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Cluster 7S: Empowering Global Graduates at Lanier Middle School

Welcome to Cluster 7S at Lanier Middle School, an IB World School. Discover our goals and expectations, IB MYP Programme, grading system and policies, late work policy, academic honesty policy, The HUB online platform, and BYOD policies.

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Cluster 7S: Empowering Global Graduates at Lanier Middle School

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  1. Welcome to Cluster 7S Mrs. Williams, Cluster Leader/Individuals and Societies Ms. Kolodziej, Sciences Mrs. Rothschild, Language and Literature Mr. Vigil, Math Lanier Middle school AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD School www.cluster7s.weebly.com

  2. We are so excited to have your child in Cluster 7S!

  3. Cluster Goals and Expectations • Our aim is to provide the best environment for our students. • Clusters create small learning communities that help teachers and parents better support the student. • Students can expect to receive a rigorous education in all classes in order to prep them for becoming a global graduate. To that end, clusters provide systems to facilitate all learners.

  4. IB MYP Programme in Action • The goal of IB is to develop internationally minded students who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. • As part of MYP, we will be required to perform some form of community service as a cluster. • All students will be involved in the service activity, so please encourage your child to make it meaningful by fully engaging and contributing. • We are open to ideas and suggestions!

  5. Grading System and Policies • Homework: 5-20 points • Class Work: 5-100 points • Quizzes/Lab Reports: 25-100 points • Projects/Tests/Research Papers: 50-200 points • IB Grade: 0-8 (weighted at 0) • Objective Testing: 0-100 points (weighted at 0)

  6. IB Criteria and Grade Report • An IB rubric will be assigned to IB projects and activities • Each subject has four assigned IB criteria • Each subject will report grades using the four criteria rubrics • Rubrics will be sent home and the IB grade will be posted on GradeSpeed (Parent Student Connect)

  7. Late Work Policies • Work that is not completed by the start of class. • Will be accepted for 5 calendar days after due date.* • Days Late.. • Day 1: 20% penalty • Day 2: 30% penalty • Day 3-5: 50% penalty *Projects/research papers will be accepted up until 1 week before the end of the grading period for a 50% penalty.

  8. Make-Up Work Policy • Students who are absent will be given the opportunity to make up missing assignments. • The number of days afforded for make-up work will be equal to the number of days absent. • Exceptions: Long-term assignments and absences due to school-related events • Student is responsible for obtaining and submitting missed assignments  Classroom systems and the HUB • Contact the cluster leader if a student is out for multiple days.

  9. Intervention Schedule and Policies • Students in need of intervention will be identified based data from assessed curriculum. • Parents will be notified if a student has been requested to attend intervention. • Students should be on time and prepared with specific questions and/or an assignment with which they need help. • Tutoring ≠ babysitting. Students should attend only if they need help in that SUBJECT.

  10. 2016-2017 LMS Planner • Should be taken to every class • Students should copy agenda and homework assignment • Contains student handbook • Teacher/parent initial system for students who need help with organization • $5 replacement fee for lost planners

  11. Academic Honesty Policy • Lanier Middle School has a long history of high academic achievement. Lanier’s long-standing motto, “Achievement with Honor,”exemplifies the high academic standards and virtues that are so closely intertwined in a place of learning. • Academic dishonesty is defined in The Code of Student Conduct as, “cheating, plagiarism, or copying the work of students.” In the event a student takes part in one or more acts of academic dishonesty he/she will incur consequences as follows: • 1st Offense: Zero (0) on academic work, parent contact • 2nd Offense: Zero (0) on academic work, parent conference; In-school suspension (ISSC); Growth plan for Vanguard/GT students • 3rd Offense: Zero (0) on academic work , parent conference; ISSC; possible exiting from Vanguard/GT program and/or exclusion from leadership program

  12. The HUB • The HUB is an online platform that has become the center of collaboration, personalization, curriculum, instruction, and communication for all HISD staff, students, and parents. • Teacher can post assignments, class updates, quizzes, and much more for students to access at home. • Students should check the HUB every night to make sure they are aware of assignments for each class.

  13. BYOD Policies • Students are allowed to use devices for teacher-specified, objective based activities. Students are allowed to have e-Readers (Nooks, Kindles, etc.) to read during study lab and lunch. • Device security is the responsibility of the owner.   • Inappropriate use or use outside of a BYOD class/time without permission may result in disciplinary action. Any device used outside of the documented curriculum goals of a given classroom is prohibited. • No student is REQUIRED to bring a digital device to class.

  14. INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES • Texas History, Prehistory to Present • Student Binders – essential for this class! • Unit Projects • Upcoming: Four Regions of Texas Brochure • More throughout the year! • Weekly updates on the HUB • Username: student\s123456 (student\s followed by Student ID#) • Password: 01012004 (Birthdate in MMDDYYYY format)

  15. SCIENCE What will they learn?? What do they need? Science supplies/notebook TAPE Colored Pencils Composition Book/Interactive Notebook • Scope and Sequence • Unit 1: Levels of Organization • Unit 2: Cells • Unit 3: Organ Systems • Unit 4: Genetics

  16. SCIENCE • If you have not already done so, please sign up for the Remind application on your phone • Text the number 81010 • With the message:

  17. LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE • Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop • Emphasis on writing in 7th grade • Students will always be in an independent book • Any books your student has already read, consider donating to our class!

  18. Class Reads Vanguard MYP Students September 12 MYP Students September 12 All Students beginning October 24

  19. MATH • MYP 7th Grade Math – HISD Curriculum • MYP Pre-AP 7th Grade Encompasses 7th and 8th grade HISD Curriculum • Algebra Placement • Will be administered at the end of the school year • Rubric will be reviewed with the students • Work habits are key! • Homework should be completed each and every time it is assigned • Math notebook fee

  20. 7S Academic Pin Program What’s the PURPOSE of the 7S Academic Pin Program? To monitor and reward student academic growth Your child has no missing assignments and has met the academic standard in all classes for the current grading period Merit Pin 7S Pins, the potential for EXEMPLARY students

  21. Cluster 7S Fee • $60.00 • What does the fee cover? • All field trip admissioncosts and transportation • Educational supplies for the cluster such as science lab materials • CASH or CHECK • Made out to Lanier Middle School with Cluster 7S and student’s name in the memo • Due Friday, September 30th to Mrs. Williams • We will gladly accept the fee tonight. 

  22. Cluster Wish List • AAA batteries • Antibacterial wipes • Colored cardstock • Composition notebooks • Copy paper, colored • Copy paper, white • Folders with brads • Gently used books • Hand sanitizer • Ink (HP 61, 63 blackand tricolor, 80A, 934) • Lined filler paper • Mechanical pencil refills (.7 mm) • Painter’s tape • Paper towels • Rulers • Sandwich bags • Sheet protectors • Tape refill rolls (for dispensers) • Tissue To support and further our educational goals, we would GLADLY and ENTHUSIASTICALLY accept: - Office Supply Gift Cards (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Office Depot/Max) - Monetary donations to the cluster (check written out to Lanier Middle School with Cluster 7S and student’s name in the memo)

  23. Upcoming Adventures! • 7th Grade New York City Tour • March 15-19, 2017 • Informational Meeting on September 22nd at 3:45 or 6pm in the Lanier Library • Culture and Service Learning in Nicaragua • Early June 2017 • Informational Meeting on Wednesday, September 7th at 5:30pm in the Lanier Library

  24. Visit www.cluster7s.weebly.comto fill out the required survey!

  25. Thank you for coming! • We appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to come to Open House. • We are looking forward to a productive and engaging year with you and your child. • Please e-mail us directly with any questions you might have. • Don’t forget to take all handouts home with you, including the cluster wish list! • Consider taking an apple from our Giving Tree! 

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