1. Welcome to Team 7A Mr. Reed Mr. Noyes Mrs. Weatherspoon Ms. Damm Mrs. Watts

2. S mart E nergetic V ery Social E nthusiastic N ot dependent T ough H ungry G regarious R esourceful A nnoying D aring E ntertaining R eally self-conscious

3. 7th Grade Student Expectations BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE… THE CHOICE IS YOURS ! Always Choose To Be: Respectful An Active Listener An Enthusiastic Participant Aware and Sensitive to the Diverse Needs of Others Responsible in Group and Individual Interactions

4. Time To Teach Is a proactive not a reactive approach to discipline and classroom management (prompt attention to the “little stuff” can prevent the “big stuff”)

5. Time to Teach Students are taught positive student behavior. Teach-to’s direct positive influence in the classroom.

6. Time to Teach Essential Components Giving unconditional positive regard to our students Teaching to expectations Establishing a positive classroom climate Mentally asking the classroom integrity questions Giving one and only one start-up request REFOCUSING non-punitively (* Information taken from the Time to Teach book The Center for Teacher Effectiveness)

7. Attendance When students miss school, we miss them! Regular attendance impacts student achievement. We appreciate it when appointments and vacations are scheduled outside of school times. Students are expected to complete all assignments missed during an absence. Homework assignments may be requested ahead of time and/or during student absences.

8. Homework Policy Homework will be assigned daily and consistently. Homework is expected to be neat, legible, on time and complete. Budget approximately 60 minutes per night.

9. Student Agenda/Calendar Daily Use in Class Monday Overview Encourages Time Management Log of homework, tests, quizzes, short and long term projects Encourages parental involvement/awareness To reinforce agenda or check homework assignments: Visit http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/11322 http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/11322

10. Home Strategies for Success Encourage daily study/homework time. Communicate with teacher if any concerns arise. Check your child’s agenda and/or the Team 7A Website.

11. Started Monday, August 20 8:00 – 8:56 a.m. Before school tutoring will be available on Monday - Thursday Students may sign-up on their own or be recommended by teachers Students to provide their own means of transportation to school Must be at front gate at 8:00 a.m. sharp

12. Homework Lunchtime Club Working on establishing a classroom and teacher during each grade level lunch period where a student could be assigned if they did not complete their homework.

13. A=Outstanding Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 90%. B=Significant Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 80%. C=Satisfactory Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 70%. D=Limited Progress, represents limited mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 60%. Grading Categories

14. Grading Categories (continued) F =Failing, represents a failure to master the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 50%. I =Incomplete, represents a lack of evidence of mastery of target outcomes to evaluate student performance for grading period. P =Passing, represents special cases where a student has been absent from instruction due to extraordinary circumstances. NG =No Grade, represents special cases where a student has been absent from instruction due to extraordinary circumstances.

15. Grade Reports First Quarter ends: October 5, 2012 Second Quarter ends: December 21, 2012 Third Quarter ends: March 8, 2013 Fourth Quarter ends: May 22, 2013 Fall Parent Conferences will be in late Oct./early Nov. Between the fourth and sixth week of each quarter, parents will be notified if their student is in danger of failing. Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress in each class.

16. Online Grade Access Access from Kyrene School District Webpage under the Parents tab Will allow for one stop shopping for grades Updated instantly as teachers enter a grade

17. Academic Lab Overview 35 minute period four days a week Each core content area teacher is assigned a group of students to work with General use is to provide additional support and assistance to students in any area of need Grades are NOT assigned

18. Academic Lab Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday everyone in the school will focus on math Data driven decision to focus on math (greatest potential for school wide improvement; most room for growth in this area) SmartMath - online resource

19. Structured Uses of Time RTI (Response to Intervention) Additional support in content or exploratory classes –Make up tests –Make up missed work or assignments –Make up labs –More specific remediation in a specific skill area –“Extra” time in exploratory or music offerings

20. Structured Uses of Time Tutoring Curriculum Delivery –Coverage of curricular areas that have no means of delivery in the middle school day (i.e. health, etc.) Character Education, Team Building, 2 nd Step, Peer Counseling & other Associated Programs Handbook/Agenda/Study Skills Mentoring Assemblies Library access/use (e.g. research).

21. Character Counts Six Pillars –Trustworthiness –Respect –Responsibility –Fairness –Caring –Citizenship

22. Scrapbook Project Your child will be doing a scrapbook reflecting about themselves. Don't panic! This will be a great experience for all of us!!! We will lead your child and it will be really easy. You can help by showing your student an interest and enthusiasm for this project. Use this opportunity to visit the craft store with your child. At home, encourage him/her to share stories and ask questions about their life. Each Tuesday there will be a topic for the students to write about. Any topic can be changed to meet individual needs. To add to the scrapbook concept students can bring in pictures, stickers, colored paper, cut pictures from magazines, make drawings or print things from the web, to accompany their written words. Students can choose how elaborate they make their book. They are encouraged to bring in any scrapbooking supplies they feel will add to their book. These extras are at the discretion of your family's budget, of course; they are not required.

23. Scrapbook Project Needs Things You Will Need Composition book Glue Pictures, colored pencils, scissors, construction paper, magazines to cut apart or patterned paper would be very helpful and are optional.

24. Parent Communication If you have questions or concerns about your student’s progress, the preferred method of contact is email. Ms. Damm Ms. Weatherspoon Mr. Noyes Mr. Reed Mrs. Watts ldamm@kyrene.org jweath@kyrene.org cnoyes@kyrene.org streed@kyrene.org cwatts@kyrene.org 541-5924 541-5923 541-5927 541-5928 541-5930

25. Team 7A Wish List We are always in short supply of the following items and would greatly appreciate donations anytime throughout the school year: Copy Paper Wide ruled notebook paper Kleenex Tissue Markers/colored pencils 3-ring binders Graph Paper White board markers Student scissors Rulers Electric Pencil Sharpeners Bright Sticks

26. Fieldtrips The Team 7A teachers feel that fieldtrips are an essential piece of the educational puzzle. They provide opportunities that most times just cannot be replicated in the classroom. Although we understand times are tough for all financially, there will be times that we may ask for donations to provide these opportunities.

27. Rattler Before School Academy Register at www.kyrene.org/econnectwww.kyrene.org/econnect Customer Service: 480-541-1500 Providing quality programs that positively impact our community! Rattler Before School Academy is a collaboration between Akimel A-al Middle School and Community Education and Outreach Services. All classes are taught by Akimel A-al teachers. Use Barcode listed to register either online or over the phone. Register Now! First day of classes will be September 4 th GradeClass TitleDays TeacherRmPriceBarcode 6-8 th Digital JournalismM,T,W,TH Kathryn RileyD-7$13020328 6-8th Hands-on MathM,W,FChristy Combs A-17$105 20326 6-8thTeam Sports & Fitness M - FChristine SlaterGym$16020327 6-8thWalking ClubM,W,FJacquin Weatherspoon B-3$10520330 7-8thStep TeamT,THJacquin Weatherspoon 7A$7520329

28. Tax Credit Donations Tax credit donations of up to $200 may be made to our school by an individual. Contributions of any kind for team 7A are greatly appreciated! Any donations will be used to offset our expenses for team field trips. Thank you for your support!

29. Akimel A-al PTSO Check us out! General PTSO meetings on first Tuesday of every month at 11:00am. Visit us at www.akimelptso.org and sign up on Volunteer pagewww.akimelptso.org Like us on Facebook & receive updates. www.facebook.com/akimelptso www.facebook.com/akimelptso Email us at akimelaalptso@gmail.comakimelaalptso@gmail.com Fill out blue “Volunteer Interest Form” & turn it in to the front office or Academic Lab teacher. Forms available in front office.

30. Akimel A-al PTSO Ways to get involved Fry’s & Safeway E-script (check website for directions) Collect Boxtops for Education Buy school supplies from “A-mart” Look for more upcoming promotions at our website, Facebook, or via informational e-mails Volunteer at our promotions or special events –Multicultural Night, Patriotic Day, 8 th Grade Dance, Hospitality Staff Appreciation Events, Campus Pride, and various fundraisers throughout the year

31. For Your Attendance And Attention