ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Bibles: $15 with S&H, Prove It Catholic Teen Bible

-Powerschool Username/Password: forgotten/lost username or password- please sign list outside the classroom. I will forward to Mrs. Fetters

-Indoor Recess donations

-Background Checks/Volunteer Covenant

HOMEWORK-length: betw/15 min-1.5 hrs (this includes studying!)-2 homework passes-I stamp each agenda each day during the first trimester

ABSENCES-students have as many days to make

up work as they were absent-students should make up their work

when they return from a sickness

EXTRA CREDIT-Science, Religion and Vocab. extra

credit available. Print out OR email to me, before test. Because extra credit is available throughout the trimester, I don’t offer ex.credit projects at the end.

FRIDAY FOLDERS-all quizzes and tests returned signed

CORRECTIONS-on quizzes/tests that are D or F-made in red, on the test, for half the

original point value-only for the 1st trimester

STUDYING-students should try several different

methods until they learn what works for them

-we typically have at least one quiz or test weekly, sometimes more.

-quizzes and tests will be posted days in advance

-in order to do well, at least 30-40 minutes should be spent preparing for a quiz/test

MID-TERMS/FINALS-end of Jan. and beginning of June-study packets, completed work,

previous tests

POWERSCHOOL-only new students have new

usernames and passwords-Powerschool should now be

active, your old password still works this year.

-if you don’t remember your password, please let me know

-parents should check Powerschool once a week

-share password w/child to promote responsibility

PROGRESS CONFERENCES-October meeting w/all parents-Follow-up conferences on an as-

needed basis with the middle school team

CONDUCT/EFFORT-Incentives

- Be Positive tickets- Mustang Mornings

-CLASS DOJO points-Conduct/Effort: O, G, S, I, U- Students conduct/effort grade

begins at a G. An ‘I’ or ‘U’ earned means the student is not eligible for honor roll.

-Conduct: each behavior warning lowers conduct grade

-Effort: each assignment warning lowers effort grade

RELIGION

Objective: Students will understand, integrate and value more fully the Catholic Faith in their everyday lives.

Focus: Old Testament

Materials: Our Bibles, Blest Are We textbook, Family Life workbook

Assessment/Enrichment: chapter tests, family projects, group projects, peer interaction in school/church, Prayer Partner activities, contemplative prayer, class prayer services, etc.

READING/VOCABULARYObjective: Students will develop their oral language skills as well as improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension

Materials: WONDERS which teaches Reading skills such as identifying character, setting, plot, theme, etc. that are then applied in our Literature-based program using novels like Number The Stars, The Cay, Rules and The Westing Game; monthly choice books; VOCABULARY WORKSHOP book

Assessment/Enrichment: book/unit tests, book reports, group projects, class discussions, online review games, smartboard activities

SOCIAL STUDIES

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the geography, characteristics, culture and history of some of the most ancient civilizations on our planet; Ancient Egypt, Ancient China & India as well as Ancient Greece & Rome.

Materials: World Cultures and Geography textbook, Life In….Portfolios, webquests

Assessment/Enrichment: Art projects, chapter tests, portfolio assessments, culture projects, festivals/games, field trips

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