Komodo Dragons

1. Welcome Parents! Language Arts: Ms. Doyle and Ms. Hill Math: Mrs. Gannon Social Studies: Ms. Gilmore Science: Mr. Capista Komodo Dragons

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3. We expect our students to: access our websites for missed assignments arrive on time -- prepared for class participate actively and fully in classroom discussions and activities complete all assigned work in a timely manner put forth best effort on assignments contribute to a positive learning environment for all students Komodo Dragons Expectations

4. Assessments 80% Presentations & Speeches Tests & Quizzes Major Writing Pieces Major Projects Other Work 20% Homework & Class Work Classroom Participation & Preparedness HMS Grading Philosophy

5. Iqbal- Francesco D’Adamo The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle - Avi The Man Who Was Poe - Avi The Adventures of Ulysses - Bernard Evslin The Watsons Go to Birmingham - Christopher Paul Curtis The Giver - Lois Lowry I Am the Cheese - Robert Cormier Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain Language Arts Content

6. Anthology Holt Elements of Literature Mythology D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Poetry Various styles & artists Language Arts Content

7. 4 Study Island Benchmark Tests Pre and Post Write Source Assessments Midterm & Final Exams PSSA Exams Language Arts Common Assessments

8. Make meaningful connections & Think Critically Homework (Websites updated each day) Wordly Wise Packet/Notecard Due Friday Independent Reading Writing Class work completion Google Drive Warm ups (Comprehension, Grammar, Skills) Wordly Wise (Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies) Learning Stations (ex: Small groups, Critical Thinking, Writing) Makeup/Late Work Language Arts

9. ASSIGNMENTS/GRADES -Quizzes/Tests -On This Day in History -Projects -Homework, Notebooks,Participation TEXTBOOKS & RESOURCES -Journey Across Time (Glencoe) -World History (Holt) -Human Heritage (Glencoe) -NYT UpFront magazine CURRICULUM - 1st half of year (Midterm in January) -Understanding/Interpreting maps -Calendars & Dating Systems -Minoans -Mycenaeans & Trojan War -Greek city-states (Athens & Sparta) -Persian & Peloponnesian Wars -Greek Culture CURRICULUM - 2nd half of year (Final in June) -Ancient Rome -The Roman Republic -The Roman Empire -Germanic Invasions/Vikings -The Middle Ages Social Studies

10. Students will discover history for themselves by using critical thinking, questioning, and cooperative learning skills. All homework is posted on my website and all worksheets can be downloaded in pdf format. History is a STORY! Ms. Gilmore’s Class Please contact me via email if you have any questions, comments, or concerns throughout the year. * kgilmore@havsd.net *

11. Curriculum Level 1a -- CPM Course 3 Level 1 and Level 2 --CPM Course 2 and Connected Math Grading 80%: Tests and Quizzes 20% Homework and warm ups Math

12. Testing in class assessments midterm -- Jan final -- June benchmarks: Sept, Dec, Feb, June PSSA -- March Math (continued)

13. Warm Ups - think first! and fill in gaps example: 1 ½ ¼ = Homework Philosophy Assessments and Error Logs Extra Help Website- please visit/ PowerSchool- please visit About Mrs. Gannon’s math class

14. Course Overview Goals: To familiarize students with basic concepts relating to science as identified by PA state state “Core” standards. To improve science skills through hands-on laboratory investigations, as well as reading/writing activities related to current science topics. Texts/Readings: McDougall Littell Science Series, (home/in class.) SEPUP (Science Ed. for Public Understanding Program) Science World periodicals. Content: Space Science: astronomy, space exploration Ecology: ecosystems, energy flow, classification, biomes Life Over Time: evolution theory, fossils, etc… Diversity of Living Things: kingdoms survey Science

15. Grading: 80% Assessments 20% Other (homework, etc.) Tests: “OSCAR” pre and post assessments per unit. Major tests after most chapter completion. Quizzes: one or two per chapter Lab Activities: usually graded as assessments. One or two small research projects, most work to be done in class. Midterm and Final: Midterm at midyear, based on first two units. Final exam at end of year; cumulative for entire year. Both grades combined to count one-ninth of total grade for the year. Extra Credit: available before end of quarter, check teacher websites. How to Help Your Child: Check work nightly, question for understanding, ask to see test and quizzes which have been returned. Check teacher website nightly for Homework and upcoming Assessments: Check your child’s grades at least WEEKLY on the Parent Portal. Science

16. A student’s IEP team consists of: Core and Unified Arts teachers, Special Education teacher, Counselor, Principal, Parents, and the student in 7th grade. The IEP team places emphasis on the least restrictive environment for student learning through the IEP. The IEP team ensures the scheduled services of students as indicated in their current IEP’s. Special Education

17. The IEP team utilizes the specially designed instruction and accommodations for student’s needs in all academic settings as noted in their current IEPs. The Supplemental Learning Support classroom strives to best implement the general education curriculum to mirror the regular education classroom. When specially designed instruction is needed, the supplemental learning support classroom will modify the curriculum to best support the growth and mastery of concepts and skills to benefit the student. Special Education

18. Band parents meet in room 143 at 8:00 PM Thank You!