Welcome to 6th Grade

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Welcome to 6th Grade!!!!

• As we begin this journey together let me take
  time to explain a little about this years plan!

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All you need to know about me, Mr. C
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FACTS

• 2 Masters Degrees
• 6 Years of Teaching in a Catholic School
• Love the WILDCATS
• Graduated from KSU
• Lead NCA Math Rep at Stan's
• PTO Rep for the teachers

• Played Baseball at KSU
• Played Professional Baseball for the Florida
  Marlins
• Love Spicy Foods
• Enjoy Reading
• Enjoy working out

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My Philosophies on Education

• "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
  Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a
  lifetime.

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The great ancient philosopher "Lao Zi" once
stated the above quote and from an educators
stand point, my philosophy is quite similar. A
child's mind is learning something new each and
everyday. My goal is to try and take the
extra step to teach students how to learn using
their own strategies, self motivation, and
learning tactics. If I can teach them
that learning is fun, then I have given them a
gift for a lifetime.
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Policies

• Be Respectful at all times
• Come to school day in and day out ready and
  willing to learn
• Enjoy learning, have fun, and stay motivated

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Classroom Management
NO EXCUSES

• One thing Mr. C doesn't like to be is mean. 
  Following the rules below will help you stay on
  my good side)
• Always come to school with a positive attitude.
• Be on time and ready to work.
• Treat your friend and or enemy with respect.
• Turn in all you HOMEWORK.
• Make sure your homework is complete and you can
  be proud of it!

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In Other Words.....
SMILE
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Positive Reinforcement

• If you behave and achieve to your potential day
  in and day out you will be awarded with Student
  of the Month, Star Parties,Raffles..and a Daily
  SMILE!!!

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What is a Star Party?

• The STAR PARTY is a reward based program I have
  implemented in my class to maintain classroom
  management.
• Here is how it works  Each month students start
  out with 3 stars a piece.  A star is lost
  throughout the month if a student misbehaves, is
  out of line, or fails to turn in homework and or
  signed documents.
• In order to be a part of the STAR PARTY you must
  have one star remaining at the end of the month. 
  The STAR PARTY varies in activities but usually
  consist of a movie (voted on by the class and
  gained permission by the parents) and an
  afternoon of fun, yet learning activities.

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• The STAR PARTY will usually fall on the last day
  of month.  Months that will not contain a STAR
  PARTY will include August, December (Christmas
  Party), and February (Valentine's Party). You
  have the right to earn and lose a star party, so
  be good!

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Some Star Party Pic's
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Discipline Policies

• Think Sheets
• If work is turned in late or incomplete then you
  will automatically lose 50 percent on that
  particular assignment.
• Stars will be pulled and detention will be given,
  if you choose to act up and not follow the
  directions.

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EFFORT!!!!!!!!!!
It's worth it
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Positive Enviornment

• Students will perform monthly jobs that will keep
  our classroom in top shape. The good thing is
  you get paid to do it!!! No.not money, but with
  Raffle ticketswhich can turn into some cool
  prizes!

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Subjects
Religion
Math
English Social Studies
Science
Reading
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Reading
We will be reading various stories from
textbooks, poetry, and Novel Studies throughout
the course of the year. Reading is a gift that
takes you to a new world
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READERS THEATER

• A chance to act out plays while working on speech!

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Math

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Problem Solving
• Factorials
• Nomials
• Math Mansion
• Math Millionaire

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Math Concepts

• We will focus on practice to help students
  reinforce and develop math skills.  The math
  books are designed to cover a variety of
  pre-algebra skills, including exponents,
  integers, working with inequalities, fractions
  and decimals, ratios and proportions, geometry,
  square roots, factorials, and logical reasoning. 
  A critical thinking approach will take place on a
  weekly basis, that will include problem solving
  exercises to help develop higher order of
  thinking skills.

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Science

• Cells
• Biomes
• Human Body
• Natural Disasters
• SCIENCE CITY
• HANDS-ON LEARNING

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Religion

• A great way to become closer to Christ our leader
  and friend. Within the classroom we will have
  ample time to focus on the reasons we were
  brought here in this world and how we can act as
  images of Christ.

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The Beginning Journey

• As you took time out of your lives to focus on me
  and my methods in the last 5 minutes, I want to
  tell you how grateful I am for this opportunity
  to teach you this school year.

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