1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
July 30th, 2019

2. Schedule Time 7th/8th Grade 5:10 – 5:25 pm Period 1 5:29 – 5:44 pm

3. 2018-2019 Presentation Information
Meet the Teacher
Classroom Expectations
Curriculum and Grading
CMS Information

4. Meet the Teacher – Kimberly Glenn
8th Grade Language Arts
2nd Year at Centennial 21st Year as an Educator
I’m married and my husband is also a teacher at Perry High School in Chandler.
7 children, 3 are adults (Kelly, Emily and Zach). Raven and Leila are Seniors and Andrew and Ryan are Sophmores.
We have 7 animals, 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 geckos.
I love to read, hang out with my family and quilt.
Currently studying at GCU for a Master’s in Educational Administration
Room D-4 Ext: 6544
Office Hours: Tuesdays 7:45-8:15

5. MRs. Reiss

6. Mrs. Glenn’s Website

7. Classroom Expectations
Polite:
Treat Others with Respect
Use Manners
Follow Classroom Rules
Keep Room Neat
Prepared:
Be On Time
Ready to Learn
Have Supplies
Binder, Pens/Pencils, Paper, Colored Pencils etc.
Performing:
Participate and Contribute
Engaged and On Task
Follow Directions

8. Reading Writing ELA Curriculum
Composing a variety of texts such as: Informational Narrative,
Persuasive, Argumentative, Research,
Poetry, &
Book Reviews.
Reading
Types of text
nonfiction
informational
short fiction
novels
build reading fluency and comprehension skills.

9. Supplies List ALL CLASSES (AVID): CLASS DONATIONS: Paper Clorex Wipes
3” D Ring Binder
6 Pocket Tabbed Dividers
Pencils w/Sharpener or Extra Lead and Erasers
Pens (Black and Red Only)
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
Calculator
Loose Leaf Paper
CLASS DONATIONS:
Paper
Clorex Wipes
Kleenex
Whiteboard Markers
Rulers
Glue Sticks
Colored Markers

10. 8th Grade Units of Study Quarter 1: Rites of Passage
Writing Focus: Narrative
*Trade Book: House on Mango Street
Quarter 2: Holocaust
Writing Focus: Explanatory
*Trade Book: Boy in the Striped Pajamas
*please note trade books are subject to change
Quarter 3: What Matters
Writing Focus: Argumentative
*Trade Book: Farewell to Manzanar
Quarter 4: Human Intelligence
Writing Focus: Informative
*Trade Book: A Mango Shaped Space

11. Focused Notes
Essential Question – Question that we are trying to answer with our notes
Notes – Information that the teacher provides you through power point, text, videos, etc.
Cue Column – Completed after notes are finished, used to document main ideas/key points, vocabulary words, questions that need to be answered or could be on a test
Summary – Short 2-3 sentences about the notes and should answer the Essential Question
Review your notes daily. Frequent, brief reviews are better for comprehension than trying to cram the night before a quiz/test.

12. Homework Completion of unfinished classwork Assigned text activities
Daily reading of book
Trade book assessment once a quarter.
Final drafts of writing assessments 1-2 times a quarter.
If your student says they have NO HOMEWORK have them read (anything)

13. A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS toward proficiency
Grading
Weighting
80% Assessment: Formative and Summative
20% Practice: Classwork and Homework
Assessments
Given by all 8th grade ELA teachers for consistency
Reassassements allowed after meeting prerequisites
A Summative Assessment (test) measures PROFICIENCY
A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS toward proficiency

14. Re-take Policy/Test Corrections
Students should come prepared day of test with all completed work from the assigned selection
They may use completed work as a reference for the test (AZ Merit strategy)
They have one class period to finish the test. Extra time will be evaluated on an individual basis.
In order to re-take(make test corrections) students must:
Have packet completed on day of test
A minimum of 75% of the assigned work must be done
Complete a re-take form with parent signature
Re-take must be within one week of original test date

15. AVID

16. Mission Statement AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Advancement Via Individual Determination
A structured, college and career preparatory system
Used by nearly 4,000 schools in 45 states and 15 countries
A schoolwide use of instructional strategies and rigor to support the curriculum

17. AVID Binder Supply List
BINDER ORGANIZATION
1. Binder Cover with Name, Grade and Home base
2.  Zipper Pouch with proper supplies at all times
3. School Agenda
4. Each Section Labeled (Labels: Lang. Art, Math, Science, Soc. St., Exploratory AM, Exploratory PM, Advisory, Paper)
5. Each Section Organized
A. Labeled Divider
B. Notes/Handouts
C. Assessments
D. Interactive Spiral Notebook (if required)
Loose Leaf Paper
Students must have their CMS AVID agenda at ALL times. If it is lost or severely damaged it will cost $5 to replace.

18. Advisory Every Wed Before 1st Period (8:30am-9:15am)
Announcements/Pledge
College Word of the Week
Agenda/Reflection Log
Grade Checks (Every Other Week)
Social and Emotional Skill Building (Second Step)
College Readiness Lessons
Team & Community Building
Talking Points: Agenda and Binder Checks are completed weekly, Grade Checks are completed twice a month. These checks are what the Advisory grade is based on.