Parent Meeting 7th Grade G… · 25/09/2019 · 6:35 - 7:30 Classroom Visits - Open House JumpRope...
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7th Grade Parent Meeting Back to School Night 2019
Transcript of Parent Meeting 7th Grade G… · 25/09/2019 · 6:35 - 7:30 Classroom Visits - Open House JumpRope...
7th Grade Parent Meeting
Back to School Night2019
2019 - 2020 Back to School Night● Chicago Public Schools: Our Mission. To provide a high quality public education for every child, in
every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life
● Lindblom Math & Science Academy Mission: To be inclusive, challenging and a supportive community that empowers students to become compassionate leaders who understand, engage and impact the world.
Tonight’s Goal & Agenda● Ensure parents are aware of grade level specific information● Provide Parents & teachers an opportunity to meet and understand
course expectations ● Agenda:
○ 5 - 5:30pm - Title 1 Meeting - 127○ 6 - 6:30pm - Grade Level Meetings○ 6:35 - 7:30
■ Classroom Visits - Open House ■ JumpRope & Flex How To
● 7th - 303● 9th - 100
Lindblom 2019 - 2020 Focus
Equitable learning opportunities
and outcomes for all students.
Student Goals for 2019 - 2020
Set yourself up to access the best opportunities after high school!
● 3.3 or Higher GPA● 98% or higher attendance● Show growth in learning on in class assessments
as well as the NWEA● Hit “On Track” NWEA targets for your schools of
choice ○ NWEA College Linking Tool
● Practice and develop social-emotional skills (soft-skills)
2019-2020 Timeline
**We need volunteers for these events
Classroom Rules Organization Discipline Responsibility
1. No cell phones unless explicitly allowed by the teacher
2. On time, everyday, every class
3. Discipline Policy
Classroom Expectations
Prepared for class, organized and ready to learn.
1. Course materials 2. Agenda/Planner3. Additional items
needed to be successful
4. Most teachers regularly use Chromebooks for instruction
Students are expected to engage in a respectful and
productive manner with both staff and
peers. 1st- Discussion with
teacher2nd-Parent or
Guardian Contact 3rd-Behavioral Health
Team Referral
● Students are responsible for completing assignments and re-assessments with teachers.
● If absent, students are responsible for finding out what they missed before the next class
Restorative ConferencesRestorative Conferences helps students who have violated the rights of another person (known as the referred student) understand the harm caused by his/her actions and find ways to be accountable. Instead of suspension or detention, the Conference members discuss with the referred student the impact of his/her actions and help the student develop agreements that will:
build relationships provide solutions
repair the harm
Contact Dean Perez with questions about student interventions
1:1 Chromebooks● $50 to school fees allows your student to use the
computer for the year. DOES NOT COVER damage/loss.
○ Form with the “Decline” option checked required in
order to remove the fee from the student’s account
● Avoid liquids around the computer at home
● Report damage/loss immediately to Mr. Catlett in the library
● GoGuardian- technology management system that will be utilized by teachers while students are using devices in the classroom
Fees for Repairs:
● AC Power Adapter: $20● Screen: $45● Battery: $80● Chromebook: $300
Counselor’s Corner
Mr. AlavesAcademic Center School Counselor
● YOUR 7th & 8th Grade Academic Center School Counselor!● AC Boys & Girls & High School Varsity Boys & Girls Soccer Coach!● Co-teaches Lindblom Latino Culture Club Colloquium!● Teaches AC Real Men Talk flex colloquium.● If parents prefer Spanish, they can contact him!
What Can Mr. Alaves Help You With?
● Academics
○ Study skills, time management, finding resources,
goal-setting
○ Gets to meet with your teachers almost every week!
● Social/Emotional
○ You can come see me about anything going on in school
or outside of school.
● College/Career
○ It’s never too early to start thinking about, and planning
for, college and beyond! We’ll do guidance lessons
together!
How Can You Come See Mr. Alaves?
● Office is in the Counseling Suite on the first floor, second door after the main office. My office is the first you see when you enter!
● Come get a Counselor Pass from him before school, during passing period, or after school to see him during your lunch period!
● If you really need to see him, you can get a Counselor Pass from your teacher.
● Come see him at least once this year!
Grades & Earning High School credit
Academic Center (AC) students must earn a semester grade of C or higher for high school credit to be awarded.
Algebra Credit: In addition to a C or higher in both semesters, 7th and 8th graders must also pass the Algebra Exit Exam in order to receive Algebra credit and move on to Geometry. (CPS requirement)
AC Students will be required to retake any high school credit courses they did not pass with a C or higher in both semesters.
Course Selection in the SpringSubject 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade
Math 7th Grade Math (or Algebra**) Algebra** (or Geometry) Geometry (or Adv Alg/Trig)
English Language Arts English I* English II
Science 7th Biology Biology* Physics
Social Studies 7th Grade Social Studies World Geography* AP Human Geography
World Language World Language I* World Language II* World Language III (recommended)
PE 7th Grade PE 8th Grade PE PE/Health I or JROTC I
Elective CAS* Fine Arts Elective* or Exploring Computer Science*
Fine Arts or Pre-Engineering or Computer Science
TOTAL HS Credits Up to 3 HS Credits Up to 6 HS Credits 7 HS Credits
*HS Credit class in AC, **Requires Exit Exam
GPAs● Grade Point Averages are calculated based on classes for which students
receive High School credit○ Even so, ALL grades will show on High School Transcript, including non-credit classes such as
colloquium
● ALL GPAs are on a 4.0 scale○ The Unweighted GPA is based on a scale in which an A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0
○ The Weighted GPA takes into account, and gives more weight to, the rigorous Honors- and
AP-level courses our students take
■ For Honors Classes, which account for the vast majority of our classes, an A=5.0, B=4.0,
C=3.0, D=2.0, F=0
● Remember, Weighted GPA is still on a 4.0 scale
Final Notes
LMSA 7th Grade Parent Guide● Tips to help your students transition to Lindblom● Contact list with tutoring hours● Academic support during “flex periods”● Help them become independent, but stay in the loop
Link to view guide
AC Parent PotluckHold the date!
When: Thursday Oct 10th, 5-7pm
8th grade parent panel at 5:30pm
Location: Social Room
Purpose: Meet other AC parents (7th and 8th), meet teachers, enjoy food!
Bring: A dish to pass
Look out for more details and an RSVP form soon!
Homecoming 2019!Homecoming Game & Dance will be on Saturday, October 19th.
● The Game will be on Saturday at 12pm at Lindblom Park. Please come out and support our Eagles!● The AC Dance will take place Saturday night from 7:00 pm - 9:50 pm in the Ballroom.
○ Students interested in bringing a non-Lindblom student as a date or guest, must complete a Dance Guest form which is located in the main office
Tickets: ● $12 per Ticket, two for $20: ● Tickets will not be sold at the door. ● To be eligible to purchase tickets student must:
○ Have submitted a Family Income Form ○ Paid fees (General & Athletic Fee)○ Be medically compliant
● If you are interested in chaperoning the dance please email Assistant Principal Kelli Easterly ([email protected]).
AC Extracurriculars LinkClubs
Sports
Fall Winter Spring
girls/boys volleyballgirls/boys cross countryboys soccer (Starts Oct 1! Contact Mr. Alaves)
boys/girls basketball floor hockeygirls/boys track and fieldgirls soccerbaseball cheerleadingflag football
AC Art ClubAC Running ClubAnime ClubBaseballDebateFIRST Lego League
GoGreenGroup Work and Problem SolvingLindblom United student activism clubMath TeamNational Junior Honor Society (NJHS)National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr.
Theatre productionsTrue Star Jr.Tutoring & Science Fair SupportUkulele ClubWrestling Team
How can you help?
Regularly check planners and encourage completing homework the night it was assigned
Regularly help organize binders and ensure your child has all of the supplies needed for the day
When absent, ensure your child emails teachers to get any missed work
Reach out to teachers, counselor or administration if there are any questions or concerns
Lindblom Communication ● Twitter: @LMSAEagles
● LindblomEagles.org
● Remind.com
○ Principal Emails
● CPS Google Mail
● Google Classroom
Contact InformationWayne Bevis, Principal: [email protected]
Kelli Easterly, Assistant Principal: [email protected]
Jorge Alaves, Counselor: [email protected] 773-535-9319
Lauren Levites, 7th grade house lead: [email protected]
Sign Up for Remind.com
PBL & Flex Hands onLocation- Library
Staff- PBL & Flex Coordinators Ms. Villagrana & Ms. Boudreau
Topics
● About PBL● Jumpro.pe- hands on logging into child's account● Enriching Students
