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Welcome to Mrs. Maciel’s

CONTACT ME

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emaciel@fusdk12.net

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Google Class Code:

English

3rd Period: bsr4g2at

History

4th Period: th2wbeyq

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6TH GRADE

ELA & History Class

Communication & Grading Policies

  • Students, you know the answers to all of yours and your parent’s questions regarding their grades, late work, or missing assignments.
  • Encourage students to come to me with any questions
  • Encourage your student advocate for themselves
  • I am always available via email - if any problems are not resolved through the student, please contact me via email.
  • Academic Honesty - no plagiarizing or utilizing another student’s work for your own
  • 6th Grade Homework policy states daily homework should be 0-60 minutes per day. No Homework given on Fridays

REDIRECTION PROCEDURES:

1. VERBAL REMINDER OF RULES 2. CONFERENCE - WITH MRS. MACIEL

3. FLEX REQUIREMENT - COME IN TO FINISH WORK OR TESTS 4. PARENT CONTACT

Grading Policies

Supplies

Requested for each student:

  • 1 single subject spiral notebook
  • at least 5 different color ball point pens
  • colored pencils
  • at least two different colored highlighters
  • glue sticks
  • adult size scissors
  • 12 inch ruler
  • #2 pencils
  • large eraser
  • fine point Expo marker

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Requested for the classroom:

  • tissues
  • hand sanitizer
  • Clorox wipes
  • Expo markers
  • pencils
  • glue sticks

Classwork & Homework

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Tests, Quizzes, & Projects

Collaboration/ Listening/Speaking

All grades will be updated via Aeries. Additionally, messages will be sent via Aeries to keep families updated on all assignments, projects, tests, quizzes, etc. Make sure you are checking your emails for updates!

DISTRICT POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW A+ GRADES

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70%

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6th GRADE WITH MRS. MACIEL

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LATE / INCOMPLETE WORK

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Late assignments may be submitted up to 2 school days after the due date for a discounted grade. Any work submitted before the end of that grading period will receive a 20% deduction. Missing assignments are not allowed - you will finish them in FLEX. Missing assignments result in failure of the class.

ABSENTEE POLICY

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In the event of an absence, you must always request the assignments from me - do not expect me to remember you were absent. You will have as many school days as you were absent to make up the assignment. After those days are up, the late work policy goes into effect. Please get handouts from the bin at the back counter.

TECHNOLOGY

Chromebooks: You will be assigned a number at the beginning of the year. This number will correspond with the number on the Chromebook. Treat Chromebooks with respect. Any vandalism will result in consequences.

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Cell Phones: Cell phone use is not permitted during class unless otherwise instructed. Cell phones must be turned off and stowed away in your backpacks for the duration of the school day.

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NOVELS

ELA will be taught utilizing novels throughout the year. Please DO NOT read them ahead of time. Possible books are:

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  • TUCK EVERLASTING
  • WESTING GAME
  • REFUGEE
  • A LONG WALK TO WATER
  • THE GREAT WALL OF LUCY WU
  • ESPERANZA RISING
  • PERCY JACKSON & THE LIGHTNING THIEF
  • HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERER’S STONE

I ______________________ have read & understand the policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the syllabus. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact Mrs. Maciel with any questions or concerns. I know that this syllabus, assignments, and resources are available to me via Aeries and in class.

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Sign…

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Student Signature: _______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________

FLEX and Expectations

50%

  • Students will be required to come to FLEX if they have missing or incomplete assignments
  • My FLEX fills up quickly - if you cannot sign up, please email me or come to me during passing period
  • 100% effort is always required on everything you do in class
  • RACE - restate, answer, cite, explain - this is expected for all responses

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6th grade history focuses on Ancient Civilizations. Students will be expected to learn Cornell Note taking, complete long-term projects, and perform presentations.

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Civilizations:

  • ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATIONS
  • MESOPOTAMIA
  • EGYPT & KUSH
  • INDIA
  • CHINA
  • GREECE
  • ROMAN REPUBLIC
  • FALL OF ROME

HISTORY