Grade 6

Monday:
Science:

6th-  Answer on Loose Leaf: If coal is an example of an amorphous solid, what do you know is true about coal?

7th-On Loose Leaf answer:
1. What is the cell membrane?
2. Explain the roles of a cell membrane
3. How does the cell membrane work?
4. Why would the cell membrane be selectively permeable?

8th-On Loose Leaf Lesson 3 Check Q's 1-3

Religion:

6th-Active Read pgs 68-69 in Notebook, on loose leaf answer:
1. Whose story is told is Genesis chapters 12-50?
2. Describe the lifestyle of the people
3. How did the people survive?
4. Describe the role of the walled city
5. Why did the Canaanites welcome God's family

7th-Finish Active Reading pgs 46-47 in notebook and on Loose Leaf complete chapter 4 test on pg 49
Reflection on Partners in Faith pg. 48
In Notebook answer: Active read pgs 54-55 
On Loose Leaf answer:
1. If news broadcasters read only good news do you think people would tune in? 
2. How do you feel after hearing good news?
3. Write a news report broadcasting the good news of Jesus Christ

8th-Finish Active Reading pgs 46-47 in notebook and on Loose Leaf complete chapter 4 test on pg 49
Reflection on Partners in Faith pg. 48
In Notebook:
Active Read pgs 53-55
On Loose Leaf Answer:
1. What message of faith does Anne give us in her story? (refer to the opening quote)
2. How did you feel reading Anne's story?
3. Have you ever encountered a moment where people were not kind, but continued to believe as Anne did? If so, describe explain the situation.

Tuesday:

Science:
6th- no hw
7th- no hw
8th- no hw

Religion
6th- Active Read pgs 70-71, “One Stormy Night
7th- Active Read pgs 56-57 and Answer: How would you introduce a good friend of yours to someone?
8th- Active Read pgs 56-57 , Chapter 5 Assessment, and Answer How do you show live to your neighbor?
Wednesday:

Science: 
6th- Active Read pgs 50-53 in notebook & Answer:
1. What is a liquid?
2. How are particles in liquids different than particles in solids?
3. How are particles in gases different than particles in solids & liquids?
7th- no hw
8th- no hw
Religion:
6th- no hw
7th- no hw
8th- no hw

Thursday:

Science
6th- no hw
7th- no hw 
8th- no hw 

Religion:
6th- Active Read pgs 72-75 & Chapter Test of 78
7th- Active Read handout and reflection 
8th- no hw

Dear St. Lucy’s Families,

I am very excited to begin this adventure with our young scholars. This year as your children’s science and religion teacher I aim to: ease the transition from secondary school to middle school for our 6th graders, continue cultivating the academic growth for our 7th graders, and begin to prepare the 8th graders for high school! I have attached a copy of our classroom policies and expectations for this school year. As well as a Class Percepts Contract that must be signed and returned by Monday, September 10th. I am looking forward to building a strong partnership with you and your family. Therefore, I believe that communication is key. I encourage you to contact me with any questions or concerns at anytime. I can be reached via email at ebencosme@stlucys.org.

I am ecstatic to be working with you and your child to ensure a successful school year!

 

Best,

   Ms. Bencosme

 

Science:

Tests will be given after each chapter.

Papers will be given frequently within each quarter.

Class time will be allotted for researching, drafting, and editing papers.

Review sheets/practice will always be assigned and reviewed prior to a test.

Quizzes will be given frequently, approximately every two to three weeks. Review sessions will take place in class.

 

Religion:

Chapter tests are given approximately every 1.5 to 2 weeks.

Quizzes are given frequently throughout each quarter. Quizzes may assess prayers or parts of the Mass.

 

As per the student handbook, the breakdown for grading is as follows:

Summative assessments 45%

Quizzes 25%

Classwork/Participation 20%

Homework 10%
 

Homework Policy

Written homework is given nightly except on Fridays. Students are given time each class to copy homework into their planner. Homework assignments are also posted online daily.  The homework assignments written on the classroom board are the most accurate.

 

Homework will be reviewed daily. Missing homework will be notated by the teacher. Three missing homework assignments in one month (per subject) will result in detention.

 

Late Homework:

If homework is one day late there will be a 10 point deduction, two days late will be a 20 point deduction, and three days late will result an automatic ZERO.

Homework will be checked daily. Any student who does not complete an assignment in its entirety will receive a ZERO for that assignment with no chance to make up the work. It is the responsibility of the student to complete all their assignments each night. Students who were absent will not be penalized. However, the homework must be completed and submitted the next day for a grade.

 

Lateness Policy

Ten (10) points will be deducted from a graded assignment for each day of lateness.  After the third day of lateness, the student will receive a grade of 0.  

Students who are absent will not be penalized.  However, once the assignments have been given upon the student's return, failure to hand them in will result in point deductions.

POINTS MAY ALSO BE DEDUCTED WHEN A STUDENT FAILS TO WRITE THEIR NAME ON GRADED ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS. STUDENTS MUST WRITE IN SCRIPT.

 

Cell Phones

Phones are collected daily and returned at the end of the day. Any student caught using their cellphone during the school day will receive a detention.

 

Discipline Policy

The students are expected to follow class and school rules at all times.  Failure to do so will result in a STRIKE. Three strikes will result in after-school detention. A disciplinary referral will be issued when a student has received their sixth strike. Detention will be served as well. The strike board will reset at the beginning of each month.

Monday October 22nd- No School