Mr. Corpening – Science Mrs. Fish – ICR/CA Language Arts Ms. Harden – Math Mrs. Harpst – ICR/CA Math Mrs. VanVield – Social Studies Mr. Zirkle – Language Arts Welcome to the Jaguar Team!

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7 th Grade Mathematics Curriculum7 th Grade Mathematics Curriculum –Compute with rational numbers –Use measurements with two- and three-dimensional figures –Use properties and relationships in geometry –Use graphs and data analysis –Use linear relations and fundamental algebraic concepts Pre-Algebra Curriculum (This is an advanced course!)Pre-Algebra Curriculum (This is an advanced course!) –Compute with real numbers –Use measurement concepts –Use properties and relationships in geometry –Use graphs and data analysis –Use linear relations and functions 3 Welcome to Ms. Harden’s Math Class –

Homework will be assigned every night except after a test. (Yes, this includes Friday!)Homework will be assigned every night except after a test. (Yes, this includes Friday!) Assignments are typically problems and should not take more than 30 minutes to complete.Assignments are typically problems and should not take more than 30 minutes to complete. Students are required to write each problem (except word problems), show all of their work, and circle the answer.Students are required to write each problem (except word problems), show all of their work, and circle the answer. Extra help is available every day during morning study hall from 7:00 – 7:25 in Room 3101 as well as Thursday afternoons from 2:15 – 3:15.Extra help is available every day during morning study hall from 7:00 – 7:25 in Room 3101 as well as Thursday afternoons from 2:15 – 3:15. 4 Homework

Tests/Projects 40%Tests/Projects 40% Quizzes 20%Quizzes 20% Classwork 25%Classwork 25% Homework 15%Homework 15%  All tests will be announced at least one week in advance.  One project will be assigned each quarter for a test grade. 5 Grade Scale for Math:

WELCOME Mrs. VanVield’s Social Studies Class -

Geography Geography Africa (North, West, East, Central and South) Africa (North, West, East, Central and South) Asia (Middle East, India, China and Japan) Asia (Middle East, India, China and Japan) Australia Australia 7 Curriculum:

8 Can You Name ONE country in Asia and ONE country in Africa?

Come into Class Quietly Open Planners Copy Homework and/or Reminders Copy Table of Content Start BOP Bell Rings- Student Enters class

Interactive Notebook- Class work (Notes and Worksheets) - collected when topic is completed - 20% Homework - checked and graded daily- 10% Quizzes – weekly- 15% Class participation - (Organization, class readiness and involvement in class discussions and Q/A)- 5% Test - 20% Projects & Mini - Projects- 30 % GRADE SCALE: 10

Step One- Red Card-Verbal Warning Step Two – Name on Board Step Three-Parent Contact (note or call) “Strike Out”-Chill Out or Referral Behavioral Action Plan:

FYI Interims are given every 3 weeks Report Cards are given every 9/10 weeks If Absent -Check Blackboard

Come to class on Time Stay Organized- Keep Notebook Neat and Use Agenda Bring Materials Daily (Notebook, Pencil, and other supplies) Do Homework Assignments Study for Test/Quizzes Check Blackboard (especially when absent)& SPAN (to check child’s grades) R Read & Sign Important Papers (Test/Quizzes, Notebook Grades, etc.) 13 Successful Tips:

 7 th Grade Science Curriculum  Basic Safety and Scientific Method  Atmosphere  Genetics  Anatomy  Motion Forces 14 Welcome to Jaguar Science with Mr. Corpening –

30% Tests30% Tests 25% Labs25% Labs 25% Projects (2 per unit)25% Projects (2 per unit) 10% Homework10% Homework 10% Quizzes10% Quizzes 15 Grade Scale for Science

Vocabulary Homework – every night, test on Friday Reading – the main focus of the course is to develop and strengthen reading comprehension Writing – writing will be a weekly activity Grammar – grammar will be incorporated into our daily BOP activities 16 Language Arts with Mr. Zirkle

17 Language Arts Curriculum

Language Arts AssignmentsLanguage Arts Assignments Students Can Post AssignmentsStudents Can Post Assignments Print out Assignments / ResourcesPrint out Assignments / Resources Contact Mr. Zirkle Text or Voice Mail – 18 Language Arts Resources