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School Year 2007-2008 05 September 2007

Luis P Untalan Middle School 8C Jaguars

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Agenda/Topics to Be Covered

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Mission Statement/Goals Who’s Who Classroom Policies Grading Parental Involvement Content area 1 st Quarter curriculum FAQ s / Discussion

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Mission Statement/Goals

• Our educational community

PREPARES

life,

PROMOTES

excellence and all students for

PROVIDES

support. • The Luis P. Untalan Middle School community will empower students with the knowledge to be

COMPETENT

,

PRODUCTIVE

and

RESPONSIBLE

citizens in our society.

• Create a

COLLECTIVE PARTNERSHIP

among 8C teachers and parents to ensure that each child obtains necessary academic and life skills that will enable them become well-rounded citizens. 4/27/2020

Who’s Who

8C TEACHERS

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Mr. Rodney A. Pama - Social Studies

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Ms. Trexia P. Dingcong – Science Ms. Nicole Montague - Language Arts Mrs. Bernie Gumataotao – Math

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Mr. Bernard Lewis - Reading

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Classroom Policies

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RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY are the most important components for all our classes to function effectively Students are required to copy daily agenda from each class Homework expectations for each class are content specific 8C behavior expectations are clearly defined and are course specific

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Grading

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Students are to complete all assignments to the best of their abilities Students are expected to master skills from post test assessment tools Projects, exams, and other formal assessment have specific values in your child’s total grade Citizenship grades are factored in your child achievement Extra Credit assignments or tasks are given through the discretion of the teacher

More information on grading can be obtained from course syllabus 4/27/2020

Parental Involvement

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Parental involvement is strongly encouraged in an effort to support your child’s academic growth Get involved in 8C sponsored community and campus activities Parent conferences will requested by team if all avenues of behavior intervention and modification have been exhausted Parents are encouraged to call for appointments to address concerns PFC Outreach program is available for families in need of assistance 1 st quarter Progress Report issued by September 14, 2007 1 st quarter parent teacher conference is scheduled for scheduled October 30, 2007

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Content Area 1

st

Quarter Curriculum

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Social Studies – Basic geography skills review, early American civilization overview, Colonial America, American Revolution, Government and civics

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Science – Science as Inquiry, Scientific method, measurement

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Math – Pre algebra, algebraic concepts

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Language Arts – Expressive Writing 2, Reasoning and Writing D, Comprehension C

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Reading – Decoding C, Reading Mastery VI, Reading 8 th

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FAQ s / Discussion

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Why has my child’s schedule changed?

Schedules were changed due to child’s reading and comprehension level. Middle school concept required core teachers must be the same. Schedule also depended on the course L.A. and reading teacher are assigned

Does every child have a textbook?

Reading, Science, Math only class set is available. Social Studies- each child issued a book, class set also available, book checks every two weeks. Language Arts & Reading books will be issued to students in the following days

Will there be an 8

th

grade promotional?

Discussion among 8 th grade teams have been ongoing, 8C teachers will be supporting an 8 th grade promotional ceremony

What is the Zero Tolerance Policy?

No weapons or toy weapons allowed on campus. No fighting. No graffiti. No alcohol/ drugs (cigarettes, marijuana, ice, etc.) and drug paraphernalia (lighters, pipes, etc.) All violations will result in suspension.

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