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The Pirates

The Pirates. 8 th grade East Forsyth Middle School . Instructors . WSFCS Grading Scale A 93-100 B 86-92 C 78-85 D 70 - 77 F 69 and below . Mr. Phoebus Social Studies Mr. Downing Science Ms. Hollis Language Arts Ms. Eubanks Academic Support Ms. Emery Math.

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The Pirates

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  1. The Pirates 8th grade East Forsyth Middle School

  2. Instructors • WSFCS Grading Scale • A 93-100 • B 86-92 • C 78-85 • D 70 - 77 • F 69 and below Mr. Phoebus Social Studies Mr. Downing Science Ms. Hollis Language Arts Ms. Eubanks Academic Support Ms. Emery Math

  3. Contact Information Brian Phoebus Email: bmphoebus@wsfcs.k12.nc.us School phone: 703-6765 Planning time: 9:30 – 10:15 or after 2:15 Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us//Domain/1744

  4. Social Studies Curriculum United States History and North Carolina’s role in US History • From Colonization to Current events Areas of focus: • Writing and research skills emphasized, financial literacy • Public speaking, communication, debate • Current events Phoebus

  5. Grades • Classwork 30% • Project 25% • Test/Quiz 20% • Homework 10% • Journal/Participation15% • Common Core Exam 20% of Final Grade Phoebus

  6. Supplies • Colored pencils • Composition notebook for journal • Two-pocket folder • Loose leaf paper (college or wide) • Pencils AND hand sharpener • Pens • Thumb Drive Phoebus

  7. Contact Information Greg Downing Email: gddowning@wsfcs.k12.nc.us School phone: 703-6765 Planning time: 9:30 – 10:15 Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us//Domain/7344 Downing

  8. Curriculum • 1st quarter - Microbiology & Ecosystems • 2nd quarter - Evolution and Earth History • 3rd quarter - Hydrosphere • 4th quarter - Chemistry Downing

  9. Grades • Quizzes - 40% • Tests & Projects - 30% • Classwork - 20% • Homework - 10% Downing

  10. Supplies • 3 ring binder (can be shared with another class) • Composition book • Pencil/pen • index cards • wet wipes • hand sanitizer • kleenex Downing

  11. Contact Information Hollis - ELA Shirley Hollis School Email: sahollis@wsfcs.k12.nc.us School phone: 703-6765 Planning time: 9:30 – 10:15 or after 2:15 Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us//Domain/1786

  12. Curriculum • Q1 – Main Idea, Literary Elements, Point of View, Narrative Writing • Q2 – Inference, Text Structure, Short Research • Q3 – Drama or novel • Q4 – Figurative Language, Argument Writing, Intro to 9th grade, Full Research project Hollis - ELA

  13. Grades • Classwork 15% • Homework/Journal Entries 15% • Test/Projects 40% • Quizzes 30% • Research (projects) Hollis - ELA

  14. Supplies • 2 composition notebooks • Binder (can share with science & Math) • Looseleaf paper – either college or wide • Pens – red, black, blue • Highlighters • Kleenex • Hand sanitizer Hollis - ELA

  15. Contact Information Emery - Math Amy Emery School Email: ahemery@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Home email: ahemery1219@gmail.com School phone: 703-6765 Cell: 214-1001 Planning time: 9:30 – 10:15 or after 2:15 Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us//Domain/6914

  16. Curriculum • Students will work through situations and word problems as mathematical thinkers • Models and graphs, • appropriate tools, • Peers and teacher • looking for patterns and structures Emery - Math

  17. Grades • CW (20%) – participation in independent and group work • HW (20%) – 3 to 4 times a week. Often less than 5 questions depending on what we are currently exploring in class. • Quiz (20%) – students will have quizzes on portions of units. Normally open text, open notes, open journal • Journal (20%) – Daily warm-up. • Assessment (20%) –Unit Tests or project • MATH 1 – NC READY TEST IS 25% OF GRADE !!! Emery - Math

  18. Supplies • Regular and Colored Pencils • Graph paper notebook for Journal • Three ring binder – ½ to 2” are ok • Ruler/protractor • Handheld pencil sharpener • Pens – at least 2 different colors • Calculator (optional) TI-84 • OPTIONAL • Sticky notes • Tissue • Hand sanitizer • Clorox wipes • Sandwich baggies • Crayons • markers Emery - Math

  19. Contact Information Eubanks – Academic Support Andrea Eubanks School Email: areubanks@wsfcs.k12.nc.us School phone: 703-6765 Planning time: 9:30 – 10:15 or after 2:15 Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us//Domain/7303

  20. Team website can be accessed from the EFMS site. Under Teams: Pirates FIELD TRIPS Team trip (Fall) Washington, DC (March 19-21) BOXTOPS School wide competition as to which team gets the most. Please send in!! LOCKERS The cost for the lock is $0.50. Locker fee is due September 6, 2013. Locks must be issued by school, no locks brought from home (they will be cutoff). Lost locks cost $5 to replace. TUTORING Stay tuned for days. We will offer various afternoons. If you have a request, please talk to the teacher for that subject. Tuesday – Language Arts Wednesday – Math 1 Thu – 8th grade Math Pirates

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