WELCOME PARENTS! OPEN HOUSE Luis P Untalan Middle School 8C Jaguars School Year 2007-2008 05 September 2007 Luis P Untalan Middle School 8C Jaguars 9/19/2018

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Mission Statement/Goals Who’s Who Classroom Policies Grading Parental Involvement Content area 1st Quarter curriculum FAQ s / Discussion 9/19/2018

Mission Statement/Goals Our educational community PREPARES all students for life, PROMOTES excellence and PROVIDES support. The Luis P. Untalan Middle School community will empower students with the knowledge to be COMPETENT, PRODUCTIVE and RESPONSIBLE citizens in our society. Create a COLLECTIVE PARTNERSHIP among 8C teachers and parents to ensure that each child obtains necessary academic and life skills that will enable them become well-rounded citizens. 9/19/2018

Who’s Who 8C TEACHERS Mr. Rodney A. Pama - Social Studies Ms. Trexia P. Dingcong – Science Ms. Nicole Montague - Language Arts Mrs. Bernie Gumataotao – Math Mr. Bernard Lewis - Reading 9/19/2018

Classroom Policies RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY are the most important components for all our classes to function effectively Students are required to copy daily agenda from each class Homework expectations for each class are content specific 8C behavior expectations are clearly defined and are course specific 9/19/2018

More information on grading can be obtained from course syllabus Students are to complete all assignments to the best of their abilities Students are expected to master skills from post test assessment tools Projects, exams, and other formal assessment have specific values in your child’s total grade Citizenship grades are factored in your child achievement Extra Credit assignments or tasks are given through the discretion of the teacher More information on grading can be obtained from course syllabus 9/19/2018

Parental Involvement Parental involvement is strongly encouraged in an effort to support your child’s academic growth Get involved in 8C sponsored community and campus activities Parent conferences will requested by team if all avenues of behavior intervention and modification have been exhausted Parents are encouraged to call for appointments to address concerns PFC Outreach program is available for families in need of assistance 1st quarter Progress Report issued by September 14, 2007 1st quarter parent teacher conference is scheduled for scheduled October 30, 2007 9/19/2018

Content Area 1st Quarter Curriculum Social Studies – Basic geography skills review, early American civilization overview, Colonial America, American Revolution, Government and civics Science – Science as Inquiry, Scientific method, measurement Math – Pre algebra, algebraic concepts Language Arts – Expressive Writing 2, Reasoning and Writing D, Comprehension C Reading – Decoding C, Reading Mastery VI, Reading 8th 9/19/2018

FAQ s / Discussion Why has my child’s schedule changed? Schedules were changed due to child’s reading and comprehension level. Middle school concept required core teachers must be the same. Schedule also depended on the course L.A. and reading teacher are assigned Does every child have a textbook? Reading, Science, Math only class set is available. Social Studies- each child issued a book, class set also available, book checks every two weeks. Language Arts & Reading books will be issued to students in the following days Will there be an 8th grade promotional? Discussion among 8th grade teams have been ongoing, 8C teachers will be supporting an 8th grade promotional ceremony What is the Zero Tolerance Policy? No weapons or toy weapons allowed on campus. No fighting. No graffiti. No alcohol/ drugs (cigarettes, marijuana, ice, etc.) and drug paraphernalia (lighters, pipes, etc.) All violations will result in suspension. 9/19/2018