Welcome to Back to School Night! July 30th, 2019

Schedule Time 7th/8th Grade 5:10 – 5:25 pm Period 1 5:29 – 5:44 pm

2018-2019 Presentation Information Meet the Teacher Classroom Expectations Curriculum and Grading CMS Information

Meet the Teacher – Kimberly Glenn 8th Grade Language Arts 2nd Year at Centennial 21st Year as an Educator I’m married and my husband is also a teacher at Perry High School in Chandler. 7 children, 3 are adults (Kelly, Emily and Zach). Raven and Leila are Seniors and Andrew and Ryan are Sophmores. We have 7 animals, 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 geckos. I love to read, hang out with my family and quilt. Currently studying at GCU for a Master’s in Educational Administration Room D-4 Ext: 6544 Krangeglenn@kyrene.org Office Hours: Tuesdays 7:45-8:15

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Classroom Expectations Polite: Treat Others with Respect Use Manners Follow Classroom Rules Keep Room Neat Prepared: Be On Time Ready to Learn Have Supplies Binder, Pens/Pencils, Paper, Colored Pencils etc. Performing: Participate and Contribute Engaged and On Task Follow Directions

Reading Writing ELA Curriculum Composing a variety of texts such as: Informational Narrative, Persuasive, Argumentative, Research, Poetry, & Book Reviews. Reading Types of text nonfiction informational short fiction novels build reading fluency and comprehension skills.

Supplies List ALL CLASSES (AVID): CLASS DONATIONS: Paper Clorex Wipes 3” D Ring Binder 6 Pocket Tabbed Dividers Pencils w/Sharpener or Extra Lead and Erasers Pens (Black and Red Only) Colored Pencils Highlighters Calculator Loose Leaf Paper CLASS DONATIONS: Paper Clorex Wipes Kleenex Whiteboard Markers Rulers Glue Sticks Colored Markers

8th Grade Units of Study Quarter 1: Rites of Passage Writing Focus: Narrative *Trade Book: House on Mango Street Quarter 2: Holocaust Writing Focus: Explanatory *Trade Book: Boy in the Striped Pajamas *please note trade books are subject to change Quarter 3: What Matters Writing Focus: Argumentative *Trade Book: Farewell to Manzanar Quarter 4: Human Intelligence Writing Focus: Informative *Trade Book: A Mango Shaped Space

Focused Notes Essential Question – Question that we are trying to answer with our notes Notes – Information that the teacher provides you through power point, text, videos, etc. Cue Column – Completed after notes are finished, used to document main ideas/key points, vocabulary words, questions that need to be answered or could be on a test Summary – Short 2-3 sentences about the notes and should answer the Essential Question Review your notes daily. Frequent, brief reviews are better for comprehension than trying to cram the night before a quiz/test.

Homework Completion of unfinished classwork Assigned text activities Daily reading of book Trade book assessment once a quarter. Final drafts of writing assessments 1-2 times a quarter. If your student says they have NO HOMEWORK have them read (anything)

A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS toward proficiency Grading Weighting 80% Assessment: Formative and Summative 20% Practice: Classwork and Homework Assessments Given by all 8th grade ELA teachers for consistency Reassassements allowed after meeting prerequisites A Summative Assessment (test) measures PROFICIENCY A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS toward proficiency

Re-take Policy/Test Corrections Students should come prepared day of test with all completed work from the assigned selection They may use completed work as a reference for the test (AZ Merit strategy) They have one class period to finish the test. Extra time will be evaluated on an individual basis. In order to re-take(make test corrections) students must: Have packet completed on day of test A minimum of 75% of the assigned work must be done Complete a re-take form with parent signature Re-take must be within one week of original test date

AVID

Mission Statement AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Advancement Via Individual Determination A structured, college and career preparatory system Used by nearly 4,000 schools in 45 states and 15 countries A schoolwide use of instructional strategies and rigor to support the curriculum

AVID Binder Supply List BINDER ORGANIZATION 1. Binder Cover with Name, Grade and Home base 2.  Zipper Pouch with proper supplies at all times 3. School Agenda 4. Each Section Labeled (Labels: Lang. Art, Math, Science, Soc. St., Exploratory AM, Exploratory PM, Advisory, Paper) 5. Each Section Organized A. Labeled Divider B. Notes/Handouts C. Assessments D. Interactive Spiral Notebook (if required) 6. Loose Leaf Paper Students must have their CMS AVID agenda at ALL times. If it is lost or severely damaged it will cost $5 to replace.

Advisory Every Wed Before 1st Period (8:30am-9:15am) Announcements/Pledge College Word of the Week Agenda/Reflection Log Grade Checks (Every Other Week) Social and Emotional Skill Building (Second Step) College Readiness Lessons Team & Community Building Talking Points: Agenda and Binder Checks are completed weekly, Grade Checks are completed twice a month. These checks are what the Advisory grade is based on.