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Welcome to Heatherwood Middle School

Learn about Mrs. Lundberg's professional background and her objectives for the classroom. Find out about the expectations, consequences for misbehavior, and the curriculum for social studies and world geography. Stay updated through the standards-based grading system and get support for homework. Contact Mrs. Lundberg through phone or email for any queries.

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Welcome to Heatherwood Middle School

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  1. Welcome to Heatherwood Middle School Mrs. Lundberg - History Please sign in.

  2. Dianne Lundberg Professional Background University of Puget Sound • BA in Communication Seattle University • Master in Teaching, K-8 • Endorsement in Sociology, 9-12; Endorsement in English, 6-8 National Board Certified, 3-8th Grade in 2004 National Board Certified Renewed in 2013 Public School Experience • 11 years teaching in the Highly Capable Program in Everett Public Schools, 3-5th grade • 9 years as a K-5 librarian • 3rd year at Heatherwood Middle School

  3. Classroom Objectives • To maintain a safe and fair learning environment for all students • To make learning relevant, rigorous, and engaging • To prepare students for their future education

  4. Classroom Expectations Students, teachers, and visitors are expected to follow Heatherwood’s Code of Conduct in order to maintain a safe and fair environment. Be respectful Be responsible Be part of the solution Your support makes a difference!

  5. Typical Consequences for Misbehavior • 1st incident: Verbal warning • 2nd incident: Problem-solving intervention • 3rd incident: Lunch service/parent contact • 4th incident: Office referral

  6. Social Studies • Washington State History • Passing at 7th grade meets a high school graduation requirement; high school credit is now available • Projects • Map and chapter tests • Global Issues • Current Events • Integrated technology

  7. World Geography and Cultures • Map and chapter tests • Projects – GoogleDocs can be accessed from home - Demo • Workbook – Can be completed in class • Man and the Environment • Canada • Latin America • Europe • Africa • Asia – Middle East

  8. Standards-Based Grading • Formative = 30% of grade • Summative = 70% of grade • Student Progress • Check online grading (LMS system) • Reports sent home mid-semester (Nov. 2016) • 1st Semester – Sept. 7, 2016 to Jan. 27, 2017 • 2nd Semester – Jan. 31, 2017 to June 20, 2017

  9. Typical Late Work Policy • Formative Assignments • Students should turn in work on the day it is due. • Formative assignments build success for summative assignments. I expect these assignments to be done. • Summative Assignments • Homework turned in late will still be eligible for full credit; however…

  10. Homework Support • 8:00 AM – Students are allowed in the library to complete homework and check-out books • After school homework support will start sometime in October • Prearrange a time to meet with Mrs. Lundberg • Homework Help through Sno-Isle

  11. Conferences • Fall conferences are the week of Oct. 24th. • Evening conferences on Wed., Oct. 26th • All parents/guardians are invited to conference with their child’s Period 2 teacher.

  12. Nuts and Bolts • You may call me at (425) 385-6423 before 8:00 A.M. or after 3:00 P.M., or email me at dlundberg@everettsd.org • Please check my website calendar for assignments, due dates, and parent info. Thank you for coming to curriculum night!

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