverse society. Throughout this course, students will engage in interactive lessons and activities that will enhance their understanding of social interactions. Learning Targets include 

College EDS

Welcome to Journey Through Space, an exciting 6th-grade course designed to spark curiosity about the universe and deepen students’ understanding of space science. This course will take students on an exploration of our solar system, galaxies, and the fundamental concepts of astronomy, encouraging them to think critically about the cosmos and our place within it.

Students are required to have the following in their backpacks every day:

• Chromebook Charged
• WIRED earbuds 
• 2 Mechanical  Pencils (+ extra led 0.7) 
• Loose sheets of college-ruled paper/notebook
• Glue/Scissors (recommended)
• Color Pencils (recommended)
  

Materials for classroom:

• Extra Led (0.7)
• Hand Sanitizer 
• Clorox Wipes

These courses and the grading policy are designed to emphasize the idea that growth is possible and supported by giving students the opportunity to see what they are doing well and where they can improve. The goal is to elicit more meaningful responses to feedback and more accurately reflect students’ progress toward mastery. Grades are determined by using multiple assessments to gauge mastery of each learning target. Students are given multiple opportunities to demonstrate competence and all graded assignments include rubrics with areas of focus for particular assignments, hence students are expected to demonstrate growth throughout each semester.

• Students are expected to read a book every month and submit a book report (read at home 20-30 everyday)
• Any incomplete classwork assignments will become homework 
• Late work will be graded late
• Make-up work can only be submitted during the 5-week progress report card that the assignment was assigned, anything older will not be accepted
• Students are required to email Ms. Acevedo if they submit a late assignment or resubmitted an assignment
• Absences do not excuse missing assignments. It is up to the student to find out what has been missed, so they may make up the assignment or homework

School is not responsible for lost, broken, or damaged devices 

• Cell phones/personal electronic devices must be in students’ backpack 
• Visible phones and other Personal Electronic Devices will be confiscated 
• Confiscated items can only be retrieved by a parent or guardian before or after school 
• Earbuds/airpods are prohibited

• Check Schoology often for grades, missing assignments, and updates
• Check in with your student, and ask “What did you do at school? Did you finish your classwork?”