1. 6th and 7th Grade Open House
Sept. 27, 2018

2. Teachers 6th Grade Language Arts: Ms. Dippel, Ms. Harris
7th Grade Language Arts: Ms. Henry
6th Grade Math: Ms. Crichlow
7th Grade Math: Ms. Jankowski
Science: Ms. Starr
Social Studies: Mr. Schiffern
Teachers of Diverse Learners: Ms. Dippel, Ms. McLennon, Mr. Piehl

3. Preparing for the High School Process Ms. Chesebro
7th grade scores/grades
Walk and Talk about High School w/Mrs.Chesebro (elective)- 1st quarter of 8th grade
High School Columbus Elem.School
Naviance
go.cps.edu

4. Daily Schedule *some classes vary in times of essentials
8:15-8:45 Homeroom
8:45-10:15 Period 1
10:15-11:35 Period 2
11:35-11:45 Agendas/Prep for lunch
11:45-12:30 Recess/Lunch
12:30-1:30 Essentials
1:30-3:00 Period 3
3:00-3:15 Agendas/Dismissal
Daily Schedule
*some classes vary in times of essentials

5. Language Arts
Reading/writing is combined in a workshop model containing lessons, small group work, and independent work time each day.
Independent reading and writing at home will be key to student growth. (DAILY)
7th Grade Classwork & Homework to ask students about: Reading Journal, Vocabulary work, Commentary assignments.
Please contact Ms. Dippel/Ms.Harris or Ms. Henry with further questions.

6. Mathematics Curriculum: Connected Mathematics Project 3 (CMP)
CMP promotes inquiry-based instruction.
CMP is problem-centered.
CMP identifies big ideas and goes for depth.
Parent Resources under links on Ms.Jankowski’s and Ms. Crichlow’s pages on Mitchell website
Homework is once or max twice a week in 7th and 8th
Homework in 6th grade is finishing up classwork assignments.

7. Social Studies Mr. Schiffern: cschiffern@cps.edu
Students will:
Analyze primary and secondary sources
Engage with current events
Participate in simulations
Complete research projects
6th Grade: Ancient Civilizations
7th Grade: Early American History
8th Grade: Later American History

8. Science Ms. Starr: dmwipf@cps.edu
You can see the topics for 6th and 7th Grade Science on the Ms. Starr’s page on the school website.

9. Essentials
Students will have Music, P.E., Art, Naviance, and Chinese once each week.
On Wednesdays, students will attend an elective. Electives are additional classes taught by teachers on more specialized topics.
Quarter One Options: Soccer, Lyric Slam, Teacher in Training, Improv, Art, Urban Garden, Piano Keyboard, Indoor Garden, and High School Prep

10. Homeroom Time Community building
social emotional skills with the Second Step Program
Executive functioning skills with Rush Neurobehavioral Program

11. Executive Functioning
Materials:
Language Arts: blue folder/blue notebook
Social Studies: red folder/red notebook
Math: yellow folder/yellow notebook
Science: green folder/green notebook
Agenda
Homework Folder
Recommendation: No Binders unless they are maintained properly

12. Grading Policy Classwork and Participation 20% Homework 10%
Tests/Quizzes/Projects/Perf. Tasks 70%
You can track student grades in Gradebook on the student/parent portal
Parent Portal
Maybe add an asterisk at bottom - Special Education grading weights vary.

13. Homework
There will be some homework most nights
If a student is absent, it is up to them to get missed assignments and complete them.
Students have had lessons on using their agendas and are expected to write down homework in the agenda daily.

14. Friday Detention Students can earn Checks for:
Being unprepared for class
Missing assignments
Disruptive behavior in class, hallway or essentials
If students get three checks, they will be assigned detention for the following week.
A detention communication form will be sent home on Tuesdays. They should be signed and returned before the detention is served on Friday.
Friday Detention

15. Detention Tracker Screenshot of tracking sheet
Picture of the Detention communication form

16. Detention Communication Form

17. Teacher Contacts - Found on staff pages of website
Science: Ms. Starr
Social Studies: Mr. Schiffern
Teachers of Diverse Learners: Ms. Dippel
Teachers of Diverse Learners: Ms. McLennon
Teachers of Diverse Learners: Mr. Peihl
6th Grade ELA: Ms. Dippel
Ms. Harris
7th Grade ELA: Ms. Henry
6th Grade Math: Ms. Crichlow
7th Grade Math: Ms. Jankowski
Counselor/Case Manager: Ms. Chesebro -