Boerne Middle School South

6th Grade Reading

Welcome to 6th Grade! If you have any questions this year, please contact Mrs. Sursa at
terri.sursa@boerne-isd.net
Course Description
The program incorporates significant literary works and emphasizes not only the
integration of thinking, listening, speaking, and reading skills, but also a multidisciplinary
integration of the total sixth grade curriculum. Students read literature from many
genres and culturally diverse works which correlate with Social Studies and Science
topics. Reading instruction includes novel studies, anthologies, and expository texts.
Student assessment will include written assignments, research-based projects,
comprehension questions, open-ended projects, and quarterly benchmarks.
Pre-AP is designed to prepare students for the academic rigor and college level
environment of upper level PREAP/AP Reading courses and for AP testing offered in
grades 11 and 12. Students should be self-motivated and have the time and ability to
complete out-of-class assignments.
Expectations
Respect
o A few ways respect looks in this class:
Arrive to class on time with the appropriate materials/assignments, including your
student planner.
Keep your electronics on silent and put away in lockers unless otherwise instructed.
Be attentive and engaged in the learning activities of the day.
Raise your hand and wait to receive acknowledgement.
When others are speaking, actively listen to their questions/comments without
interruption.
Be responsible and complete all assigned work on time and with exemplary effort.
Adhere to all policies of the BISD and BMSS.

Turning in Assignments
o All assignments will be turned in to a designated drawer for your class period. Please do not
hand me your assignment, place papers on my desk, or leave them in any other area of the
classroom.
o Before turning in your work, please make sure to write your first and last name, class period,
and date on ALL ASSIGNMENTS!

10/10 Rule
o The BMSS 10/10 rule will be enforced: no one may leave the classroom
during the first or last 10 minutes of class, unless it is an EMERGENCY.

Announcements

o Any time there is an announcement made over the P.A. System, it is

imperative that all talking and activities cease so the announcement can
be heard by all.

Grading Standard for Course

Evaluation (Tests & Projects)
50%

Application & Reinforcement (Daily

Assignments, etc.)
50%

NOTE: The grading policy is in alignment with the Boerne Independent School Districts
6th Grade Reading and Language Arts curriculum.
Assignment Policy:
Late work must be submitted by the end of each three-week grading period. The penalty
for late work is a maximum grade of 70%, if turned in the next class day, and a
maximum of 50% if turned in any day thereafter.
Absent Work Policy:
It is your responsibility to collect from me any work missed due to an absence. For every
day that you were absent, you have one day to complete and return the work to me. For
example, if you were absent two days, you have two days to complete and return the
missed work to me.
Graded Assignments:
After I have returned graded assignments to you, keep them until the end of the grading
period. Remember, graded assignments are your proof that you have completed the
assignment and earned the grade. Graded papers may also be helpful in preparing for
tests.
Textbook & Resources:
Holt McDougal Literature- Grade 6- includes varied genres for use in the improvement of
fluency, vocabulary development, practice of comprehension strategies, literary analysis
and response, and more. We will also read various novels.