Welcome to 7 th Grade Parent Night

1. Welcome to 7th Grade Parent Night

2. Language Arts Mrs. Franklin - Panthers Mrs. Silveira - Jaguars

3. Reading Goal: 40 Books • Independent Reading • Choice • “Take a book with you everywhere!” • Peer Pressure • Reading models good writing • Reading folder - accountability

4. Reading, continued • Last year in 5 months our students read an average of 24 books each (almost 5 books a month!) • The least read by any one student was six; the most read was 102!! • All but 3 students met the goal of 20 books!

5. Reading, continued • Reading skill lessons • Vocabulary • All genres – including short stories, nonfiction articles, plays, and poetry

6. Writing • FCAT Writing 2.0 • 8th grade • Stronger emphasis • “…[C]orrect standard English conventions…” • Word choice • Voice • Building foundation for better writing habits From the FLDOE’s Office of Assessment, July 2011

7. Writing, continued • 6 Traits of Writing • Writing process • Publication: Blogs, speeches, editorials, narratives, etc. • Research skills • History Fair • Avoiding plagiarism • Google Docs

8. Civics & Government, Economics, and Geography Social Studies Mrs. Rogers & Mrs. Lund

9. Civics & Government • Origins and purpose of US government • Responsibilities and participation of citizens • Principles, functions, & organizations of government • World affairs / US foreign policy – Current Events

10. Economics • Development of a market economy • Institution, structure, and functions of national economy

11. Geography Humans vs. the Earth Tools, Technology, Maps Past, Present, & Future Physical & Cultural Characteristics

12. Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History HISTORY FAIR 2011-2012 Part of the National History Day Program

13. Assignment • Topics should fit in with theme. (Suggested topics on nhd.org site) • Students will conduct research, analyze the information to determine the impact on history, and create a project that presents the information. • Student Groups should be carefully considered by students and parents as this project includes many SS & LA grades during the first semester.

14. Categories • Individual Historical Paper • Individual Exhibit • Group Exhibit (2-4 students) • Individual Performance • Group Performance (2-4 students) • Individual Documentary • Group Documentary (2-4 students) • Individual Web Site • Group Web Site (2 students)

15. 7th Grade Life Science Please see teacher webpages for detailed information What we’ve done so far: • Lab Safety • Lab Equipment • Scientific Method • Models, Theories and Laws

16. 7th Grade Life Science What we’ll cover this year: • Classification • Ecology • Cells • Evolution • Genetics • Human Body

17. 7th Grade Life Science SMA Science Expo 2012 • Replaces the “County” science fair • Takes place 2nd semester • Students given more freedom to present projects than just the white presentation board

18. 7th Grade Math Miss Polomcean – Panthers Mrs. Germany – Jaguars

19. Teacher Websites • The math lessons and homework for each day are posted on the teacher’s website. • Some content may not be posted until the day of the lesson.

20. Miss Polomcean’s Website

21. Mrs. Germany’s Website

22. Math Textbooks • All students have access to the online textbook. (Look for a sticker in the agenda.) • Students can also check-out a CD or textbook. • Students must have access to the textbook at home.

23. Homework Policy • Students will have homework each night Monday through Thursday. • Homework should not take more than 20 minutes each night.

24. Tutoring • Group tutoring will be held Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15pm. • We will be reviewing skills currently being used in class. • Students need to be picked up promptly at 4:15pm at the turn around between the MS and Elem buildings.

25. Cat Cards and Rewards System

26. Cat Cards/Level Letters • 1 Cat Card for each week (bound in agenda) – must be signed every Friday night • Maximum salary for the week: $75 • $15/day for attending (no sick days) • Cat Card is to be signed by Parent each Monday • Level 1 ($150 in fines) • Level 2 ($200 in fines) • Level 3 ($250 in fines) • Level 4 ($300 in fines) • Level 5 ($350 in fines) • Level 6 ($400 in fines)

27. Fines • $10 Fines: (Employability Skills) • Not following directions • Not getting along with others • Not on task • Incomplete class work or homework • Not prepared (agenda not signed) • Be on time

28. Fines • $25 Fines: • Disturbing the Class (1st time) • Horseplay • Food, gum, candy, toys • Disrespectful toward peers • Dress code: belt, shirt untucked

29. Fines • $50 Fines: • Disturbing the Class (2nd time) • Abusive language or conduct • Destroying school property • Disrespectful to authorities • Cheating

30. Rewards • $200 - Choice Seat (1 period) • $150 - Lunch Outside • $100 - Homework Pass • $75 - Choice Drink coupon • $5o - MP3 Time (1 period) • $50 - Rolling Chair (1 period) • $10 - Materials Pass

31. Career Shadowing for 2011-2012 Wednesday, November 2nd Students shadow a responsible adult that works outside of his/her home. Students report to the job site that day, not the school. Transportation is up to the student/parent. Start looking now. Students will be expected to know who they are shadowing by late October.

32. Coffee fundraiser www.fundraisingiseasy.com

33. How does it work? 12 oz for $12 Custom labeled Easy online re-order Lots of profit!!!

34. Why? money raised helps pay for 7th grade student field trips and expenses!!

35. Tenoroc Field Trip • Thursday, Oct. 27th & Friday, Oct. 28th • Tenoroc Fishing Management Area • $20 per student • Chaperones 16 – 20 each day • $5 per chaperone per day (lunch)

36. Sea World – May 2012 • Charter buses • Approximate cost: $35.00 • We need volunteers! • Return after school hours • Aligns with 7th grade science standards

37. Classroom VisitsMrs. Meche and Mrs. Hulin are also here to greet parents of their students.

38. Classroom VisitsJaguar parents – Please pick up an important paper from your child’s homeroom teacher