Welcome to Open House 2014-2015

Panther Team 7th Grade - Track 3

Panther Team 7th Grade - Track 3

Ms. Shah – Math mshah@wcpss.net Mrs. Wilson – Science kwilson7@wcpss.netMrs. Bunn – LA mbunn2@wpcss.netMr. Crosson – SS jcrosson@wcpss.net Mrs. Baker – Counselor tbaker2@wcpss.net

Mrs. Wilson: 7-3 Science

Graduated from Ferris State University

Degree: Math/Science

Contact Information:

kwilson7@wcpss.net

(919) 570-22602nd Year at Rolesville

Middle

2nd Year at Rolesville Middle

Originally from Grand Rapids, MI Married 3 years ago 3 black cats, 1 daughter- Bella (4

mos.) Taught 7th & 8th grade math &

science for 9 years

Science

Grading Scale:Formative: 0%

Minor Assessment: 40%Major Assessment: 60%

This year, we will focus on: •atmosphere/weather

•cells/genetics/heredity•human body

•motion/forces.

Homework: Assigned as needed (usually finishing classwork or reviewing

material)

Online textbooks available at www.ck12.org

(link available on Weebly); you can print or download copies to

iPad, Kindle, etc.

We will use one text book but only have ONE class set for the entire 7th grade..we will use many online/print sources.

Textbooks

Assessments

Pre-Assessments given to determine

prior knowledge and growth

Developed by 7th grade science teachers

Given across grade level

Aligned with new

Essential Standards

Usually quiz every one-two weeks

and two tests per quarter

Study guides provided for each

major unit of study

Why do we use an ILL?

• It is a working portfolio (all of your notes, classwork, etc.) in one convenient spot!

• It is an individual, personalized notebook that allows you to record and process information in an engaging manner.

1) It allows you to process and retain concepts more easily!2) You can use it to thoroughly review for quizzes and

tests!3) It helps you keep track of your assignments, homework

and class work on a daily basis!4) It serves as a study tool for the EOGs!5) Best of all… The ILL allows you to personalize your

learning experiences by having a way to reflect thoughtfully, creatively, and individually!

Items on the left

show the student’s .

. .

LEARNING!

Items on the right are…

RECEIVED …from the

teacher or text.

How does the ILL work?

Teachers provide samples

and Table of Contents

Grew up in Durham1 cat named JelloTaught middle school for 12 yearsLicensed Special EducatorContact

Information:mshah@wcpss.n

et(919) 570-2270

Common Core Math 7• Unit 1 – Integers and Expressions• Unit 2 – Operations with Rational Numbers• Unit 3 – Equations• Unit 4 – Inequalities• Unit 5 – Proportional Reasoning• Unit 6 – Percents• Unit 7 – Probability• Unit 8 – Data Collection and Anaysis• Unit 9 – Geometric Properties• Unit 10 – Two Dimensional• Unit 11 – Three Dimensional Geometry

We are here

Common Core Math 7 PLUS• Unit 1 – Integers and Expressions• Unit 2 – Operations with Rational Numbers• Unit 3 – Equations• Unit 4 – Inequalities• Unit 5 – Proportional Reasoning and Slope• Unit 6 – Probability• Unit 7 – Data Collection and Analysis• Unit 8 – Geometric Properties• Unit 9 – Transformations• Unit 10 – Two Dimensional & Three Dimensional Geometry• Unit 11 – Exponents and Scientific Notation

We are here

Homework:Given NIGHTLYHandouts to extend learning

Homework:Given NIGHTLYHandouts to extend learning

Blackboard:Extra Copies of HandoutsHomework

MathCurriculum: Aligned with Common Core Standards

Grading:Minor (CW/Q)- 40%Major (T/P) - 60%

Grading:Minor (CW/Q)- 40%Major (T/P) - 60% RETAKE on TESTS only

• Grew up in Zelienople, PA• Graduated with a BA from Slippery Rock

University• Graduated with a Master’s from Cincinnati

University• 4 years of teaching

• mQuarter 1:

Unit 1: The Age of

Exploration

Unit 2: Age of

Colonization & Slave

Trade

Unit 3: Absolutism &

Enlightenment

Quarter 2:

Unit 4: Age of

Revolutions

Unit 5:

Industrialism,

Nationalism,

Imperialism

Unit 6: The World at

War

Quarter 3:

Unit 7: The Cold

WarUnit 8: New

Nations

Quarter 4:Unit 9: Human Rights & Era of Globalization

Skills- Analyzing Primary Documents

- Understand Cause & Effect- Creating Historical Arguments

Grading: Major Assessments: 60%Minor Assessments: 30%Homework: 10%

Benchmarks:

Each student will take a

quarterly assessment to

demonstrate their

understanding of

curriculum

Common Assessments: Developed as a PLTEach 7 th S.S. Class takes the Unit Assessment.

Classroom Resources:

C-Mapp

Discovery Streaming

SAS Curriculum

Pathways

Mrs. Bunn: 7-3 Language Arts17th year of teaching

BodybuilderRaised in a family of classical musicians

Rides a Honda Rebel 250

Favorite coffee

Husband, Bob3 grown children

Buckeye!Faithful Browns fan!

7th Grade Language Arts7th Grade Language Arts

Quarter 1:Unit 1: Life is Unfair

Quarter 2:Unit 2: Extraordinary in the OrdinaryUnit 3: Quest for Perfection

Quarter 3:Unit 4: You Say You Want a Revolution?Unit 5: Singled Out

Quarter 4:Unit 6: My Voice, My World

Grading: Major Assessments: 60%Minor Assessments: 40%

Benchmarks:Each student will take a quarterly assessment to

demonstrate his/her understanding of

curriculum

Classroom Resources:Literature Book

C-MappDiscovery Streaming

SAS Curriculum Pathways

Common Assessments: Developed as a PLT

Grading and Assessments

40 Book Challenge

Read 10 books every quarterWrite a

summary of each book based on the Summary

of the Month

Record the book , author, & your rating

Receive quarterly rewards!

Give it to Mrs. Bunn

EOY Celebration!

• WE believe 7th Graders are:– Advocates for their education– Responsible for their actions– Respectful, compassionate and

engaged– Responsive to our expectations

Expectations

"Children are likely to live up to what you believe

of them.”-Lady Bird Johnson

"Children are likely to live up to what you believe

of them.”-Lady Bird Johnson

Students should be studying NIGHTLY for all classes. They

should be using their ILL/binder to review notes, videos, processing,

resolve problems, etc.

Students should be studying NIGHTLY for all classes. They

should be using their ILL/binder to review notes, videos, processing,

resolve problems, etc.

Study Guides:Only contain basic information needed to do

well on test…information may also come from their ILL/Binder.

Study Skills (ALL classes)

These tests are

CUMULATIVE?!?These tests are

CUMULATIVE?!?

7th grade students should be working for at least 70 minutes

per night

Teachers are available for extra help & remediation

during lunch.Students must

receive a stamp on their

hand before going to their

elective (period 4) Stamps allow students

to go straight to the lunch line and leave the

cafeteria.

Students must arrive in a

timely manner.

Students must prearrange extra help with their

teachers.

Retake

PolicyAny child may retake tests for higher grades

during lunch.Parent Signature and corrections are required

before taking the retest.

Guidelines:1.Students must work on the corrections at home or during working lunch.2.Students need to bring the SIGNED original test WITH corrections ONE DAY PRIOR to retest.3.This will usually be within 5 school days (may vary based on date of RETAKE – which is assigned by the teacher)

Parent Portal

All students and parents can have access. Parents can receive their own log-in/password by

filling out a form in the office along with showing their ID to the office personnel.

Grades are updated weekly in all classes. Grades that are entered can be seen in LIVE time.

Interim Reports

Sent home a once per quarter (generally halfway through)

Team WebsiteOne-stop shop for updates,

homework, and

important documents!

Updated Daily! Great to use

when your student is

absent, forgets what to do for homework, or

just needs important

information!

Check me out!

Links for extra

practice!

www.panthersteamrms.weebly.com

Silent Lunch Policy

1st = Warning & Silent Lunch2nd = Phone Call Home & Silent Lunch3rd = Administrative Referral & Silent Lunch

If a student misses a day of silent lunch with no reasonable

explanation, this will result in an

automatic referral.