1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2018/2019
Parent Session
Gym
6:00 – 6:30
Ken Murray
English
and
Social Studies
Classes 703, 704, 705, 706
Classroom Session
Room #2047
6:40 – 7:00

2. Overview * Communication Curriculum Assessment & Evaluation
Powerschool/Gradebook
Collaboration
Working together to ensure success
Questions?

3. Communication * Class Websites Communication Plan Direct 725 1247
(preferred)
* MSMS School Website
* Class Websites
Phone
MSMS
Direct
Communication Plan
..\Communication Plans\Communication Plans\Communication Plan English and Social Studies.doc

4. Curriculum
Specific curriculum outcomes for each subject can be linked directly from my class/school web pages.
Direct Link
Tonight is meant to provide a brief, but concise, summary/outline of the curriculum in:
English Language Arts
Social Studies

5. English 7 The 3 Strands: Reading and Viewing Speaking and Listening
Writing and Representing
5-paragraph essay writing
Novel Study
Response Writing (3 R Method)
Short story analysis
Character Study
Article Analysis
Qualities of Writing (The Six Traits)
The Writing Process
Elements of Fiction (plot, theme, etc.)
Graphic Representations
Independent Reading
Oral Speaking / Presentation Skills
Spot /Quick Writes
Flash Fiction (Story) Writing
English 7
Please read with your child regularly - or have discussions about what he/she is reading. They’re not too old!

6. Social Studies 7 Changing Your World Investigating Empowerment
 Economic Empowerment
Economics, poverty, standard of living, budgeting, income demographics, RSP/MTG calculators, sectors of economy,, diversified economies, First Nations vs Newcomers economies, Historical context - The Fur Trade
 Political Empowerment
Map of Canada over time, B.N.A (British North America), Daily life of peoples of B.N.A, Reform, Push for Responsible Govn’t, Confederation, The BNA Act
 Cultural Empowerment
Canada grows (Provinces, territories join, Manitoba (The Red River Settlement, Louis Riel, The Metis), MacDonald’s National Policy, Canadian Pacific Railway, Disempowerment of Aboriginals and new Immigrants
 Societal Empowerment
Everyday life at the turn of the century, Impact of the Industrial Revolution, Empowerment of Women and Social reform early 20th century
 National Empowerment
Canada becomes independent, Canada’s participation in WWI, Impact of WWI on Canada and her people
Social Studies 7 Changing Your World Investigating Empowerment

7. Social Studies 8 Canadian Identity
Introduction
Canadian Identity
Geographic Influences
Canada’s landscape, climate, geographic influences, migration,
Decades of Change
Socio-economic conditions, changing technologies, World War 2, social and cultural trends, globalization
Citizenship
citizenship, rights and responsibilities, government
Challenges and Opportunities
Economic challenges and opportunities, political challenges, social and cultural challenges
Reflections
Social Studies 8 Canadian Identity

8. Social Studies 9 Atlantic Canada in the Global Community
Physical Setting
mapping, latitude/longitude, themes of geography, landforms, weather/climate
Economics
basic economics, supply and demand, sectors of
economy, entrepreneurship, Atlantic Canada
Culture
features of culture, diversity in Atlantic Canada,
African Heritage, agents of socialization and
change
Technology
Inventions (technology Then vs Now), effect of technology on resource based industries of Atlantic Canada, Technology at work, Timeline of technology
Interdependence
Global Citizenship, Current Events, World Issues / World-mindedness, Non Governmental Organizations, Sustainability, themes of interdependence
Social Studies 9 Atlantic Canada in the Global Community

9. 4 Point Assessment Rubric
MSMS
4 Point Assessment Rubric 4
(Really Got It!)
In-depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Able to extend the application of related skills. 3+
Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Appropriate application of the related skills. 3
(Got it!) . 2+
Developing knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Developing in the application of the related skills 2
(Not yet! Nearly There!)
1 + 1
(Not yet!)
Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Limited application of related skills.
     

10. Achievement of Expected Learning Outcomes Grades 7-12
90 – 100% The student demonstrates excellent or outstanding performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.
80 – 89% The student demonstrates very good performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.
70 – 79% The student demonstrates good performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.
60 – 69% The student demonstrates satisfactory performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.
50 – 59 % The student demonstrates minimally acceptable performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.
Below 50% The student has not met minimum requirements in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course. 10 10

11. Powerschool / Gradebook
It is your ‘portal’ into your child’s academic results.
It requires a unique username and password .
(This carries forward yearly but requires resetting occasionally.)
To obtain your username and password, please a request to your child’s homeroom teacher or contact the office.  (We are not allowed to send it home with the student.)

12. Google Apps for Education
GNSPES
For some assignments, your child will also have access to my virtual classroom.
They have been provided a GNSPES username and password.
(It is a combination of their initials (LFM) and the last six digits of their student ID)

13. Working Together
How can you help ? - Monitor homework… “talk” with child about school and monitor class websites - Monitor your child’s progress… track effort and performance (PowerSchool) - Encourage routines… homework habits, organizational support - Provide support with homework… if necessary - Sign all tests/quizzes/rubrics… there should be no surprises! - Read notices, sign, and return ASAP… when necessary - Communicate / Ask Questions… , phone, websites - Model, promote, and encourage reading!

14. Appropriate cell phone usage times
will be communicated clearly to students!

15. Thank You! 