1. Back To School Night
2016 – 2017 School Year

3. Morning Offering
Angelus
Afternoon Offering
Our Father
Hail Mary
Angel of God
Hail, Holy Queen

4. About Ms. Geesing
BS Mathematics: Math Education degree from CSU Dominguez Hills.
Received Single Subject (Math) and later Multiple Subject Credential at CSUDH.
Taught:
3 years at high school at a charter school
At 2 Catholic elementary schools
I attended a Catholic elementary and high school and feel a great sense of home on these properties.
I look forward to joining this family as well

5. Schedule 7th Grade School Time: 7:50 – 2:50
At 3:10, students sent to Kids Care
You will be charged starting at 3:30 pm
Classes: Science, math, ELA, history, religion
Monday: Rosetta Stone [1/2 class]
Tuesday: PE; Computer Class [1/2 class]
Wednesday: Mass; Rosetta Stone [1/2 class]
Thursday: PE; Computer Class [1/2 class]
Friday: 1st Friday Mass; Music

6. Rosetta Stone Must have head phones every time.
Not having it means, lose points.
Must go in order of lessons
Can only change language once
New students should have returned a sheet with the information and language choice last week.

7. Expectations and Standards

8. Classroom Expectations
You don’t have to like everyone, but you do have to treat everyone with respect (adults and youth)
Be prepared
Any behavior that interferes with a teacher from teaching, and a student from learning will not be tolerated

9. School-wide Learning Expectations (SLEs)
What students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School are expected to achieve during their educational careers here at our school.

10. Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
Common Core (Math, ELA)

11. Next Generation Science Standards
Research based standards that look at providing a solid foundation for students to enter into the competitive global world of science.
These are internationally benchmarked
Focus on the 4 disciplines: physical, life, earth/space, and engineering.

12. Common Core Standards
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.

13. Math Curriculum and Standards
In order to meet the math common core standards and provide a rigorous math program, we are using the Advanced Pathway This allows students to complete the Common Core State Standards for grades 6, 7, and 8 in two years. It prepares students for High School Algebra 1 in their 3rd year of middle school mathematics. Students who complete the Advanced Pathway will have the opportunity for conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application through the use of focus, coherence, and rigor. This pathway opens doors to abstract thought, reasoning, and inquiry that will serve students well not only in mathematics, but across all curricula throughout their academic careers.

14. Seventh Grade Math Topics Big Ideas Math Advanced 2
Equations
Transformations
Angles and Triangles
Graphing and Writing Linear Equations
Systems of Linear Equations
Functions
Real Numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem
Volume and Similar Solids
Data Analysis and Displays
Exponents and Scientific Notation
Inequalities
Constructions and Scale Drawings
Circles and Area
Surface Area and Volume
Probability and Statistics

15. 7th Grade Science Topics
MS – LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
MS – LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
MS – LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
MS – LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
MS – ETS1: Engineering Design
I am also incorporating the new Common Core Science standards for middle school.

16. Homework Policy
Homework reinforces what has been taught in class and prepares students for upcoming lessons.
Additionally, helps students develop self-discipline, responsibility, and organizational skills.
Success in learning like anything else requires practice for mastery.
Have students review work, read, math facts, and write
Yet, for the average student in middle school, their nightly homework should not take longer than 2 hours

17. Grades Students will be graded on the following types of assignments:
Classwork / Mastery drills
Homework
Notes
Quizzes / Tests
Projects / Labs
100% A – 93.5 A 93.4 – 89.5 A – 86.5 B – 82.5 B 82.4 – 79.5 B – 76.5 C – 72.5 C 72.4 – 69.5 C – 66.5 D – 62.5 D 62.4 – 59.5 D & below F

18. Late / Missing Work ABSENT Work
Student’s responsibility to gather missing work and see teacher if they need assistance (not during instruction time)
Pick up worksheets in the “Absence” drawer for their grade
Students have the number of days they were absent to turn in any assigned while they were gone
Any assignment that is due on the day a student is absent, is still due. Thus if not turned in, then late work rules apply
LATE Work
Students have a week after the due date to turn in any assignment
Submit in the appropriate drawer for their grade
The assignment will have 10% of their score deducted.

19. Raising their Grades Retake Test
Study
Set up time with Ms. Geesing to retake test
After school
Before school
New version of the test
Higher of the two grades go in the gradebook
Test Corrections
Write each questions
Correctly answer the question
Show all work
Attach behind the test
Receives 50% of the points back for each right correction

20. GRADELINK Passwords were sent home earlier this week
Please have your student check weekly
Can set system to you if a grade below a certain percent is entered
If there is a problem, please have the student discuss it with the teacher outside of instruction time

21. Standardized Testing (STAR)
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is using Renaissance Learning STAR testing in Reading and Math
Done on the computer
System will adjust test questions based on student response
The students will take the STAR reading and math tests four times a year.
The first testing window is August 22 – September 9

22. How to Contact Me: School Phone Number: (661) 259-8254
*Note; I spend most of the time I am on campus with the students. As such, I will not be able to respond to a message immediately. I will respond as soon as possible (usually that day, if not the next).

23. How to Help Room Parent PTO Treasurer 8th Grade Banquet
Auction Dinner Dance: co – chairs, live auction chair, silent auction chair, cashier
Compassion Ministry
Fall Fundraiser
Hospitality

24. Responsibility Focus for the students to learn to be responsible
THEY bring supplies, problem solve when they forget something, be prepared
Parents, take a step back from the classroom
Give chores
Check gradelink with your student
Check agenda with your student

25. Room Parents
If you’re interested, please sign up