Welcome to Open House 2018 - 2019 Ms. Ortiz

Welcome Parents School and Class policies Classroom Rules Curriculum Goals What is expected of your child? How can you help assess and assist in your child’s learning? Contact Information

Edmodo www.edmodo.com pbs48m Students should have created and Edmodo account where they can contact other students as well as myself. www.edmodo.com pbs48m

Remind 101 Text to 81010 Message @2018hps @2018hps

Instagram, Website, Board Instagram account ORTIZHOMEWORK Website www.hammocksmiddleschool.org Board: Homework is written on the board for the entire week, all assignments should be copied in agenda.

Honors Physical Science Textbook: Discovery ebook Class set Access online portal Most assignments will come from class discussions and class notes

Classroom Rules All information is explained in more detail in the Interactive Notebook Be on Time Bring materials to class everyday: INB, pen, pencil, paper, USB Drive, earbuds Homework written on board for the week Complete assignments Academic and Behavioral problems – parent contact Grades – Home learning, Class-work, Lab Activities, Projects, INB

Grading   Grades are assigned for: Class work (1 grade or more), Homework (1 grade or more), Lab activities and reports (2 grades), Special projects (2 or more), Tests (4 grades), and quizzes (1 grade). A 3.51 - 4.0 = 90-100 B 3.0 – 3.5 = 80-89 C 2.0 – 2.99 = 70-79 D 1.0 – 1.99 = 60-69 F less than 1.0 = 59 and below  

Interactive Notebook Monday: Period 1 Tuesday: Period 2 Wednesday: Period 3 Thursday: Period 4 Friday: Period 5,6

Interactive Notebook

INB

Curriculum Goals Taught Curriculum- Lessons, Classroom activities, Laboratory activities, Inquiry Based Activities Technology – Edgenuity, GIZMOS, Quizlet, Edmodo, Study Jams, BrainPop, Discovery New Generation Sunshine State Standards – Written Curriculum mandated by the State of Florida SSA – Tested Curriculum (8th grade students only)

What is expected of your child? Come prepared to school ready to work Have an up-to-date INB Complete lab reports (composition book) Pass major tests and quizzes Responsible for making up missed work when absent Participate in class discussions Write assignments in the agenda

What can you do to help assess and assist in your child’s learning? Monitor daily progress – Student Agenda Monitor monthly progress – interim progress reports, report cards, activities, etc Grades online Direct Contact – e-mail

Honors Biology Recommendation Subject selection takes place early in the Third Nine Week period Must be recommended for Biology Honors. Must maintain a “B” average during the 1st and 2nd Nine Weeks

Contact Information School Number (305)385-0896 E-mail: ortizp@dadeschools.net

Important People Counselor Curriculum Leaders for 8th Grade Ms. Perez – Grade 8 A-K, Grade 7 Ms. Shaw – Grade 8 L-Z, ESOL Curriculum Leaders for 8th Grade Ms. Garcia and Ms. Maximilien Curriculum Leaders for 7th Grade Ms. Guardado and Ms. Diaz

Contact Information Testing Calendar: http://www.dadeschools.net/testing_calendar/index.asp. Join PTSA $5 per person Become a School Volunteer Login to parent portal and click on become a school volunteer

Thank You

We are bringing our “A” game