Imagineers Welcome to parent orientation

Drama-Build Confidence and develop social skills.

Publications-Create and publish a 2019-2020 yearbook and market special events with video editing.

Speech- Inform, persuade, or entertain audiences.

Walden’s6th grade Drama,

7th and 8th Publications and

Speech

Tiff Peeler Please Purchase a Yearbook

Tonight!!

Walden’s6th grade Drama, 7th and

8th Publications and Speech

Grades are based on:● Classwork/Homework● Assessment

○ Quiz/Projects

I use Schoology for all assignments, project and rubrics.

Homework will posted on the Schoology Calendar.

If you feel your student may be interested in joining Green Team

or Broadcast please see the yearbook table for applications!!

Walden’sExplorations in

Music

Brian Bellof

6th Grade Explorations in Music

Students will explore many different facets of music using rhythm instruments, small keyboards, ukuleles, and singing. We will be doing a majority of classwork on a computer music program called QUAVER.

Students will learn a song that includes singing and rhythm instruments. They will be encouraged to perform on the October 7th choir concert.

Walden’s7th and 8th

Grade VocalMusic

(Choir)

Brian Bellof

7th & 8th Grade Vocal Music (Choir)

Students do music activities to refresh their musical minds but the majority of these classes are performance based. Students will have MANY opportunities to practice and perform.

~20% of their grade is Classroom Rehearsal Technique ~80% of their grade is quarterly written tests/ singing tests/ staged concert performance.

An after school honor choir (Grades 6, 7, 8) is being organized and will be advertised after Sept 15.

Walden FACS DepartmentLeslie Kerns and Brianne

Stockman (Currently on maternity leave will return 2nd quarter)

6th Grade Foods - 9 week/quarter session

Students will learn basic cooking skills (equipment, recipe following, measurement techniques, safety). Students will have hands on opportunities to practice these skills in class.

6th Grade Textiles - 9 week/quarter session

Students learn how to safely operate a sewing machine to create a 9 patch pillow. Students will learn fabric basics along with proper names and uses of equipment

Walden FACSDepartment

7th and 8th Grade FACS - 1 Quarter Foods/1 Quarter Clothing

Foods - Main topics covered

○ Safety/Sanitation○ Kitchen Equipment (names/usage)○ Following Directions○ Proper measuring/kitchen math○ Nutrition/healthy choices○ Cooking lab practice

80% of scores are derived from lab experiences, tests, quizzes and projects

20% of scores are derived from participation in various activities, worksheets, and reviews

Walden FACSDept

Clothing - Main topics covered

Sewing machine/room safety

Basic skills (needle threading, proper tool selection, understanding patterns)

7th Grade - focus on laundry skills

8th Grade- focus on sewing buttons, ironing, sewing repairs

Anticipated Projects

7th grade - Pillowcase with Embroidery

8th grade - Shorts/ Felt Monsters

Walden World CulturesMrs. Amy Holliday

This class will allow students to learn about Geography, Culture and languages of Spanish, French, German and a culture/language of their choice.

Walden World Cultures

Grades are based on:● Classwork/Homework● Assessment

○ Quiz/Projects

I use Schoology to communicate daily objectives. In addition, all classwork /projects/ songs/ videos, etc are found inside “materials”.

Homework will posted on the Schoology Calendar

SpanishMrs. Amy Holliday

This class is designed to develop communication skills in Spanish and make comparisons and connections to Spanish-speaking cultures.

Topics include:

● Short Conversational Phrases● Introduction to Culture● Numbers● Calendar● Weather● Subject Pronoun (Ser)● Descriptions● Likes/Dislikes (Gustar)● Activities

SpanishMrs. Amy Holliday

Grades are based on:● Daily Warm Ups● Classwork/Homework● Participation ● Assessment

○ Quiz/Test/Projects

I use Schoology to communicate daily objectives. In addition, all classwork /projects/ songs/ videos, etc are found inside “materials”.

Homework will posted on the Schoology Calendar

Walden Computer Sciences

Dept

6th Grade - Powerpoint, Photoshop, Video Editing, Coding, and Keyboarding.

7th Grade - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Video Editing, Career Research, Infographics, Coding

Walden Computer Sciences

Dept

8th Grade- PLTW

CSIM - Creating algorithms and flowcharts while preparing to create custom programmed gadgets to perform a specific task. Real world problem solving and engineering along with computer programming.

App Creator - Creating custom apps for the Android operating system that solves real world problems using a systematic problem solving approach.

Walden PE Dept

Coach Griep and Coach Walker

Walden Physical Education Emphasis: lifelong fitness and learning; moving each student to higher levels.

We have your student for 42 minutes every other day. Our goal is to have your student moving as much as possible to the best of their ability.

If your child is injured or ill, send a note with them and we will modify their activity for that day. If your child is sick or injured for 2 class periods, we will require a Doctor’s note with modifications.

Each student has been checked out a PE locker. They need to keep a change of clothes, deodorant, and PE shoes in their locker.

Grades and how to make up daily pointsGrading

20% -Your child will receive a 3pt daily grade

- Being prepared (dressed out with appropriate clothes and shoes)

- Participation in warm ups- Participation in the activity for the day

80% - Assessments

- Pacer or Mile- Push Ups, Sit Ups- Flexibility (sit and reach test)- Unit tests/quizzes- Quarter Final

Make Up Options

- If your child misses a class they have a

written option or an active option to make

up those daily points. Both sheets can be

found in both locker rooms, or from the

teacher.

- Fitness Assessments must be made up with

your child’s teacher at a later date.

We look forward to introducing your child to a variety of fun activities and games to help keep their bodies healthy!

Walden PLTW-(Project Lead The Way)

DepartmentMr. Peterson

6th grade - Science of Technology -students apply the concepts of physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology to activities and projects, including making ice cream, marble roller coasters, and rube goldberg projects.

7th grade -Design & Modeling -students will learn how to apply the design process and will learn how to create 3-Dimensional models using Sketchup (a professional 3-D modeling software).

7th grade - Automation & Robotics- students will build robotic mechanisms and learn how to program motors and sensors to accomplish tasks and simulated real-world problems like an elevator or automated vehicle.

Walden PLTW-(Project Lead The Way)

DepartmentMr. Peterson

8th grade - Science of Technology -students apply the concepts of physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology to activities and projects, including making ice cream, marble roller coasters, and rube goldberg projects.

8th grade - Medical Detectives - students will investigate medical careers, vital signs, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as human body systems. They will also study the human brain as well as dissect a sheep brain.

Technology = Students will utilize Schoology to turn in assignments and take assessments. Lessons and activities will be on the courses PLTW page at my.pltw.org.

Walden

DepartmentMiss Wenzel

6th Grade- A nine-week exploratory class designed to give students a well-rounded sample of art and design. Emphasis of the course is placed on both 2-D and 3-D work as well as career opportunities in the design field.

7th and 8th-A sixteen-week exploratory class designed to help improve students’ basic art skills; drawing, painting and sculpting, design artwork using a variety of media and techniques, develop students’ creativity and self-expression, and recognize and use the art elements (line, shape, color, value, form, texture and space), and design principles (rhythm, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony and unity).

6th grade topics1. Perspective2. Grid Drawing3. Tutorial4. Value5. Ceramics (Clay)6. Graphic Design

7th Grade topics

1. Abstract drawing2. Ceramics (clay)3. Realistic drawing (colored

pencil animal drawing)4. Painting5. Printmaking/ Fibers

8th grade topics

1. Abstract drawing2. Ceramics3. Realistic drawing

(portraits)4. Painting5. Printmaking/Fibers

Grading:

20% of your student grade will be daily assignments or sketches.

80% of your student’s grade will be project assessments.

Schoology:Students have 24 hour access to course documents, assignments, and worksheets via Schoology.

Free Tutoring and open studio:

Miss Wenzel provides free art tutoring and open studio every day from 7 am- 7:30 and after school Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 provided she is not in a meeting.

Due Dates:Students will be notified of upcoming due dates and Miss Wenzel will often remind students and parents of due dates via Schoology and/or email.

Beginning Orchestra

★ Open to anyone regardless of previous experience.

★ Students will develop fundamental skills and techniques to play a string instrument.

★ Students will also learn basic music theory and vocabulary.

Intermediate Orchestra

★ Students will expand upon the skills, techniques, theory, and vocabulary learned in the beginning orchestra.Orchestra

Mr. Ariel Aguilar

What to expect Grading

★ Practice (20%)○ Rehearsal Skills○ Practice Journals○ In-Class Activities

★ Assessment (80%)○ Playing Tests○ Written Tests/Quizzes○ Technique Checkpoints○ Concert Performances and

Reflections

Performance Opportunities

★ 4 Concerts per school year (October, December, March, and May).

★ All-District Orchestra (Auditions are November 2 at South Valley Middle School. Performance January 11 at Paseo Academy).

★ Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in May.★ Intramurals offered every quarter. ★ Additional help available by appointment.

7th Grade Beginning BandMr. Andrew GillespieMrs. Katie Wagoner

Beginning band is offered to any 7th grader who would like to learn a wind or percussion instrument in a band setting. Students will learn the fundamentals and present two concerts during the school year. Instrument try out night is a week from today, September 5th from 6-8:30 pm at PARK HILL SOUTH. It is a come and go evening that typically takes students about a half hour to complete the process. Students are expected to try a minimum of THREE instruments.

8th Grade Beginning BandMr. Andrew GillespieMrs. Katie Wagoner

8th Grade Intermediate Band is offered to any 8th grade student that has successfully completed at least one year of band instruction on a wind or percussion instrument. Students will perform 2 concerts throughout the school year as well as have additional music opportunities such as the Park Hill 8th Grade Band Festival, the Kansas City Metro All District Band and KC Metro Solo and Ensemble Festival. September 19th is a district audition help night at PHS as well as a Minsky’s fundraiser night! Keep a lookout for more information to come!

Walden AVIDSteven Cochran

7th and 8th Grade

AVID stands for

Advancement

Via

Individual

Determination

Walden AVIDSteven Cochran

7th and 8th Grade

AVID is a college readiness class that focuses on getting the kids ready for the next level. We do this by focusing on:

Writing

Inquiry

Collaboration

Organization

Reading