Transcript Welcome to Back to School Night!

Welcome to
Back to School Night!
Mr. Drew Haver
6th Grade Math / Science
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mrhaver.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrhaver_coyotes
Introduction
• 15th year in education
– 12th year at Sycamore Canyon School
– 5th grade experience
– I know where my students came from
• Graduate of Azusa Pacific University
– M.A. in Educational Technology and Learning
– Adjunct Professor
Math 6
• Holt California Mathematics
• Transition into the Common Core
• 6th grade collaboration meetings
• Mastery of basic facts is essential
• Helpful links on our class website
• Math Counts & Challenge Assignments for
extensions
Science 6
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Focus on Earth Science
Transition into a traditional textbook
Investigative labs
Use of technology to reinforce concepts
Pearson Success Net
Outdoor School: March 17-20
Parent Info Night: Tuesday, October 14 @ 6:30
in the MPR
Homework
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Average of 60 minutes per night
A review of what was learned in class
View nightly homework on our website
Late work may be turned in for up to ½
credit until the test date
Absences
• Please refer to the District Handbook
regarding absences and make-up work
• No work is given in advance!
• It is your child’s responsibility to see me
for missed material and to turn in makeup work.
Communication
• I have almost 100 students - I don’t want anyone
slipping through the cracks.
• No surprises!
• Refer to my website for policies/procedures
• Web: www.mrhaver.com
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Twitter Fast Follow  text “follow mrhaver_coyotes” to
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• Distribution list
• Q - access your child’s grades
• Parent/Teacher conferences
www.mrhaver.com
• Focus on Web 2.0 technologies
• Blog - I approve all comments
• Wiki - electronic record of EVERYONE’S
posting
• Let’s check it out!
Twitter
Closing
• Wish List
• Questions / Answers
Thank you for coming!
Welcome to
Back to School Night!
Mr. Drew Haver
6th Grade Math / Science
A.F.T.E.R.
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mrhaver.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrhaver_coyotes
Introduction
• 15th year in education
– 12th year at Sycamore Canyon School
– 5th grade experience
– I know where my students came from
• Graduate of Azusa Pacific University
– M.A. in Educational Technology and Learning
– Adjunct Professor
Alternatives for Today’s
Environmental Resources
Areas of Focus
• Alternative Energy
• Energy Conservation and Awareness
Project Based Learning
• Solar Cars and Follow-Up Solar Energy Project
• Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Project
• Wind Energy Design Project
Grading and Assessment
This is an academic class and will have an
impact on Renaissance.
Grades based on the following criteria:
• Participation and use of class time
• Completion of class projects/assignments
• Skills Assessments
Closing
• Wish List
• Questions / Answers
Thank you for coming!