2. Welcome to the St. Gabriel Junior High “How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news.” Isaiah 52:7 “How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news.” Isaiah 52:7

3. MRS. SALADINO

4. Welcome to Junior High  This power point presentation is designed to answer some of your burning questions!

5. First, Let’s Meet the Teachers Mrs. Loncar -- Science Miss Tedeschi – Religion Mrs. Paskey – Grade 7 Reading/ELA Mrs. LaSpina – Math Mr. Butler – Social Studies Mrs. Oster – Grade 8 Reading/ELA

6. And Our Wonderful Specials Teachers Mrs. Chaloub – Art Miss London – Spanish Mrs. Trem – Computer Ms. Boucher – Phys. Ed Mrs. Karpuszka – Music Mrs. Gaeta – Band Hu Lao Shi - Chinese

7. St. Gabriel Junior High- stresses the importance of: Academics Faith Service to others Academics Faith Service to others

8. Scholarship Junior High Curriculum Many great topics are covered in the 7th and 8th grade classes here at St. Gabriel. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that our students are well-prepared for high school, academically, spiritually and as compassionate, confident, lifelong learners. Let’s take a look at a few of the topics covered in Junior High.

10. Math Exciting changes are coming for the jr. high in math. We have a brand new math program school wide. 7th grade will consist of: - Integer Operations, Problem Solving Skills, Ratios and Proportions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability 7th Grade Honors – Integers and Rational Numbers, Ratios and Proportions, Equations, Geometry, Statistics, Probability, all with a concentration on critical thinking skills 8th grade Pre-Algebra – Real Numbers, Proportional and Nonproportional Relationships, Equations and Systems of Equations and Geometry Honors Algebra - High School level Algebra I Exciting changes are coming for the jr. high in math. We have a brand new math program school wide. 7th grade will consist of: - Integer Operations, Problem Solving Skills, Ratios and Proportions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability 7th Grade Honors – Integers and Rational Numbers, Ratios and Proportions, Equations, Geometry, Statistics, Probability, all with a concentration on critical thinking skills 8th grade Pre-Algebra – Real Numbers, Proportional and Nonproportional Relationships, Equations and Systems of Equations and Geometry Honors Algebra - High School level Algebra I

11. Math Continued All students have received a user name and password to access their online textbook. Students have received a Math book which is a softcover. Homework assigned in the book can be done right on the page in pencil or online and printed out. my.hrw.commy.hrw.com All students have received a user name and password to access their online textbook. Students have received a Math book which is a softcover. Homework assigned in the book can be done right on the page in pencil or online and printed out. my.hrw.commy.hrw.com

12. Junior High Reading Three key elements of the Junior High Reading curriculum are: 1. regular practice with text complexity; 2) reading and writing grounded in evidence from text; 3) building higher order critical thinking skills through content-rich informational (non-fiction) text. Class consists of: 1) whole class novels; 2) lesson units and skill- building; and 3) independent reading with corresponding projects. Look for reading assignments nightly, as well as corresponding questions and activities that require evidence based on the text. Students should be reading 30 minutes nightly – this could be assigned reading, independent reading or reading a textbook as part of the comprehensive Junior High curriculum. Students must have independent reading materials with them in every class throughout the day. Friday study halls will be an opportunity for the entire Junior High to read independently as time and scheduling allow. Three key elements of the Junior High Reading curriculum are: 1. regular practice with text complexity; 2) reading and writing grounded in evidence from text; 3) building higher order critical thinking skills through content-rich informational (non-fiction) text. Class consists of: 1) whole class novels; 2) lesson units and skill- building; and 3) independent reading with corresponding projects. Look for reading assignments nightly, as well as corresponding questions and activities that require evidence based on the text. Students should be reading 30 minutes nightly – this could be assigned reading, independent reading or reading a textbook as part of the comprehensive Junior High curriculum. Students must have independent reading materials with them in every class throughout the day. Friday study halls will be an opportunity for the entire Junior High to read independently as time and scheduling allow.

13. English/Language Arts *Students will continue to build upon their knowledge of grammar, as well as acquire vocabulary, language and spelling skills. *Students will be writing narrative, explanatory, persuasive/claim, and research papers. *Students will use technology for research, publishing, editing and revising their writing for effective communication.

15. Social Studies 7 th Grade: Looks at the lasting impact of ancient cultures as well as the world events leading up to the modern age. 8 th Grade: Examines the foundation of our government, the expansion of our country as well as causes and lasting effects of the Civil War. 7 th Grade: Looks at the lasting impact of ancient cultures as well as the world events leading up to the modern age. 8 th Grade: Examines the foundation of our government, the expansion of our country as well as causes and lasting effects of the Civil War.

17. SCIENCE & HEALTH 7 TH GRADE: FOCUSES ON CHEMISTRY, ENERGY, BIOCHEMICAL CYCLES, WEATHER, CURRENTS, & BIOMES. 8 TH GRADE: FOCUSES ON PHYSICAL EARTH, FORCES & MOTION, AND SPECIES & REPRODUCTION. SCIENCE FAIR TOO THIS YEAR! BOTH GRADES FOCUS ON SCIENTIFIC METHOD, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY. HEALTH: NUTRITION, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT, DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL, SAFETY & FIRST AID, HEALTH ISSUES & DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES, AND SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

19. Religion Grade 7 - Jesus and the Gospels, the Sacraments, the Liturgical Year, Mary and the Saints, Prayer, Operation Keepsake (abstinence education) Grade 8 - Morality, Social Justice, the Creed, the Church, Church History, Operation Keepsake Grade 7 - Jesus and the Gospels, the Sacraments, the Liturgical Year, Mary and the Saints, Prayer, Operation Keepsake (abstinence education) Grade 8 - Morality, Social Justice, the Creed, the Church, Church History, Operation Keepsake

20. Faith »7 th and 8 th graders begin each year with a retreat. »We attend mass every Wednesday »Our curriculum is faith-based- the religious formation of our students is of prime importance. »7 th and 8 th graders begin each year with a retreat. »We attend mass every Wednesday »Our curriculum is faith-based- the religious formation of our students is of prime importance.

21. And last but not least, Service

22. JUNIOR HIGH SERVICE REQUIREMENTS All junior high students are required to complete 20 hours of service each semester. Service hours should be spread out over the following areas: Church, community, family, school. A maximum of 7 hours per semester done for the immediate family will receive credit. Students are required to log their service hours on service log sheets and have them signed by an adult (activity moderator or parent). Service hours will be collected on December 13 and May 9. Students who earn more than 20 service hours for the first semester will have their extra hours carried over to the second semester. Complete information on the service program is available on Miss Tedeschi’s web page.

23. What should I know about homework?

24. Homework Policy Key Points All assignments to be done independently (unless otherwise noted by teacher). There are NO Friday folders in Jr. High. Student is responsible for work. All assignments are due at the time of collection in class to receive full credit. If a student is absent 1 day, he/she can turn in assignment 1 day late. Please let teacher know if another student is to bring your child’s work home when they are absent. Complete homework policy can be found on TeacherWeb and was also sent home the first day of school.

25. More Homework Info Students can find their homework assignments in several places. –1. In class when it is assigned-the assignment should be written in their assignment notebook. –2. All homerooms have a homework board containing assignments for ALL classes. –3. Assignments can be found on our TeacherWeb pages daily.

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27. How to Reach Us The easiest way to reach any of your children’s teachers is through email. Each of us checks our email several times a day. Feel free to email us at any time. If you need to call one of us, the best time to call is during our planning period or after school. Planning Periods are -7th grade teachers: 10:06-10:46, 8th grade teachers:10:48- 11:28

28. Thank you for watching our presentation on the great things that are happening here in the Junior High at St. Gabriel School.