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What to Expect Lesson 1-01 Page 3

YOU’VE GOT THE NEXT 8 ½ MONTHS TO CARRY THAT BOULDER UP HERE

Y’KNOW…SOME OF US ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR … If you asked the kid on the left how school was at the end of the day, what would he/she say? Why?

 I can explain one way my expectations influence me.  I can explain the three class expectations for social studies this year.  I can describe three places I can get help in social studies. This symbol means complete on the RIGHT SIDE of your notebook. Lesson 1-01: What To Expect R 3 L EARNING T ARGETS:

This symbol means complete on the LEFT SIDE of your notebook. Lesson 1-01: What To Expect L2L2 Hmmm, expectations??? W ARM U P Soooo, what are some of your “expectations” about this class? about me? Another side of “expectations” is what you WANT from a situation or others. Your view of what is going to happen. On your birthday, you expect … presents people to treat you special

A third side of “expectations” is what others WANT from you. As a coach, what do I expect from my players? Do they expect anything from me? Lesson 1-01: What To Expect Hmmm, expectations??? Have you ever had to complete a job for your parents? Did they have a certain way it was to be done? Did you meet their “expectation”? What happened? L2L2

R 3 Lesson 1-01: What To Expect C LASS N OTES EXPECTATIONS Our view, idea of what will happen (what we expect will happen) What we want What others want from us Kinds Influence Our expectations affect our ATTITUDE which influences our CHOICES If what you want (expectations) is not clear, then misunderstandings, confusion, and conflict may result

Place sheet in Section 1: General. Lesson 1-01: What To Expect AMERICAN HISTORY Mr. Simons & Mrs. Michaud CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS  Be Courteous! I expect you to treat one another and me with respect. Put downs will not be allowed. One person speaks at a time.  Be Prepared! Bring all necessary materials to class daily. This includes:  agenda book  pens and pencils  Your Interactive Notebook (3-ring binder)  colored pencils  any practice/assignments  Be On Time! Be in your seat and prepared to work each day. STANDARDS-BASED GRADING SYSTEM  See the special pamphlet on Standards-Based Grading. STAY INFORMED  Check my Web Site: OR select Simons under Staff on the Sandburg website.  Use Edmodo ( our class social learning network.  You can me. The school addresses are:  Check with me for information about what happened in class during your absence.  I strongly recommend picking a friend to be your “study buddy” who you can call if you are absent from class.  You and your parents have the option to receive daily reminders about practice, assignments, and upcoming events. Parent Signature on the bottom by Friday

 Be Courteous! Class Expectations Lesson 1-01: What To Expect Treat one another and me with respect Put downs will not be allowed One person speaks at a time Treat others how you want to be treated. or Do NOT treat others how you DO NOT want to be treated. The Golden Rule Confucius

Bring all necessary materials to class daily  Your Interactive Student Notebook (binder)  pens and pencils  index cards (flashcards)  colored pencils  agenda book  any assignments/practice  Be Prepared! Lesson 1-01: What To Expect Class Expectations  Be On Time!

SPIRITSPIRIT Lesson 1-01: What To Expect Class Expectations

Grading System Lesson 1-01: What To Expect Place the pamphlet in Section 1: General Materials. Standards-Based Grading The purpose of Standards-Based Grading is to raise student achievement and rigor by clearly communicating students’ progress toward learning targets. Mr. Steve Simons 8 th Grade U.S. History I Carl Sandburg Middle School

When you are graded, what makes up your grade? What do grades (A, B, C, D, and F) mean? Lesson 1-01: What To Expect A tangled mess! G R A D E S Grading System

 Students provide evidence of their understanding on identified Learning Targets. Lesson 1-01: What To Expect Grading System Student Task determines value of Learning Target  15 points = Rote Memorization  25 points = Content Mastery  50 points = Skill Demonstration

 Students provide evidence of their understanding on identified Learning Targets. Lesson 1-01: What To Expect Grading System Advanced % accuracy Proficient 70-89% accuracy Basic 60-69% accuracy Below Basic 59% or less accuracy Earns a raw score of 50 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated Earns a raw score of 44 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated Earns a raw score of 34 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated Earns a raw score of 25 out of 50 Points on the Learning Target evaluated

 Students provide evidence of their understanding on identified Learning Targets. Lesson 1-01: What To Expect  Students have opportunities for “Second Chance Learning” to gain understanding and skills and to demonstrate that understanding/skill. Grading System  “Growth mindset” Name: __________________________________ Period: ______ Date: ______________ I can understand better! Unit Title: ________________________________________________________ First Learning Target: _______________________________________________________ Original Level New Level Second Learning Target: _____________________________________________________ Original Level New Level Steps to improve and demonstrate understanding: Required Verifiable Studying (All Practice, Reading Notes, Class Notes, Flashcards completed) ____________________________________________________________________ First Learning Target: ________________________________________________________________________ 1. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Second Learning Target: ______________________________________________________________________ 1.________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________ *Student may not reassess until required steps are complete and initialed by teacher. Second Chance Learning work will be completed by: ______________________ Student Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: _________________________________________________________________

Lesson 1-01: What To Expect school blues Stay Informed Don’t let yourself get OVERWHELMED!!

Stay Informed  Social Studies Class Number  Sign up for the daily reminders  Use Edmodo – our social learning communityEdmodo  Online Student Subscription Online Student Subscription teachtci.com  You can us neshaminy.k12.pa.us  Check with us upon your return  Check the class web site Mr. Simons’s Web Site Lesson 1-01: What To Expect