Welcome to all the families of the Pueblo Community

2012-2013CURRICULUM EVENING

• Mr. Fulkerson Language Arts• Ms. Williams

Social Studies • Ms. Ferber

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• Mrs. Reeser Science • Mr. Pollard

Math • Ms. Honeyman

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MEET THE POWER TEAM

Teaming

Core group of teachers

Choice of exploratory classes

MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL

The Power Team’s goal is to provide a positive learning environment where all

students strive toward becoming responsible, critical thinkers and good

citizens committed to ongoing academic excellence.

TEAM PHILOSOPHY

We have high academic and behavior expectations.

NO late HW is accepted.

NO extra credit is given to boost individual grades.

Parents play a critical role

GENERALEXPECTATIONS

• Daily assignments • Class projects • Important dates• Stamps • KEY source of communication• Checked in Ac Lab on Tuesdays

AGENDA NOTEBOOK

• On-line tutorials - math• Academic Lab• Learning Lab (Mon-Fri 7:45-8:30)• Tutor list is available at the District Office

EXTRA ASSISTANCE NEEDED?

• Student Agenda/Planner•Academic Lab • Web Pages• Online Grades• E-Mail - Please Email your child’s Ac Lab Teacher if you have not received any emails as of today!

INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

Mid-Term Progress Reports – Online

Report Cards (9 weeks)

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

FORMAL COMMUNICATION

• Power Cash• Pueblo Student of the Month• Positive Referrals• Individual Awards with

Accomplishment Stickers

Power Days!!!• 3/5 Criteria• Appropriate School Behavior

• Chapel Rock• Power Days (End of the Quarter)• Childs Play (The Giver)• Volunteers Needed• $60

MAJOR EVENTS

$400 per couple$200 for individualsAny Arizona tax payer can take advantage of this and support their local school.

Students are scientific thinkersEmphasis on Inquiry Learning & Process SkillsIntegration of Language Arts/Reading SkillsHighlights:

Lab Tools & Safety, Scientific Process EnergyCell Structure & Function Human BodyWeather & Atmosphere Earth’s Water

Lab Performance= 40% Assessments= 40%

WRAC=10% Homework=10% (Wed-Wed)

(WRAC)

Focus:• Increased proficiency in grammar and usage,

including spelling•Writing in a variety of formats and purposes•Writing for personal enjoyment

Language Arts HW– Monday to Thursday

Reading for information, enjoyment, and fluency Comprehension (literal and inferred) Vocabulary acquisition Elements of Literature Literature studies Informational Reading Sources Book Celebrations and Book Reports

• Homework - 10%• Class work - 20%• Assessments - 70%(Assessments include: tests, quizzes, projects and writing)

GRADE BREAKDOWN

Decimals, Number Theories, and Fractions Collecting and Displaying Data Ratio, Proportions, and Percents Integers and Probability Perimeter, Area, and Volume Functions, Plane, and Coordinate Geometry

Math 6Mr. Pollard

Number Theories and Algebraic Reasoning

Integers and Rational Numbers Proportions, Percents, and Probability Perimeter, Circumference, and Area Volume and Surface Area

Math 7Mr. Pollard

GRADE BREAKDOWNTests 60% Quizzes 30%Homework 10%

Social Studies Ms. Williams

-World History/Ancient Civilizations-Geography Skills-Current Events-Research Skills

HELPFUL SOCIAL STUDIES TIPS

Complete warm-ups each dayAsk questions/participateReview notes each nightUse www.classzone.com Prepare for Game Day

Grading: Total Points

Monday Agenda Check Academic Enhancement

Tuesday Band/Chorus Rehearsal ABC Activity

Thursday SSR (Silent Sustained Reading)

Friday Team Building/ Computer Lab

ACADEMIC LAB

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• Athletics

• Clubs

• Socials

Pueblo Middle School and our team will have opportunities to participate in various

service projects. Collection of pull tabs [year long] Operation Christmas Child [Oct. / Nov.] Adopt A Child [Winter holiday] Canned Food Drive [Thanksgiving] Various others

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Thanks for choosing Pueblo. We look forward to working with you to accomplish your child’s academic, social, and athletic goals!