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Middle School

Middle School. 2014-2015. 1._____________________________________________________________________. TEACHERS. 6A – Mrs. Price Religion/ 6 th Language Arts/ 7 th Social Studies 6B – Mr. Amrhein Religion/ 6 th & 8 th Social Studies 7A – Mrs. Galvis

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Middle School

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  1. Middle School 2014-2015

  2. 1._____________________________________________________________________1._____________________________________________________________________ TEACHERS • 6A – Mrs. Price Religion/ 6th Language Arts/ 7th Social Studies • 6B – Mr. Amrhein Religion/ 6th & 8th Social Studies • 7A – Mrs. Galvis Religion/ 6th Math & Science • 7B – Mrs. Dunnigan Religion/7th & 8th Science • 8A – Mrs. Kambach Religion/ 7th & 8N&C Math • 8B – Mrs. Tarsi Religion/ 7th & 8th Language Arts • Mrs. Leto-Barone 8S Math • Mrs. Rodríguez • Spanish

  3. TEACHERS • Ms. Kirst Music • Mrs. Stoughton Art • Mrs. Ravins Tech • Mrs. Winter Media/Finance Park • Coach Callaghan P.E. • Mrs. LetoBarone Learning Resource

  4. EXPECTATIONS: Portrait of an NCS Graduate • Christian Role Model • Life-long Learner • Effective Communicator • Responsible Citizen

  5. We are a TEAM working for one goal: SUCCESS!

  6. Students’ Responsibilities • Check Rediker & Teacher Web • Bring questions and concerns to the attention of the teacher • Record assignments and tests in the Nativity Student Planner • Make-up work after absences according to Family Handbook • Locker organization and cleanliness • Appropriate uniform – including name tags

  7. PROCEDURES FOR LATE WORK – Essays, Research Papers, Projects, Labs 6th Grade Students: • Allowed three grace days (nightly homework not included) • The highest possible grade awarded on the first grace day will be 90%, second day will be 80%, third day will be 70% of the points for that assignment. 7th Grade Students: • Allowed two grace days (nightly homework not included) • The highest possible grade awarded on the first grace day will be 90%, second day will be 80% of the points for that assignment. 8th Grade Students: • Allowed one grace day (nightly homework not included) • The highest possible grade awarded will be 90% of the points for that assignment.

  8. Parents’ Responsibilities • Work with your son and/or daughter to check Redikerat least on a weekly basis. • Bring questions and concerns to the attention of the teacher via email. All email addresses are @nativitycatholicschool.org • Periodic checking of Student Planner (Reward/Consequence) • Help your child get to school on time. New Policy: After 5 unexcused tardies per quarter, students will receive a same day lunch detention and a formal comment will be placed on the report card. • Ask your child for any information that has been distributed in class.

  9. EXAM SCHEDULE From the Family Handbook: Under no circumstances will an exam be given prior to the date it is scheduled. All students are expected to take exams when scheduled. The days of semester exams are made known well in advance of the examination period. Families should avoid making travel plans that conflict with the examination period. Students who do not adhere to this policy may forfeit the opportunity to take semester examinations, which will earn a grade of zero. Exam Schedule (Tentative): January 12-14 (Grades 6-8) May 20-22 (Grade 8) June 3-4 (Grades 6-7)

  10. Teachers’ Responsibilities • Teach a comprehensive curriculum that prepares your child for high school • Post grades in a timely manner • Communicate via e-mail as needed • Respond within one business day to your e-mail • Direct students to record work and events in Student Planners • Assign students to record absentee class work and homework

  11. SOCIAL STUDIES • 6th grade - Ancient civilizations and geography • 7th grade - Civics, economics, N.A. geography • 8th grade - U.S. History through the Reconstruction • Spiral Notebook This is intended to be interactive More of a scrapbook with notes designed to stimulate learning • 6th graders will be using their tablets for enhancing the experience, enrichment ideas, projects, and other ideas we discover • Brain Pop

  12. SCIENCE 6th Grade : • Follows the Next Generation Sunshine State Science Standards-6th grade • Curriculum is lab-centered with emphasis on the scientific process. 7th Grade: • Follows the Next Generation Sunshine State Science Standards • Curriculum is lab-centered with emphasis on the scientific process. • Science fair is required for all 7th grade students.

  13. 8th Grade Introduction to Physical Science: • N & C groups will follow the Hillsborough County IPS • Honors curriculum. Upon successful completion high school credit is earned • S group will cover the same curriculum, but with less emphasis on math. This is in preparation for high school science. • Covers chemistry and physics. • Curriculum is lab-centered with an emphasis on the • scientific process. • Science fair is optional for 8th grade.

  14. Wanted: LAB LADIES (or lads) • Help set up and clean up labs • Please sign up after the • presentation

  15. LANGUAGE ARTS 6th Grade • Summer Reading – activities and tasks • Literature and Writing – integration across curriculum • English Grammar – application and English Maintenance • New vocabulary program-Sadlier • Use of BrainPop • e-reader policy

  16. LANGUAGE ARTS 7th & 8th Grades • Binder Organization (tests/quizzes) • Summer Reading – activities and tasks • Literature and Writing – integration across curriculum • English Grammar – Application and English Maintenance • Vocabulary Program - Sadlier • Writing Coach for 7th and 8th

  17. SPANISH 6th & 7th Grade: • Schedule: 2 days a week • Daily Homework: Review Notes / Content • Textbook continues in 7th 8th Grade: Spanish I (high school credit) • Schedule:4/5 days a week • Daily Homework: Review Notes / Content

  18. Math 6th Grade • Mathematics • Homework Policy: • Every assignment is worth 2 points. Homework grades will be posted weekly. • Integration of technology to enhance and enrich the curriculum • Blue and White groups

  19. Math 7th Grade • Blue and White Groups • Pre- Algebra • Simple Solutions 8th Grade • Groups N and C - Algebra I • Group S - RampOn to Algebra – preparation for Algebra in high school • Simple Solutions • Private high schools require successful completion of the course demonstrated by a test each one administers. • Hillsborough County high schools require a passing score on the EOC. • Homework Policy (7th & 8Th): Every assignment is worth 2 points. Homework will be posted weekly.

  20. Citizenship and ATL

  21. Class Dojo • http://www.classdojo.com/share • As much a communication tool as a behavior tool • Look for information to come home about secret codes • Mrs. Price, Mrs. Galvis, and Mr. Amrhein will be beta testing and other teachers may add during the year.

  22. Grading Scale and Weight • A: 90%-100% • B: 80%-89% • C: 70%-79% • D: 60%-69% • F: 50%-59% • Classwork, homework, take-home projects, etc. will count for 20% and assessments and long-term projects will count for 80% of final grade

  23. 7th & 8th GRADE DANCES Dates: Sept. 12th, Jan. 9th, May 1st Friday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Social Hall! Permission slip and money due at the door. Need 10-12 Chaperones! Please sign up after the meeting!

  24. HEAD CHAPERONE NEEDED! • Resposibilities: • Arrange for at least 10 chaperones for each dance. • Email names of parents chaperone to Mrs. Dunnigan • to check for SET training. • Purchase drinks and snacks for the dance. • Mrs. Alonso will provide funds for this. • Help set up and clean up. • Make sure the chaperones are strategically placed • during the dance…i.e. by the bathrooms, doors, • dance floor.

  25. This year’s scripture theme: “Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock.” Isaiah 26:4

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