6th

Grade Syllabus
2015-2016
Glenoaks Christian Elementary
Making Life-Long Learners and Disciples of Jesus Christ

Miss Kay Kim
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Southern California (U.S.C.)
M.A in Education, Hope International University
Multiple Subjects Credential, Hope International University
Credential Clearance Program, University of San Diego (TBD)

Contact Information:
School Office: 818.365.1513
School Email: office@glenoaksschools.com (ATTN: 6th Grade)
School Website: www.glenoaksschools.com
Classroom Website: www.glenoakssixthgrade.weebly.com
Teacher Email: kkim@glenoaksschools.com


Introduction:

Welcome to 6th grade! This year will be a transitional time for students into their teenage years.
Students will be expected to assume a sizable amount of responsibilities. They will learn to
expand their minds and make high-quality Christ-centered choices. Parents will begin to release a
greater amount of decision-making to students as well. We are in it together and I look forward to
working with everyone to grow in all ways. I am excited to be a part of the team! Lets get started!



Classroom Policy:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Positive
Always do your best
Students Choice (TBD after class meeting)

In addition, we will have a rewards and consequences system. Please refer to APPENDIX A.


Classroom Schedule:
The following is a typical schedule for the sixth grade class. Sixth grade students will have the
opportunity to partake in enrichment courses including art, music, Spanish and computers on a
weekly basis. We will also be having chapel on Wednesdays. Please note that enrichment courses
will alter our classroom schedule.

Daily Schedule
Time
8:30 8:50

Subject
Morning Routine (Flag salute, prayer, class business & Daily Warm Ups
(DWP)*
Mathematics
ELA (Grammar/Writing)
Recess
Religion/P.E./Computer/Library*
Supplemental
Lunch
ELA (Reading)
Social Studies/Science*
Wrap Up/Dismissal

8:50 9:50
9:50 10:30
10:30 11:00
11:00 11:45
11:45 12:15
12:15 1:00
1:00 1:45
1:45 2:45
2:45 3:00

*Tuesdays: P.E., Supplemental
Wednesdays: Chapel, Library
Thursdays: Computer
Friday: Religion, Enrichment

Early Dismissal
Time

8:30 10:30
10:30 11:00
11:00 12:30

ELA (Spelling/Grammar/Reading/Writing)
Recess
Mathematics/Science/Social Studies

Sixth Grade Curriculum:

The California Content Standards for sixth grade is available for review at: www.cde.ca.gov. You
can also find a link on our classroom website at: www.glenoakssixthgrade.weebly.com in the
Downloads tab. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will be introduced as Phase 1 this
year. This is the first stage of integration where schools will start to incorporate the CCSS. You
can also find a link to the Common Core State Standards on the same links mentioned before.


Tests & Quizzes:
After the end of each chapter and cumulative unit, the student will be tested through oral, written,
or observational methods. The student will need to extend study beyond homework practice in
preparation for the exams. There will be a spelling pre-test, on Mondays. Spelling post-tests are
given every Friday. Finals will be given at the end of each trimester. Students are responsible for
scheduling a make-up test for missed exams within 5 school days. All tests, quizzes and projects
will be graded on a point system. (See Grading Policy)

Homework:
Students will be given an average of 60-minutes of work nightly, except on Fridays. However,
students may have additional work if they have not completed class work or need to work on
projects. All assignments must be completed and submitted at the beginning of class. If
homework is not completed, the student will receive a zero. Make-ups are only permitted for
excused absences, in which, the student will have the same number of days missed to complete. It
is the students responsibility to collect all work and homework left on their desks during their
absence for review and completion. All students will have the option to read for 20 minutes in
addition to their nightly homework. They will be required to complete a monthly log that will be
submitted at the end of each month, if they participate. Students will be rewarded according to
the rewards system in place.


Projects:
There will be 4-5 projects this year. The student will be responsible for completing the entire
project with focus on content, resources, presentation (verbal and visual) as well as creativity. A
project information sheet will be given for each project as well as a rubric for the grading with a
due date. The student must type all work. Late or incomplete work will not be accepted and the
student will receive a score of zero.


Grading Policy:
The following is the academic grading policy:

Percentage
Grade
G.P.A
93 and above
A
4.0
90 92.9
A-
3.7
87 89.9
B+
3.3
83 86.9
B
3.0
80 82.9
B-
2.7
77 79.9
C+
2.3
73 76.9
C
2.0
70 72.9
C-
1.7
67 69.9
D+
1.3
63 66.9
D
1.0
60 62.9
D-
0.7
59.9 and below
F
0.0

All scores C- or below will require a parent signature. You will be able to view the scores on
www.gradlink.com once it has been inputted.

Students will be receiving a Conduct/Behavior and Individual Development score of Excellent (+),
Good (+), Satisfactory (), Needs Improvement (-), and Unsatisfactory (-) as their citizenship
grade. Please note that if a student receives a (-), whether behavior/conduct or receives an F in
any subject will disqualify the student from receiving any academic awards for that trimester.


Absence and Tardy:
Parents or student must notify the teacher prior to a planned extended absence of three days or
more. Students have the number of excused days plus one additional day to make up work.
Please refer to the Parent Student Handbook for further clarification.


Parent-Teacher Communication:
There are several methods of communication that can be utilized. The students will provide
parents with announcements, notes and flyers as a form of school-wide and class communication.
Parents or guardians may also use the methods provided at the beginning of the syllabus as
alternative ways to communicate. Direct verbal communication is also welcomed before or after
school. Appointments can be set up as well, if necessary. Please call the office, if immediate
response is necessary. Note that all email communication response may take up to a 24-hour
period.

APPENDIX A (Classroom Policy)

Classroom Policy

Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Positive
Always do your best
Students choice
Rewards
Bonus chart
(Individual student)
25 spaces filled- turned in for:
Various privileges which include:
Teachers chair, Teacher Lunch, Pen for the day, Homework Pass, Shoes off for the Day, Switch Seats for the Day, Recess
Goodie and etc.

Table Points
(Small Group)
Points are earned and tallied on the board by table for cooperating, keeping their table neat and staying on task. Every Monday
the winner is announced!

Marble Jar
(Whole Class)
Marbles are placed in the jar for good attendance and whole class cooperation. When the jar is filled at different levels, the
class earns various awards.

Consequences
(Individual Student)

Warning Book
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

=W- sign book, verbal warning

= 10 minute time out in the classroom (bench)
= 15 minutes on the bench or time out in another classroom
= phone call home
= Office Referral

The Warning Book will be kept in the classroom. This book contains a sheet for daily documentation of behavior. Entries will be
made for the student per consequence. Parents are welcome to see the Warning Book at any time. You will be contacted when a behavior
requires your immediate attention.