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Haine Middle School
Haine Middle School
“Meet the Teacher Night”Tim Cammisa, Tracey Clarke,
and Julie Fornadel
TEACHERS
Tim Cammisa– 310
ScienceSocial Studies
Tracey Clarke – 309
EnglishReading
Julie Fornadel – 307
Mathematics
Tim CammisaEducation:
Master’s in AdministrationBachelor’s in Elementary and Special Education
Family:Married to Heather – Italy honeymoon this past summer…Pet: Sophia (English pointer)
Teaching Experiences:Haine M.S. - 4 yearsHaine Elementary – 8 years
Favorites:Subject: All…Activities: Fly fishing,outdoors, sportsWeakness: Coffee
Tracey ClarkeEducation: SRU
Master’s in Reading, Reading Specialist, BA in Elementary Education, BA in Commercial Recreation
Family:Daughter: Kelley Son: Brian Daughter: Carly
Teaching Experiences:Haine M.S. – 13 yearsSeneca Valley M.S. – 1 yearEvans City M.S. – 2 yrs.
Favorites:Subject: English & ReadingSport: BasketballPast Time: Coffee
Julie FornadelEducation:
Master’s in Reading (YSU), Reading Specialist, K-12 Principal’s Certification (SRU), BA in History (PITT)
Family:Daughter: Simone (14 yrs.)10th GradeCompetitive Baton Twirler
Teaching Experiences:Haine M.S. – 11th yearWilkinsburgh SD – 4 yearsFontana (CA) SD – 2 years
Favorites:Subject: MathSport: College Basketball &
Football Past Time: Sleep
6th Grade Goals• Prepare students for the 7-8 Middle
School, both academically and socially• Equip students to score proficient on
the PSSA’s• Encourage the enjoyment of reading
and writing• Foster higher level/critical thinking • Develop problem solving skills that
students can apply to real-life situations• Facilitate our students to become life
long learners
Team Position Statements
• Every student should be taught at their instructional level • The needs of the students come first in the
decision-making process• High & clear expectations and academic rigor for
students in every class• Reading and Writing development are
inextricably tied together and must be taught together, while being reinforced in the content areas
• Parental involvement is the number one indicator in a student’s success in the classroom (Planners, E-mails, parent/student portal)
• All students must be held accountable for their actions• •Consistent discipline techniques across the
team
Teacher Webpage• Step 1: Go to www.svsd.net• Step 2: Select Haine Middle school
from the drop down menu in the upper left hand corner.
• Step 3: On the black and white menu bar (middle of screen), click on “Teacher Web Sites”. Finally, click
• “Clarke, T,” “Cammisa,T,” or “Fornadel, J.”
TEAM POLICIES When absent, the student has the number of days
absent to make up missed work. Homework is to be completed prior to the start of class
and it is part of the student’s grade. Incomplete or missed assignments can be turned in
prior to the start of the next school day for half credit. All assignments turned in after 2 days of the due date
will get a zero. All assignments must be made up, even if it is for zero
credit. When absent, it is the student’s responsibility to ask
his/her teachers what work needs to be completed. When asking a peer for help, please ask a responsible
student. No extra credit is given.
Haine CaresConnected –
Accountable –
Respectful –
Excellence –
Safe -
Haine students make appropriate comments and demonstrate appropriate behavior.
Haine students are accountable for their actions and think before they act.
Haine students respect others and use manners.
Haine students always do their best.
Haine students work well with others and maintain a clean, safe learning environment.
Differentiated Instruction: What is
it?
Differentiated Instruction (DI) is a balance between content and competencies expected that students know and be able to do, with various pedagogical options to maximize durable learning.
Key Principles of a Differentiated
Classroom• The teacher is clear about what matters in subject
matter• The teacher understands, appreciates, and builds upon
student differences• Assessment and instruction are inseparable• The teacher adjusts content, process, and product in
response to student readiness, interests, and learning profile
• All students participate in respectful work• Students and teachers are collaborators in learning• Goals of a differentiated classroom are maximum
growth and individual success• Flexibility is the hallmark of a differentiated classroom
Flexible Grouping• Flexible grouping is the practice of grouping
and regrouping students according to specific goals, activities, and students’ strengths and/or needs.
• Flexible grouping increases student achievement by allowing teachers to tailor the pace and content of instruction to students’ needs.
• All students are taught the same curriculum and content, the level/depth and pace of instruction are adapted to students’ needs.
• Students are grouped by both formal (PSSA & NWEA) and informal (5th grade report card, teacher observations, tests, quizzes, homework, basic skills inventories, writing samples, etc.) assessments
READING RESEARCH SHOWS…
The top three factors that discriminate between highly effective and less effective schools in literacy achievement are:
1) Parental Involvement2) Amount of Reading done at
home3) Amount of Reading done at
school
READING RESEARCH SHOWS…
Students who read an average of 5 minutes a night score in the 10th percentile.
Students who read an average of 9 minutes a night score in the 50th percentile.
Students who read an average of 20 minutes a night score in the 75th percentile and above.
READING RESEARCH SHOWS…
25% of American adults read at or below a 4th grade level, despite having spent an average of ten years in school.(Kirsch, Jenkins, Jungeblut & Kolstad, 1993)
THE GOALS OF THIS LITERATURE BASED CLASSROOM ARE:
20 minutes a night, four times a week (equivalent to 25-30 books a year).
To establish an independent reading requirement and an independent reading plan for each student.
Ensure that students read a mix of non-fiction and fiction texts in a variety of genres and topics at appropriate grade levels.
Identify text at various levels to meet the needs of students.
Include a system for monitoring and keeping track of what has been read.
READING RESEARCH SHOWS…
A literate high school graduate has a reading and spoken vocabulary of about 60,000 words.
A typical 6th grade student has a reading vocabulary of about 20,000 words.
Students need to learn about 4,000 words a year, or about 70 words a week.
The best strategy for learning this number of words is to read a large amount of narrative and informational text (25-30 books per year).
Students will learn approximately 2,000-3,000 of these words by learning them in context.
READING GENRES• Traditional & Classical• Realistic Fiction• Historical Fiction• Fantasy• Science Fiction• Informational• Biography
ENGLISH
Purposes:• Stimulate language development
to recognize the strengths of various literacy genres by comparing pieces with related themes written in different genres
• Introduce students to literacy terminology
Purposes continued:• Familiarize with types of writing
they will produce• Provide a common base on which
to build listening, speaking, thinking, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
• Provide meaningful literature for creative writing
• Stimulate creative activities involving reading, oral language, vocabulary
building and art
6th Grade MATHEMATICS UNITSDecimals & FractionsRatios, Rates, and PercentAlgebra: Numbers, Expressions, & EquationsAlgebra: Integers & Rational Numbers InequalitiesGeometry & MeasurementsStatisticsOperations with Integers
Pre-Algebra UNITSThe Language of AlgebraOperations with Rational NumbersRatios, Proportions, & Similar FiguresPercentAlgebraic ExpressionsSolving Equations & InequalitiesData Analysis & ProbabilityAngle/Line Relationships & Geometry
The HEART of Mathematics
Mathematics is more than simply finding the right answers; students will learn that the heart of mathematics work lies in:
Finding and investigating relationships
Recording their thoughts and ideas Sharing their ideas with their
classmates Reflecting on the mathematical
ideas they are investigating
Reflecting on their own mathematical
processes
Math Journals• It is a personalized textbook, created by students,
used to strengthen student learning through participation.
• Every student will be required to maintain a math journal, one for each quarter, that will be graded.
• It is a working portfolio used to keep track of learning, and allows students to easily access work and notes.
• Students that maintain and use their math journal perform well.
Journals should be taken home nightly to assist with homework.
Journals can be used on all quizzes and tests.
Homework• Math homework will be given nightly to
reinforce the skills and concepts taught in class.
• Homework is to be done in their Math Journals.
• Each homework assignment is worth 2 points. If an assignment is not done in it’s entirety or if they do not meet the criteria below, then students only get half credit
• Criteria for FULL credit:– Number the problems.– Skip two spaces in between each problem.– ALWAYS copy the problem, except word problems.
Copy the problem even if you can solve it mentally.– Show ALL your work.– Circle your final answer.– -Label your answers, when necessary.- Write the answer to a word problem in a complete
sentence.
Informal Assessments
Daily Math Quiz (at the end of each Chapter)
Checkpoints at the end of each section in each chapter (graded homework assignments, parents are allowed to check them over)
Periodical QuizzesEnd of the Chapter TestsHigh-Level Math Tasks related to the
Conceptual Unit
SV Portal Grade Book
Grades are weighted on according to the following percentages:
-Math Journals – 10%-Homework – 20%-Quizzes – 30%-Tests – 40%
Math Book On-LineStudents can access the math book on-line
by following the steps below:1) Go to www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.
You may want to bookmark this web-site.
a) for the 6th grade text book:-Enter the username:
grade6hms -Enter the password: grade6
b) for the pre-algebra text book:-Enter the username: preal6-Enter the password: haine6
*Make sure you enter it as one word and that all letters are lowercase.
Supporting Your Child in Math
• Check webpage for nightly homework• Monitor progress thru SV Grade Book on the SV Portal• To assist in homework:
-Handbook – notes and activities from class-Journals – assignments-Textbook - on-line-Lessons & Notes - webpage
• Keep the conversation going: -Ask what the focus question and learning goals were for the lesson - Look for “word problems” in real life and solve together talking about different strategies
SCIENCE & HEALTH*Earth Science, with focus on developing inquiry-based skills such as:
Observation Hypothesizing Research
Experimentation Data Analysis
Content/Units:
-Soil (Studying scientifically)-Rocks and Minerals-Erosion and Deposition-Plate Tectonics-Weather and Atmosphere (integrated)
*Health -Immune System-Reproductive System-Tobacco/Drugs/Alcohol/Steroids
*Reality Tour information will be given in December
SOCIAL STUDIESFields of Learning (integrated):
Geography History Economy Government Culture
Cultural Regions:• Latin America • Europe, Russia, and the Independent Republics• Southern Asia• East Asia, Australia, Oceania, & Antarctica• North/South Africa & Southwest Asia
• Based on timeline; may be offered as enrichment
Emphasis on connections to the United States, current events, and research…
Science & Social Studies Assessments
• Graded assignments • Weekly quizzes - both assigned &
unassigned• Open-ended tasks – scored with
rubrics• Science Notebook - content and
procedures• Unit & Theme Assessments
Everything may be verified by both you and the students @:
www.classroll.com
PSSA Reading Analysis 2005-2006
Basic11%
Proficient36%
Advanced53%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
PSSA Math Analysis 2005-2006
Basic4%
Proficient21%
Advanced74%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
PSSA Reading Analysis 2007-2008
Basic15%
Pro-fi-
cient50%
Advanced35%
Basic
Below Basic
Pro-fi-cient
Advanced
Below Basic; 3%
Basic; 16%
Pro-fi-
cient; 54%
Advanced; 27%
Below Basic
Basic
Proficient
Advanced
5th Grade 2006-2007 6th Grade 2007-2008
PSSA Math Analysis 2007-2008
Basic10% Below
Basic1%
Pro-fi-
cient43%
Ad-vance
d46%
Basic
Below Basic
Pro-fi-cientAd-vanced
Below Basic3% Basic
8%
Proficient59%
Advanced30%
Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2006-2007 6th Grade 2006-2007
PSSA Reading Analysis 2008-2009
Basic19%
Below Basic6%
Proficient48%
Advanced 27% Basic
Below Basic
Pro-fi-cientAd-vanced
Below Basic4%
Basic22%
Proficient55%
Advanced18%
Below Basic
Basic
Proficient
Advanced
5th Grade 2007-2008 6th Grade 2008-2009
PSSA Math Analysis 2008-2009
Basic19% Below Basic
3%
Pro-fi-
cient41%
Advanced37%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Below Basic1%
Basic22%
Pro-fi-
cient44%
Advanced32% Below
BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2007-2008 6th Grade 2008-2009
PSSA Reading Analysis 2009-2010
Basic9%
Pro-fi-
cient46%
Ad-vanced
45%
Basic
Below Basic
Pro-fi-cientAd-vanced
Below Basic1%
Basic13%
Pro-fi-
cient54%
Ad-vanced
31%
Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2008-2009 6th Grade 2009-2010
PSSA Math Analysis 2009-2010
Basic1% Pro-
fi-cient13%
Ad-vanced
85%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Basic; 3%
Pro-fi-
cient; 25%
Ad-vanced;
72%
Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2008-2009 6th Grade 2009-2010
PSSA Reading Analysis 2010-2011
Basic10%
Pro-fi-
cient40%
Ad-vanced
50%
Basic
Below Basic
Pro-fi-cientAd-vanced
Below Basic5% Ba
sic9%
Pro-fi-
cient60%
Ad-vanced
26%
Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2009-2010 6th Grade 2010-2011
PSSA Math Analysis 2010-2011
Basic2%
Pro-fi-
cient25%
Ad-vanced
73%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Basic; 2%
Pro-fi-
cient; 33%
Ad-vanced;
64%
Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2009-2010 6th Grade 2010-2011
PSSA Reading Analysis 2011-2012
Basic6%
Pro-fi-
cient35%
Ad-vanced
59%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Below Basic1%
Basic9%
Proficient50%
Advanced40%
Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2010-2011 6th Grade 2011-2012
PSSA Math Analysis 2011-2012
Basic1%
Pro-fi-
cient12%
Ad-vanced
87%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Basic1%
Pro-fi-
cient19%
Advanced79% Below
BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2010-2011 6th Grade 2011-2012
PSSA Reading Analysis 2012-2013
Basic11%
Pro-fi-
cient32%
Ad-vanced
57%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Basic; 1%
Pro-fi-
cient; 43%
Ad-vanced;
56%Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2011-2012 6th Grade 2012-2013
PSSA Math Analysis 2012-2013
Basic1% Pro-
fi-cient14%
Ad-vanced
85%
Basic
Below Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Basic; 1%
Pro-fi-
cient; 16%
Ad-vanced;
83%Below BasicBasicProficientAdvanced
5th Grade 2011-2012 6th Grade 2012-2013