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Open House 2013-2014 8 Green. THE TEACHERS. ELA- Mrs. Maura Bruno Social Studies- Mr. Michael Bollinger Science- Ms. Elizabeth Filocamo Math- Mr. Kristian Ruggiero French – Mr. Cousins Spanish – Mrs. Lapp-Hastings Consultant Teacher- Mrs. Tina Oddy Teacher Aide – Mrs. Bonnie Rampado.
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THE TEACHERS ELA- Mrs. Maura Bruno Social Studies- Mr. Michael Bollinger Science- Ms. Elizabeth Filocamo Math- Mr. Kristian Ruggiero French – Mr. Cousins Spanish – Mrs. Lapp-Hastings Consultant Teacher- Mrs. Tina Oddy Teacher Aide – Mrs. Bonnie Rampado
Social Studies 8 Curriculum • US/NYS history from Civil War to present. • Despite the State’s decision to drop the NYS Assessment, students will continue to focus on the skills that have traditionally been deemed important. • This will include analyzing historical documents and writing document based essays (DBQ’s). • Reading and Writing
ELA 8 Curriculum • Exploration of Literature & Literary Elements • Literary Analysis • Expository Writing • Poetry • Vocabulary • NYS Assessment Preparation
Math 8 Curriculum • Pre-Algebra • Preparing for the NYS Math Assessment • Algebra - High School Credit • Preparing for the NYS Math Assessment and the NYS Regents Integrated Algebra Curriculum
Science Curriculums • Class objective and homework is always on the assignment board for students to write down in their composition notebook and agenda. • We will be preparing for a two part NYS Science Assessment throughout the year. • Science 8 • Topics covered: Physical Science (Chemistry, Electricity, Magnetism), Astronomy (Stars, Solar Systems, Galaxies), and Earth Science (Weather, Plate Tectonics, Rocks & Minerals) • NYS Regents Living Environment • Topics covered: Living Organisms, Homeostasis in Organisms, Genetic Continuity, Reproduction & Development, Evolution, Ecology, Human Impact on Ecosystems, Scientific Inquiry & Skills, Laboratory Skills • Students must successfully complete all lab assignments to sit for the NYS Living Environment Regents Exam in June
Keys to Success • HOMEWORK!!! • Staying Organized • Preparation • Seeking Extra Help
State Assessments • ELA – April 1st – 4th • Math – April 30th – May 2nd • Science - Performance: May 21st – 23rd • Written: June 3rd – 5th • Social Studies - None
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