2. Welcome to 7 B Ms. Bohy Mrs. Stein Mrs. Widmann Mr. Markley

3. In Science this year we will cover: Earth History Earth History Human Body Systems Human Body Systems Energy, Machines, and Motion Energy, Machines, and Motion

4. Science Class Procedures and Grading System Students are responsible for keeping their binder in order. They are also responsible for keeping a science lab notebook. Students are responsible for keeping their binder in order. They are also responsible for keeping a science lab notebook. Homework is assigned on every activity sheet. Students have the freedom to schedule their homework however, all homework is due when the activity sheet is due. Homework is assigned on every activity sheet. Students have the freedom to schedule their homework however, all homework is due when the activity sheet is due. The final grade is calculated on a weighted system: 15% homework and 85% tests, quizzes, labs, activities. The final grade is calculated on a weighted system: 15% homework and 85% tests, quizzes, labs, activities.

5. Personal Hygiene: Social and Health Issues

6. Social Studies Is America becoming the nation it set out to be? Revolution and Constitution Expansionism Civil War and Reconstruction Industrialization and Immigration World Wars and Depression Civil Rights

7. Social Studies Procedures and Grading Binder: readings and completed/graded work Homework: 10% of grade Notebook/classwork: 10% of grade; rubric provided for notebook checks in advance Tests/quizzes/projects: 80% of grade; study guides for tests and quizzes, rubrics for projects

8. Team Website http://wwpsd.sharpschool.com/schools/community_middle_school/ 1.From this site click on Teacher Web Pages 2.Click on Teams pull down menu and select 7B

9. In Pre-Algebra this year some of the topics we will address are: Percents Percents Proportions Proportions Geometric Measurement Geometric Measurement Problem Solving Problem Solving Fractions/Decimals Fractions/Decimals Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic Reasoning

10. In Honors Pre-Algebra this year we will address all 12 chapters some of which are : Equation Solving Equation Solving Ratio/Proportion/ Present Ratio/Proportion/ Present Geometry/ Geometric Measurement Geometry/ Geometric Measurement Critical Thinking Skills/Problem Solving Critical Thinking Skills/Problem Solving Number Theory Number Theory Square Roots Square Roots

11. Math Class Procedures and Grading System Students are responsible for keeping an organized binder. Students are responsible for keeping an organized binder. Daily homework is equivalent to 15% of their marking period grade. Daily homework is equivalent to 15% of their marking period grade. The final grade is based on points earned for the summer packet(first marking period only),quizzes, tests, homework and other graded assignments The final grade is based on points earned for the summer packet(first marking period only),quizzes, tests, homework and other graded assignments

12. Parent Contact Parent Teacher Conferences Although conferences are generally teacher initiated at the Middle School level, please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns. Although conferences are generally teacher initiated at the Middle School level, please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns. Parent conferences are Thursday 10/20 and Friday 10/21/11 Parent conferences are Thursday 10/20 and Friday 10/21/11 If you would like a team conference please contact Mrs. Widmann and we will try to accommodate your schedule. If you would like a team conference please contact Mrs. Widmann and we will try to accommodate your schedule.

13. Reading Workshop Reading Comprehension Strategies Independent Choice Novels~ Whole Class Novels (The Giver and Tangerine) Ind reading followed in reading log weekly Vocabulary ~ Word Study Book Clubs

14. Writer’s Notebook Entries~ collected each m.p (build variety and stamina in writing) Writing Process~ pre-write, draft, revise, revise, revise, edit and publish Genres~ timed writing, Personal Narrative, Personal essay, Persuasive, Literary Essay Grammar,Usage and Mechanics Writing Workshop

15. IRLA Expectations and Grading Students are responsible for being prepared and participating in learning. They should read for at least 100 minutes/week when mentioned by teacher either in whole class, book club, or ind. novel and record info in RN- Book Log. Final grade is based on points from RN, WN, and Writing Process pieces

16. Your child should be using his/her agenda daily to keep track of their homework. Encourage them to use this resource and establish good work habits. Agenda

17. Team 7B will be a great experience for your child!