BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

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Mr. Wilmer Sarmiento

6th Grade HACC Math and H Science

Dodson Middle School

Wish List

• 9V and D Batteries
• Facial tissue
• Printer paper (white)
• Printer paper (colored)
• Paper Towels

THE TEACHER

• Multiple Subject and Single Subject Math Credential
• Gifted and Talented Education Certification
• National Board Certification in Mathematics
• Teaching for 25 years
• Math and Computer background
• Married with 2 children (14 and 17 years old)
• Came from a family of teachers and military
• Basketball, Jiu-jitsu and Tennis
• I try to be the teacher I would want my children to have

PHILOSOPHY IN THE CLASSROOM

• I am always on the side of students.
• Maximize instructional time and student discourse.
• Perseverance supersedes innate ability.
• We are failing kids by allowing them not to fail.
• “Struggle creates progress.”
• Students need to eat well, sleep more, exercise more, and limit unproductive screen time, to do better in school.
• Learning takes time…not just the time spent in the classroom

CONTACT

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• Email: wsarmien@lausd.net preferred
• Schedule Parent-Teacher Conference:

bit.ly/seesarmiento

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• Teacher sends notifications and reminders through
• Text Messages
• Email
• Automated Phone Calls
• Agenda

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• Mr. Sarmiento can be a dry communicator

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• Please update your contact information with the Attendance Office
• If possible, do not opt-out of LAUSD messages and/or block the school’s phone number

Schoology

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-For Grades and feedback

-To access online educational programs

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Google Classroom

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-class chat/discussion board to provide each other support and build community

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-class may have a different chat group they use

Middle School Transition

• It may take a few weeks/months to get acclimated to middle school
• It gets easier when students have routine structure, learn organization and time management.
• Struggle = progress

Math Learning Targets Fall

Science - Next Generations Science Standards (NGSS)

Grade Marks

Academic Marks

• Academic marks are based on the quality of work, interpretation and application, thinking and reasoning skills, and quantity of work. Students can receive an A, B, C, D or F mark.

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Work Habits

• The Work Habit marks are based on effort, responsibility, attendance, and evaluation. IReady completion is also a part of work habits. Students can receive an E, S, or U mark.

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Cooperation

• Cooperation marks are based on courtesy, conduct, improvement and class relations. Irresponsible use of hall pass will affect cooperation. Students can receive an E, S, or U mark.

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Problem of the Week & Performance Tasks

Provides students opportunity to investigate complex, interesting problems. Their purpose is to focus on the process of solving complex problems. Students will be evaluated on their ability to show, explain, and justify their work and thoughts.

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Work on them during the course of the week- NOT THE NIGHT BEFORE

Assessments and Cool Downs

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• Students need to study in advance to do well
• Take advantage of Khan Academy, Prodigy, and IXL, etc to prepare.

“I DIDN’T DO WELL ON MY TEST”

• You will be given an opportunity to make-up a test after you have completed the assigned practice tasks your teacher will have provided you.

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• Mr. Sarmiento is available before school, nutrition and lunch if students need support.

“CAN I TURN IN LATE WORK?”

• Late work has to be completed with diligence and needs to be submitted with late submission form.

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• Mr. Sarmiento is available before school, nutrition and lunch if students need support.

iReady

• 2 Math Lessons Per Week

Science

• Collaborative work
• Reading assignments (HMH)
• Labs (hands on and digital)
• Unit Projects
• * Moon Base, Wind Powered Machine, or Glider due September 19

Schoolwide Project

Science and Engineering Fair Project all through first semester and possibly after.

HOW CAN I HELP

• Maintain High Expectations!
• Emphasize collaboration and participation
• Check/sign agenda daily
• Emphasize collaboration and participation
• Encourage your child to speak up rather than speaking up on their behalf (advocate for themselves)
• Emphasize collaboration and participation
• Reduce screen time, increase sleep
• Emphasize collaboration and participation
• Don’t plan vacations during school year
• Partnership - we are a team! Same Page!

Don’t say “I’m bad at math”, instead, focus on growth! “This assignment is difficult, we will persevere through this and continue to get better.”

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Provide a safe space for learning.

• If possible, provide a quiet environment (tv off, conversations elsewhere)

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Organization and time management is key!

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BE THERE FOR SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT (encouragement, family nights, ice cream, talk to them, etc)

HOW CAN YOU HELP

What Does A Typical Day Look Like

1. Copy agenda
2. Discuss homework
3. Start Math
1. Collaborate
2. Share out/Whole Group Discussion/Pair Share
3. Repeat
4. Science
• HMH Readings
• Labs
• Unit Project
5. Math Cool Down

CLASS RESOURCES

Class Website:

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https://sites.google.com/mymail.lausd.net/wsarmiento/home

or

bit.ly/ilikecorn

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS�