Back to School Night 2013

Danielle Calverley
6th Grade Science Room 308 Back to School Night 2013

About the teacher

Degrees held
B.S in Wildlife Biology from Humboldt State University Multiple Subject Credential with Science Supplement from Cal State San Marcos GATE certificate from Fullerton Current working on Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University

Experience
Middle school science teacher for 12 years 1st year at BVMS

About the teacher

Mom of 2
- Tommy 4.5 - Lucy 2.5

Expectations
Active participation and a positive attitude Complete Assignments and Homework on time Study Ask for Help Come to class prepared with recommended supplies

Recommended Supplies
Science notebook or section in binder with paper Pencils/pens Planner Colors (markers, crayons, or colored pencils) Scissors Glue or tape

Homework
10 minutes nightly Study vocabulary and concepts Work on practice assignments Expected to earn 20 practice points per chapter Due the day before the chapter test Posted on board for students to copy into their planner Posted on Instagram (room308)

Grading
Students will be graded on their performance on assessments, projects, labs and practice work Grading Scale 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D <60 F Grades online are updated regularly

Intervention
DEAR period will be utilized for student intervention Tues-Friday This allows me to pull students in for one on one or small group instruction and provide additional assistance Students can also ask for a DEAR pass if they feel they need more help

Pinnacle
Assessment = 80% Practice = 20% (used to calculate work habits grade) Citizenship = 0% (used to calculate citizenship grade) Z assignment not turned in Blank assignment not graded yet Comments!

Communication
Email is best!
dcalverley@tvusd.k12.ca.us

Voicemail (294-6600, ext. 3308) Conferences

October 2013 Spring 2014

Website
Calverleygrade6.weebly.com

What will your student learn?

Earth science is the study of:
Geology Meteorology Environmental Science

Geology
Weathering and soil Erosion/Deposition Earths layers Continental Drift Sea Floor spreading Earthquakes Volcanoes

Meteorology
Weather Climate Atmosphere
Air pressure

Environmental Science
Ecosystems Biomes Biodiversity Fossil Fuels Energy conservation Recycling

Thank You For Coming!

Im looking forward to working with you and your child this year!