Grade 6

Monday: 
Science:
6th-Active Read 178-182, Complete all reading checks, complete the connect It and the Essential Question
7th- Active Read pgs 175-177, Complete all Draw conclusions and reading checks, and Lesson 4 check #'s 1-5
8th- Complete the Quizlets

Religion:
6th- Handout 
7th- Handout
8th- No Hw 

Tuesday:

Science:
6th- Complete assignments from Monday
7th- No hw
8th- no hw

Religion:
6th- Handout
7th-no hw 
8th- Handout

Wednesday:

Science:
6th- 
7th- 
8th- 
Religion:
6th- 
7th- 
8th- 
Thursday:

Science:
6th-  
7th-
8th- 

Religion:
6th- 
7th- 
8th- 

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

 

6th
Jael- jaelbaez1 
Miranda-mberisha1 
Erika B-erikabillingsley
Adriana- abracero1
Cesar- cesarcab1
Ohasis- oclaxton
Cristian-cristdeleo1
Michael- michaelfeliz
Nick-nfirriolo
Teoma- tgaydarik
Kayden-kaygeorge1
Madison-madisongonzalez4
Vivan-vivgonzalez1
Jose-josejimen1
Yanice-yanicemartinez
Daniel M-danielmejia
Aaron-aaronmolina4
JJ-jjmontez1
Erika O-eolvera4
Jozefina-jparubi4
Omar-omarpazo
Lismary-lpichardo4
Arwen-arwenpolan1
Juliana-julianaramkellawan
Zohaib-zohaibrizwan1
Jadyn-jadynsinclair
Mailynn-mailynnsrip1
Kayla S-kaylasusana
Haq-haqtariq
Kayla T-kaylathomas11
Ruthie-ruthtownes1
Anyelis-anyelisveras1
Daniel Z-dzayas4
Florian-fzeqiri
Kathleen-kathleenzheng
Stephanie-slora
Diego-dbreton1
Rron-rronpalokaj1

7th
Jonas- jbaerga
Victoria- vcalderin1
Vinh-vdang5
Sara-sefrem
Kelvin-kelvinfiqueroa1
Christina- cgjergji
Caesar-caesargonzalez
Matthew-matgutierrez
Elysa-elysalopez
Dashawn-dasmartinez
Emily-emcgrath5
Alyssa-alymontes
Angelika-angelikamora
Tracy-tracyquach5
Kevin-kevirivera5
Alana- alanarobinson
Adrius-aroper5
Mayuri-shsen
Sabrina- sabrinavalentin5
Luis-lveras

8th
Jaida- jaidaalvarado 
Leiangelica-leibonilla6
Isabella- Ibori6
Jaryn- Jbull6
Sanaa-sburrell6
Gianna- gcanani6
Christina-cdouge6
Chloe-chloefernandez
Amerie-afigueroa6
Heidi-Hguerrero6
Emily-Egutierrezalcantara6
Briannah H.- Briannahharris6
Matthew-matthewherrera6
Melanie-melaniejara7
Glory-gloryjimenez6
Issac-issacmaldando6
Kodi-kodimartinez6
Madisen-madisenmayes
Imani-Imoody6
Nathan-nathanmunoz6
Ronald-ronaldnguyen6
Timothy-Timothynguyen66
Rosajuliette-rpacheco6
Karena-kragoonanan6
Jasmin-jramkellawan6
Joseph R.- Josephrivera6
Michaela- michaelarosado6
Kinza-ksajid6
Gavin-Gtabacco6
Joseph T- Jtran66
Brianna V.- Bvarela6
Francesca-francescavasquez6
Kyle-kwiggins6




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6th

Topic 3 Energy 

• Lesson 1 "Energy, Motion, Force, and Work"
• Lesson 2 "Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy"
• Lesson 3 "Other Forms of Energy"
• Lesson 4 "Energy Change and Conservation"

Topic 5 Introduction to Earth's Systems 

• Lesson 1 "Matter and Energy in Earth's Systems"
• Lesson 2 "Surface Features in the Geosphere"
• Lesson 3 "The Hydrosphere"

7th

Topic 3 Reproduction and Growth

• Lesson 1 "Patterns of Reproduction"
• Lesson 2  "Plant Structures for Reproduction"
• Lesson 3 "Animal Behaviors for Reproduction"
• Lesson 4 "Factors Influencing Growth"

Topic 4 Ecosystems

• Lesson 1  "Living Things and the Environment"
• Lesson 2  "Energy Flow in Ecosystems"
• Lesson 3 "Cycles of Matter"

8th

Topic 3 Forces and Motion

• Lesson 1 "Describing Motion and Force"
• Lesson 2 "Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

Topic 4 Genes and Heredity 

• Lesson 1 "Patterns of Inheritance"
• Lesson 2 "Chromosomes and Inheritance"
• Lesson 3 "Genetic Coding and Protein Synthesis"
• Lesson 4 "Trait Variations"
• Lesson 5 "Genetic Technologies"

 

6th 

Chapter 21 Paschal Mystery 
Chapter 23 The New Convenant
Chapter 26 The Four Marks of the Church

• Key Themes
  • The Church is ONE
  • The Church is HOLY
  • The Church is CATHOLIC
  • The Church is APOSTOLIC

Prayers and Practices pg 325-329

• Key Themes
  • The Percepts of the Church
  • Act of Hope
  • Glorious Mysteries of the Rosaries

Chapter 22 Kingdom of God

7th

Chapter 13 The Sacraments
Chapter 14 Baptism
Chapter 15 Confirmation
Chpater 16 Eucharist
Chapter 17 Penance/Reconciliation
Chapter 17 Anointing of the Sick
Chapter 18 Holy Orders
Chapter 18 Marriage

8th 

Chapter 2 We Make Moral Choices

• Key Themes
  • Morality
  • Fundamental Choices
  • The Development of Conscience

Chapter 4 We Love God and Others
Chapter 5 We Honor Life and Creation
Chapters 19-23 Jesus's Vision of the Kingdom

• Key Themes
  • Love is the Greatest Virtue

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.

Thursday April 18th-Friday April 26th Easter Recess (No School)

Monday April 29th Return to School from Easter Recess

Tuesday May 30th Trip Permission Slip & Admission due

Wednesday May 1st NYS Math Test Day 1

Thursday May 2nd NYS Math Test Day 2

Friday May 3rd NYS Math Test Make Up

Wednesday May 8th Field Trip Grades 6-8