Transcript Curriculum Night Powerpoint

Welcome to the 2013-2014
Fremont Junior High School Year!
Curriculum Night
7th Grade Math
MA 07
Our 7th Grade Math Team
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Debby Allen ---------------(472.8364)
Miquela Daniels ----------(472.8356)
Samantha Hammer -----(472.8368)
Christopher Kingsley ----(472.8274)
Jennifer Munoz -----------(472.8347)
Guy Peterkin --------------(472.8369)
Caitlin Smith ---------------(472.8373)
Curriculum
• We are implementing
the Common Core
Standards
• Annual standardized
assessment will be
AIMS
Common Core
Standards
• Based on national
standards
• Change of
methodology
• Seeks deeper
understanding
What does a Common
Core classroom look
like?
• student discovery
• use of manipulatives
• active group work
• higher level
questioning
Department Practices
• Show ALL work
• Complete all daily
assignments
• Incomplete assignments
are not accepted and will
receive a zero
• Be in seat with material and
ready to work when the bell
rings
Materials
• Binder designated for Math only that will be
kept in the classroom
• Dividers
• Loose-leaf paper
• Pencil pouch including
– multiple pencils or mechanical pencils WITH lead
– erasers
– red grading pen
– highlighter
– manual sharpener
*Any concerns regarding materials, please see teacher
7th Grade Expectations
• Students have homework every night except on
test days
• Assignments are due the following school day
• Absent work is accepted for one week for full credit
• Missing work is accepted up to one week for up to
75% original credit
– The gradebook will not be altered to reflect missing
assignments turned in after the missing deadline
• Incomplete assignments are not accepted and will be
counted as missing – students must attempt every
problem
7th Grade Expectations
• Tests and quizzes are given with advanced
notice
• Portions of tests can be retaken within two
weeks of the testing date
• Quizzes can be retaken until the quarter
deadline
• The retake score is final
• Students must attend a remediation session in
order to retake any assessment
• The fastest way for a student to improve their
grade is to retake tests and quizzes
Planners
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Required each day
Must be filled out the first day of the week
Include class exit passes
Are a great tool for information on
assessments and deadlines
Clickers
• Technology used for recording warm-up and
cool-down exercises daily
• Students are required to show appropriate
use of the clickers
Weighted Grading
• Tests are 50% of the quarterly grade
• Quizzes are 30% of the quarterly
grade
• Daily Assignments are 10% of the
quarterly grade
• Classwork / Communication is 10%
of the quarterly grade
What you can expect from us
We will…
– provide a safe learning environment that fosters
student success
– reply to parent correspondence within 24 hours
– provide time for students to record
information/assignments in their planners
– update the calendar and tutoring times on our
website weekly with assignment topics and
important due dates
– provide opportunities for extra help outside of
class time by appointment
– provide a grade sheet 3 weeks into each quarter
Our Expectations of Parents
• Check parent portal and planner frequently
• Provide a time and place for homework
• Check to ensure completion and quality of
daily assignments
• Provide us with current contact information
including phone numbers and email addresses
• Contact us with concerns or questions as soon
as they arise
• Sign grade sheet and return when received
Parent/ Student Portal
• https://www.mymps.mpsaz.org
Welcome to Fremont!