Transcript Classroom Procedures

Welcome to Grade Seven !
Information for Parents & Students
Who Are My Teachers’?
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Ms. Rowley (Mornings) – Math
Ms. Samborski (Mornings) – French
Mrs. Nelson (Mornings) – Phys. Ed.
Mr. Sneddon (Mornings & Afternoon) – English
Language Arts, Health, Social Studies, Technology
Assistance, Art, Career Ed.
• Mr. Ursaki (Mornings & Afternoons) – Band
• Mrs. Germann (Afternoons) – Science
• Mrs. Waters & Mr. Tkachuk (Afternoons) – PAA at St.
Vital
Who Are My Teachers’? (Con’t)
• Mrs. Sneddon (Afternoons) – PAA, Semester Two.
Evaluation
This is a major change to the work that we do with our students.
Evaluation this year is divided in to two major categories:
• Formative Assessment: The goal of formative assessment is to
monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be
used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to
improve their learning. Examples of Formative Assessment
include question sets, checks for understanding, reading and
discussions of the textbook material.
• Summative Assessment: The goal of summative assessment is
to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by
comparing it against some standard or benchmark. Examples of
Summative Assessment include performance tasks, unit quizzes
and end of unit activities.
Evaluation (Con’t)
While formative assessments like some
worksheets may not be used to calculate final
grades it is still important to the development of
student learning to complete all assignments.
Evaluation (Con’t)
On the next slide is an example of a student
rubric. Students are now evaluated on a 1 – 4
scale on their understanding of a given outcome.
This 1-4 scale is going to be reported on the
report card that will come home at the end of
each term.
Evaluation (Con’t)
Subject: Social Studies 7
Outcome: DR 7.1 Analyze and use various types of maps (that provide differing perspectives and
information for differing purposes) in order to situate current issues in Canada, and in a selection of
Pacific Rim and northern circumpolar countries.
Beginning – 1
I need help.
I can locate different
physical features on maps
and with support can
connect that information to
current issues.
Approaching – 2
I have a basic
understanding.
I can use different
maps, charts and
graphs to describe
the physical, political
and population
geography of Canada
to identify current
issues.
Proficiency – 3
My work consistently
meets expectations.
I can use different
maps, charts and
graphs to describe
the physical, political
and population
geography of
Canada, other
countries and relate
that information to
current issues.
Mastery – 4
I have a deeper
understanding.
I can use my analysis from
different maps, charts and
graphs to compare and
explain current issues in
Canada and Pacific Rim
and northern circumpolar
countries.
Evaluation (Con’t)
When your student brings home a report card
you will see the outcomes that were covered in
the current reporting term as well as the place
on the skill continuum that your student is
currently at. Seeing a one or a two on a student
report card is not a sign of failure; it is now an
indication of skills that a student may have to
devote more time to developing.
Evaluation (Con’t)
When your student brings home a report card
you will see the outcomes that were covered in
the current reporting term as well as the place
on the skill continuum that your student is
currently at. Seeing a one or a two on a student
report card is not a sign of failure; it is now an
indication of skills that a student may have to
devote more time to developing.
Home Logic
Home Logic is the parent and student side of the
record keeping system that our school division
now uses.
Home Logic will enable students and parents to
access their progress and their attendance from
any web capable device.
Home Logic will allow student to track their
progress on learning outcomes.
Home Logic (Con’t)
Home Logic is the parent and student side of the
record keeping system that our school division
now uses.
Home Logic will enable students and parents to
access their progress and their attendance from
any web capable device.
Home Logic will allow student to track their
progress on learning outcomes.
Home Logic (Con’t)
You will be given more
information once we start
the school year around how
to log in to and use the
Home Logic system.
Home Logic (Con’t)
As the classroom teacher for many of your
students subjects I will be posting assignment
assessment information under the following
timeline:
• Formative Assignments, Small Scale Projects (1-2
Class Periods) – 5 school days following the due date for
the assignment.
• Summative Assignments, Large Scale Projects (3
Class Periods or More) – 7 to 10 school days following
the due date for the assignment.
Communication
An open communication relationship is the cornerstone to a positive
learning environment. If you have questions or concerns please come
to see me, send a note or e-mail or ask to speak to me on the
telephone. Every attempt will be made to keep you as up to date as
possible on the work done in class and the progress of your students.
Different communication modes will be used.
Web Site – Our classroom website can be found here:
http://www.bcs.lskysd.ca/asneddon
The page will have due dates for assignments as well as updates on class
activities. The page will be updated frequently.
E-Mail – My e-mail is [email protected] I check this e-mail
frequently and the messages are delivered to my cell phone.
Telephone – I can be reached at the school from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM.
If it is an emergency I can be reached at home; 445-1980.
Communication (Con’t)
I am also going to continue to use a new communication method that was
tried last year: Text Messaging Service.
• Remind: I am going to continue with a new communication tool this year
where I will send class updates once a week via text message. In order to
receive text messages please follow these step:
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To receive messages via text, text: @homeroom7s to (778) 651-9639
You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe
@homeroom7s'.
Communication (Con’t)
I understand at times it is going to be necessary to reach your students.
There are a few guidelines that I would request:
• When possible please phone the school at 306-937-2112 and ask to
speak with your student. Please try and call at lunch time (11:45 AM).
We would like to avoid phone calls during class time. Messages may
be left and they will be passed on at break.
• If you need to call your student or text them on a personal cell device
please do so; but students will only be able to check messages at breaks
or at another time following arrangements with a teacher.
Conclusion
I look forward to working with you and your students.
We are going on a learning adventure and your students
will have the opportunity to experience different
learning tasks and challenges. I am here to not only
guide your students through their learning but to offer
whatever supports that I can to ensure the continued
success that your students will work towards as they
become life-long learners. Our cooperation as
students, parents and teachers is essential to the
continued positive experience that will lead to many
great adventures.