TURNER, CAITLIN
Ms. Turner 6th Grade History and AVID
Welcome to our classroom space!
welcome to the new school year!
welcome to the new school year!
welcome to the new school year!
Hello MLK Scholars + Families,
My name is Ms. Turner, and I am a 6th Grade Ancient History and AVID teacher. I have loved being apart of this Tiger family over the past four years and I look forward to having you join us. I received my undergraduate degree in Art History from San Francisco State University and my teaching credential from St. Marys College of California. I aim to create a safe and fun classroom environment, where we can learn and grow together in community. Find out more information about my specific classes below.
6th Grade Ancient History:
Throughout this course, we will investigate the cultures, artifacts, and geography of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, Israel, India, China, Greece, and Rome. My hope is that in this class you will gain a better understanding that history is not just about what happened in the past; instead, history is about the lessons these stories tell. Through exploring these stories, or histories, we can build and reimagine a more humanizing future.
History is made minute by minute.
What Legacy will you leave?
6th Grade AVID:
The AVID Elective course is an introduction to the AVID philosophy and the AVID WICOR skills needed to use to succeed as a lifelong learner. Scholars will develop awareness of the values accompanying academic goals and success. The course will focus on building self-confidence and communication skills in working with peers and adults. Scholars will be exposed to reading strategies that will assist in vocabulary building and understanding a variety of texts, and will also focus on prewriting techniques, summary writing and structural components of note-taking. Scholars will increase college and career awareness through guest speaker presentations, field trip opportunities and research.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you throughout the year.
All my best,
Ms. Turner
Important TOols for Success
Important TOols for Success
Important TOols for Success
In order for your success here at MLK JJHS, it is essential that both scholars and families have access to the following:
1. MATERIALS for class
- District provided and charged CHROMEBOOK
- Pencils and Pencil Sharpener
- A notebook
- A folder (for paperwork)
2. Access to GOOGLE CLASSROOM
- All assignments, even paper or notebook assignments, will be posted in google classroom. This is where you will keep track of all your assignments and receive important feedback on work. Check it daily to stay on top of your work! If you work hard and are engaged you will do wonderful.
3. Access to AERIES
- This is where I will post your grades. This is also a great way for families to keep track of missing assignments. Check it weekly!
4. Access for families to PARENTSQUARE
- Parentsquare is an incredibly important space where I communicate weekly with families. This is also the platform used to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences.
