1. August 7, 2014 7/8 A Harvard Hailstorm Santan Junior High
Curriculum Night
August 7, 2014
7/8 A Harvard Hailstorm
Santan Junior High

2. Curriculum Night Schedule 5:30-6:00 7th Grade Parents (Gifted)
6:05-6:20 Day 1 Elective Class
6:25-6:40 Day 2 Elective Class
6:45-7:15 8th Grade Parents (Gifted)
7:20-7:35 Day 1 Electives
7:40-7:55 Day 2 Electives

3. You just need a lot of love and luck - and, of course, courage.
In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. 
You just need a lot of love and luck - and, of course, courage. 
~Bill Cosby, Fatherhood, 1986

4. Algebra Curriculum Semester One Semester Two Pre-Algebra Review
Functions
Linear Equations
Exponent Rules
Systems of Equations
Semester Two
Sequences
Exponential Functions
Quadratic Functions
Solving Inequalities
Data Analysis

5. Geometry Curriculum Semester One Semester Two Transformations
Angles and Measurement
Triangles
Trigonometry
Proofs
Semester Two
Quadrilaterals
Polygons
Construction
Circles
Conics

6. Algebra 2 Curriculum Semester One Semester Two Linear Functions
Sequences and Series
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Quadratic Functions
Semester Two
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Radical Functions
Trigonometric Functions
Statistics

7. English Language Arts:
Reading Literature and Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
citing evidence/drawing inferences, elements of plot, literary elements, theme/central idea, summarizing, connections to additional texts
Craft and Structure
use of words and phrases, figurative language, tone, structure and organization, points of view, purpose
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
media comparison, contextualized fiction, evaluation of arguments, irrelevant/conflicting evidence
Writing
Argument
Informative/Explanatory
Narrative
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Production and Distribution of Writing (editing, MLA citation, publishing)
Language
Conventions of standard English
Knowledge of Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

8. 7th Grade Language Arts Literature Selections
First Quarter:
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Second Quarter:
The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass (autobiography)
Third Quarter:
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Fourth Quarter:
Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

9. 7th Grade Science Quarter Two Quarter One Quarter Four Quarter Three
Throughout the school year, we will be using the Scientific Method, Engineering and Design Method within inquiry based learning. We will also focus on the history and nature of science, including famous scientists, careers, and technology & society.
Quarter Two
Solar System
Phases of the moon
Constellations
Eclipses
*Science Fair will be due in December, just before break.
Quarter Four
Health-Environment
Health-Peer pressure, decision making, health issues
Health & cultures
Health & communication
Quarter One
Geology - Structure of the Earth
Rock cycle, erosion, deposition, rock cycle
Boundaries & landforms
Earthquakes, volcanism, & plate tectonics
*Science Fair Begins in classroom
Quarter Three
Ecology – Changes in the environment
Food Webs
Interaction of organisms (predation, symbiosis, etc.)

10. 7th Grade Social Studies
American History
Civil War and Reconstruction
Industrialization
Immigration
World War I
Great Depression
Geography
Environment/natural disasters
Features and conditions that affect history
Mapping, graphing, patterns in current events
Regions of the world
Implications of migration
Government
Bill of Rights
Impact of court cases and amendments
Checks and balances
World government comparison
Roles of citizenship
Economics
Personal finance
Foundations
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics

11. Make-up Work
Students are responsible for obtaining make up work and instructions before or after school.
Alternative assignments may need to be given for longer absences. Please advise us if you plan a trip.
The same number of days are given to complete the make up work. Student should see teacher

12. Communication Checking Grades Online
Infinite Campus portal is available via our SJHS webpage and can be added as an app for your phone. Students ID#s and a student-created passcode will begin the process.
WEBSITE
Visit Santan’s website online to access information and individual teacher’s webpages & calendar of tests and important events. Each daily assignment is not posted. Check agendas!
AGENDA
Every student has an agenda that has both the school rules and daily calendars
Each teacher writes classwork and homework on the board to be copied to the student’s agenda
Parent signatures are required on agendas every Thursday night along with a grade check using Infinite Campus.

13. Performance Descriptor
Grading Policy
Score
Performance Descriptor 4
outstanding performance clear mastery of assessment objectives 3
above average performance general mastery of assessment objectives 2
satisfactory performance evident progress toward mastery of assessment objectives 1
below average performance difficulty mastering assessment objectives
unsatisfactory performance no evidence of mastery of assessment objectives

14. Classroom Contributions
We appreciate any classroom donations. SCRIPS gift cards, sold in our office, are great for purchasing supplies throughout the year. OR
If you would like to make a tax credit donation…we would appreciate it!

15. Thank you for being a part of curriculum night at Santan!
Questions?