Back to School Night X Men Team

Welcome to North Introduction of teachers Go over academic classes Technology: Schoology vs Power Parent Late Homework Policy 

Team of Teachers Mrs. Matthews—US History Team Leader gbmatthews@avon-schools.org   Mrs. Rudolph—Language Arts jlrudolph@avon-schools.org Mrs. Hadley—Science mlhadley@avon-schools.org Mr. Qadri—Math mhqadri@avon-schools.org Ms. Aitken—Math & Science akaitken@avon-schools.org Ms. Huckleberry—US History & Language Arts pshuckleberry@avon- schools.org

8th Grade Science 8th Grade Science Materials Requirements Three-Ring Binder with 5 or more Dividers for an Interactive Science Notebook  (Hadley) Composition Notebook, Glue (Aitken) Online Digital Science Notebook:  Will be set up in class but student will need to update notebooks.  Science Safety Contract retuned to teacher

8th Grade Science Cont. Grades 8th Grade Science Curriculum 50 % Assessments (Tests/Quizzes) 30 % Labs and Projects 20% Homework = 85% OF TOTAL GRADE 15% of TOTAL GRADE is Science Final each Semester Physical Science: Chemistry Focused- Periodic Table, Chemical and Physical changes, Balancing Chemical Equations Earth/Space:  Weather and Ecology Life Science: Genetics, Change over Time

US History Curriculum Daily materials: Binder, computer, agenda, pen/pencil Online Textbook access: Monday, 8/6 Grades are weights:  60% Test/Quizzes   25%homework/In class work       15% Semester Exam Extra Credit opportunity Study Skills Topics Covered this year: August- October: Colonies, Pre Revolution October- December: Revolution, Articles of Confederation and Constitution January to March: Washington Admin to Jackson March to May: Social Reform Movements, Slavery, Civil War and Reconstruction

Language Arts Curriculum “The Power of One” Semester 1 Unit 1- “The Art of Storytelling” {Focus on various short stories (including graphic), poetry, and nonfiction} Unit 2- “Discovering Identity” {Focus on dystopian literature, Fahrenheit 451 (HA) or The House of the Scorpion (ENG 8) novel, short stories, and nonfiction}

Language Arts Curriculum Semester 2 Unit 3- “Challenge to Make a Difference” {Focus on Persuasion/Argumentation through nonfiction, advertisements, and debates}                                                                                  Unit 4- “Voices From the Holocaust” {Focus on novel, The Book Thief (HA) or Night (ENG 8), various short stories, and nonfiction} Expect that word parts ‘roots’, contextual vocabulary, grammar, literary skills, research, and writing will be incorporated in to every unit of study. 

Language Arts Grading Grades are calculated based on POINTS (not weighted percentages).  Expect that unit exams, final drafts, and projects will be worth a greater amount than daily assignments. Daily Supplies Binder, pen/pencil, charged laptop, independent reading book

Mathematics at Avon Community School Corporation Learning is collaborative and social Ask your student how they worked with others to solve a problem Importance of Understanding WHY: "How do you know?" Ask your student "How do you know?" when helping with homework. Conceptual Understanding: apply and adapt mathematical ideas to new situations, making meaning of mathematics Ask your student to show multiple strategies to solve a problem.

Mathematics at Avon Community School Corporation What do Parents and Families Need to Know We are all learning together Making mistakes is a natural part of learning. We will persevere through solving problems, using many different strategies to make sense of mathematical concepts. Students will be working in small groups called 'study teams" to solve problems and explore concepts. Homework Help and a Parent Guide are available at CPM.org/parent-support

Mathematics at Avon Community School Corporation Three Pillars of CPM Cooperative Learning: Students learn ideas more deeply when they discuss ideas with classmates. Problem-Based Learning: Students learn ideas more usefully for other arenas when they learn by attacking problems-ideally from the real world. Mixed, Space Practice: Students learn ideas more permanently when they are required to engage and re-engage with the ideas for months or even years.

Technology PowerSchool​ Grade on PowerParent is ULTIMATE grade​ Schoology- Online Learning Management System​ Homework Posted​ Assignments Submitted​ Grade is NOT accurate!​ EXTREMELY important that students come to school with their CHARGED laptop!​

Homework Expectations We strive to help our students transition from 7th grade to 8th grade, where we prepare them for the high school homework and testing expectations.  Math can expect homework almost every night. Homework should be completely independently and on-time.   One late homework coupon (full credit)  for each core class per 9 weeks. Students can use Golden Tickets with guardian signatures after homework coupon to receive partial credit (50%). 

Thank You Please email us if you have any questions or concerns during the school year. We are excited to have your child on the X Men team!