Curriculum Night schedule

Time Class

5:00-5:30 Academic Lab

5:35-5:50 A Day Elective/Explo

5:55-6:10 B Day Elective/Explo

6:13-6:28 1st Core Class (1st/2nd period)

6:31-6:46 2nd Core Class (4th period)

6:49-7:04 3rd Core Class (5th period)

7:09-7:24 4th Core Class (6th period)

Welcome Parents!

Danny Beutner

Team 7A

US History I

Who is this guy?• Went to the University of Northern

Iowa for 3 years

• Transferred and graduated from ASU

with a bachelor degree in Education

and a master degree in Educational

Media and Computers

• This is my 25th year of teaching; 3rd,

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, gifted resource.

• I have 4 kids 18-27, 1 grandson

• My wife teaches 2nd grade at Brisas

CONTACT INFORMATION

Danny Beutner

Social Studies/Room 201

Email: dbeutner@kyrene.org

(Best way to reach me)

Please email your contact information to

jschauer@kyrene.org tonight! Thanks!

Needed Supplies

WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF:

• PAPER

• PENCILS

• COLORED PENCILS

• KLEENEX

GENERAL GRADING SCALE

from 0 to 100 percent

100% - 90% = A

89% - 80% = B

79% - 70% = C

69% - 60% = D

0% - 59% = F

Tests/Quizzes/Essays/Projects comprise 80% of the grade

Homework/Class work comprise 20% of the grade

** PORTAL FOR ONLINE GRADES SHOULD BE USED

BY BOTH THE PARENT AND THE STUDENT

MARZANO LEARNING SCALE

from 0 - 4

4.0 = 100% = A

3.0 = 90% = A

2.5= 80% =B

2.0 = 70% = C

1.0 = 60% = D

0.0 = 50% = F

Assessments will be graded using the above learning scales.

Quarterly Book Reports

• Students will choose from a list of books

each quarter that enhance the curriculum.

• Quarter One books include:

– Gods and Generals

– Killer Angels

– Last Full Measure

– Killing Lincoln

– Uncle Tom’s Cabin

– Red Badge of Courage

– Across Five Aprils

– The River Between Us

The first book report is

due on or before

September 18, 2015

7th Grade US History

Targets for 2015-2016

• Historical Research

– Using primary/secondary sources, informational text, etc.

• Civil War (1861-1865)

• Reconstruction (1865-1877)

• Industrialization, Immigration and

Expansion (1860-1920)

7th Grade US History

Targets for 2015-2016

• World War I ~ (1914-1920)

• The Roaring Twenties ~ (1919-1929)

• The Great Depression and the New Deal ~ (1929-1940)

• Events leading up to World War II

– Rise of foreign dictators, war in Africa, Europe and the Pacific

• Current Events - connecting the past to the present

– Local newspapers, websites, media coverage.

Homework

• The purpose of homework is to practice and reinforce

objectives and skills taught in class. It is meant to prepare

students for formal assessment, not to be the formal

assessment of objectives taught in class. The greater the

effort a student places in his/her practice assignments, the

better the chances of performing well on formal

assessments.

• Time is given in class to start most homework/practice

assignments. Most assignments are small, and it is not

unusual for students to finish in class. Students should

study at home.

Study Time• Studying is the key to success when preparing for

assessments. All seventh grade students should have

an hour each school night set aside for studying, even if

practice work was completed at school. As part of your

child’s commitment to seventh grade, we ask that you

determine an hour each day that is set aside – free from

distraction – for studying. This time should involve

rereading chapters assigned in texts, completing

assigned outside reading, reviewing study guides and

notes taken in class, making flashcards to prepare for

upcoming tests, and analyzing lessons from current units

for all classes. Any homework can also be completed

during this time.

Resource Materials

• McDougal Little: American History– Textbook is available online. There are

books available to use in the classroom or library. Students will not have a personal copy to take home.

• Please encourage your child to read the newspaper and other sources of current events

Attendance & Assignments

• Assignments for the week will be posted

on my website at the start of class on

Mondays and will be recorded in student

agendas.

http://www.kyrene.org/Staff/dbeutner

• Agendas must be kept current.

Attendance & Assignments

• Assignments/handouts may also be available on the online grading system.

• Students are expected to turn in work by the due date.

Attendance & Assignments

• Students have one day for each day’s absence to make up missed work as stated in the student handbook.

• It is the student’s responsibility to check for missed assignments on the day he/she returns to school or via email with prolonged illnesses

Student Behavior Expectations

• HAVE RESPECT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

*This rule covers a lot of territory. I don’t expect

discipline problems; I do expect a great year of

learning, working, and making new friends.

SHOW RESPECT

SHOW RESPONSIBILITY

SHOW PRIDE

PBIS is:• A positive behavior management process to create safer and more

effective schools.

• A system of clear school wide expectations with consequences and

incentives.

• Intervention when you need help.

• Students are recognized and praised for positive behaviors.

– Wall of fame, recognition certificate, opportunities to participate in special events, prizes

• Students receive interventions to help them refocus their unsuccessful behaviors.

– Teacher-student conference, parent contact, reflections, parent conference, administrative referral.

Consequences:

1. Instructor warning – (verbal or non-

verbal)

2. Time-out seat in classroom

3. Time-out in I.S.I. Parent will be contacted

about behavior.

4. Call home and referral to administration

Consequences:

• I will skip any of these steps in the case of severe and/or dangerous behavior problems.

• Demonstrate the commitment for learning through hard work, good behavior, and a positive attitude. It is the key to a successful year!

Community Involvement

I encourage guest speakers

to bring new perspective

and experiences!!

Thank you!!

Any Questions?

Curriculum Night schedule

Time Class

5:00-5:30 Academic Lab

5:35-5:50 A Day Elective/Explo

5:55-6:10 B Day Elective/Explo

6:13-6:28 1st Core Class (1st/2nd period)

6:31-6:46 2nd Core Class (4th period)

6:49-7:04 3rd Core Class (5th period)

7:09-7:24 4th Core Class (6th period)