Grade 6 : Ms Burke and Sr. Paul Murphy
• Texts: Names and Publishers
Math- Mathematics – Prentice Hall
Language- Writing and Grammar Copper Level - Prentice Hall
Science- Science Explorer Series Earth Science - Prentice Hall
Social Studies- World History Journey Across Time The Early Ages - Glencoe
Religion- We Believe - Sadlier
Literature- Reading Street Loyola Press
Vocabulary- Vocabulary Workshop - Sadlier-Oxford
Spanish- En Espanol ! - McDougal Littell
French- Discovering French Bleu - DC Heath
Latin- First Latin Student Activity Book - Scott Foresman
• Homework:
About 1.5 hours each night
• Extra Help (as needed):
Sr. Paul - Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Ms Burke - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
• Norms:
Usually one-week advance notice will be given for a major test.
Quizzes will usually have a day or two notice.
Tests or quizzes that are below 70 % will need to be signed and returned.
• Grading:
Reports/Tests/Projects 60 %
Quizzes/Short Assignments 30 %
Homework 10 %
* Performance Assessments:
Tests, Quizzes, Writing types, Projects, Book Reports,
Research,Lab Reports,Portfolios,Class Participation, Class Work
* Discipline:
Check handbook