7. Math: H.S. Algebra 1-2 8 th Pre-Algebra Science: Advanced Lang. Arts: Advanced Social Studies: Advanced World Lang: H.S. Spanish 1-2

9. DSMS ELA Our Department Goals include: Students citing textual evidence to support a claim Students producing clear, coherent writing across all content areas Students demonstrating in depth reading comprehension of a variety of genres Students becoming critical thinkers and writers on a variety of topics in all content areas The Desert Sky ELA department is committed to using critical reading and writing skills to prepare our students for the high school level.

10. Classes: 7 th Grade Math 8 th Grade Math Algebra Honors Team Taught Classes Special Education Classes Math Intervention Eureka Math Curriculum AZ College & Career Readiness Standards

12. Trimester Curriculum Heredity and Environmental Biology Chemistry Physics Inquiry and Scientific Method Embedded Labs ISN’s Science Club

13. Curriculum  Geology-Rocks and Minerals, Earth’s Surface and Plate Tectonics  Astronomy  Ecology  Scientific Method-Forensics Unit  ISN’s  Labs  Science Club

14. Social Studies E XPLORING THE PAST TO RECOGNIZE OUR WORLD TODAY. 7 th Grade Civil War Reconstruction World War I The Great Depression 8 th Grade Revolutionary War The Constitution World War II Modern America

15. *Music *Band**P.E./ Health *Art *Paxton Lab *Woodshop *Spanish (8 th )

17. - Teacher: Mr. Dixon  - Mr. Dixon has been teaching for 11 years, is a World Champion Drummer, sings in the Phoenix College Choir, and plays in the Tempe Wind Ensemble.

18.  All Woodwinds and brass meet in one class  All Percussion Students have a separate class  Mr. Dixon is a percussionist; you get much more work at these skills  This is a great start if you are not already in band!  Choir is during the school day and every day!  7 th grade is in one class, 8 th grade is in another  The songs we sing range from art music to pop music to music theater (Even if you don’t think you can sing, Mr. Dixon will teach you)

21. No Cut Sports: Cross Country, Wrestling / Wrestling Managers, and Track & Field. Tryouts Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Spirit line, Baseball, and Softball.

23. -July 25 th to July 28 th -Open to all incoming 7 th grade (you) and returning 8 th grade boys and girls. -Camp will work on skills, conditioning, teamwork, and more!

26. Team Members:  Morning Announcements

27. Spirit and Recognition Assemblies

28. Middle Level Week

29. Google CS First Empowering all students to create with technology through free computer science clubs COMING THIS SUMMER TO DESERT SKY CODING CAMP 2016 JULY 25-28 2-4 PM FIRST 30 FREE

33. QUESTIONS ? Questions? QUESTIONS ?