Madeira Middle School Welcome to the 7th Grade “Back to School Night!” 1

Seventh Grade Team History – Amy Hugentobler Math – Shane Hartley Language Arts – Lindsey Isaacs & Michele Tuchfarber Science – Kelly Flick Intervention Specialist – Heidi Macneal Art – Liz Rossi Computers – Melissa Broome Phys Ed – Jack Kuzniczci (Coach K)

Encore Teachers Band/Choir/Music Media Kevin Engel Carolyn Keith Fitness/Gym Jim Reynolds Creative Writing/Communication Jill Dunn

Counselor: Susan Fraley Student Services Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Large Group Guidance Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns (513) 561-5555 ext. 3537 sfraley@madeiracityschools.org

Our Focus Create a supportive yet challenging environment for your child Provide unique learning opportunities that tap into your child’s natural energy and curiosity Teachers, students, and parents actively working together as a team Provide opportunities for your child to develop into independent thinkers and learners

History Ancient Civilizations Middle Ages Greece Reformation Rome Middle Ages Reformation Renaissance

Math Pre-Algebra Course, Various Topics General Topics Numbers and their Relationships Ratios, Proportions, and Percents Algebraic Equations and Graphing Geometry (Area & Volume) Statistics & Probability Calculator – SCIENTIFIC (details in syllabus) Khan Academy Common Core & PARCC PLEASE SEE “Back to School Night” letter in packet

Science Inquiry Science: Scientific Method and Metric system Life Science – Ecology, Cells and Microscopes Earth Science – Earth’s Cycles, Weather Physical Science – Elements Matter Hands-on & Minds-on Integrating technology, collaboration, critical thinking, & active learning

Eco-Tanks

Language Arts Blocked Schedule 90 minute cores – more individualized Creating College and Career Ready Citizens Reading Instruction Focus on metacognitive and critical thinking skills Literary and Informational Texts Writing Instruction 3 types of writing: Expository, Argumentative, and Narrative Short Research and Presentation Assignments

Communication 7th Grade Webpage Parent Email List lisaacs@madeiracityschools.org 7th Grade Webpage Google Drive email and collaboration It’s Learning assessment Progress Book Parent alerts

Homework Students should not spend more than 90 minutes per night on homework. The time should be budgeted in the following manner: Looking for assignment 15 minutes Calling a friend for the assignment 11 minutes Explaining why the teacher is mean and just doesn’t like children 23 minutes Going to the bathroom 8 minutes Getting a snack 10 minutes Checking what’s on TV 7 minutes Telling parents that the teacher never explained the assignment 6 minutes Waiting for Mom or Dad to do the assignment 10 minutes

How you can help... Volunteer Spot... keep an eye out for a link! Trip chaperones Volunteers for classroom activities Share your hobby/professional skill as it relates to the seventh grade curriculum Attend parent meeting Support your child’s extracurricular activities Supplies

National Junior Honor Society 8th grade Club Based on Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship Invited to join based on 7th grade grades Students selected by faculty committee after evaluated on forms submitted Maintain high standards in 8th grade to be in good standing Two meetings per month and service projects