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REDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL RAIDERS. 7th WhiteTEAM. 2011- 2012. Mrs. Khadijah Crutchley -Oliver Language Arts Room 718 678-874-7997. Originally from Miami, FL. Over 7 years of teaching FIU for BA University of Phoenix for Master’s VSU for EdS. Language Arts Curriculum Overview.
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REDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL RAIDERS 7th WhiteTEAM 2011- 2012
Mrs. KhadijahCrutchley-OliverLanguage Arts Room 718678-874-7997 • Originally from Miami, FL. • Over 7years of teaching • FIU for BA • University of Phoenix for Master’s • VSU for EdS
MathematicsRoom 716 • Ms. Willis – • Long Term Substitute • 678-874-8028
Mrs. O’Rhonda IngramSocial StudiesRoom 714678-874-8027 • Originally from Gainesville, Ga. • 13thyear teaching • University of Georgia for BS • Georgia Southern University for Med in Instructional Technology
Social StudiesCurriculum Overview In 7th grade, the students conclude the study of the major world regions and learn about the continents of Africa and Asia. The four strands of social studies are integrated, with history as the central strand. The history strand focuses on historical developments essential to understanding a specific region in the modern world. The geography strand relates the importance of geography to each region’s development. The civics strands and introduces students to the economic development of each region. For a detailed listing of the Georgia Performance, please refer to www.georgiastandards.org.
Dr. Johni Cruse-CraigScienceRoom 712678-874-8018 • Originally from Kannapolis, NC • 14th year teaching • Shaw U for BA • Brenau for Masters • UWG for Leadership Add-On • Argosy for EdS & EdD
DCSSAlignment of 6-8 Literacy, Numeracy, and Science Expectations 6th-8th Grade Reading and direct literacy instruction 90-120 minutes daily Social Studies instruction for at least 60 minutes daily Science instruction for at least 60-90 minutes daily Math instruction for at least 60 minutes daily Students/teachers will read 25 books or 1,000,000 words per year to students(Combined Across the Curriculum, teacher required or student Interest) Students will build vocabulary portfolios (Maintain vocabulary sections in their subject notebooks) Students will maintain word walls Students will maintain reading logs monitored by ELA Dept Students will write one integrated research paper/project per semester (2 per year) or at least a one research paper in each subject each year Students will complete at least one science project Students will complete a weekly science lab and write-up Students will maintain a science portfolio or notebook of science activities or experiments Students will use Thinking Maps in all classes Suggestions for Campuses to Fulfill Expectations Meet with grade level team, determine books for reading, and consider rotating reading selections Site Base Team or Building Leadership Team or Design Team, Grade Level or Dept Teachers may determine topic for integrated research English Departments should monintor student reading logs and provide a method of accountability Require students to keep one large binder (portfolio) for vocabulary to be used in all subjects for Elementary students Require students to keep a vocabulary section in each subject notebook for secondary students Share topics from campus to campus/Inter-Campus Collaboration
Redan Middle School Bell Schedule 2011-2012
Redan Middle School School-wide Discipline Plan Fifth Offense Referral to Administrator Discipline letter to parent 3 referrals or more Counselor referral Parent Conference Local School Probation 4 referrals or more Social Worker referral Local Formal Hearing Parent Conference First Offense Warning, Eye Contact, Proximity, Change Seat, Time Out, Reiterate Expectations, Private Conversations Second Offense Phone Call to Parent Third Offense Teacher Detention Send notice and contact parent (Failure to serve is an automatic Administrative Detention) Fourth Offense Administrative Detention Send Discipline documentation form to administrator
Policies • The following policies can be located in detail on each content syllabus: • Homework • Make-Up Work • Grading • Cell phones are permitted, hiwever must remain off during ALL instructional time. Thanks in advance for your support & cooperation as we monitor and enforce this policy.
Team White Rules • Be on time and prepared! • Be courteous and respectful! • Follow directions the first time they are given! • No food, gum, candy, or drinks! • Use signal for permission to speak or leave desk! • Cell phones need to remain in lockers at all times.
Team White Consequences • Warning • Parent Contact • Detention (afternoon) • Administrative Deyention • Parent contact / Conference • Referral
Redan Middle Tardy Policy • 1st – Warning • 2nd – Teacher Detention • 3rd – Teacher Detention & Parent Conference • 4th - Referral *Students will have to sign the tardy log anytime they enter the class late!*
After lunch (if needed) Individual breaks will be allowed while honoring the 15/15 rule Before 1st period After 5th period Team WhiteBathroom Locker Breaks
Team Supplies and Organization • Supplies: • (4) 1” binders • Loose leaf notebook paper / Composition journals • Ream of copy paper / pack assorted construction paper (give to 1st period teacher) • Pencils/pens/markers/crayons/colored pencils • 5 subject spiral notebook (Science - 81/2 x 11) • Individual pencil sharpener (covered) • Tissue/Hand sanitizer/paper towels (give to 1st period teacher) • Glue/scissors/cm(in) ruler/ • Highlighters/4 packs of index cards • *Additional supplies may be requested as needed*
Help with organization *notebooks *lockers *transitions Agendas –require students to write down homework assignments for each class daily & check daily! Communication (Teacher – Parent) phone calls, e-mails, notes in agenda (Student – Parent) What was learned; assist with homework; praise & incentives connected to school behavior and grades Provide assistance and supplies for any homework assignments and projects Tips for Middle School SUCCESS:
Team White Brochure • Please review brochure for seventh grade: • Schedule • Lunch Time • Teacher contact information • Conference scheduling procedure • Reminder of proper school attire • Grading scale (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS OPPORTUNITIES)