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Curriculum Night Team Epic

Curriculum Night Team Epic. September 12, 2013. Team Epic Quiz. Welcome to Curriculum Night! Please take the next three (3) minutes to complete our Curriculum Night quiz!. Staff Introductions. Ms. Mandy Bert Mrs. Marian Ducommun Mr. George King Mrs. Julie Petrovic Ms. Michelle Salazar

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Curriculum Night Team Epic

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  1. Curriculum NightTeam Epic September 12, 2013

  2. Team Epic Quiz • Welcome to Curriculum Night! • Please take the next three (3) minutes to complete our Curriculum Night quiz!

  3. Staff Introductions • Ms. Mandy Bert • Mrs. Marian Ducommun • Mr. George King • Mrs. Julie Petrovic • Ms. Michelle Salazar • Mr. Matt Sniadecki

  4. Team Epic Philosophy • Student-Created Team Goal – Team members will create an epic legacy. Students will be… • Focused on Learning • Prepared • Involved • Positive in Words & Actions • Role Models • Friendly & Respectful • Students have created t-shirts based on this goal and will be rewarded with Epic Legacy certificates throughout the year.

  5. Language Arts • Based on district curriculum and state standards  Common Core • Read every day • Readers’ & Writers’ Institute – emphasis on process, not product • Social and emotional growth • Self assessment is valued – targets, reflection pieces, etc.

  6. Math • Online textbook is a valuable resource • Quality of work matters – not just time spent • Self-directed learning is key • Occasional struggles are OK • Teachers are here to help – request an appointment

  7. Science • Activity- and inquiry –based • Students make discoveries • Discuss science targets with students • Attendance is essential • Make an appointment - science teachers are available before and after school, as well as during Supervised Study

  8. Social Science • Students will be able to successfully meet district targets in U.S. History by: • Historical reading skills • Folder, textbook, assignments • Listening carefully and following directions • Asking questions • Completing assignments carefully and on time • Always being respectful

  9. Team Information & Technology http://schools.naperville203.org/jefferson/ Homework & Team Information • Team information is currently housed on the Homework Connection/Sharepoint site Newsletters • More information via electronic team newsletters • First sent by end of September • Current email address in Infinite Campus Infinite Campus • 24/7 access to grade book

  10. Team Information & Technology Canvas • Individual classroom teachers – discussions, links, documents Office365 • Students will be trained on October 4 in Social Science classes • Email address, “cloud” storage, web-based software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

  11. Technology Trouble? • If you or your student have trouble with technology, contact these individuals: Infinite Campus: “Infinite Campus Help” on the Parents tab on JJHS site campusportal@naperville203.org 630-420-6825 Canvas, Office365: Dr. Vicky Ross vross@naperville203.org

  12. The Role of the Teachers/Team • Supervised Study • Make appointment with teacher to review • Peer tutoring – coming soon! • Communication • Monthly newsletter • Team site • Epic Legacy awards, contact home for positives • Getting in touch • Please email us!  • Whole-child learning • Educate academically, socially, emotionally, etc. • Redo/Retake assignments - Varies by teacher/assignment; requires action plan

  13. The Role of the Student • Initial assignment • Read & reread directions & target • Review notes and/or section in textbook • Ask for help/clarification when the assignment is first given • Check Homework Connection & Canvas (especially in the case of an absence) • After the assignment is scored • Read over your score and comments • Make an appointment with teacher during Sup. Study to discuss work • Make an appointment to meet with teacher, family & student (last option)

  14. The Role of the Family • Infinite Campus - 24/7 access to grades, comments, etc. -No surprises! Once a grade is entered, it’s “live” • Shows scores, comments, and other notes from teachers (missing, exempt, late, etc.) • Family conversations • At least once a week • Review Infinite Campus, progress, strengths, accomplishments, areas that need improvement • Ask to see artifacts/examples of work • Self-advocacy • Encourage students to meet with teachers to problem solve • Set up teacher/family/student conference after all other strategies have been exhausted

  15. Chaperones & Career Day Speakers We will send out emails asking for chaperones and speakers as the dates get closer. • Career Speaker Day (Spring) • JJHS • Holocaust Museum (May 2014) • Skokie, IL • Bernie’s Book Bank (May 2014) • Downtown Naperville

  16. ELL Students • Team Epic hosts ELL students at JJHS  • Opportunities for all to expand world views and hear about different cultures and perspectives

  17. Thank You & Please Sign Out! • If you have not already done so, please highlight your student’s name on the list in the hallway. • Thank you for your time!

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