Welcome to

Dr. Julian Nava

Learning Academy

6th Grade
English Language Arts
&
Social Studies
Dr. Julian Nava Learning
Academy

Ms. Maldonado

How to Contact Ms. Maldonado

E-mail: smaldonado@jnla.org
Phone: (310) 721-4551
Call the school and leave a message
o (323)-846-2203
Write a message in student planner
Send a note
Schedule a conference
o 1 or 2 days in advance

Topics to Be Discussed

Curriculum Schedule
Required Supplies
Homework
Helping Your Child
What to Expect

Required Supplies
Backpack
Pencils
Pens
Crayons/Colored Pencils
Markers
Erasers
Post-its
Glue Sticks
JNLA Agenda
Writing Notebook
Social Studies Notebook

Homework

English Language Arts (Daily)

Independent Silent Reading (20 mins)
Please sign off everyday on the weekly reading
and comprehension log (stapled to the back of
the social studies notebook)
Social Studies (Daily)
Illustrate notes on the left side of their social studies
notebook (Cornell notes are taken in class daily)
Practice pages (ex. Global Traveler Packet)
When new lessons are covered in class

Ways to Help Your Child

Daily planner (agenda) check
Check your childs assignments and homework.

Provide your child quiet time for homework

At least 1 hour with no TV, no loud music, no video games, no
distractions or interruptions.
Have a set time for homework every day: for example,
4:00pm 5:00pm is homework time

Limit the amount of TV & video games your child has each
day:
No more than 1 to 2 hours each day.
Check homework daily even without reading it, you can see
the difference between an A, C, and F.

Monitor progress in math quizzes and tests

Please review quizzes and test with your child

Sign quiz on bottom line
Students can make up quizzes by fixing mistakes
Work must be shown

What to Expect in 6th Grade at JNLA

JNLA provides after-school programs that offer homework
help

JNLA Learning Zone and YS Plus

Free Laptop Computers!
With attendance at CFY Family Learning Night

Awards Ceremonies

Field Trips

Student-Led/Parent Conferences

Parent-Student Nights

Publishing Parties

Technology Resources
CFY Home Learning Centers
Class Dojo (Video)
Behavior, homework, attendance,
and participation
Parent to Teacher instant
messaging feature
Power My Learning
Games for homework

CFY Free Computer Workshops

Business & Technology:
Saturday, September 20
Morning Session: 7:45 am 11:45 pm
Afternoon Session: 11:45 am 3:45 pm

Arts & Culture:

Saturday, October 4
Morning Session: 7:45 am 11:45 pm
Afternoon Session: 11:45 am 3:45 pm
*Child will receive letter indicating time of session.

Classroom Agreements & Consequences

Agreements
1. Respect peers and adults
2. Listen attentively and follow directions
3. Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat
4. Keep hands and feet to yourself

Consequences
1. Verbal warning
2. Loss of class dojo points

3. Letter home
Needs taken home and discussed with you
Please sign and send with child

Positive Consequences

Additional privileges

Home and school recognition

Treasure Chest (Free Books!)

After-School Behavior Policy

The student will be asked by the teacher to remain after
school for 10 minutes, for not following the class
agreements in the following ways:
1. Repeatedly not respecting peers or adults, listening
attentively, or following directions : teasing, hitting,
name-calling and making the classroom environment
unpleasant.
2. Consistently choosing not to complete your work
in class or at home.
3. Repeatedly forgetting to have necessary supplies:
pencils, notebooks, or homework.

Thank You, Gracias!

Buenes Noches, Padres!