Dual Language Program Courses

6th grade Ancient Civilizations
Ms. Martinez: Room 210

Textbook: Impacto by McGraw Hill: Each student will receive a copy of the textbook, and the accompanying workbook. These books will be kept in the classroom and students will have access to the digital version through Schoology.

Curriculum: We will be following the California State Standards for 6th grade social studies, please feel free to view them at: History Social Science Content Standards.  We will also be incorporating the recently adopted Social Studies Framework, that can be found at: HSS Framework - Curriculum Frameworks (CA Dept of Education)
And of course we will be addressing the Common Core Standards for
History/Social Studies grades 6-8, which can be found at: California Common Core State Standards
Units of Study:
1. The early physical and cultural development of humankind from the
Paleolithic era to the agricultural revolution.
2. The early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush
3. The Ancient Hebrews
4. Ancient Greece
5. The early civilizations of India
6. The Early civilizations of China
7. The development of Ancient Rome

 

Assessment: Each unit will have a culminating activity or project, and there will be quizzes given for each chapter or unit. I grade on a point system which is calculated into a traditional percentage system.
88% - 100% A 78% - 87% B 67% - 77%C 55% - 66% D <55% F
Grades are cumulative throughout the semester and will be posted for parents and students to see on Schoology as assignments are graded and recorded.
Students must know their Schoology account login in order to take quizzes and access assignments.

Cooperation marks are based on tardies and on following classroom rules.
Students will receive a “U” after their third tardy per 5 week grading period.  Students who arrive tardy to class will be asked to stay after class, or return at lunch or nutrition to make up the time that they missed. Students are only allowed 1 tardy per 5 week period to maintain an “E”. Violations of class rules, such as eating in class, will lower a student's grade to an ‘S’ after the first offense, but a second offense will result in a “U”.
More severe violations of class rules will be followed up with referrals or unsatisfactory notices.

 

Using a phone in class FOR ANY REASON is an automatic “U” and the phone will be confiscated and sent to Ms. Linares’s office.

 

If the computer is being used for anything other than the task that we are working on, the student will first receive a warning, then parents will be notified, and if the behavior continues the student will earn a “U” in cooperation and may lose the privilege of using the computer in class. Having access to technology is a lot of responsibility and it is up to the student to use it wisely and appropriately. 

 

Students are expected to maintain appropriate classroom behavior at all times. This means being respectful to the teacher and their fellow classmates, using appropriate language, and not using class time for activities such as playing computer games, watching videos, combing/brushing hair, putting on make-up, eye lashes, etc. Students may be issued after class or lunch detention for these behaviors. 

Work Habits grades are based on effort, work completion, and preparedness.  Throughout the year we will have culminating projects for each unit. The decision to not complete these projects will result in a “U” in work habits for that grading period. Notebooks will be checked often and will be part of the student’s grade, as they will be where students complete written work, as well as being used as a study guide for quizzes, so it is important to take good care of the notebook and bring it to class each day.

Required Materials: Color Pencils Hi-Liters of different colors Spiral/bound notebook Folder/Binder for handouts
I will provide these materials for students.

Homework: There may not be homework on a daily basis. Most homework will consist of finishing work not completed in class or projects. Every afternoon I will be posting the homework on Schoology.

Late work will be accepted but only for half credit, and only up to a week or a reasonable time, depending on the assignment, after the original due date, unless, of course, it is late because of an excused absence or if a student has extended time due to an IEP or 504 Plan.

Contact information: Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The best way to reach me is by email. I do my best to respond quickly. You can also send me a message through Schoology. Please
email/message me whenever possible, we can always schedule a time to speak on the phone or meet that way: [email protected]

 

Looking forward to a great year!!

Spanish Class Syllabus
Ms. Martinez Room 210

Overview: This class will focus on building Spanish language and literacy skills through a variety of activities. The class will focus on the 5 goal areas of the World-Readiness Standards for learning languages: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. The goal of the class is to build proficiency levels in
each of these areas.

1. Communication: Students will do daily writing practice, participate in classroom discussions, small group activities, projects, and presentations. Students will also be reading short stories, at least one novel per semester(in class), and watching relevant educational videos and shows.
2. Cultures: Students will use the Spanish language to learn and investigate Spanish-speaking cultures, countries, and perspectives, through literature and the above activities.
3. Connections: Students will make connections, not only between their own cultures and that of others, but also expand their knowledge of other disciplines, using language to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
4. Comparisons: Students will make comparisons between Spanish and the English language, as well as cultural comparisons as they read and study.
5. Communities: Students will use their language skills to communicate outside the classroom and hopefully see how it can help them in the future as lifelong learners, using language for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement.
Textbook:Galer de Lengua y Cultura: Español para hispanohablantes, All students will receive a textbook and workbook. These books will remain in the classroom.

Assessment: I grade on a point system which is calculated into a traditional percentage system.
88% - 100% A 78% - 87% B 67% - 77%C 55% - 66 % D <55% F
Grades are cumulative throughout the semester and will be posted for parents and students to see on Schoology as assignments are graded and recorded. Students must know their Schoology account login in order to do daily writing assignments and access assignments.

 

Cooperation marks are based on tardies and on following classroom rules. Students will receive a “U” after their third tardy per 5 week grading period. Students are only allowed 1 tardy per 5 week period to maintain an “E”. Violations of class rules will lower a student's grade to an ´S after the first offense, but a second offense will result in a “U”. More severe violations of class rules will be followed up with referrals or “U” notices.

Using a phone in class FOR ANY REASON is an automatic “U” and the phone will be confiscated and sent to Student Services. Students should put their phones in the phone cubby when they enter the classroom.

 

If the computer is being used for anything other than the task that we are working on, the student will first receive a
warning, then parents will be notified, and if the behavior continues the student will earn a “U” in cooperation and may lose the privilege of using the computer in class.  Having access to technology is a big responsibility and it is up to the student to use it wisely and appropriately.

 

Work Habits grades are based on effort, work completion, and preparedness.  Students must also be accountable for bringing their school supplies, computers & notebooks daily. Failing to bring required materials consistently to class (3 times or more per 5 week grading period) will result in a “U” in work habits. Notebooks will be
where students complete their written tasks and create a portfolio of their work.

 

Required Materials:  Color Pencils Hi-Liters of different color Spiral/bound notebook Folder/Binder for handouts
I will provide these materials or have them available in the classroom.

Homework: There may not be homework on a daily basis. Most homework will consist of finishing work not completed in class or projects. The homework on Schoology.

Late work will be accepted but only for half credit, and only the next day after the original due date, unless, of course, it is late because of an excused absence or if a student has extended time due to an IEP or 504 Plan.

Contact information:  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The best
way to reach me is by email. I do my best to respond quickly. You can also send me a message through Schoology. Please email/message me whenever possible, we can always schedule a time to speak on the phone or meet that way: [email protected]