Key MS Instructional Agenda Important Dates, Notices, Reminders & Information
Important Dates October / November
Upcoming Assessment Dates (HISD) DLA District Level Assessments Tuesday Mathematics (6th – 8th) Wednesday Reading (6th -8th) Thursday Writing (7th) / Science (8th)
Friday Writing (7th) /Soc Stud (8th)
Parent Night Out
The 7th Grade Team is going to invite our Parents out to provide details on Progress Reports and share updates
on student performance.
Progress Report & Report Card Dates Please note the following dates that your child will be
issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the beginning of the 2019-2020 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Date Report Sent to Parents
Intervention Assistance Team
(IAT)
Fall Dates
Progress Monitoring Reading and Math
On-Going
Contact: Mr. Ewing ([email protected])
Tier II and Tier III Interventions are embedded in Math and Reading Enrichment classes. Students may need schedule changes to accommodate such, throughout the academic year.
ELA and Math Teacher of Record have been trained to provide more detailed information regarding student progress on Universal Screener, please contact for your student’s progress. Enrichment Teachers will maintain evidence of Progress Monitoring.
Needed for Ms. Stelly’s Classes Pencil Pouch (Box of Pencils), Assorted Colored
Pens, Markers, Glue, Index Cards, Sticky Notes
Parent Student Connect (GradeSpeed)
Sign up at https://publicapps.houstonisd.org/Registration/registration/default.aspx, to access your student’s grades and to contact Teachers.
Student ID Cards
We are currently updating ID Card Technology and will be update this policy, once finished.
Bus Routes
Please contact HISD Transportation to ensure your child knows his/her bus information. Website: https://www.houstonisd.org/transportation HISD Customer Care: 713-556-9400
Student Enrollment Packets
HISD Enrollment Information 2017-2018 (English & Spanish) Home Language Survey (English & Spanish) HISD Health Inventory Request For Food Allergy Information (English & Spanish) Student Media Consent and Release form (English & Spanish) Family Survey (English & Spanish) Student Assistance Questionnaire (English & Spanish) Military Connected Families Survey Lunch Applications (Spanish available if needed)
PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS ASAP
Lunch Applications
PLEASE submit an online lunch application for your student. Your student’s lunch status from last year will only be good for the first few weeks of school. If an application is not submitted, then they will roll over to DEFAULT and
will be charged daily. You can apply online at https://mealapps.houstonisd.org/
Lunch Money and Menus
You can manage account balances at www.schoolcafe.com You can also retrieve menus and nutritional information and special needs menus at https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/171536
CLASS SYLLABUS
Students will receive a syllabus from each of their teachers this week. Please copy, sign & return.
KEY MS Instructional Agenda Week of January 27, 2020
Dress Code Monday - Friday
Purple Polo Shirt (Key Logo; Optional)
Khaki or Black Pants or Knee Length Skirt w/Belt
Sweater (Optional) / Hoodies Not Allowed KEY MS ID Badge worn on Neck (All Times)
Students who daily abuse Dress Code will have items
(Jackets, Sweaters & Hats) Confiscated by AP
Parent / Teacher Communication Communication between Parents and Teachers is highly encouraged. To facilitate this, I am providing the e-mail address of the faculty who work with the 7th Graders:
7th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. Turner [email protected]
7th Grade Administrative Assistant Ms. Glover [email protected]
ELA-R / ELA-W Department Mrs. Childress [email protected] Ms. Kirkwood [email protected] Ms. Stelly [email protected]
Mathematics Department Mr. Johnson [email protected] Mr. Ullah
Science Department Ms. Castillo [email protected] 1. Mrs. Johnson
[email protected] Social Studies Department
1. Mrs. Brown [email protected]
2. Mr. Theiss [email protected]
Applications / Principles of Technology
1. Mr. Bogle
Gym / Physical Education
1. Coach Shelling [email protected] 2. Coach Wilson
[email protected] Art Education
1. Ms. Arturek
IAT Progress Monitoring Progress Monitoring Window IAT
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is a team of
professional educators who convene to discuss and
initiate interventions for students in need of assistance
and individualized services.
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is established to
systematically identify instructional recommendations
for students having learning difficulties, behavioral or
other concerns.
If a student shows up as “Intervention-Tier II” or “Urgent-Tier III” on their prior Universal Screener, they must participate in the Progress Monitoring Window. Check with your students ELA/Math Teacher for their status.
Progress Monitoring (ELA/MATH) January 6, 2020 – January 24, 2020
Teacher Conference Times, by Period A1 Elective Teachers (All)
A2 8th Grade Teachers of Record (All)
A3 N/A; Intervention or Enrichment Period
A4 BSC / Life Skills Teachers (All)
A5 7th Grade Teachers of Record (All)
A6 6th Grade Teachers of Record (All)
B1 Electives Teachers (All)
B2 ELA (Reading) Teachers (All)
B3 N/A; Intervention or Enrichment Period
B4 Science Teachers (All)
B5 Mathematics Teachers (All)
B6 Social Studies Teachers (All)
Parent / Teacher Communication Spanish 1. Mrs. Pagan [email protected] Dance 1. Ms. Ned [email protected] Band 1. Mr. Buford [email protected]
MR. THEISS’ TEXAS HISTORY INSTRUCTIONAL AGENDA FOR THE WEEK OF 21 – 24 JANUARY
January 27th
Bell Ringer - Unit 7 Learning Assessment
New Learning- Causes of the Mexican American War
Guided Practice- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Windowpane
Independent Practice- U.S. Mexican War News Flash
Exit Ticket- Unit 7 Learning Assessment o U.S. Mexican War News Flash
January 28th
Bell Ringer - Unit 7 Learning Assessment
New Learning- Unit 7 Review
Guided Practice- Unit 6-7 Review
Independent Practice- Interactive Notebook
Exit Ticket- Unit 7 Learning Assessment oInteractive Notebook / Review
January 29th
Bell Ringer - Unit 7 Learning Assessment
New Learning- Unit 7 Review
Guided Practice- Unit 6-7 Review
Independent Practice- Interactive Notebook
Exit Ticket- Unit 7 Learning Assessment oInteractive Notebook / Review
January 30th
Bell Ringer - Unit 7 Learning Assessment
New Learning- Unit 7 Review
Guided Practice- Unit 6-7 Review
Independent Practice- Interactive Notebook
Exit Ticket- Unit 7 Learning Assessment oInteractive Notebook / Review
January 31st
Bell Ringer - Unit 7 Learning Assessment
New Learning- Unit 6-7 Review
Guided Practice- Unit 6-7
Independent Practice- Snapshot 2
Exit Ticket- Snapshot 2
Ms. Charles Weekly Agenda
Math
TEKS Objective: Ⓡ MATH.7.9C I can determine
the area of composite figures containing
combinations of rectangles, squares,
parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles,
semicircles and quarter circles.
Monday, January 27th
SNAPSHOT # 2 Review
Homework: Similar Figures/ Rate of
Change
Tuesday, January 28th
SNAPSHOT # 2
Wednesday, January 29th
Read-A-Loud
Maneuvering the Middle: Area of
Composite Figures
Thursday, January 30th
Foldable Activity/ Area of Shapes
Problem Solving/ Area of Composite
Figures
Friday, January 31st
Read-A-Loud
Data Talk
Imagine Math
MR. THEISS’ TEKS FOR THE WEEK OF (See Next Page)
MR. THEISS’ TEXAS HISTORY INSTRUCTIONAL AGENDA FOR THE WEEK OF 27-311\JANUARY 2020
TEKS
7.1B Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first
mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836,
Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state
constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop.
7.4A Identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents
Houston, Lamar, and Jones such as the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief
Bowles, Williams Goyens, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council
House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, slavery, and the roles of racial and ethnic groups.
7.4B Analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas annexation such as security and public debt.
7.4C Identify individuals, events and issues during early Texas statehood, including the U.S.-Mexican
War, the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, slavery, and the Compromise of 1850.
7.20B Analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing,
categorizing, identifying cause‐and‐effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions. 7.20D
Identify bias and points of view from the historical context surrounding an event that influenced the
participants.
7.22A Use social studies terminology correctly.
KEY MS Instructional Agenda
This week in 7th Grade Science with Ms. Johnson
Daily Activities January 27-31 ,2020
TEKS for the WEEK: 7.14A
SCI. 7.14A Define as the passage of genetic instruction from generation to the next generation
Monday, January 27th
Do Now - Students will complete the weekly Bell Ringer daily for a daily grade.
Engage – Herdity Video – Students will view video about Heredity in genetics
Explore – Generation of Traits – Students will complete a lab on traits are passed from generation to
generation.
Tuesday, January 28th
Do Now - Students will complete the weekly Bell Ringer daily for a daily grade. Explore – Heredity Kesler Lab stations – Students will complete a lab on Punnett Squares and
dominant/recessive traits by doing different activites.
Wednesday, January 29th
Do Now - Students will complete the weekly Bell Ringer daily for a daily grade.
Explain – Teacher will explain the passing of traits and how to read and complete a Punnett Square.
Thursday, January 30th
Do Now - Students will complete the weekly Bell Ringer daily for a daily grade.
District Snapshot – Students will be tested on previously taught TEKS through the district.
Friday, January 31st
Do Now - Students will complete the weekly Bell Ringer daily for a daily grade
Data TALK- Students will review and track their DATA from the SNAPSHOT.
Explain – Teacher will explain the passing of traits and how to read and complete a Punnett Square.
Parents, if you have any questions in regarding your child, please email me at [email protected] or
leave a message through GradeSpeed.
Thank You!
Weekly Instructional Agenda Ms. Castillo’s Science Class
Week of January 6, 2020
KEY MS Instructional Agenda
Ms. Stelly / ELA 7th
Grade Monday, January 27, 2020
Bell Ringer: Quick Write
Read aloud: Ghost (class novel)
Mini Lesson: Writing Review
Silent Sustained Reading (Context Clues)
Homework: Read for at least 45 minutes and complete
Reading Log Due on Monday, February 3, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Snapshot 2 Reading
Silent Sustained Reading (Inferences)
Homework: Read for at least 45 minutes and complete
Reading Log Due on Monday, February 3, 2020
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Snapshot 2 Writing
Silent Sustained Reading (Inferences)
Homework: Read for at least 45 minutes and complete
Reading Log Due on Monday, February 3, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Snapshot 2 Writing
Silent Sustained Reading (Inferences)
Homework: Read for at least 45 minutes and complete
Reading Log Due on Monday, February 3, 2020
Friday, January 31, 2020
Bell Ringer: Quick Write
Read aloud: Ghost (class novel)
Data Talks- Snapshot 2
Homework: Read for at least 45 minutes and complete
Reading Log Due on Monday, February 3, 2020
Parents and Guardians,
Please download the
Remind: School
Communication App in order to
receive importance
communications from Ms.
Stelly!
Remind 101
Text your class code to 81010
Class Codes: A1/B1: @stellya1b1
A2/B5: @stellya2b5 B3: @stellyb3
A4/B4: @stellya4b4 A6/B6: @stellya6b6
*Be sure to include the @
KEY MS Instructional Agenda
Instructional Agenda Ms. Brown’s Texas History/Social Studies Class
Weekly Class Format ESPN
1) Bell Ringer 1) Economy
2) Engage and Connect
2) Social
3) New Learning 3) Political
4) Guided Practice 4) eNvironmental
5) Independent Practice
6) Exit Ticket TEKS - Objectives Covered For This Lesson (Current)
7.4A Identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones such as the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, Williams Goyens, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, slavery, and the roles of racial and ethnic groups.
7.4B Analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas annexation such as security and public debt.
7.20B Analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause‐and‐effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.
Siege of the Alamo This week the students will examine the elements of war and discuss the events that led up to the siege of the Alamo. They will utilize point of view to understand each side and ultimately choose a side to argue why they are fighting.
This week ……..
Quiz on Tuesday, January 27, 2020 Examine the events of the Texas Revolution – Review significant individuals that contributed to the Texas Revolution
4th Period class will work on Court Presentation
(Sam Houston vs. William B. Travis and James Fannin) Unit 7 – A New Republic
TODALSIG
Students Must Know What This Acronym Means
T = Title
O = Orientation
D = Date
A = Author
L = Legend (or Key)
S = Scale
I = Index
G = Grid
Ms. Kirkwood Semester II: Week 3
Read Aloud Text: Ghost, by Jason Reynolds
Monday, January 27, 2020
Bell Ringer: Subject Verb Agreement Mini Lesson: Analyze the Prompt Silent Sustained Reading
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Reading Snapshot #2 Silent Sustained Reading
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Revising & Editing Snapshot #2 Silent Sustained Reading
Instructional Agenda Ms. Brown’s Texas History/Social Studies Class
CLASSROOM BEHAVIORAL POLICY
We will revisit classroom rules, procedures and expectations of students for the Spring semester.
At this point of the school year, there is a NO TOLERANCE POLICY in my classroom where behavior is
concerned. I will not tolerate any student that disrupts the learning environment for others. I will not give
any warnings. ALL students know the expectations by now. If that student is unable to comply with the
behavioral expectations set forth in the classroom, there will be IMMEDIATE communication with the
parent/guardian. I will not give warnings or reminders about student behavioral expectations.
Any disruptions during class time will be dealt with accordingly. Students are aware of expectations and
they will be subjected to the campus/grade-level rules.
ALL students know the expectations for behavior, class assignments, and homework assignments. Any
work not turned in on the due date will result in a grade of a zero (0).
Ms. Kirkwood Semester II: Week 3
Read Aloud Text: Ghost, by Jason Reynolds
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Writing Composition Snapshot #2 Silent Sustained Reading
Friday, January 31, 2020
Bell Ringer: Quick Write Read Aloud: Chapter 4 Data Conferences
Homework: Reading Independent Novels (30 mins )
hild
7th Grade Mathematics
Mr. Ullah (Ms. McMurry / Mr. Turner)
HISD HR In Process
KEY MS Instructional Agenda
Mrs. Childress ELA Instructional Calendar Week 21
Monday
Writing Review: Students will review the writing
process including brainstorming,
thesis statement, 1st draft, and final
draft
Bell Ringer: Complex sentences
Tuesday
Snapshot #3: Reading Students will be tested on figurative
language, context clues, and
inference
Bell Ringer: Independent Reading
Wednesday
Snapshot #3: Revising and Editing Students will be tested on revising
and editing a passage
Bell Ringer: Independent Reading
Thursday
Snapshot #3: Writing Composition Students will have to write a essay on
a prompt provided by the district
Bell Ringer: Independent Reading
Friday
Data Conferences for snapshots
Students will review their snapshots,
and track their progress in their data
folders
Bell Ringer: Subject-Verb Agreement
Activity
Mr. Johnson’s
Classroom Agenda (TEK 7.9A and C) Spring 2020 -Week 4 (January 27-31)
Monday
(1) Snapshot Review (Student will work in whole and small groups on TEK’s contained in the SNAPSHOT 2 blueprint)
Tuesday (1) SNAPSHOT 2 Assessment
Wednesday (1) Do Now (2) Video (Kahn Academy – Breaking up a Shape) (3) Problem solving session
(STAAR Master pg. 129, prb. 4) (4) Guided Practice
Go Math 303-310 (5) Independent practice (6) (7) Exit Ticket
Thursday (Blocks 2-6) (1) Do Now (Area and Circumference of a Circles) (2) Review progress on Composite Figures (3) Area of Composite Figures Maneuvering the Middle (4) Small groups
Task Cards/Scavenger Hunt (5) Exit Ticket (Composite Figures)
Friday 1) Do Now 2) Breaking up a shape II (video) 3) The Tangram Composite Figure Unscramble 4) Guided Practice
Go Math Pgs. 303-310 5) Engage Math
Pgs. 142-147 6) Exit Ticket
PARENT STUDENT CONNECT (GRADESPEED)
PARENT STUDENT CONNECT
Parent Student Connect (PSC), an online service launched by HISD in September 2009, allows registered users (i.e., parents and students) to log in to access a variety of student information, see class assignments and school calendars, and even communicate electronically with teachers. Users can also choose to hve an e-mail or text message sent if a child's grades drop below a selected average or is absent or tardy to class.
Information that PSC provides access to includes:
o Period and Daily Attendance o Class Schedules and Assignments o Progress Reports o Report Cards o Parent and Student Resources
To get started, log in at www.houstonisd.org/psc or register at www.houstonisd.org/pscregister. Parents will need the following information to complete registration:
Student ID number (HISD)
o Student date of birth o Last five digits of student’s Social Security number if on file with HISD. If not on file, use the last five digits of
the “S-Number” provided to your child by HISD. Please call the school if you do not know this number.
Please note, parents will need to register each child separately. If you have difficulty registering, be sure that the information you are entering is the exact same data that is on file with your child's school. If you still have difficulty, contact the HISD Service Desk (713-892-7378; [email protected]). Service Desk hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.