1. WELCOME PARENTS! OPEN HOUSE Luis P Untalan Middle School 8C Jaguars
School Year
05 September 2007
Luis P Untalan Middle School
8C Jaguars
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2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered
Mission Statement/Goals
Who’s Who
Classroom Policies
Grading
Parental Involvement
Content area 1st Quarter curriculum
FAQ s / Discussion
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3. Mission Statement/Goals
Our educational community PREPARES all students for life, PROMOTES excellence and PROVIDES support.
The Luis P. Untalan Middle School community will empower students with the knowledge to be COMPETENT, PRODUCTIVE and RESPONSIBLE citizens in our society.
Create a COLLECTIVE PARTNERSHIP among 8C teachers and parents to ensure that each child obtains necessary academic and life skills that will enable them become well-rounded citizens.
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4. Who’s Who 8C TEACHERS Mr. Rodney A. Pama - Social Studies
Ms. Trexia P. Dingcong – Science
Ms. Nicole Montague - Language Arts
Mrs. Bernie Gumataotao – Math
Mr. Bernard Lewis - Reading
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5. Classroom Policies
RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY are the most important components for all our classes to function effectively
Students are required to copy daily agenda from each class
Homework expectations for each class are content specific
8C behavior expectations are clearly defined and are course specific
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6. More information on grading can be obtained from course syllabus
Students are to complete all assignments to the best of their abilities
Students are expected to master skills from post test assessment tools
Projects, exams, and other formal assessment have specific values in your child’s total grade
Citizenship grades are factored in your child achievement
Extra Credit assignments or tasks are given through the discretion of the teacher
More information on grading can be obtained from course syllabus
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7. Parental Involvement
Parental involvement is strongly encouraged in an effort to support your child’s academic growth
Get involved in 8C sponsored community and campus activities
Parent conferences will requested by team if all avenues of behavior intervention and modification have been exhausted
Parents are encouraged to call for appointments to address concerns
PFC Outreach program is available for families in need of assistance
1st quarter Progress Report issued by September 14, 2007
1st quarter parent teacher conference is scheduled for scheduled October 30, 2007
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8. Content Area 1st Quarter Curriculum
Social Studies – Basic geography skills review, early American civilization overview, Colonial America, American Revolution, Government and civics
Science – Science as Inquiry, Scientific method, measurement
Math – Pre algebra, algebraic concepts
Language Arts – Expressive Writing 2, Reasoning and Writing D, Comprehension C
Reading – Decoding C, Reading Mastery VI, Reading 8th
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9. FAQ s / Discussion Why has my child’s schedule changed?
Schedules were changed due to child’s reading and comprehension level. Middle school concept required core teachers must be the same. Schedule also depended on the course L.A. and reading teacher are assigned
Does every child have a textbook?
Reading, Science, Math only class set is available. Social Studies- each child issued a book, class set also available, book checks every two weeks. Language Arts & Reading books will be issued to students in the following days
Will there be an 8th grade promotional?
Discussion among 8th grade teams have been ongoing, 8C teachers will be supporting an 8th grade promotional ceremony
What is the Zero Tolerance Policy?
No weapons or toy weapons allowed on campus. No fighting. No graffiti. No alcohol/ drugs (cigarettes, marijuana, ice, etc.) and drug paraphernalia (lighters, pipes, etc.) All violations will result in suspension.
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