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ORIENTATION AGENDA

• Introductions• Transition Issues• Team Goals• Core Skills• Supply List • Parent

Conferences• Schedule• Parent/Teacher

Communication

• Incentive Programs• “D” Day

Procedures• Handbook

Highlights• Special Team

Events• Alumni Tips • Team Warning• Homework

Assignment

Who Is the Blue Team?

• Ms. Sharon Branca

• Subject: Math


• Mrs. Liz Motley

• Subject: English


• Ms. Dana Prendergast

• Subject: Science


• Mr. Stephen Kistler

• Subject: History


• Mrs. Eileen Patram

• Subject: Reading


• Mrs. Samantha Rodriguez

• Mrs. Linda Hargesheimer

• Subject: All

• Learning Support


Ms. Katie Fetterman

Mrs. Mary McGlincy

Subject: All

Learning Support


• Mrs. Patty McGinnis

• Subject: Gifted Seminar


• Mrs. Barbara Scholl

• Subject: ESL


• Mr. William Peck

• Guidance Counselor

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A 7th GRADER?

• MORE independence.

• MORE responsibility.

• MORE homework, projects, tests, etc.

• MORE student-teacher communication.

BLUE TEAM CORE GOALS

• We encourage students to work collaboratively with their peers and to respect the ideas of others.


• We encourage students to become more responsible for their education and to take an active approach to learning.


• We encourage students to consistently put forth their best effort in all classes.

CORE SKILLS• Time

Management

• Study Skills

• Organization

• Reading Comprehension

GENERAL SUPPLY LIST

• 3 – Ring notebook with dividers

• Loose leaf paper

• Pencils (we encourage lead pencils), pens, and erasers

• Appropriate free reading material (At all times, in all classes!)

• Set of colored pencils

• Highlighters

• Textbook covers

• Clear sheet protectors

• Assignment book (supplied by Arcola)

SUBJECT SPECIFIC SUPPLIES

MATH• Spiral Notebook

ENGLISH• Pocket Folder• Bound Marble

Notebook (wide-ruled)

SCIENCE• Pocket Folder• ½ inch 3-ring

binder OR section in large team binder

Donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes are

appreciated . . . Greatly!!

BLUE TEAM SCHEDULE

• Periods 1 – 4 : Core Classes

• Lunch: 11:27 – 11:57

• Period 5: Core Class

• Period 6: Health/PE

• Period 7: Expressive Arts

• Period 8: Homeroom

PARENT COMMUNICATION

• The Seventh Grade counselor is Mr. Peck.

• Blue Team is available for parent conferences during period 7 (1:33 – 2:18).

• Parents are reminded to check the Parent Portal often.

• The most efficient method of communication with team teachers is email.

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

• Honor Roll– Distinguished– Meritorious

• Highest Average (in each subject area from each section)

• Most Improved Student

• Student of the Month

• Team Awards

“D” DAY PROCEDURES

• “D” Day is dedicated to silent work and/or reading.

• Students must have free reading books in HR!

• Some “D” Days will also be used for “Character Counts” Lessons.

HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS

• Dress Code

• Attendance Policies

• Student Passes

• Student Sign-Out

• Hallway Behavior

• Gum Chewing

• Cheating/Plagiarism

SPECIAL TEAM EVENTS

•Team Days• Field Trips

•What we do depends on YOU!!

7th Grade ALUMNI TIPS

• DON’T CHEW GUM- you will get caught and they will catch you- especially Ms. Prendergast!

• Make friends and get a good reputation.

• Participate in class because you get points each marking period!

• Ask questions if you need help!

• Study more than you normally do, because you’ll need it!

• This ISN’T sixth grade anymore!!


• Remember to follow directions on all tests and projects!

• Be organized because there are always notebook checks!

• The harder you try, the more respect you get from the teachers.

• Don’t get on the teachers’ bad sides!

• Always have your pass.

• Be nice to substitutes.


• Shoving papers into your binder is a REALLY BAD idea.

• Keep all of your old papers- you will have finals!

• In 6th grade you might not have studied, but this year you have too!

• DO ALL OF YOUR WORK . . . YOU’LL BE FINE!

• Don’t eat candy without asking.

• Do not plagiarize- you will get a 0!

• Keep a positive attitude!


• Be nice to your teachers and pay them respect.

• Keep or find a sense of humor- you’ll need it!

• Make friends you can depend on.

• Proofread your work before you hand it in.

• Never wait until the last minute; it’s very stressful that way.

• With these teachers backing you up, you’ll never have to worry.

WARNING !!!!• Summer reading

books should be nearly finished or finished at this time.

• All AR tests need to be done by September 16th!!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS• Emergency cards

and the signed handbook page is due by Friday, September 9th.

• Picture Day is Friday, September 9th.

HOMEWORK

•Bring in a photograph of yourself on the first day of school!

"The objective of education is to prepare the young to educate

themselves throughout their lives." Robert Maynard Hutchins

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