Welcome Back Calhoun Middle School An International Baccalaureate School

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WE ARE COUGAR PROUD! Welcome to Mrs. Boone’s EXPO class.

Presentation Contents About me What is IB and the Middle Years Program? Curriculum we cover this year Supplies needed this year Policies How to contact me

About Me…  Husband: Kevin  Two daughters: Melanie and Samantha  Two sons: Andrew and Matthew  Dog: Jules  Cat: Pepper  Fish: Michael Scott  Third year at Calhoun  Love to read

What is International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme The MYP is: for students aged 11 to 16 a framework of academic challenge eight subject groups, plus personal project in the final year. At CMS students choose French or Spanish taught in any language Includes a community service requirement

IB Learner Profiles  Inquirers  Communicator  Knowledgeable  Thinkers  Open-Minded  Principled  Reflective  Balanced  Risk-Taker  Caring Depth and Complexity  Language of the Discipline  Details  Patterns  Trends  Unanswered Questions  Rules  Ethics  Big Idea  Relates Over Time  Multiple Perspectives  Across Disciplines Scholarly Behaviors  Thirst for more knowledge  Ask good questions  Brings tools/supplies  Sees from different perspectives  Saves important information  Ponders big ideas  Exercise the intellect  Accesses multiple resources  Sets goals

Course Highlights Depth and Complexity Scholarly Behaviors Leadership Research Skills Writing Novels Logical Thinking Creative Problem Solving Analogies Claymation Vocabulary Poetry Teen Issues: Public Service Announcements

Classroom Supplies Needed This Year: agenda Two (maybe three) composition books notebook paper writing utensils map pencils, markers, crayons poster board craft materials (will notify prior to use) recyclable materials (will notify prior to use)

Grading Policy Sixth Grade:  Test and Projects30%  Daily Work50%  Quizzes20% Seventh Grade:  Test and Projects40%  Daily Work40%  Quizzes20% Eighth Grade:  Test and Projects50%  Daily Work30%  Quizzes20%

How to Contact Me… Susan Boone Voic Webpage: