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Welcome Parents. Preparation for 9 th grade. Self-discipline Responsibility Self control Self confidence Leaders of the school. Science. Quizzes – averaged into one test grade Tests – 3-4 per trimester Projects – at least one per trimester Science Fair- test grade for 2 nd trimester.
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Preparation for 9th grade • Self-discipline • Responsibility • Self control • Self confidence • Leaders of the school
Science • Quizzes – averaged into one test grade • Tests – 3-4 per trimester • Projects – at least one per trimester • Science Fair- test grade for 2nd trimester
Power points • Notes • Will be put on our web site or my wikispace when it is set up.
ELA –English Language Arts • Writings – graded by using rubric provided to students • Type written • MLA format – used for all writing • Used at PJP and public high schools • Preparation for 9th grade http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
ELA – writing and grammar • Research paper – small paper after science fair during 2nd trimester. • Grammar – • Complex sentences • Clauses • Verbals • Pronouns • Prepositional phrases Vocab – sadlier-oxforadf.com
Googledocs.com • Need to sign parental consent form • Contains; • Word-like program • Excel-like program • Power point – like program • Save and share • Students need to be 14. You can sign on for them. This way everyone can use Word, Excel and Power Point all on line. • Please set up separate account for student. Don’t use your private account.
Wikispaces.com • Look here for : • Assignments • Snow day work • Power points • Links to discovery ed
Discovery Education.com • Parental permission • Online textbook • Will be using at home and at school • Assignments • Quizzes • Tests • Experiments • Virtual tours • Parent link • Student link
ELA - Reading • The Giver by Lois Lowery • Heavy duty critical thinking and discussion book • Helps us to recognize our Catholic Identity
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak • Young German girl’s life in Germany during WWII.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee • Prejudice and stereotyping of minorities. • Independent Reading – book report of some sort every 6-8 weeks
Poetry • Poetry • Shakespeare – a touch
Short Stories • O. Henry – • “Gift of the Magi” • “Ransom for Red Chief” • “A Retrieved Reformation”
Grading ELA • Grammar – tests • Writings • Reading – comprehensive tests and writings • Vocabulary • Spelling • All will be averaged for one grade in for ELA
Attendance • Absence: note on next day attending school • Please call school if student is going to be absent. • Please call school by noon if collecting homework. Homework will be available at 3:30. • I don’t usually give work if student is going on a trip. He/she can complete work after school on their return
Notes • Notes are needed for early dismissal and must be brought to homeroom • Notes are also needed if there is a change in transportation going home. • These need to be brought to homeroom, so the office knows. • Notes are needed if staying afterschool with me for help. I stay until 4:00.
Uniforms • Boys – belts • Gym shorts and sweat pants, sweat shirts – St. Mary’s emblem. • Girls’ skirts – 1” above knee • Skirts have been getting shorter and shorter. We must adhere to the policy. • Skirts, more than 1” above the knee must be rehemmed. They will be allowed until the following Monday. If not repaired points will be given for each day of inappropriate length. • 10 pts = after school detention.
Birthdays • Please: No Rita’s water ice (too messy) • No Cookies, cupcakes, candy • pretzels, fruit, veggies • We usually have a working snack, so that snack must be able to be eaten while studying.
Field Trips • Career Day at Montco. • Devon Prep – play • Chastity Day – Malvern Prep • Washington Life Trip • New York Trip
Cell Phones • Cells are not allowed in the classroom • Cells must be in book bags in cubbies. • Please do not call or text your student. • In case of a forgotten lunch, gym shoes etc. Students may use their cells with teacher permission.
Keep in touch • Communication is very important. • Please use my e-mail kcwalina@smsk-8.org