1. ORANGE TEAM Schedules are still changing! Thank you for your patience!
WELCOME !
ORANGE TEAM
Schedules are still changing! Thank you for your patience!

2. Reading ~ Mr. Snider Parent letter sent out about free reading book
Curriculum: Tied to Common Core Standards
Continue to develop reading skills and strategies
Homework assignment two – three nights each week (independent reading
always).

3. Science ~ Mrs. Sherwood Full Option Science System- hands on
No text– study class labs/notes
Grading– lab & mastery grades
Populations/Ecosystems, Cells, 6 Kingdoms, Microscopes, Genetics, Body Systems
Science binder
Next Generation Standards- Common Core
Consumable items
Science Supply list- donation sheet

4. Social Studies ~ Mrs. Crome
Huge book !! 1 at school and 1 at home!
Extra credit offered
Combination of test and project assessments – 50%
Classwork 40% - Homework 10%
Website ~ Test/Project dates,
Extra credit, classzone.com
Field trip!!
Curriculum map on school website.

5. Language Arts ~ All
Types of writing will include Expository, Descriptive, Narrative, and Argumentative.
Some students will rotate.
Each teacher has additional projects and activities for their class.
Classes will include spelling lists and quizzes.
There will be Advisory
throughout the year.

6. Math ~ Mrs. Morgan Curriculum: Common Core Standards (no book)
We use calculators (TI30XA)
Wal-Mart $10
Grading: overall grade weighted average
(hw accuracy, weekly quizzes, unit tests, quarter exams, projects)
Homework every day (Math binder)
Test or Quiz every Friday
(last day of week)
Quiz/Test Re-takes

7. Mr. Mayhall LBS I Co-taught classes
Morning help available for all students

8. CMS Planner Bring everyday !! Daily assignments checked in homebase
Communication tool
Pass for leaving class
Information in the back
Lose it ?? $5 to replace
Mr. Snider

9. Discipline See Orange Team website about expectations and in planner
A verbal warning may be given by the teacher
Includes areas such as not following directions, disrespect to staff or students, and disrupting class
Late stays on early dismissal days (academic)
Mr. Snider

10. Discipline cont. Gross misconduct dealt with by administration
Quarterly Reward Party – No F’s, no points, no referrals, attendance, punch card
Punch card in planners mainly deals with responsibility. New card each quarter.
Mr. Mayhall

11. Team Website & Letter CMS homepage Orange Team
Homework posted daily (Yes, your child will have homework most days.)
Teacher web pages
Team Letter
Mrs. Morgan

12. Student Led Conferences
Students prepare after midterm
End of the first quarter (Oct )
Students must come to the conference
Appointments are set up on Skyward
Great communication between students and parents!!
Letter will be sent home at midterm
with instructions!
Mrs. Crome

13. Team Meetings Orange team teachers meet daily from 12:45 – 1:20.
You may schedule an appointment or call during that time to check on your student’s progress
You may talk to all teachers at one time
Mrs. Morgan

14. Citizenship Orange Team students “With Class” chosen at
mid-term and end of quarter
Completes work on time
Participates in class
On time/prepared for class
Respectful to peers and adults
Sets a good example
Trustworthy
Shows Improvement
Parents will be notified
Mrs. Sherwood

15. Skyward Grades are NOT updated daily
Absent work / Late work will be recorded as a ZERO until the work is turned in, graded, and entered in Skyward
Contact the office if you want paper copy of grades
Mrs. Sherwood

16. One more thing …
There could be schedule changes to balance class sizes.
Thank you for your patience.

17. Visit exploratory areas Thank you for coming !