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Welcome to 8 Green
Curriculum Night !
Opening Remarks
-Commendation
-Thanks
Specials
Mrs. O’Donnell: TechnologyMr. Ford: SpanishStudy HallMs. Zozokos: MusicMrs. Bishop: ArtStudy Hall
Foreign Language - Spanish
Señor Ford
• 6 week exploratory course – language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world
Foreign Language - Spanish
-Spanish-speaking countries -Numbers-Greetings & goodbyes -Telling time-Basic Verbs -Classroom objects-Colors -Holidays/celebrations-Days & months -Sports-Pets & animals -and MUCH more!!!
Foreign Language - SpanishSpecials Rotation for Spanish Class
Rotation 1 8 GOLDRotation 2 8 GREENRotation 3 7 GOLDRotation 4 7 GREENRotation 5 6 GOLDRotation 6 6 GREEN
• Course Expectations• Come to class prepared (Spanish
folder, notes, pen/pencil, a positive and respectful attitude)
• Turn in assignments on time• Participate and ask questions
Foreign Language - Spanish
Foreign Language - SpanishA Typical Day in Spanish Class
• Warm-up Activity/Daily Trivia• Daily Spanish Conversation• Discuss previous night’s homework• New lesson or continuation of current
theme• Individual application of Spanish skill
(reading, writing, speaking, or listening)
• Partner or small group work
Foreign Language - Spanish
• Grading• Tests – Quizzes – Projects
• Reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Homework• Participation
Foreign Language - Spanish
Need Help?• Ask questions during class• Be an ACTIVE participant• Speak Spanish when asked and
whenever possible – it’s the best way to learn and practice
• Arrange a time to come in after school
ART
Mrs. Bishop
Music
Ms. ZozokosGeneral Music for all studentsBeginning keyboarding, iPads, and
more!Choir starting on September 10th
All students are welcome.
TECHNOLOGYMrs. O’Donnell
Grades 6 – 8
Follows the International Society for Technology Education(ISTE) standards
Students at each grade level receive six consecutive weeks of daily technology instruction
Project based learning approach using the program, TechnoKids, to learn and master skills in word processing, data gathering and analysis, and multimedia
CURRICULUM
File management Computer terms Use of equipment Communication skills Internet safety/ethics Research skills
6th 7th 8th • Word
processing: Word, Publisher, and Google Docs
• Excel• Keyboarding 4 days/week
• Word processing
• Excel• PowerPoint• Keyboarding 2 days/week
• Word processing
• Multimedia – PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker, Photo Story 3
• Keyboarding 2 days/week
GRADES 6-8
http://cjh26.weebly.com/band.html
Symphonic Band MWF 2:50-3:30
Concert Band TR 2:50-3:30
Weekly pullout lessons
Lesson Grades/Report Cards
Jazz Band TR 7:00-7:40am
8 Green Health/PE Rotation
• Quarter 1 – Mrs. Ethington - Health• Quarter 2 – Ms. Bemis• Quarter 3 – Ms. Bemis• Quarter 4 – Ms. Bemis
Each student has a Teen Health book that is provided to them in class. Due to the limited amount of health books, they are to be kept in the health room at all times. If you see your child has a health book please ask them to return it to the health room a-sap (C93).
8th Grade Units of Study:• Mental and Emotional Health• Mental and Emotional Problems• Alcohol• Tobacco• Drugs
– Prescription – Misuse and abuse– Marijuana– Club drugs (date rape, ecstasy)– Steroids– Narcotics (Heroin)– Stimulants – Cocaine, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Crack– Depressants – Valium, Xanax Quaaludes– Hallucinogens – PCP, LSD– Inhalants
• Refusal Skills• Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases• Growth and Development: The beginning of Life and Birth
Assessments
• Bell Ringers• In Class Assignments• Group Work• Projects• Tests (4)
• You can find a rough outline of the units and tests online on my Weebly.
HOMEWORK:• There will be one
homework assignment per unit.
• All tests are OPEN BINDER/ OPEN NOTE – but they should still study for the tests!
• Please read over the rules of the classroom on my Weebly page.
Remind 101 App:
Download the Remind 101 App: – Simply enter in the class code: e8green
Text:– Text the number (847)440-3445– Send the message: @e8green
Email: – Email [email protected]
Mathematics
Mrs.Tanner
Mathematics
Mathematics (Course 3)
Algebra
Mathematics
Common Core Standards
• Number System• Expressions and Equations• Functions• Geometry• Statistics and Probability
MathematicsPolicies and Procedures
Keep this page in your math binder for the entire year.
Mrs. Tanner’s Good Stuff to Know(2014-2015)
Daily Materials:• Sharpened pencil – mechanical is fine. Don’t forget extra lead!• Colored marking pen – not black – no markers/highlighters• Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebook with easy tear pages• Math binder or math folder• Assignment notebook• Math textbook• Scientific calculator – NOT graphing• Homework due
Other Materials:• Graph Paper
Grading: Tests and Performance Tasks = 45% Quizzes, Homework, etc. = 55%
MathematicsCheck when
doneAssignment
NumberAssignment
Check odd answers with B.O.B.
1-1A p.11 #1-16 all, 19-39 odd, 20, 26
1-2A p.19 #1-16 all, 17-35 odd
1-3A p.27 #1-20 all, 22-32 all
1-4A p.35 #1-18 all, 21-47 odd
1-4B Finish p.41; p.42 #1-9 all
1-5A p.47 #1-19 all, 25-41 all
1-6A p.55 #1-23 all, 25, 26, 36-38 all
1-7A p.63 #1-14 all, 17-29 odd
1-8A p.75 #1-23 all, 25-39 odd
1-9A p.85 #1-17 all, 20-30all
1-10A p.93 #1-11 all, 13-16 all, 21-43 odd
R1A Review WS
Chapter 1: Real Numbers
MathematicsSequence of High School
Classes• Algebra• Geometry• Algebra II with Trigonometry• Pre-calculus• Calculus• College Statistics
Mathematics1997 – 2014• Illinois State Standards• 7th grade: Pre-Algebra, Enriched Pre-
Algebra, Algebra• 8th grade: Algebra, Enriched Algebra,
Geometry• Less rigorous, lots of repeating
2014 - ???• Common Core State Standards (CCSS)• 7th grade: Math (Course 2), Accel. Math
(Course 2 & 3) (no Algebra)• 8th grade: Math (Course 3), Algebra (no Geometry)• More rigorous, more depth, less
repeating
7th Grade 8th Grade2013-2014: Pre-Algebra 2014-2015: Math (Course 3)2013-2014: Enr. Pre-Algebra 2014-2015: Algebra2013-2014: Algebra 2014-2015: Geometry
Science
Mr. Royer
Processes of Scientific Inquiry
• Observing• Classifying• Inferring• Predicting• Communicating• Estimating• Making Models• Defining Operationally
• Hypothesizing• Measuring• Controlling Variables• Collecting Data• Graphing• Interpreting Data
Science• Biological Science
• animals/genetics• Physical Science
• electricity and magnetism/chemistry
• Earth Science• Earth’s processes/astronomy and space
Glencoe.com
ScienceSpecial Projects
• Invent an Insect Project• Fish Jars
• Chapter Tests and XC Pretests
• Science Nonfiction Reading Time/Textbooks are online
High School Science
• Initial Placement Based on Explore Test Scores
• Honors Biology 319, Regular Biology 309, Biology 303.
No more freshman Earth Science!
Language ArtsMrs. Englund and Miss Potnick
Language Arts• Focus on Common Core State Standards• Literature• Informational Text• Writing• Speaking &
Listening• Language
Language Arts• Vocabulary• Grammar• Close Reading• Writing
Textbooks
• Literature• Writing Coach• Reader’s
Notebook
Language Arts
• Novel Selection• WWII• Author Study-
John Steinbeck• The Outsiders
• Unit 1: Fiction/Nonfiction “Is the Truth the Same for Everyone?”
• Unit 2: Short Stories “Can All Conflicts Be Resolved?”• Unit 3: Nonfiction “How Much Information is
Enough?”• Unit 4: Poetry “What is the Secret to Reaching
Someone with Words?”• Unit 5: Drama “Is it Our Similarities or Differences
That Matter the Most?”• Unit 6: Themes in American Stories “Are Yesterday’s
Heroes Important Today?”
Units of Study
High School Language Arts
•Initial Placement Based on Explore test scores, including the “optional” writing portion of the test•Teacher recommendation for Honors based on rubric provided by District 155•Teacher recommendation for Climb
Reading Bingo/Response
• Ongoing homework assignment in all Language Arts classes.
• In order to improve as a reader, students should be reading for a minimum of 20 mins/day, 5 days a week.
• The assignment consists of the students’ responses to their independent reading book.
United States History
Mr. Diersen
United States HistoryThird year of District program – 5th, 6th, 8th
The United States and Illinois Constitutions (Usually in January)
Survey course – (see next slide)
Overview of ContentProgressives (1880’ish
Rise of ImperialismWWI
1920’sGreat Depression
WWIIStart of Cold War
1950’s1960’s1970’s1980’s
1990’s/Current topics
United States History• Experiential • Simulations• Student presentations• Textbook used but not
issued• What they’ll get out of the
class:–Power, Confidence, Writing Ability, Discernment, Thinking Skills, Knowledge
United States HistoryGeneral Information:
Extra Credit Options
Study Guides Weebly.com Final goal
8 GreenSupport Teachers
• Mrs. Carlson, Specialized ResourceRoom D21
• Mr. Petersen, Learning Resource Room D24
• Mrs. Schendel, ELL LA & HistoryRoom E21
Absent? Please check Weebly for the team’s assignments.
Weebly www.cjh26.weebly.com
Assignments/Homework Some handouts, worksheets, and notes
Infinite Campus https://ic.cary26.org/campus/portal/cary.jsp
Grades Attendance Much more – check out all IC can do for you!
Go to the website.Activate your account if you haven’t already done so. If you’ve misplaced your
Activation Code, please contact the school office.Log in.For grades, click on Schedule (on the left). Then choose the class and quarter.
You may have to scroll down past the 1st quarter to see the current quarter.
Please note that some teachers enter the assignments as they are planning their lessons. Scores may not be entered on the due date – this may result in a blank grade for your student until the instructor enters the grades. This does not affect the students’ grade.
Contact Information
Important Dates• Midterm - September 26th
• End of Quarter 1 – October 31st
• Parent Conferences -November 24th and 25th
Extra Help From Teachers
• Seek help as soon as there is a problem – do not wait until the day of a test or assessment.
• Should make an appointment
Thank youfor coming!
Mrs. Carlson Mr. Diersen
Mrs. Englund
Mr. Royer Mrs. Tanner
Ms. Potnick Mr. Petersen
Mrs. Schendel
Mrs. Ethington
Mr. Ford
Ms. Zozokos Ms. BishopMrs. Axarlis
Mrs. Brashear
Mrs. Weaver
Mrs. O’Donnell Mr. Carlson