6th Grade AVID
Mrs. Jones' Class
Welcome to the start of a new school year and to my 6th Grade AVID Class! I look forward to a successful year for all of our students!
Our Digital Classroom
- Students are expected to participate in all aspects of the classroom environment, including our digital Edmodo classroom, in order to advance their knowledge of AVID strategies.
- Students are expected to be positive, respectful, attentive, and prepared for all class meetings as well as on Edmodo, the sharing of Google Docs, through Google Classroom, and any other digital tool used in the collaboration process.
- For a safe classroom environment to exist, name-calling and any other offensive actions will be strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disciplinary action. It is also expected that students do not bring food or beverages to the classroom.
- Since technology is provided for the students in the classroom the use of cell phones is prohibited during school hours in accordance with the OCPS policies.
Digital Tools and Resources
- Google Classroom will be used to access their Google Drive (Select the Google Drive app.) For Google Accounts, the login information is Student username: 10-digit student number@students.ocps.net. Password is birthdate yymmdd.
- Edmodo will be used for communication (Select the Edmodo OCPS app.)
- Progressbook will be used to monitor students progress. https://parentaccess.ocps.net/
Course Materials
- Fully charged Lenovo Tablet and charging cable
- Headphones
- Sharpened Pencils
- 2.5 to 3 inch AVID Binder
- 2 packs of dividers
- 2 pens blue and black
- 2 highlighters (different colors)
- Pencil pouch (to go in binder)
- 2 packs of loose leaf notebook paper
- Post-it Notes
- Stylus Pen (optional)
Classroom Expectations
- Students are expected to turn in assignments on time. However, late work will be accepted for partial credit.
- If you are absent, it is your responsibility to check Edmodo to see what was missed and turn in assignments within the time designated by OCPS policy.
- Students are expected to bring the above course materials to class daily.
- Students should be seated and prepared for class before the bell rings. School policy will be followed with regard to unexcused tardies. Students should remain on task until teacher dismissal at the end of class.
- Students are required to check Edmodo and Google Classroom daily.
- Students are expected to treat everyone in the classroom and their belongings with respect to help contribute to a safe classroom environment.
Grading Policy
The Grading Policy for 6th Grade AVID consists of five grading categories.
Collaborative Activites - 20%
· This includes Socratic Seminars, philosophical chairs, etc.
Writing Activities - 20%
· This includes quickwrites, bell work, essays, etc.
Reading Activities - 20%
· This includes AVID Weekly articles, FSA Practice Articles, etc.
Reflection Activities - 20%
· This includes TRFs, learning logs, activity reflections, etc.
Organization Activities - 20%
· This includes binder checks, Cornell notes, Agenda Checks, etc.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
Course Description and AVID Standards
6th Grade AVID Technology Standards
About Mrs. Jones
Email: carol.jones@ocps.net
Website: https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/mso/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 6450 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States
Phone: (407) 370-7200 -525-4263