1. Curriculum Night August 7, 2014 7/8 A Harvard Hailstorm Santan Junior High

2. Curriculum Night Schedule 5:30-6:00 7 th Grade Parents (Gifted) 6:05-6:20 Day 1 Electives 6:25-6:40 Day 2 Elective Class 6:45-7:158 th Grade Parents (Gifted) 7:20-7:35 Day 1 Electives 7:40-7:55 Day 2 Electives

3. In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. You just need a lot of love and luck - and, of course, courage. You just need a lot of love and luck - and, of course, courage. ~Bill Cosby, Fatherhood, 1986 ~Bill Cosby, Fatherhood, 1986

4. Algebra Curriculum Semester One Pre-Algebra Review Functions Linear Equations Exponent Rules Systems of Equations Semester Two Sequences Exponential Functions Quadratic Functions Solving Inequalities Data Analysis

5. Geometry Curriculum Semester One Transformations Angles and Measurement TrianglesTrigonometryProofs Semester Two QuadrilateralsPolygonsConstructionCirclesConics

6. Algebra 2 Curriculum Semester One Linear Functions Sequences and Series Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Quadratic Functions Semester Two Polynomial Functions Rational Functions Radical Functions Trigonometric Functions Statistics

7. English Language Arts: Reading Literature and Informational Text Key Ideas and Details Key Ideas and Details citing evidence/drawing inferences, elements of plot, literary elements, theme/central idea, summarizing, connections to additional texts citing evidence/drawing inferences, elements of plot, literary elements, theme/central idea, summarizing, connections to additional texts Craft and Structure Craft and Structure use of words and phrases, figurative language, tone, structure and organization, points of view, purpose use of words and phrases, figurative language, tone, structure and organization, points of view, purpose Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Integration of Knowledge and Ideas media comparison, contextualized fiction, evaluation of arguments, irrelevant/conflicting evidence media comparison, contextualized fiction, evaluation of arguments, irrelevant/conflicting evidenceWriting Argument Argument Informative/Explanatory Informative/Explanatory Narrative Narrative Research to Build and Present Knowledge Research to Build and Present Knowledge Production and Distribution of Writing (editing, MLA citation, publishing) Production and Distribution of Writing (editing, MLA citation, publishing)Language Conventions of standard English Conventions of standard English Knowledge of Language Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

8. 8 th Grade Language Arts Literature Selections First Quarter: The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare Second Quarter: Animal Farm by George Orwell Third Quarter: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Fourth Quarter: Lord of the Flies by William Golding Book Bundles for $25

9. 8 th Grade Science Quarter One Physics - Newton’s laws, force, & motion Quarter Three Life Science - Human impact on environments, diversity, adaptation, and behavior, reproduction & heredity Quarter Two Chemistry - Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter *Science Fair Projects will be due in December just before winter break. Quarter Four Health - Healthy choices, risk factors, illness & health care, 1 st Aid Throughout the school year, we will be investigating by inquiry and learning by modeling. We will also focus on the nature and history of science, including famous scientists, careers in science and technology, and the societal impact of science.

10. 8th Grade Social Studies American History 1940’s and WWII 1950’s and Korean Conflict 1960’s: Vietnam, jungle warfare, civil rights 1970’s Fall of communism, presidents, Middle East 1980’s Final fall of communism, Reagan, Iran-Contra 1990’s Human rights, Persian Gulf, Clinton, Bush Present Day: Iraq war, terrorism GeographyLocation Place - physical characteristics of regions Human/Environmental interaction Movement of people and goods Regions: comparing climates, land, population, and history Government Events surrounding the Revolutionary War Concepts of U.S. government (republic) Analysis of the Constitution Bill of Rights Citizenship duties, rights and responsibilities AZ State government EconomicsMacroeconomicsMicroeconomics Global economics

11. Make-up Work Students are responsible for obtaining make up work and instructions before or after school. They should see the teacher to make arrangements Students are responsible for obtaining make up work and instructions before or after school. They should see the teacher to make arrangements Typically, students will be given the same number of days to complete that they missed, unless it is a prearranged trip. Worked should be gathered in advance, if it is available. Typically, students will be given the same number of days to complete that they missed, unless it is a prearranged trip. Worked should be gathered in advance, if it is available. Tutoring is available to aid in test retakes and completion of missing work. See schedule. Tutoring is available to aid in test retakes and completion of missing work. See schedule.

12. Communication Checking Grades Online Infinite Campus portal is available via our SJHS webpage and can be added as an app for your phone. Students ID#s and a generic passcode will begin the process. WEBSITE Visit Santan’s website online to access information and individual teacher’s webpages & calendar of tests and important events. Each daily assignment is not posted. AGENDA Every student has an agenda that has both the school rules and daily calendars Each teacher writes classwork and homework on the board to be copied to the student’s agenda Parent signatures are required on agendas every Thursday night along with a grade check using Infinite Campus.

13. Grading Policy ScorePerformance Descriptor 4 outstanding performance clear mastery of assessment objectives 3 above average performance general mastery of assessment objectives 2 satisfactory performance evident progress toward mastery of assessment objectives 1 below average performance difficulty mastering assessment objectives 0 unsatisfactory performance no evidence of mastery of assessment objectives

14. Classroom Contributions Classroom Contributions We appreciate any classroom donations. We appreciate any classroom donations. OR OR If you would like to make a tax credit donation for team 7/8 A…we would appreciate it!

15. Thank you for being a part of curriculum night at Santan! Questions?