WELCOME TO THE JUNIOR HIGH. JUNIOR HIGH: AN OVERVIEW.
Transcript of WELCOME TO THE JUNIOR HIGH. JUNIOR HIGH: AN OVERVIEW.
WELCOME
TO THE
JUNIOR HIGH
JUNIOR HIGH:
AN OVERVIEW
REDIKER (replaces Edline)
TRIMESTERS
NEW REPORT CARDS
WEIGHTING
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
Descriptions of Behaviors of a Learner
Responsibility: Student adapts to classroom practices.
Participation: Student actively participates in classroom activities.
Assignment Completion:Student completes assigned tasks within theassigned time limits.
Interpersonal Skills:Student displays respect for others andinteracts appropriately in classroom andschool settings.
RESPONSIBILITY• has all supplies and books• prepared for class• follows the daily routine
PARTICIPATION
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETION• completes homework, classwork,
projects
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS• behavior (conduct card)• peer and adult relationships
Key Indicators:
1 – Student consistently demonstrates this behavior
2 – Student sometimes demonstrates this behavior
3 – Student seldom demonstrates this behavior
BEING PREPARED+ BEING RESPONSIBLE = SUCCESS
The students will be receiving a more detailed explanation of these behaviors with a parent and student sign-off.
WEIGHTING FOR ALL JUNIOR HIGH SUBJECTS
HOMEWORK 10%
TEST 40%
QUIZ 25%
CLASSWORK 25%
ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS WILL START THE DAY WITH A SPECIAL FROM 8:00-8:45 MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY, ON A ROTATING SCHEDULE.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE STUDENTS TO EAT BREAKFAST
NO “SNACK TIME” IN THE JUNIOR HIGH
IF YOU NEED TO GIVE YOUR CHILD A MESSAGE ABOUT PICK UP OR CHANGES IN APPOINTMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL THE HOMEROOM TEACHER BY 8:30. AFTER 8:30 EMAIL/CALL MRS. PEREZ AT THE FRONT DESK
BIRTHDAYS: Each student will receive a birthday treat on his/her birthday-please do not send in treats for the class
HOMEWORK-When a student does not have his/her homework, he/she will attend detention THAT DAY and his/her CONDUCT CARD will be signed. During detention, the student will complete the homework. Late homework must be turned in THE NEXT DAY or the student will receive no credit (NC) on the assignment. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DAY. This will seriously impact the student’s grades. Students who have all of their homework each trimester will receive a NO HOMEWORK PASS.
SO YOU WANT EXTRA CREDIT…
HOW ABOUT DOING ALL OF THE REGULAR CREDIT!
UNIFORMS: Each month students who don’t have any uniform infractions will receive a FREE DRESS PASS to be used during the next month.
NEXT SLIDE FOR EIGHTH GRADE PARENTS ONLY!!
CONFIRMATION- JUNE 20, 2015Confirmation Preparation
October 29, 2014
Parent Orientation for Confirmation
February 4, 2015
Session I – "Born Anew in Baptism"
February 25, 2015
Session II – "Sealed with the Gift of the Spirit"
March 4, 2015
Session III – "The Oil of Salvation"
May 20, 2015 Session IV – "In the Unity of Faith"
A table will be set up for sacramental registration on Monday, August 11, at Meet the Teacher. Baptismal certificates are necessary for registration. The fee is $50.00 for Confirmation.
TAG TEAM
TAG TEAMThe students will be receiving a TAG Team application. The application and a $20 fee to cover all events is due TBA.
Our two biggest service projects are Give Kids the World and the Lenten Fish Fries.
We are committed to GKTW for the entire year including summers. We go on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month from 5:30-8:30. In addition to student volunteers, I also need parents.
If your child is planning to volunteer for GKTW, he/she must complete the online application ASAP. You must also complete a parental agreement for your child.
If you want to participate, you must complete an online application and a background check.
All of the necessary information is on my website http://fosterkat.com.
GKTW
Next GKTW is Friday, September 5.
Please email me if you/your child want to participate or have your child sign up when I pass around the sign up sheet-20 Junior High Students and at least 5 adults.
REDIKER
• As soon as you receive your account information, please sign up.
• Email changes must be made through REDIKER
• Parents can have multiple accounts
• Email/call or see Mrs. McCarthy for all Rediker issues
• Make sure you use an email address that you check regularly
REDIKER•Points to Observe and other
important school info will come via REDIKER
•Weekly emails from me
•Other emails from Junior High teachers
•Progress Reports
ACTIVITIES CONTRACT
(due FRIDAY
August 22)
DANCES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 297:30-10:00
COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE DECADELEARN TO SWING AND TWIST AND DO THE
ELECTRIC SLIDEHOSTED BY COACH PARKER
$5.OO AND
A CAN OF FOOD FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL or $2.00
Honor Code(sign off due August 22)
FILE AND SIGN OFF ON MY WEBSITE
Lockers
The students MAY HAVE SHELVES in their lockers.
They MAY NOT DECORATE THEIR LOCKERS IN ANY
OTHER WAY-mirrors, chandeliers, wall paper,
pictures of the One Direction guys, etc.
NO!!!!
YES!!!!
ABSENCES:
When a student is absent parents MUST CALL the office
that morning
AND
SEND IN A NOTE THE NEXT DAY with the absence
excuse.
GRADE 7 AND 8 SUMMER READING POWER POINTS NEED TO BE EMAILED TO [email protected] THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
GRADE 8 LOIS LOWRY FACT SHEET AS A HARD COPY (PRINTED OUT) TURNEDIN BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
WELCOME
TO THE
WORLD OF
ENGLISH
• GRAMMAR
• CAPTALIZATION
• PUNCTUATION
•SENTENCE STRUCTURE
•PARTS OF SPEECH
•USAGE
•DIAGRAMMING
DAILY ROUTINE
MUG SHOTS
MECHANICS,
USAGE,
GRAMMAR)
DAILY GRAMMAR
AND
DAILY DIAGRAMMIN
G
WRITINGUSING THE WRITING
PROCESS, STUDENT’S CHOOSE A
TOPIC, BRAINSTORM WITH THINKING MAPS,
PREWRITE, REVISE, EDIT, AND WRITE A FINAL
COPY.
WEEKLY WRITING ASSIGNMENT
•DESCRIPTION/ NARRATIVE
•PROCESS
•CLASSIFICATION
•COMPARISON/CONTRAST
• ARGUMENT
•DEFINITION
•Grammar •Writing• Literature
Grammar- a review of
• Punctuation• Capitalization • Usage • Sentence
Structure• Phrases/ Clauses
Literature:• Short Story Unit
• The Giver by Lois Lowry
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
• Witness by Karen Hesse,
• A Holocaust unit- Prisoner B-3087
• Throughout the year, we will be reading and analyzing non-fiction books and articles.
• Throughout the year we will also be exploring poetry.
Writing:• Narrative• Persuasive• Expository• Literary Analysis• Poetry• MGRP
7th and 8th GRADE ENGLISH HOMEWORK IS ASSIGNED ON MONDAY AND IS DUE FRIDAY. EIGHTH GRADE ALSO HAS LITERATURE
HOMEWORK.
RESPONSIBILITY GRADE
EACH QUARTER THE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSIBILITY GRADE-
EVERYONE BEGINS THE QUARTER WITH A 100. MISSING/INCOMPLETE
HOMEWORK WILL COST THE STUDENTS 10 POINTS PER ASSIGNMENT.
NOT HAVING BOOKS/FOLDERS/SUPPLIES, ETC. WILL
COST THEM 10 POINTS PER INFRACTION. THIS GRADE WILL BE AVERAGED IN WITH TEST AND QUIZ
GRADES.
AFTER SCHOOL HELP
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS FROM DISMISSAL UNTIL 4:00 P.M.
My Policies and Procedures handout will be given to the students THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL -signed and returned by Friday, August 22.
ALL JUNIOR HIGH FORMS ARE POSTED ON MY WEBSITE.
Middle School
Religion
7th & 8th Grade Parent
Meeting
Mrs
. Ta
ylor
Junior Hi Religion at SJVSacramental Coordinator
at Holy Cross
Diocesan Instructor to
EMHCs, member of the
Liturgical Conference
Committee
WO
RK
HA
RD
As in all subjects, standards are
high in Religion, as well.What is taught in other
disciplines is to be applied in all
– that’s why we teach. Essay questions are to in
paragraph form, in complete
sentences.
All assignments are to be well
thought, neat and well organized
FAIT
H S
HA
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We want to share our
Catholic Faith with each
other.
We also want to share
the different faiths God
has brought to SJV.Understanding fosters
peace!
WE P
RAY
+ Rosary + Stations of the Cross+ Guided Meditations
+ Lectio Divina+ Adoration+ Silent prayer+ Communal Prayer
CLA
SS
Class on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &
Friday
Mass on Wednesday
TEX
TB
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We Live our FaithBreakthrough BibleDecision MakingYOUCAT
Family Life
Books & Bibles are kept in
class unless needed
GRA
DES Usually high
Class participation matters! This means
sharing ideas that are
relevant to topic!
HO
MEW
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There is some homework
Trimester projectsHoly Day assignments
PR
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CTS
SacramentsSalt Flour MapSaint ProjectChristmasHoly WeekGospel of the YearMorality Essay
OU
TR
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Cards for Nursing Home
&
Shut Ins
Bag Lunches for homeless- please send
what you can – no pressure
Bag Lunches include
Scripture and messages
of hope.
FRIE
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F FR
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To prepare lunches we
need:- Bread
- Lunch meat - Mustard- Mayonnaise- Peanut butter- Chips - Cookies
GR
OW
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We all grow in faith, love
and hope!
JUNIOR HIGH MATH
WELCOME TO JUNIOR HIGH MATH
Mrs. Le Roy Bachelor of Science Degree – University of North Texas
Elementary Education / Math Minor
Master of Education Degree – University of North Texas Elementary Education
34 years in the field of education
26 years as a 7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher (all levels)
TEXTBOOKS
THE STUDENTS ARE TO KEEP THEIR MATH TEXTBOOK AT
HOME AS A REFERENCE AND FOR
ANY ASSIGNMENTS.
7TH GRADE MATH
All operations of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
Number Theory facts
Percentage and consumer math topics
Algebraic expressions
Equations and inequalities
Order of operationsAbsolute valueComputation with integersSquares and square roots
Ratio and proportionExponents, powers of ten, and scientific notationPolynomials
Perimeter, area, surface area, volume
Constructions with compass
Pythagorean TheoremGraphing
Measures of central tendency
Permutations and combinations
Dependent and independent events
COURSE CONTENT FOR 7TH GRADE
We will begin the year using the UPS problem solving method as we work with real world application problems.
PRE-ALGEBRA
Algebraic ExpressionsPropertiesRelations with Ordered PairsIntegers and all OperationsAbsolute ValueSolving EquationsPowers and ExponentsOperations with MonomialsFraction and Decimal Review
Ratio, Percent and Proportion ReviewSolving Linear Equations and InequalitiesFunctionsSlopeGraphing EquationsSquares and Square RootsReal Number SystemPythagorean TheoremPolynomials
COURSE CONTENT FOR PRE-ALGEBRA
We will begin the year working with number properties, coordinate graphing and linear relationships.
ALGEBRA
COURSE CONTENT FOR ALGEBRA
Real and Complex Number Systems
Functions
Linear Equations and Inequalities
Polynomials
Rational Expressions and Equations
Radical Expressions and Equations
Quadratic Equations
Exponential Functions
We will begin the year with functions and linear equations.
NEED HELP ???
• I am available for after school tutorials (3:15pm – 4:00pm) on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Questions will also be addressed each day in class.
I look forward to sharing my love of math
with each and every student.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Walt Disney
SCIENCE
• Attended Boone HS in Orlando, a long time ago
• Attended UCF and married College sweetheart, Tim
• 3 children: Nick, Francesca, & Anthony
• Moved around Europe and the US 14 times
• Before SJVS, lived and taught in Rome, Italy, for 5 years
• Relocated to Central FL and am happy to be here at SJVS
*Robin DeVitoSJVS Jr. High Science Teacher
My Teaching Philosophy
• Team building/collaboration and group work to solve problems
• Structured and diverse learning environment in the
classroom
• Hands-on labs/activities and projects
• Hard work and effort = success
*7th Grade Curriculum
*Textbook- Prentice Hall
* Life Science
Chapter 1: Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
Chapter 2: Cell Processes and Energy
Chapter 3: Genetics: The Science of Heredity
Chapter 4: Modern Genetics
Chapter 5: Changes over Time
Chapter 6: Bacteria and Viruses
Chapter 7: Protists and Fungi
Chapter 8: Introduction to Plants
Chapter 9: Seed Plants
Chapter 10: Sponges, Cnidarians, and Worms
Chapter 11: Mollusks, Arthropods, and Echinoderms Chapter 12: Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles
Chapter 12: Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles
Chapter 13: Birds and Mammals
Chapter 14: Animal Behavior
Chapter 15: Bones, Muscles, and Skin
Chapter 16: Food and Digestion
Chapter 17: Circulation
Chapter 18: Respiration and Excretion
Chapter 19: Fighting Disease
Chapter 20: The Nervous System
Chapter 21: The Endocrine System and Reproduction
Chapter 22: Populations and Communities
Chapter 23: Ecosystems and Biomes
*8th Grade Curriculum
*Textbook- Prentice Hall
*Physical Science
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Matter
Chapter 2: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Chapter 3: Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chapter 4: Chemical Bonds
Chapter 5: Chemical Reactions
Chapter 6: Acids, Bases, and Solutions
Chapter 7: Carbon Chemistry
Chapter 8: Exploring Materials
Chapter 9: Motion
Chapter 10: Forces
Chapter 11: Forces in Fluids
Chapter 12: Work and Machines
Chapter 13: Energy and Power
Chapter 14: Thermal Energy and Heat
Chapter 15: Characteristics of Waves
Chapter 16: Sound
Chapter 17: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Chapter 18: Light
Chapter 19: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Chapter 20: Electric Charges and Current
Chapter 21: Electricity and Magnetism at Work
Chapter 22: Electronics
*SCIENCE LAB
*State-of-the-Art Science Lab
*Bio - Safety Level One Certified
*Students participate in Labs that relate to Unit of study
*Integrated Technolgy
*2014-2015 SJVS Science Fair
*7th Grade Mandatory
*8th Grade Optional w/ benefits
*December 2014–SJVS in the Social Hall
*February 2015-County level at Rollins College
*April 2015-State level in Lakeland
Ms. Danisovszky (Dan-uh-show-ski)
B.S. Social Science Education, University of Central Florida
Florida Teacher Certification: Social Science 6-12
Social Studies
Junior High Social StudiesNew textbooks!
Digital ComponentPersonalized student log-inInteractive homework
Current EventsTests, Quizzes, & ProjectsClasswork & HomeworkParticipation…SOCIAL studies
8th Grade U.S. HistoryTextbook: Discovering our Past: A History of
the United States Early Years, McGraw-Hill, 2013
Survey of United States History from Colonial America through Reconstruction (1600-1890)Thirteen ColoniesAmerican RevolutionFounding DocumentsWestward ExpansionCivil WarReconstruction
7th Grade CivicsTextbook: Civics, Economics, &
Geography, McGraw-Hill, 2013
U.S. Regions, major landforms and major landmarks
An overview of National, State and Local government in the United States
Types of governments and economic systems
Types of economic systemsExploration of landmark Supreme
Court cases
Information will be sent home via backpack and email in the next few
weeks!
National Junior Honor Society
THE CAT YEARS
The Cat Years
I just realized that while children are dogs--loyal and affectionate--teenagers are cats. It's so easy to be a dog owner. You feed it, train it, boss it around. It puts its head on your knee and gazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting. It bounds indoors with enthusiasm when you call it.
Then, around age 13, your adoring little puppy turns into a big old cat. When you tell it to come inside, it looks amazed, as if wondering who died and made you emperor. Instead of dogging your footsteps, it disappears. You won't see it again until it gets hungry--then it pauses on its sprint through the kitchen long enough to turn its nose up at whatever you're serving. When you reach out to ruffle its head, in that old affectionate gesture, it twists away from you, then gives you a blank stare, as if trying to remember where it has seen you before.
You, not realizing that the dog is now a cat, think something must be desperately wrong with it. It seems so antisocial, so distant, sort of depressed. It won't go on family outings.Since you're the one who raised it, taught it to fetch and stay and sit on command, you assume that you did something wrong. Flooded with guilt and fear, your redouble your efforts to make your pet behave.Only now you're dealing with a cat, so everything that worked before now produces the opposite of the desired result. Call it, and it runs away. Tell it to sit, and it jumps on the counter. The more you go toward it, wringing your hands, the more it moves away.
Instead of continuing to act like a dog owner, you can learn to behave like a cat owner. Put a dish of food near the door, and let it come to you. But remember that a cat needs your help and your affection too. Sit still, and it will come, seeking that warm, comforting lap it has not entirely forgotten. Be there to open the door for it. One day, your grown-up child will walk into the kitchen, give you a big kiss and say, "You've been on your feet all day. Let me get those dishes for you." Then you'll realize your cat is a dog again.
WE NEED HELP PUTTING AWAY THE CHAIRS, PLEASE!!!!