1. Welcome to Back-to-School Night 2014-2015 TEAM HURRICANES

2. Team Hurricane Teachers Mrs. Delaney - Science Miss Hayman – Communication Arts Mr. Ogle- Math Mr. Jones – Social Studies

3. The Big Picture… 1. What is my child’s teacher like? 2. What will my child be learning? 3. What does my child have to do to be successful? 4. What can I do to help my child be successful?

4. What to do when your child is absent… →Students should contact their Study Buddy or check the team wiki. →For extended absences call the office by 9:00 a.m. to request missed work and pickup by 3:00 pm. →Educational travel needs prior approval. Forms are available at the office.

5. 1 Link for PARENTS! teamhurricanes.wikispaces.com

6. Parent-teacher Conferences: November 14, 2014 →sign up tonight in your child’s homeroom Homework: →60 minutes per night →Three Strikes, You’re In

7. Classroom Expectations Come prepared to do your best. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

8. Social Studies Curriculum ~Western Hemisphere ~Current Events ~PIF ~U.S. – state locations & abbrev.

9. 6 th Grade Math What will students learn in math this year? * Students will investigate varied concepts, communicate ideas, and practice skills to develop their logical and mathematical reasoning. Areas of study will include operations of integers, fractions, and decimals, solving equations, geometry, ratios, proportions, and basic mathematical properties related to algebra.

10. How will students be assessed? Students will have daily homework (Mon-Thurs), quizzes, and tests What is the philosophy of our math curriculum at Hershey Middle School? * College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) * Mastery Over Time * Collaboration & Communication

11. What is communication arts? -Reading, writing, listening & speaking How many units are studied? - Three units are studied - We are currently working on Unit 1 - Each unit has essential questions followed by specific learning goals.

12. How will students be assessed? -Formative assessments allow for a quick check. -Summative assessments are used to show if students have mastered the skill.

13. What kind of practices will be used to teach and enhance these skills? -Short writing pieces and a few longer pieces -An anthology to teach reading goals through literature -Other short reading pieces -Independent reading is also highly encouraged

14. Inquiry Based Science Systems is the theme of the 6 th grade science program…this big idea allows students to see how changing one part affects the whole. Students will be encouraged everyday to step into the shoes of scientists and DO science! Students will… Use scientific thinking processes Conduct controlled investigations Construct science understanding through observation, communication, comparing, organizing, and relating.

15. Units of Study: Traits of a Scientist Models and Designs Energy Variables Levers and Pulleys Ecosystems: Bottle Biology It’s about the learning… → →Students construct understanding during active participation →PAY ATTENTION →PARTICIPATE →Ask QUESTIONS ! →Summative grading— few grades! Students own their understanding!

17. MRS. DELANEYG14 MISS HAYMAN G11 MR. OGLEG13 MR. JONESG10 ONLY sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher. Still have a QUESTION? Write it on an index card and give it to your child’s homeroom teacher! Team t-shirt letters