Transcript Welcome to Open House Walker Intermediate School 2010

Welcome to Curriculum Night
Walker Intermediate School
2014-2015
Mrs. Medendorp
6th grade - Science
Discipline Policy
The Walker Way:
BE RESPECTFUL,
BE RESPONSIBLE, BE SAFE
• Procedures/Rules are a part of life and are intended to make
our classroom/school a respectful, responsible, and safe
environment.
• I have a ZERO tolerance policy for disrespectful behavior as
well as bullying.
Discipline Policy
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Students will be expected to follow all procedures outlined in
the PBIS expectations matrix (posted in my classroom and
included in parent information packet) as well as other
procedures taught throughout the year. Should a student
violate any of the above, a proper consequence determined by
the teacher, will be issued.
Consequences are as follows: verbal warning, loss of
intermurals, detention(s), phone call(s) home, conference with
teacher, change of seat, referral, and/or visit to the office.
Compliance with procedures/rules will result in following
rewards: constructive learning, verbal praise, PBIS tickets, free
time, participation in end of year activities, and/or
participation in various activities throughout the year.
Positive Reinforcement
• To encourage students to follow classroom
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procedures/rules, I will reinforce appropriate behavior
with rewards.
Rewards can be whole group and/or individual.
Students can earn PAWS for our class and tickets
individually.
PAWS can earn our homeroom a pizza party.
Tickets can be redeemed at “PawMart” during lunch on
designated days.
Assignment Notebook
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Tool for communication between classroom and home.
Daily homework assignments are posted in class as well as on my
webpage.
Students should write EVERYTHING that I write on the class
assignment notebook page.
Decisions on whether to bring home work completed in class should
be established by parents/guardians.
I do not force students to bring home materials – each student must
decide and make choices for themselves, and be held accountable for
their decisions.
All assignments are handed back throughout the week.
ABSENCES / TARDIES
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ABSENCES
When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the student to ask
for his or her absent work.
Assignments missed due to illness will be given one day per day of
absence plus one day. Requests for homework should be given to the
school office before 11 AM and picked up at the school at the end of
the school day. Summit Hill School District 161 appreciates parents
taking an active role in the child’s education both at school and at
home.
Students may take advantage of studyhall or academic assistance to
complete work.
ABSENCES / TARDIES
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TARDIES
Students are required to arrive to class on time. Students that are
not in class by the time the bell rings will be subject to the following
policy:
Per quarter, for each class:
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1st tardy – verbal warning
2nd, 3rd and 4th tardies will be recorded in Powerschool
Once the student has 4 tardies for the same class, the student will receive a
referral for a ‘major’ offense, and will be sent to the office. The student will
receive a detention.
For every tardy after the 4th offense, the student will receive further disciplinary
action that can include detentions or other consequences
Student starts each quarter with a ‘clean slate’
Homework Policy
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HOMEWORK (Reference Board Policy 6:290)
The parents and the school are joined in the common purpose
of helping students make the greatest possible educational
advancement. When homework is assigned, the school will
endeavor to explain what is to be done so that the child can
work independently.
Homework is a vital part of the learning process, and all
homework assigned is meant to reinforce concepts learned in
class.
Students must be prepared every day for class discussions,
group work, and independent assessments.
My expectation is that all work assigned should be completed
with the student’s best effort, and turned in on time.
Homework Policy
Assignment 1
Day 1
Step 1 - Warning issued OR start process (see step 2)
Step 2 - Student fills out Homework Notice (pink slip) and staples to assignment
- Teacher option for Studyhall, Academic Assistance or completing at home
Day 2
Step 3- Homework returned – PROCESS COMPLETE. If not, see step 4
Step 4 - Reduction in points (20% deduction)
- Student fills out pink slip and staples to assignment
- Teacher option for Studyhall, Academic Assistance or completing at home
Day 3
Step 5 - Homework returned - PROCESS COMPLETE. If not, see step 5
Step 6 - Teacher calls home to discuss reason for missing homework. Teacher discretion to
assign final grade on assignment as ‘zero,
Homework Policy
Process starts over for next assignment at Day One
Missing assignment 4 the following steps are included
- Teacher must call parent
- Teacher assigns two days of Academic Assistance and works out plan with parent
Missing assignment 5 the following steps are included
- Teacher must call parent
- Teacher assigns three days of Academic Assistance and works out plan with parent
Missing assignment 6 the following steps are included
- Teacher writes minor referral – checking the’ other’ box – writes in the description 6
separate missing assignments
- Teacher must set up Parent/Team Conference to discuss homework concern
- Teacher sends student to the office with referral and all homework notices for
Administration to issue detention and begin RtI process
Homework Policy
- Future missing assignments require teacher
contacting parent, minor referral, detentions,
monitoring and making adjustments to plan.
-Teachers are free to use their discretion, but cannot
add to the percentages or days in Academic Assistance.
-All detentions for homework are issued by
administration.
-Every quarter begins with a clean slate for all students.
Science Curriculum
• Introduction to Science (Book P)
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Life Science
Physical Science
Earth Science
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Life Science
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Physical Science
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Earth Science
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Life Science
• Microorganisms, Fungi and Plants (Book A)
• Electricity and Magnetism (Book N)
• Earth’s Changing Surface (Book G)
• Animals (Book B)
Science Curriculum
• What to expect in class:
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• Group work/ Collaboration
• Independent inquiry
• Whole class discussions
• Class demonstrations
• Lab work / group experiments
• Lesson/ chapter reviews
What to expect at home:
• Preparation for all class discussions
• Extensions of any independent work
• Written explanations for any class demonstrations
• Formal lab reports
• Preparation for lesson quizzes and chapter tests
Science Curriculum
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Assessments:
• Various reinforcements of lesson concepts
• Directed Readings
• Interactive Textbook Packets
• Critical Thinking
• Math Skills
• Science Skills
• End of Lesson
• Vocab Review
• Lesson Quiz
• End of Chapter
• Review / Study Guides
• Test
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Science Curriculum
Grading:
• Homework
• 25% of final grade
• Some assignments are checked-in and marked in
PowerSchool with a green √(no letter grade). These
assignments are just as important as any other assignment,
and are subject to the homework policy just like any other
assignment.
• Quizzes
• 35% of final grade
• Tests
• 40% of final grade
• Long term projects and formal lab reports may be counted
as a test grade
Quiz and Test Corrections
Students will be allowed to make quiz or test corrections to
earn back 1 percentage point for every correct answer.
Students must use the following format:
- Student must use looseleaf paper.
- Student must write in complete sentences unless I
specifically state otherwise.
- Student must state where the correct answer was found
(notes, textbook, handout, etc.)
-Corrections are due the next school day.
In order for a student to be eligible to make test corrections:
-Student must have completed the corresponding lesson
review (for quiz) or study guide (for test) and have the
assignment in class on the due date in order to be eligible
to complete quiz or test corrections
-Lesson reviews and study guides are not assessed for a
grade.
Mrs. Medendorp’s Webpage
• Visit my webpage to stay updated on what is happening
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in the classroom/school each week.
Go to www.summithill.org, click on Hilda Walker (left
hand side), click on Teacher Pages (left hand side), click
on Mrs. Medendorp.
Notes, Important Dates, Overview of Weekly Lessons,
General Information, Upcoming Quizzes/Tests
NOTE: Things are subject to change as needed.
Homework is posted on my webpage, but is subject to
change – please refer to your child’s assignment
notebook for all homework assignments.
Contact Information
• Phone: Call the office 7:45am – 8:00am or after school until
about 3:20pm
• Write a note
• E-Mail anytime
[email protected]
Thank you!!!
• Please contact me with any questions or concern-your
concerns are my concerns!
• We are all working towards the same goal – providing the
best possible environment for the students to reach and
exceed any goal they set for themselves.