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Mt. Zaagkam SchoolPapua, Indonesia –

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GRADES 6-8 Middle School

GARY HULAGROCKIMS MATH & SCIENCE

Gary Hulagrocki

3rd year at MZS teaching Grade 7-8 Math & Science

Hands-on learning approach; Labs & Research

Integrating technology into lessons & assignments

Bachelor of Science Pursuing Master’s in

Curriculum & Instruction

SHERRI LEWISMS ENGLISH & HUMANITIES

Bio I consider myself a lifelong learner (22 years in education and still going!) My passion for teaching and travelling has allowed me to share and learn from the world’s classroom. I enjoy supporting student interests through extracurricular activities such as drama, film and global

issues. I believe in an interactive and supportive classroom environment where students are challenged and

supported to learn and achieve based on individual learning styles.

Qualifications Master of Arts in Education and Curriculum Instruction Bachelor of Education Degree (4 year program) Advanced TESOL Certification Training in MYP and PYP

Taught in Canada, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and 2 years at MZS

MZS Policies &Classroom Agreements

ROUTINES & PROCEDURES

HOMEWORKWHAT AND WHY

A valuable tool to help reinforce classroom activities and develop good study habits.

It should be a focused, purposeful activity that is a continuation of learning begun at school.

HOMEWORKSCHEDULED TIME

Middle school students are expected to development good self-management skills.

It is important that completing homework becomes a routine student responsibility.

Use a regular time and place for this task.

HOMEWORKEXPECTATIONS

Homework expectations are increasingly complex, but should not exceed 1 hour + 10 minutes/night.

The half hour reading in middle school is usually going to be for core subjects, specifically English and Humanities.

* Math time may be substituted with other core subjects.

Homework Time

ReadingMath

Bahasa

30 minutes30 minutes10 minutes

ATTENDANCEMZS POLICY

Students are expected to attend school regularly.

There is a direct relationship between regular attendance and school success.

Illness– call the office

Visa – 1 week notice to prepare classwork.

Extraneous Circumstances – same as Visa

HR teachers appreciate an email for clear communication.

ATTENDANCEMZS POLICY

Each teacher maintains a daily accurate attendance that is:

1. available to the office upon request

2. recorded on the student report cards as present/total days,

3. used during conferences and as a contributing factor for moving to the next grade

Note:Regular school attendance is important in the ongoing academic progress of every students.

AGREEMENTSCLASSROOM

All students need to know what conduct is expected of them.

Attend school on time. Come to school prepared. Work diligently in school. Treat yourself and others with dignity and respect. Follow and model MZS Essential Agreements.

ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTSSCHOOL-WIDE

Be Safe Be Respectful

Be Responsible Be a Problem Solver

Middle School Class Times & Schedules

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULEGRADE 6-8

BLOCKS PER WEEKCORE SUBJECTS & SPECIALS

Subjects Blocks Hours Minutes

Math

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Specials

Elective

7 5 ¼ 315

7 5 ¼ 315

6 4 ¼ 270

5 3 ¾ 225

2 1 ½ 90

1 ¾ 45

Core SubjectsUNIT REVIEWS

MATHEMATICSGRADE 6

Quarter 11. Ratios and Rates2. Fractions, Decimals, and

Percents3. Compute with Multi-Digit

Numbers

Quarter 37. Equations8. Functions and

Inequalities9. Area

Quarter 2 Quarter 44. Multiply and Divide Fractions5. Integers and the Coordinate

Plane6. Expressions

10. Volume and Surface Area11. Statistical Measures12. Statistical Displays

MATHEMATICSGRADE 7

Quarter 11. Ratios and Proportional

Reasoning2. Percents3. Integers

Quarter 37. Equations and

Inequalities8. Geometric Figures9. Measure Figures

Quarter 2 Quarter 44. Integers5. Rational Numbers6. Expressions

10. Measure Figures11. Probability12. Statistics

MATHEMATICSGRADE 8

Quarter 11. Real Numbers2. Equations in One Variable3. Equations in Two Variables

Quarter 24. Equations in Two Variables5. Functions6. Triangles and the

Pythagorean Theorem

Quarter 37. Triangles and the

Pythagorean Theorem8. Transformations9. Congruence & Similarity

Quarter 410. Volume and Surface Area11. Scatter Plots and Data

Analysis

SCIENCEGRADE 6-8

Quarter 1 – Ecology 1. Populations and

Communities2. Ecosystems and Biomes

Quarter 2 – Resources3. Resources and Living Things4. Land, Air, and Water

Resources5. Energy Resources

Quarter 3 – Chemistry 6. Introduction to Matter7. Solids, Liquids, and

Gasses

Quarter 4 – Physics 8. Motion9. Forces

LANGUAGE ARTSYEAR OUTLINE

Quarter 1

How Do We Express Ourselves? Writing Process Narrative Writing Greek Mythology

Quarter 3

How Does Literature Influence Us? Expository Writing Analyzing literature Short Stories

Quarter 2 Quarter 4

How are We Influenced as Writers? Persuasive Writing Class Novel Study Reading for a Purpose

How Can Our Point of view Persuaded?

Figurative Language Poetry Publishing and Presenting

SOCIAL STUDIESYEAR OUTLINE

Quarter 1 Five Themes of Geography Ancient Greece

Quarter 3 World War II Current Events

Quarter 2 Quarter 4 Scientific and Industrial

Revolutions Innovation & Change

History and Governance of Indonesia

Regional geography

Diagnostics, Formative, Summative, and External

ASSESSMENTS

DIAGNOSTICPRE-ASSESSMENTS

Used to inform teaching practice, such as concept review requirements to aid students.

Examples: Math-Level Indicator, Probe Reading, and MZS Writing Prompts

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

Continues to inform teaching practice indicating the development and comprehension of students

Examples: Guided & Independent Practice, Class Assignments, Labs, and Quizzes.

SUMMATIVEASSESSMENTS

Used to provide the opportunity to demonstrate holistic knowledge and comprehension.

Examples include: Unit Tests, and Inquiry Based Projects, including both research and products.

EXTERNALASSESSMENTS

Used to provide a standard norm to compare our student progress and inform teaching.

Examples include: International Schools’ Assessment (ISA); and Measures of Academic Progress (MAPs).

PTC, Workshares, SLC, Portfolios, Newsletters, Reports, and Open-Door Policy

COMMUNICATION & REPORTING

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE

Quarter 1 – Saturday, October 1st

Used to inform parents on Math-Level Indicator, MAP scores, and general student progress.

WORKSHARESQUARTERLY

Once per Quarter - to be announced. Used to allow students the opportunity to showcase

their knowledge, skills, and projects.

STUDENT-LEDCONFERENCE

Quarter 3 – Saturday, March 18th Used to allow students the opportunity to present their

portfolios, and reflect upon their learning.

PORTFOLIOSSTUDENT WORK

Developed throughout each unit with modeling. Used to keep significant work, and then reflect on and

analyze their strengths and opportunities.

MS CLASS BLOGNEW COMMUNICATION

Includes student activities, current core subject overviews, and a calendar of important events.

http://mzstprams.blogspot.co.id

ENGRADEONLINE GRADE ACCESS

Online grade access – Updated regularly to inform parents of progress and development

http://www.engrade.com/students School-wide platform coming later this year.

REPORTSEACH SEMESTER

Includes MZS Level 1-7 Indicator for Benchmark skills in each subject along with commentary.

OPEN-DOOR POLICYSTUDENTS & PARENTS

Students can come during snack and lunch breaks provided we don’t have duty that day.

Available Tuesday – Thursday 2:30-4 pm for drop in, or please email to set up a meeting time.

BACK TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST!SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH

8 am at the School PlaygroundPancake Breakfast ServedFamily group activity afterward