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

5. If you asked the kid on the left how school was at the end of the day, what would he/she say? Why? Y’KNOW…SOME OF US ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR …

6. Lesson 1: What To Expect How would you finish this last panel? What happened with Peppermint Patti?

7. This symbol means complete on the RIGHT SIDE of your notebook. R 9 Lesson 1: What To Expect LEARNING TARGETS: • I can explain one way my expectations influence me. • I can explain the three class expectations for social studies this year. • I can describe three places I can gethelp in social studies.

8. L 8 This symbol means complete on the LEFT SIDE of your notebook. 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 If what you want (expectations) is not clear, then misunderstandings, confusion, and conflict may result CLASS NOTES Our view, idea of what will happen (what we expect will happen) EXPECTATIONS Kinds Influence What we want Our expectations affect our ATTITUDE which influences our CHOICES What others want from us

11. R AMERICAN HISTORY Mr. Simons & Mrs. Michaud 2014-2015 9 • CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS • Be Prepared! • Bring all necessary materials to class daily. • This includes: • agenda book • pens and pencils • Your Interactive Notebook (3-ring binder) • colored pencils • 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. The school email addresses are: ssimons@neshaminy.k12.pa.us mmichaud@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. Parent Signature on the bottom by Thursday

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 • 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 I Carl Sandburg Middle School Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading Remember, 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 When you are graded, what makes up your grade? What do grades (A, B, C, D, and F) mean? GRADES

15. Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading • Students provide evidence of their understanding on identified Learning Targets. Basic 51-69% accuracy Below Basic 50% or less accuracy Advanced 90-100% accuracy Proficient 70-89% accuracy Earns a raw score of 44 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated Earns a raw score of 34 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated Earns a raw score of 25 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated Earns a raw score of 50 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated

16. Lesson 1: What To Expect Grading System Standards-Based Grading • Students provide evidence of their 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

18. 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. • a Self-Directed Learner • a Quality Producer • a Respectful Citizen

19. Standards-Based Grading • Currently working on a supplemental form to help provide feedback on these important life skills.

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

21. Lesson 1: What To Expect Stay Informed • Sign up for the daily e-mail reminders Form due by TOMORROW • You can e-mail me ssimons@neshaminy.k12.pa.usmmichaud@neshaminy.k12.pa.us • Use Edmodo – our social learning community • Online Student Subscription • Check with me upon your return • Check my web site Mr. Simons’sWeb Site