welcome to r.h.l.s. back to school night september 17, 2009
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Welcome to R.H.L.S. Back to School Night
September 17, 2009
Middle School Academic Program
• Teacher Introductions• School-Home Communication • Classroom Management• Grading• Fall IOWA Testing • Class Trips• Block Scheduling• Curriculum • Academic Subjects• Specialty Subjects
School-Home Communication
• e-mail: [email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@redhillchurch.org•website: www.redhillschool.org•Conferences- October 29th and 30th
• e-mail: [email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@redhillchurch.org•website: www.redhillschool.org•Conferences- October 29th and 30th
• Phone: 714-544-3132 • Phone: 714-544-3132
• Agenda•RenWeb •Newsletter
• Agenda•RenWeb •Newsletter
• A-OK Awards• Christian Character Awards• Principal’s Kids• Class Spirit Points
• A-OK Awards• Christian Character Awards• Principal’s Kids• Class Spirit Points
Classroom Management
•Positive Reinforcement•No Public Humiliation
•Positive Reinforcement•No Public Humiliation
• Eagle Dollars• Now accepting Auction Donations
• Eagle Dollars• Now accepting Auction Donations
Middle School Behavior
God expects Christian to live by a higher standard. This means that God wants us to be examples of Christ rather than living by the world's standards.
It is a privilege to attend Red Hill Lutheran School and students need to understand that continued enrollment eligibility is dependant upon the ability to uphold the school’s behavior expectations, on and off campus.
Therefore, students are asked to stand up for what is right and uphold the Christian character expectations of this school by:
Refusing to support and discouraging those who are not upholding our Christian standards.
Reporting teasing and other inappropriate behavior to a teacher or an administrator.
Refusing to support or participate in retaliation on those who have reported offenses.
Reflecting Christ’s character in all that I think, say, and do.
www.renweb.com
Homework10 %
Tests/Projects
50%
Quizzes/ Projects/
Labs40%
Late/Missing/Make-up
Work
Fall IOWA Testing
Week of October 12th-16th
Provides information for teachers to plan and differentiate instructionPlan on attending school on time, every day, rested and well-fed.
Class Trips
Field Trips
Middle SchoolService Hours
• 5 Hours per year/15 hours in 3 years
• Many opportunities
• Western BBQ, Carnival
• Assisting Teachers
• Assisting the Office
• Other Service Opportunities
• Recorded on a form and on RenWeb
Block ScheduleSEPTEMBER ‘08
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Integrated with
Biblical Principles
Integrated with
Biblical Principles
Alignedwith
CaliforniaState
Standardswww.cde.ca.gov
Alignedwith
CaliforniaState
Standardswww.cde.ca.gov
Differentiated to Meet the
Students’Individual
Needs
Differentiated to Meet the
Students’Individual
Needs
HistoryMrs.
SampsonHistory is who we are and why
we are the way we are. ~David McCullough
History has a purpose, an end in view, designed by
God.Colossians 1:16-18
The Supremacy of Christ
For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.
He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy.
Year Overview-6th Grade - Ancient HistoryBeginning of Civilization to the Roman Empire Trimester 1
– Unit 1:Early Humans and Societies • Early Man Story and Poster Project
– Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush• Mesopotamia Brochure Project• Ancient Egypt 3-D Project
Trimester 2
– Unit 3: Civilization in India and China• China Folder Project
– Unit 4: Foundations of Western Ideas• Ancient Greece Pocket Book Project
Trimester 3
– Unit 5: The Roman World• Roman Empire Technology Project
– Unit 6: Endings and Beginnings
History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.
~Cicero
History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.
~Cicero
Year Overview: 7th & 8th Grade World History: Medieval to Modern Times The Fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance and the Age of Reason Trimester 1
– Unit 1: Connecting With the Past – Fall of Rome & Byzantine Empire
• Byzantine News Project
– Unit 2: The Islamic World• Islam – Christianity
Comparison Project
Trimester 2 – Unit 3: West African
Civilizations• Africa Folder Project
– Unit 5: Medieval Europe• Medieval Life 3-D
Project
Trimester 3 – Unit 6: Renewal in
Europe• Person of the Age
Magazine Project
– Unit 4: Asian Civilizations
• Asian Civilization Topic Project
– Unit 7: Civilizations in the Americas
• Student Group Presentations
History Interactive Notebooks
Purpose of an Interactive History Notebook– Organized materials and notes– Personal study tool – organized information
for tests– Personal ownership of work suited to
student learning styles– Students will have the opportunity to use
higher order thinking skills, to apply, analyze and integrate information.
HomeworkNotebook
Evaluation– Notebooks are collected
at the end of units or chapters
– Content, Quality, and Completeness – 50 points
– Visual Appearance and Organization – 40 points
– Challenge Work – Extra Effort – 10 points
– Total = 100 Homework points
Daily Homework– Textbook/Notebook
Assignments – Reading, section questions, notes, worksheets
– Project Assignments – Work in progress checks
– Grade taken on due date
– Grade based on completeness and work is corrected in class
Tests & Quizzes
Quiz Grades– Small Projects– In-class Projects– Multiple Choice
Textbook Section Quizzes
Test Grades– Chapter Tests– Large Projects
History is a voice forever sounding across the centuries the laws of right and wrong. Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral law is written on the tablets of eternity.
~James A. Forude
Math
6th Grade Math Mrs. WilsonPre-Algebra Mrs. Tarkoff, Miss JordanAlgebra 1A Mr. BelgenAlgebra 1 Mrs. Sampson
Holt Math Curriculum
Students learn that math is ordered, logical, and predictable because God’s order, logic and predictability is established in creation.
Mathematics is the language God used to create His universe
Understanding math gives us insight into the nature and character of God
Mathematical concepts are linked to God’s created world
Middle School Math and Higher Order Thinking
As a science of abstract objects, mathematics relies on logic rather than on memorization and observation.
Students are now moving from concrete to abstract thinking. 2 + 3 = 5 to 2a + 3b = x They will move beyond memorizing facts and processes.
Involves: Analyzing Seeing complex patterns Applying known processes to new situations Learning a new language
Concepts Covered in Introduction to Algebra
Key Concepts of Introduction to Algebra – Using variables Solving complex equations
Understand and use factoring and properties of exponents. Compute the surface area and volume of basic three-
dimensional objects. Know and use fractions, decimals, and percents and are
proficient at changing from one to another. Use ratio and proportion, compute percents of increase
and decrease, and compute simple and compound interest. They graph linear functions and understand the idea of
slope and its relation to ratio.
Concepts Covered in Algebra
Key Concepts of Algebra are Symbolic reasoning and
calculations with symbols Applying all the mathematical rules
and properties to monomial and polynomial expressions
Working with functions Recognizing mathematical patterns
and aspects of a logical argument
Homework Homework Grade –
Includes: Homework assignments – checked daily, Assignment Sheet
collected at the end of the week Notes/Warm-ups – collected at the end of the chapter
Math homework should take about 20 to 30 minutes/night.
Homework is a tool for students to practice concepts; learn independent thinking and self-evaluation. Students should have minimal parent help. Parents should
not correct homework! Homework is graded on completeness, not correct
answers.
Quizzes, Tests, Etc. There will be a quiz or test every week Quiz grade includes – One or more textbook quizzes per chapter Projects
Tests – One per chapter Test corrections are allowed and can raise the
test grade a maximum of 5% One retake per trimester
Math Path to High School and College
The middle school
students’ minds are
still maturing!
Be patient!
They are a (God’s)
work in progress.
Success in Higher Math Advice for students (and parents)
Be there – absences can really hurt Be interested Listen and take notes Correct your own work – want to know
what you did wrong Ask questions when you don’t understand
Make an appointment with the teacher if necessary
Psalm 145:5
They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
Science is the study of God’s work in all of Creation. Students develop an understanding and appreciation for it by studying the divine order of Creation and how God has devised a perfect plan in His universe. Creation is a reflection of the glory of God, and through scientific inquiry and exploration, students will get to know Him through the beauty and grandeur of His works.
6th 7th 8th Science Focus Investigation & ExperimentationClass work, Activities-Standards Warm-up
Homework-Notes, Worksheet, or Lab
Attempting to complete all projects in class!!!!!
Process Inquiry:
Observing Science Vocabulary-
Inferring Academic Language
Predicting Reading for Meaning
Classifying Science Note Taking Books
Make a Model Zone Labs
Conclusion
Standards-6
Plate Tectonics and Earth’s StructureShaping Earth’s Surface
Heat (Thermal Energy)Energy in the Earth Systems
EcologyResources
Investigation and Experimentation
Textbook/Content Grade 6
Standards-7
Cell BiologyGenetics
EvolutionEarth and Life History
Structure and Function in Living Organisms
Physical Principles in Living SystemsInvestigation and Experimentation
Textbook/Content Grade 7
Standards-8
MotionForces
Structure of MatterEarth in the Solar System
ReactionsChemistry of Living Systems
Periodic TableDensity and Buoyancy
Investigation and Experimentation
Textbook/Content Grade 8
Language ArtsMrs. Wilson- 6th Grade
Mrs. Tarkoff- 7th and 8th Grade
Psalm 119:105
God is the Great Communicator The Language Arts are based on the truth that God is the Great Communicator.
He has presented us with the gift of communication so we can hear, listen, speak, read, and write.
God wants us to communicate with Him and with each other so the proper use of the Language Arts is a reflection of our appreciation for His gift.
This gift of language provides us with a way of understanding His Word and communicating with others, gaining knowledge, and using creativity as a way of expression.
Listening
Reading Writing
WritingConventions
Speaking
www.cde.ca.gov
Domains
Course Content
Reading WritingSpeaking
andListening
• Literature Anthology• Class Novels• Response to Literature• Silent Reading• Read-a-Million• Literature Circles
• Writer’s Notebook• Modes of Writing• Writing Workshops• Grammar• Spelling• Vocabulary• 6 + 1 Traits
• Integrated throughout the year• Book Sharing• Poetry Recitations• Persuasive & Informative Presentations• Other classes…
Red Hill Writing Handbook Available at www.redhillschool.org
Grade 6
Novels are on supply list- To be purchased
Writing Portfolio Project
Assignment Description
Narratives Plot, setting, point of view, sensory details, concrete language, character, dialogue, suspense.
Expository Compositions
Description
Expository Compositions
Explanation
Expository Compositions
Compare and Contrast
Expository Compositions
Problem/Solution
Research Reports Support main idea with multiple sources, include a bibliography
Response to Literature Develop, organize, and interpret. Justify with evidence.
Persuasive Compositions State a clear position, support with evidence, anticipate readers concerns with counterarguments.
Red Hill Lutheran School Language Arts CurriculumWriting Assignments: Grade 6
7th Grade
Novels are on supply list- To be purchased
Red Hill Lutheran School Language Arts CurriculumWriting Assignments: Grade 7
Writing Portfolio Project
Assignment Description
Biography/Autobiographical Narrative
Standard plot line: beginning, conflict, rising action, climax, resolution, point of view, major/minor characters, setting, dialogue, suspense
Response to Literature
Develop, organize, justify interpretations of a literary work.
Research Report Pose questions about a topic, convey clear/accurate perspectives, include evidence from formal research process, document reference sources
Persuasive Composition
State a clear position, support with evidence, anticipate readers concerns with counterarguments.
Summary Include main idea using own words/quotations, reflect meaning
8th Grade
Novels are on supply list- To be purchased
Red Hill Lutheran School Language Arts CurriculumWriting Assignments: Grade 8
Writing Portfolio Project Assignment Description
Biography/Autobiography
Relate clear incident with details, reveal significance, employ narrative and descriptive strategies
Short Story/Narrative Relate clear incident with details, reveal significance, employ narrative and descriptive strategies
Response to Literature Develop, organize, justify interpretations of a literary work.Research Report Develop thesis. Record ideas, concepts, direct quotations,
from sources. Paraphrase and summarize. Use a variety of primary and secondary sources. Organize and display information on charts, maps, graphs.
Persuasive Composition Include a well-defined thesis, support with evidence, differentiate between fact and opinion, anticipate readers concerns with counterarguments.
Career Documents Business LetterCareer Documents Job Application Career Documents MemorandumTechnical Documents Identify the sequence of activities needed to design a system,
operate a tool, explain by-laws of an organization.
Pastor Seth BrittonMrs. Sara Bridgman
Mr. Kevin Piazza
Bible Curriculum“Explore the Bible: The Life of Christ”
Seven Major Scriptural Areas:“Getting to Know Who’s Who”
“Beginnings to Baptism”
“Introducing the Son of God”
“Ministry With His Disciples”
“Lessons About Life and Death”
“The Road to the Cross”
“Jesus is Alive Forever and Ever!”
Class Content:• Prayer and Introduction of the Daily Theme and Biblical
Lesson
• Study and Discussion of the Biblical Lesson for the Day
• Exploration of the Biblical Lesson: Geography (Maps, Videos, Pictures), Key Cultural, Historical , and Contextual Issues Relating to the Class Theme/Biblical Lesson
• Small Group/All-Class Discussion and Questions
• Student-Life Application: Connecting the Theme/Bible Study to the Student’s Life
• Personal Assignments/Homework: Family Discussions, Service Opportunities in the Student’s Life, and Life Experiences of the Student
• Weekly Quiz
Specialty Curriculum
Please join the Specialty Teachers in their classrooms for information on the Specialty Curriculum.
