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What to Expect

8. 9. Page 9. What to Expect. Lesson 1. YOU’VE GOT THE NEXT 8 ½ MONTHS TO CARRY THAT BOULDER UP HERE. Y’KNOW…SOME OF US ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR …. Lesson 1: What To Expect. L 8. This symbol means complete on the LEFT SIDE of your notebook.

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What to Expect

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  2. Page 9 What to Expect Lesson 1

  3. YOU’VE GOT THE NEXT 8 ½ MONTHS TO CARRY THAT BOULDER UP HERE

  4. Y’KNOW…SOME OF US ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR …

  5. Lesson 1: What To Expect

  6. L 8 This symbol means complete on the LEFT SIDE of your notebook. Lesson 1: What To Expect PLEASE DO NOW What are these cartoons telling us about expectations? Do NOT copy the question BUT ALWAYS RESTATE the question as part of your answer. Write a MINIMUM of three (3) lines. The First Cartoon The boy thought (expected) school to be . . . The Peanuts Cartoon Peppermint Patti thought (expected) BUT. . .

  7. This symbol means complete on the RIGHT SIDE of your notebook. R 9 Lesson 1: What To Expect OBJECTIVES: • I can explain how my expectations influence me. • I can explain the class expectations for social studies this year.

  8. L 8 Lesson 1: What To Expect WARM UP Hmmm, expectations??? • Soooo, what are some of your “expectations” • about this class? • about me? Your view of what is going to happen. Another side of “expectations” is what you WANT from a situation or others. • On your birthday, you expect … • presents • people to treat you special

  9. L 8 Lesson 1: What To Expect Hmmm, expectations??? A third side of “expectations” is what others WANT from you. As a coach, what do I expect from my players? Do they expect anything from me? Have you ever had to complete a job for your parents? Did they have a certain way it was to be done? Did you meet their “expectation”? What happened?

  10. R 9 Lesson 1: What To Expect CLASS NOTES The Influence of Expectations Our expectations affect ________________ when approaching a situation, a person, an item, OUR ATTITUDE which than influences the __________ we make. So, the Glass is. . . CHOICES

  11. R AMERICAN HISTORY Mr. Simons & Mrs. Michaud 2012-2013 9 • CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS • Be Prepared! • Bring all necessary materials to class daily. • This includes: • agenda book • pens and pencils • Your Interactive Notebook (spiral or binder) • colored pencils • glue stick and/or clear tape • any practice/assignments • Be On Time! • Be in your seat and prepared to work each day. • Be Courteous! • I expect you to treat one another and me with respect. • Put downs will not be allowed. • One person speaks at a time. • STANDARDS-BASED GRADING SYSTEM • See the special pamphlet on Standards-Based Grading. STAY INFORMED • Check my Web Site: www.neshaminy.org/Page/7240 OR select Simons under Staff on the Sandburg website. • Use Edmodo (www.edmodo.com), our class social learning network. • You can email me. My school email address is: ssimons@neshaminy.k12.pa.us • Check with me for information about what happened in class during your absence. • I strongly recommend picking a friend to be your “study buddy” who you can call if you are absent from class. • You and your parents have the option to receive daily e-mail reminders about practice, assignments, and upcoming events. Lesson 1: What To Expect Attach the sheet on Classroom Expectations and Policies.

  12. Lesson 1: What To Expect Class Rules • Be Prepared! • Be On Time! • Be Courteous! • Bring all necessary materials to class daily • Your Interactive Student Notebook • pens and pencils • glue stick • index cards (flashcards) • colored pencils • agenda book • any assignments/practice • Treat one another and me with respect • Put downs will not be allowed • One person speaks at a time Treat others how you want to be treated. The Golden Rule or Do NOT treat others how you DO NOT want to be treated. Confucius

  13. Standards-Based Grading The purpose of Standards-Based Grading is to raise student achievement and rigor by clearly communicating students’ progress toward learning targets. Mr. Steve Simons 8th Grade U.S. History Carl Sandburg Middle School Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading Take the pamphlet and parent handout home for your parents to review.

  14. A tangled mess! Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading So, since we are talking about grades… Why have grades? What do grades (A, B, C, D, and F) mean?

  15. Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading • Students provide evidence of specific levels of achievement and understanding on identified Learning Targets. – exceeds the standard – meets the standard – approaching the standard – does not meet the standard Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic You can recall and apply the information accurately but also transfer their knowledge to new situations, think critically, and problem solve You can accurately restate (recall) and make sense of (apply) the information presented in class Difficulty accurately restating and/or using the information presented in class

  16. Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading • Students provide evidence of specific levels of achievement and understanding on identified Learning Targets. • Academic progress represents individual student achievement of the course Learning Targets ONLY. • Students have opportunities for“Second Chance Learning” to gain understanding and skills and to demonstrate that understanding/skill.

  17. Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading • A student’s growth in the Characteristics of a Successful Learner and Worker is evaluated separately.

  18. Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading • Applying the “levels of understanding” to the current traditional grade scale. A If 50% of the Learning Targets are scored at least at the “proficient” level and if 50% have a score of “advanced” (or the equivalent) B If 80% of the Learning Targets are scored at least at the “proficient” level and if 20% have a score of “advanced” (or the equivalent) C If 100% of the Learning Targets are scored at least at the “proficient” level (or the equivalent) D If 70% of the Learning Targets are scored at least at the “proficient” level (or the equivalent)

  19. Lesson 1: What To Expect

  20. Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading • Keep track of your learning. • You may provide additional evidence of your level of understanding.

  21. school blues Lesson 1: What To Expect Stay Informed Don’t let yourself get OVERWHELMED!!

  22. Lesson 1: What To Expect Stay Informed • Sign up for the daily e-mail reminders Form due by Wednesday • You can e-mail me ssimons@neshaminy.k12.pa.us • Use Edmodo – our social learning community • Have a “Homework Buddy” • Check with me upon your return • Check my web site Mr. Simons's Web Site

  23. Lesson 1: What To Expect On a separate sheet of paper WRAP UP Soooo, why is discussing expectations important? Draw a picture that illustrates the main idea of this lesson. Include: at least three COLORS a caption be neat Expectations are like a compass... they help guide us on our journey.

  24. Lesson 1: What To Expect If you don’t clearly tell people what you want, mistakes happen!

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