back to school middle school presentation
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Welcome, Parents!
Prayer for a New School Year Lord God,
At the beginning of this new school year, teach us to be your hands and feet where we are,
At the beginning of this new school year, teach us to love as you love us
At the beginning of this new school year, teach us to pray for those in need
So that You are honored and glorified. Amen
Communications
What is the best way to reach our teachers?*Please use our teachers’ individual SMS emails.*Reminder- Please allow up to a 24 hour period for the teacher to reply.
SMS Middle School Teachers’ Email Addresses:
7A: [email protected] 7B: [email protected]
6A: [email protected] 6B: [email protected]
Assignments(Classwork & Homework)
● Classwork and Homework will be assigned during class periods. Students will be given adequate time to copy the daily assignments. (Please make sure your child has a planner to keep track of their schoolwork.)
● Posting of Assignments: Homework will be posted on Google Classroom. Google Classroom and the SMS Teacher Websites are communication tools allowing teachers/families to support the middle school student in becoming organized with their assignments and information about school-wide events.
● Submitting Assignments: Google Classroom will be utilized to submit most assignments electronically. Math will be a paper copy with student work shown. ELA will have a balance of typed (electronically) and handwritten (paper) essays.
Assignments● Parents are responsible for accessing PowerSchool (online
gradebook) to check on completed assignments.
● Middle School students should be reading independently for at least 30 minutes each night and will maintain a digital log.
● Homework may not be done in school. It is assigned as a reinforcement of the concepts taught in class and, additionally, it is an opportunity for parent/child to connect over the lessons learned.
Grading● Grades will be posted on PowerSchool within 2 days of a quiz or test
and no more than 5 days for written reports or projects.● Students will be given a minimum of 3 days notice prior to a quiz or test.● For every day a long term assignment is late, it will be lowered a letter
grade. After 3 days late, it will be an automatic 55%. Students will not be allowed to submit assignments for credit after three days.
● Any student caught cheating or helping someone cheat will receive a 55%.
Religion ELA Math Science Social Studies
Tests: 50%
Quizzes/Projects: 35%
Classwork: 15%
Tests: 40%
Quizzes: 15%
Classwork: 20%
Projects (including
written papers): 25%
Tests: 40%
Quizzes: 20%
Projects: 10%
Classwork: 30%
Tests & Quizzes: 40%
Labs/Projects: 35%
Classwork: 25%
Tests: 40%
Quizzes: 20%
Projects: 25%
Classwork: 15%
Grading
ExpectationsStudent/Teacher Contracts of Expected Behaviorsin Middle School were distributed to your children.
Please sign & return the final pageof the form as soon as possible.
At dismissal, parents picking up students by cargo to the back parking lot.
The front of the school is for walkers.
Mrs. Bellouny-6AReligion (6A): Blest Are We, Faith in Action. RCL Benziger.
Social Studies (6A & 6B): World Civilizations Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
ELA- 6A & 6B
Textbook: Sadlier’s Vocabulary Workshop
➢ Students are responsible for maintaining a binder of the material covered in class. Binder checks will occur without prior notice, so it is important students keep it neat and organized.
Mrs. Bellouny-6AELA (6A & 6B) cnt.:
➢ Reading
o We will follow the Reader’s Workshop model in class.
o Students will explore a variety of short stories, nonfiction articles, and novels.
● Students will be responsible for completing assignments related to the readings.
o At the conclusion of each novel, story or article, there will be a test.
o Students will be required to have an independent book with them each day.
● Student will complete a monthly book project, which will include a choice board activity.
● Assignment expectations for the project will be given in class.
Mrs. Bellouny-6AELA (6A & 6B) cnt.:
➢ Writing
o Students will complete one 5-paragraph essay per month.
● Genres include Personal Narrative, Argumentative, Expository, etc.
o Student will be provided with a rubric on the first day of a new writing assignment.
o Students will follow the Writing Process (brainstorming/pre-writing, rough draft writing, revision, editing, final publishing).
o One multi-page research paper will be written at the end of the school year.
tool as the year progresses.
Mrs. Bellouny-6AELA (6A & 6B) cnt.:
➢ Vocabulary
o Students will be given new vocabulary words every two weeks.
● Vocabulary words will be taken from Sadlier’s Vocabulary Workshop.● Vocabulary Lists may also include words from in-class novels, stories, and articles,
as well as 100 Words for Middle Schoolers by American Heritage Dictionaries.
o Students will be responsible for completing activities off of a choice menu.
● A rubric will be given for the menu activities.● There will be a quiz on vocabulary words every two weeks. Students must be able
to recall the definition of the given set of words. Students may also be assessed on proper spelling, part of speech, and synonym/antonym.
Mrs. Bellouny-6th GradeELA (6A & 6B) cnt.:
➢ Grammar
o Students will be responsible for maintaining an interactive notebook, which will become a wonderful reference tool as the year progresses.
● Notebooks will be checked at various times without prior notice, so it is important for notebooks to be neat and organized at all times.
● Student will be provided with a rubric for their interactive notebook.● Students will be quizzed on the material (grammar quizzes will not occur during
the same week as vocabulary quizzes).➢ Public Speaking
o Students will give a 1-2 minute presentation twice during the year.
o After the first presentation, students will reflect on their experience and create a goal for the next presentation.
o Students will be provided with a rubric.
Gr 6B Religion Required Text: Blest Are We, Faith in Action RCL Benziger
Gr 6A & 6B Math Required Text: Ready Classroom Mathematics Curriculum Associates.
● Course Overview: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics Grade 6
● Educational Websites - Extra practice and supplemental materials (i-Ready, IXL, Khan
Academy, etc.)
Gr 7A & 7B Social Studies Required Text: United States History: Beginnings to 1914, Holt McDougal.
Course Overview:
7th Grade Social Studies: American Revolution up to the causes of the Civil War
All of the homework assignments are only available in Google Classroom.
Mrs. Chorazak 6B
Science: Gr. 6, 7 & 8 - Mrs. TartagliaCourse Overview6th Grade Science: Exploring Life, Exploring Earth, Understanding Matter, Understanding Energy, STEM Activities7th Grade Science: Life Structure & Function; Life Changes & Interactions, Energy & Matter, Exploring the Universe; STEM Activities
8th Grade Science: Interactions of Matter, Motion & Energy, Earth & Geological Changes, Exploring Ecology; STEM ActivitiesRequired Text6th Grade Science: Integrated Science Course 1, Glencoe7th Grade Science: Integrated Science Course 2, Glencoe8th Grade Science: Integrated Science Course 3, GlencoeCourse Materials:Binder, 1 Subject Composition Notebook, Chromebook, *Please See Middle School Supply List*
8th Social Studies: Mrs. TartagliaKnowledge of our history is essential in the making of loyal, intelligent, and well-rounded American citizens.
Course Overview:
8th Grade Social Studies: Civil War - Present
Required Text:
United States History: Civil War to Present, Holt McDougal
Course Materials:
Chromebook, Notebook, Folder
7th and 8th Grade Mathematics: Mr. GarlattiTextbook: 7th - Glencoe, Pre-Algebra Common Core State Standards
8th - Glencoe, Algebra 1 Common Core State Standards
● Calculators: Scientific or Graphing
● Daily Assignments - I will assign with the expectation that it will be done and
submitted by the end of the week. This is to encourage planning and time
management.
● Educational Websites - Extra practice and supplemental materials (Khan Academy,
IXL)
● Please email me if you have specific questions about the topics we will cover.
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math
● Review previous materials, particularly material from 6th grade ● Prepare them for Algebra ● Foundational Class
● Review and refresh their Pre Algebra knowledge● Prepare them for High School and College level mathematics● Independent students who are able to find their mistakes and correct them!
7th & 8th Grade E.L.A.- Mrs. de Leon
Materials
● Vocabulary Workshop by Sadlier: Level B (7th) & Level C (8th)● Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop binder● Well-maintained binder that contains material covered in class Binder
checks will occur without prior notice. ● Marble composition notebook: daily journaling & interactive grammar
notebook● Homework assigned and posted on Google Classroom
7th & 8th Grade E.L.A.- Mrs. de Leon
Reading● Implementation of Reader’s Workshop strategies. Teacher-led
instruction followed by group and independent student work and small group instruction
● Independent reading books on students’ AR level should be brought to class everyday. Projects will be completed for Independent Reading book monthly. A list of choice book projects will be provided to students via Google Classroom.
● Novels covering various genres of literature according to the CCCS
7th & 8th Grade E.L.A.- Mrs. de Leon
Writing● Implementation of Writer’s Workshop strategies. Teacher-led
instruction followed by group and independent student work and small group instruction.
● Focus on narrative, persuasive, informational and expository writing.
● Informational writing includes end of year research paper.
● Rubrics will be provided for all written and literacy based projects.
7th & 8th Grade E.L.A.- Mrs. de LeonVocabulary/Grammar
● Utilizing Vocabulary Workshop Workbook: Level B=Grade 7Level C=Grade 8
● New units assigned every 2 weeks with assessments given after unit is completed. Assessments may include proper spelling, parts of speech, definition, and synonym/antonym
● Vocabulary prep to prepare for high school and beyond.● Grammar topics reviewed on a weekly basis through literacy & written
work● Grammar enhanced through IXL assessments & grammar quizzes
7th & ro 8th Grade E.L.A.- Mrs. de LeonBlogging/Technology
● Weekly blog- students read and respond to age-appropriate current events articles. Assigned on Monday and due by 11:59PM on Thursday of the same week.
● Use of technology via Google Apps for Education- Classroom, Slides, Docs, etc.
Religion: Homeroom TeachersBlest Are We- Faith in Action (RCL Benziger)
● 6th Grade: Faith in Action● 7th Grade: The Study of Jesus Christ● 8th Grade: The Story of Our Church