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Welcome Parents to Open House. Staff in Room R12. Staff in Room R16. Daily Schedule. Daily Schedule. School wide Behavior System. We Are… Mighty Milford! M – Mutually respectful I – Innovative G – Goal oriented H – Honorable T – Tenacious Y – Young citizens. I will be positive!
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Staff in Room R12 Staff in Room R16
Daily Schedule Daily Schedule
School wide Behavior System We Are… Mighty Milford! M – Mutually respectful I – Innovative G – Goal oriented H – Honorable T – Tenacious Y – Young citizens I will be positive! I will be engaged! I will show respect! I will participate! My actions, my consequences!
Classroom Expectations • Positive attitude towards others, self, and tasks • Active engagement during the activities • Show RESPECT at all times to all individuals • Participation with the activities, lessons, and group work • YOUR actions, YOUR consequences • “Caught doing something good”-Reward System
Behavior System • Consequences for Inappropriate Behaviors: • Verbal Warning (name on the board) • Lunch Detention (check next to name) • Removal from classroom (two checks next to name) • Sent to the office and/or Parent/guardian contact by phone
Behavior System Continued • Some Examples of Inappropriate Behaviors Are: • Speaking to the teacher in a disrespectful manner or rude/sarcastic tone of voice • Using inappropriate or vulgar language • Throwing objects in class (pencils, books, paper, gum, etc.) • Bringing beverages/water or empty bottles to class (concealed or unconcealed) • Taking out cosmetics, compacts, brushes, lotions, perfumes, colognes, hair spray, etc.) • Taking out contraband materials (cell phones, CD/MP3 players, headphones, games, etc.) • Writing on or defacing any piece of furniture/wall in the room • During computer instruction, going on other websites other than the ones instructed to do so. • Constant disruption and calling out that interrupts the learning of others
Curriculum • Reading • Read 180 • Read Naturally • X-Zone (Guided Reading) • On-line Resources for Guided Reading • Teen Bizz Homework: They will be required to read 2 stories/articles a week and answer the questions that follow. They need to hand them in on Wednesday and Friday.
Curriculum • Math • Common Core Progress (6th/8th) • Glencoe Math (6th/8th) • Math 180 (7th grade only) Math 180 • Math Triumphs (Alternative Standard Students) • Supplemental math materials • On-line resources
Curriculum • Writing • Read 180-Writing piece • Writing supplemental material • Write Source materials They will be writing informative, narrative, and argumentative writing pieces this year.
Grading System 1. Report Cards will include percentages and letter grades (A through F) • Grade Scale (Passing for course: 65%) • A – 100-90 • B – 89-80 • C – 79-70 • D – 69-65 • F – 64-50 • Grades cannot be changed after a marking period has ended with the exception of incompletes. • Lowest percentage grade for a marking period is 50%. 2. Final Grade for the year will be based on an average of marking period percentages. 3. Evidence that will be used to score: • Quizzes are given to check for understanding after a few lessons. • Tests are given to check for mastery of unit content. • Homework is given for lesson practice and to show understanding. • Other assignments include notebook checks, projects, etc.
Homework • Homework will be collected to verify that it has been completed and will count towards your grade. Homework will be graded as follows: 2=Completion of homework and on time 1=Completion of homework, but not on time (late-defined as later that day or possibly the next day) 0=Homework was not handed in
Web Page Milford Middle School
Contact Information Phone Number: 215-529-2268 ext. Email: snewton@qcsd.org 2255 Allentown Road Quakertown, PA 18951 -