International School

Manila
Strategy Instruction and
Intended Learning:
A better way to
accomplish a task
Plan with the end in
mind
Individualized goals to
improve basic skills in
reading, writing, and
math
Communication
The first point of contact needs to be with your childs case manager. This is the most effective way for
the grade 6 team to meet your childs learning needs. Your childs case manager is Elaine Feliciano.
Email: felicianoe@ismanila.org

You may also wish to contact the Learning Support Program Leader, Courtney Pierce.
Email: piercec@ismanila.org

From time-to-time the Learning Support office assistant, Anna Briones, may contact you to schedule
meetings.
Email: brionesa@ismanila.org

Weekly communication will always consist of a weekly newsletter that is available on your case
managers blog. Assignment due dates for all core subject material will be posted on the Assignment
Calendar on the blog. We highly encourage your child to visit the blog at least twice a week.
BlogAddress: http://felicianoe.ism-online.org

You can also visit the Middle Schools Learning Support blog for recommended reading s and tips
Blog Address: http://ms-learningsupport.ism-online.org
What skills do I need?
What does it mean to work with
other?
What do I do if I forget or lose
something?
What skills can I use independ-
ently?
What skills do I need help with?
Do I have what I need?
When do I decide to accept the
ideas of others?
Some Essential
Questions
Welcome to 6th grade Learning Support!
Grade 6
Learning Support
Personal Management and
Reflection:
Goal Setting
Determining
Evidence
Developing A Plan
Organizing
Reflecting on Learning
What to expect in Learning Support
2014-15
Connection and
Collaboration:
Working
Cooperatively
Respecting Others and
Their Ideas
Making Shared Decisions
Taking Action
What materials to bring?
Planner
Pencil case
Clear File
Spiral Notebook
Access to core curriculumwill
increase
Overall self-esteem and
confidence develop
Self-advocacy and independ-
ence are fostered
Work completion and accuracy
improve
How do I know if Im
reaching my goals?
Beginning January 2012, this
course was changed from a
letter grade to pass/fail.