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WELCOME TO
HICKORY CREEK
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6TH GRADE CURRICULUM
NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 12th, 2012
Team 6B-
Gold Medalists Mr. Ferraro
Mrs. Fletcher
Ms. Lewkowski
Mrs. Sandowski
Ms. Bouck
Ms. Sabo
Frankfort 157-C Curricular Initiatives
Background:
Illinois adopted Common Core National Standards along with 47 other states
Created newly aligned curriculum in English Language Arts & Math
Old standards were very broad & not challenging
K-12 College & Career readiness
Rigorous skills, reading more complex text, higher-level thinking and problem solving
Changes you might see:
New resources: Many new titles and genres that kids will be
reading
Hands on approach to Math where kids will be spending a longer time going into depth with math skills
Kids will be writing more frequently about their reading of both fiction as well as informational text
Grading…
For the 2012-13 school year all three schools will report grades to parents on a quarterly basis.
The report to parents every quarter will remain the same with only minor changes in some buildings at this time.
Where can I see what my kids will be learning?
www.fsd157c.org
District office
Curriculum
ALL curricular expectations are listed for parents
Co-Teaching
Although the philosophy of Co-Teaching has been in existence for several years within the Frankfort District, starting this year, we have
formally introduced it five days per week within several classrooms at both Chelsea and Hickory Creek. Although we have a variety of continuum options available to all students,
we pride ourselves in being an inclusive district.
Within the Classroom, your Child may have the BENEFIT of TWO
Highly Qualified, Certified Teachers! Within the classroom, the following
models may be used:
•One Teaches/One Supports
•Parallel Teaching
•Station Teaching
•Alternative Teaching
•Team Teaching
Positives of Co-Teaching:
Increases instructional options for ALL students
Increases overall student performance
Provides support to ALL involved in the educational process
Provides alternatives for teaching options within the classroom
Reduces stigmatization of ALL students by allowing students to be educated within the same setting, instead of segregating students who learn differently
RtI: Response to Intervention A Regular Education Initiative
In order to better address students’ needs, students will be assessed three times a year to ensure that they are progressing within the curriculum. HCMS students will complete their first assessment in September. These assessments will be given both by the classroom teacher and additional staff members.
Perhaps the greatest benefit of an RtI approach is that it
eliminates a “wait to fail” situation because students get help promptly within the general education setting.
Our RtI system is divided into a three-tier intervention
model:
Tier 1 – All students are provided with flexible, small group/differentiated instruction using scientific, research based materials. Tier 2 – If a student is not making progress at the rate expected, additional interventions will be developed that provide students “more and different” reading or math assistance and progress will be monitored more frequently. Tier 3 - In some cases, additional, targeted supports are necessary. In those instances, students will be provided increased time in reading or math and provided more intensive and/or targeted assistance throughout the student’s day. Parents are a big part of the RtI process. For additional
information you can pick up an RtI Parent Brochure in the Main Office. We encourage you to communicate with us as we
work with your child throughout the year!
Math and
Honors Math
2012-2013 Curriculum
Overview
Ms. Lewkowski (Ms.
Ellinghaus)
Ms. Bouck
Pearson/Addison Wesley’s Pre-algebra
Overview
Numeration
Variables, Expressions, & Properties
Operations with Decimals
Solving Equations
Number & Fraction Concepts
Decimals, Fractions, & Mixed Numbers
Overview (cont’d)
Geometry
Adding & Subtracting Fractions & Mixed
Numbers
Multiplying & Dividing Fractions & Mixed
Numbers
Ratios, Rates, & Proportions
Integers
Overview (cont’d)
Whole Numbers
Introduction to Integers & Algebraic Expressions
Fraction Notation: Multiplication & Division
Fraction Notation: Addition, Subtraction, &
Mixed Numerals
Decimal Notation
Introduction to Graphing & Statistics
Overview (cont’d)
Ratio & Proportion
Percent Notation
Geometry & Measurement
Polynomials
Science
2012-2013 Curriculum Overview
Mr. Ferraro
Glencoe McGraw Hill
Ecology
Interactions of life
Non-living environments
Ecosystems
Conserving energy
Conserving life
Life Structures and
Functions Exploring/classifying life
Cell structure
Cell processes
Cell reproduction
Heredity
Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity
Magnetism
Light Waves
Waves
Electromagnetic waves
Lights, mirrors, and lenses
Astronomy
Exploring space
Solar system
Stars and galaxies
English Language Arts
(ELA) Mrs. Fletcher
Mrs. Sandowski
Ms. Bouck
ELA Curriculum Overview
• Genre Study
• Literary Elements
Reading for Information
Internal/External Conflict
Point of View
Context Clues
Compare/Contrast
Predictions
Figurative language, Interpretations, Tone, Imagery
Novel Studies: Historical, Multicultural, Biography
Extended Response Writing
Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive Essay Writing
Grammar
Vocabulary
Textbooks: Elements of Literature
Holt, Rinehart & Winston,
2007 Edition
Novel studies
Prentice Hall
Writing Coach
Independent Reading
Studies show that students who read daily are
more successful in other areas of their
education. One goal we have for this year is
to make reading an enjoyable experience.
20 – 30 minutes daily
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award
The award is named in honor of Rebecca
Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana,
Illinois, for nearly 50 years.
•Students have the opportunity to vote for their favorite books!
•Students can attend the celebration if at least 3 nominated titles have
been read by February. •As always, thank you to the Frankfort Education
Foundation for supporting this program.
Rebecca Caudill
Party
Social Studies
Journey Across Time
Glencoe McGraw Hill
Mr. Ferraro
Mrs. Fletcher
Ms. Lewkowski
Mrs. Sandowski
Geography Skills
Overview of geographical terms
Types of map projections
Map skill work-
latitude/longitude/scale/key
Charts/graphs/diagrams
Timelines
Units of Study
Early Man
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Within each unit:
Geography
Political Systems
Culture
Daily Life
Location and it’s effect on their civilization
Connecting past and present
Expectations and Policies
Assignment Notebook/Teacher Web Pages
PowerSchool
Tardies
Independent Practice
IDs
Online textbooks
Advisory
In the fall and throughout the holidays, 6th graders combine efforts with the Student Council and send letters of support and packages to the many area service men and women serving our country in foreign nations. In the past, we have received letters of thanks from the soldiers and family members letting us know the importance the letter, card, or package from HCMS students has made.
Some of the past recipients of our letters and packages have been so touched by the generosity and support of the students, staff, and community, they have visited HCMS.
Making a difference a letter at a time.
Students , parent, & staff volunteers deliver the bags to the Frankfort Terrace Nursing home.
In conjunction with Direct Effect Charities
A school wide program, run and managed through 6th grade Advisory classes.
HCMS students, staff, & the community “adopt” the Santa Letters from an inner city Chicago Public School.
Bullying 2012-2013
Bullying is…
When someone is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more persons
Bullying can be…
Behavior that is aggressive, malicious, and highly subversive
Repeated over and over…
A relationship where there is an imbalance of power
Happening for no reason
Teasing that is mean spirited and hurts others’ feelings
All of the above but NOT friendly teasing
Bullying is different from:
Peer to peer conflicts
Friendship challenges
Isolated teasing
• Since 1995 the Education Foundation has granted over $1.3 million dollars to our children. Grants include:
Installing SMART Boards in 19 classrooms.
Purchasing more than 5000 award winning books.
Enabling each student at Hickory Creek to play the guitar, drums, and even compose music.
Distributing Tablet PCs at Hickory Creek.
• To learn more visit our website at: http://www.ef157c.org/
• Join us at our annual dinner auction.
• April 19, 2013
give. grant. grow.
The FSP is the Parent Teacher Organization for District 157-C. Our mission is designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school through parent volunteer opportunities, student enrichment activities and fun family events. Some of the ways that we have enriched and supported the curriculum include: •Funding for field trips •Sponsoring special assembly programs •Providing scholarships •Providing curriculum enrichment funding to each school •Coordinating volunteers for all our events and programs Each year we also hold FREE fun family events such as: •Fall Family Fun Night and Creative Arts Showcase at Grand Prairie •Exploration Night and Family Fitness Night at Chelsea Come visit our table at Curriculum Night and visit us at www.fsp157c.org to learn more about our organization, our events, registering and volunteering.