1. Back-To-School Night August 8, 2018

2. Jared Chandler- Science
Carol Meadows- Math
Katrina Shoemaker- Language Arts
Luke Tudor- Social Studies

3. Door Security
I.D. Badges
Headphones

4. Basic skills- Latitude/Longitude, scale, directions, etc.
Culture- Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Government- Democracy, Republic, Dictatorship, Constitutional Monarchy
Ancient Civilizations
Test and Quizzes
Student Conferences
Have Fun

5. Math 7 & Pre-Algebra 7 Mrs. Meadows
Computations and Expressions using integers, fractions, & decimals.
% and proportions
Equations & Inequalities
Slope
Angles
Statistics & Probability
Statistics and Probability
% and Proportions
Circles, SA & Volume
Transformations & Similarity
Simplifying w/variables
Solve equations
Graphing
Systems of equations
Slope
Exponents & Functions
Angles & Pythagorean Theorem
Items needed:
Laptops: eBooks, tools, and resources
2-pocket folder – storage & paper
1 composition notebook: interactive notebooks
Grading:
Nightly homework M-R, F – checkpoint
Teamwork and collaboration (expected and sometimes graded)
Quizzes and Tests (50%, 55%)
Graded Assignments (35%, 30%)
Semester Exams (15%)

6. Language Arts Curriculum Quarter 3: Quarter 1: Independent Reading
All year, students study Greek/Latin roots and they create an interactive grammar notebook
Curriculum
Quarter 1:
Technology 101
(Focus: Schoology, Office 365, One Note)
Myths and Fables
(Focus: Theme, moral, characterization, imagery, figurative language, plot, talking to the text)
Comic Book
(Focus: narrative writing and grammar)
Independent Reading (Choice Novel)
Quarter 2:
Peter Pan (English 7) OR Alice in Wonderland (High Ability classes only)
Quarter 3:
Independent Reading
(Choice Novel)
Nonfiction
(focus skill: reading and analyzing informational texts)
Change Project
(focus skill: Argument writing)
Quarter 4:
The Outsiders
(Focus: character development, plot, figurative Language, talking to the text, literary analysis)
Mock Trial
(Focus: research, making inferences, argumentative writing, and speech)

7. Language Arts Homework
Small homework assignments will be given on a regular basis.
Examples of homework assignments are the following:
15 minutes of reading
Studying roots
Working on their interactive grammar notebook
Unfinished classwork
Writing for an assignment
The purpose for this homework is to have students practice and/or apply what they have learned in class.
Late Homework Passes:
Each quarter, students will receive a late homework pass for each class.
If a student forgets his/her homework, that homework pass will allow the student to finish the assignment and turn it in for full credit.
Without the pass, students cannot receive full credit for a late assignment.

8. Schoology
Calendar:
The calendar is the most useful tool for parents and students to use. On Schoology, the calendar lists when assignments are due for every class.
Grades:
The most accurate grade information is NOT located on Schoology. For the most accurate grades, please check PowerSchool.
Messages:
Students can send messages to teachers if they have questions.
Assignments:
Students will be required to submit assignments through Schoology. If students have any difficulty, they can message their teacher.
Updates:
There is a section in Schoology that is labeled updates. Teachers use this tool to give quick reminders to students.

9. Mr. Chandler Science Content General Information
Semester 1
Semester 2
-Scientific Method/Math in science
-Earth’s Structure/Minerals and Rocks
-Plate Tectonics/Earth Dynamics
-Natural Resources
-Classifying and Exploring Life
-Cells Structure and Function/Cell Division
-Energy and Forces
-Understanding Matter
General Information
Classwork (usually no homework) no big projects to do at home
Check the Schoology calendar for assignments
Check Powerschool for grades
Best contact is