1. WELCOME TO Mrs. Herron’s class Please have a seat in your child’s desk

2. A LITTLE ABOUT ME I grew up in Rhinebeck. Undergraduate Education: – The University of Scranton- Secondary Education/Social Studies Graduate Education: – SUNY New Paltz- Secondary Education/American History I have been teaching for ten years, the past eight have been for the Archdiocese of New York.

3. MY CLASSES 7 th & 8 th Grade English Language Arts – Composition – Reading – Grammar – Vocabulary 8 7 th & 8 th Grade Social Studies 8 th Grade Religion

4. Student Expectations Come to class and be on time. Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day. Bring all necessary materials to class. Be an active learner and participate! Respect others.

5. GRADES Formative Assessments (45%) Classwork / Participation (20%) Homework (10%) Quizzes (25%) Reports Cards keep you informed of your child’s quarterly progress. Check Cornerstone regularly to stay informed about your child’s grades.

6. HONOR ROLL There are THREE levels of academic achievement for Middle School Students: Principal’s Honor Roll – Student must have NO grade lower than 90% – Overall GPA must be 95% or higher Scholar’s Honor Roll – Student must have NO grade lower than 85% – Overall GPA must be 90% or higher High Achiever’s Honor Roll – Student must have NO grade lower than 80% – Overall GPA must be 85% or higher

7. HONOR ROLL Con’t In order to qualify for Honor Roll, students MUST: – Maintain a “B” average or higher in ALL special area subjects – Be on time to school EVERYDAY – Maintain a “B” average or higher in Penmanship – Maintain a “B” average or higher in Classroom Conduct

8. COMMUNICATION Teacher Website: – Classroom Updates – Homework / Projects – Important Dates Email: mherron@smdpschool.netmherron@smdpschool.net Phone: (845) 452- 4428 Newsflash

9. iPADs iPads will be received the first week of school – They must remain covered at ALL times with the SMDP case. – Batteries must have a full charge each day Plug in every night in central location (kitchen, dining room, living room) – Any issue with the device must be reported to the main office at the beginning of the school day. – Students may NOT share user IDs OR passwords.

10. iPAD Etiquette Rules in my classroom: – The phrase “iPad Etiquette” means: iPads are closed, both hands are on top students desk, and ALL students are ready to listen. – iPads are for academic use only – The device must be treated with care: Do not use around food or drink Be gentle: do not bang on screen

11. “KNOWSY” Parenting Be a “KNOWSY” Parent – Know what your child is watching on TV! – Know what they are listening to on the radio, iPod, etc. – Know WHAT they are saying on the computer & cell phone. – Know WHO they are talking to on the computer & cell phone. – Know WHO their friends are.

12. IMPORTANT 8 th GRADE DATES 9/17: Earth Science Regents Orientation 9/18: Mass of the Holy Spirit 9/28: 8 th Grade Parent Meeting 11/2: Graduation Photos 11/6: TACHS Exam Parent - Teacher Conference Dates: – 11/19 – 11/20 1/12 - 1/20: Mid-Terms 1/21: Archdiocesan Midterm 1/25: Interim Assessments 2/19: Ring Ceremony 4/15: School Play 6/10: GRADUATION!

13. ACHDIOCESAN and NYS TESTING DATES 1/21: Archdiocesan Religion Midterm 4/5 - 4/7: NYS ELA Exam 4/13 - 4/15: NYS Math Exam 6/2: Archdiocesan Religion Final 6/16: Algebra 1 Regents Exam 6/17: Earth Science Regents Exam

14. Social Studies 8: The American Nation

15. In the eighth grade we explore late American history. Grade 8 Social Studies is arranged chronologically; we start the year with the beginning of the Civil War and period of Reconstruction. Then we move on to the development of the United States as a developing world power. We will then investigate the World Wars and their impact on the United States, and end exploring the US in the world after the wars, ending at the present while incorporating geography as well as economic, social and political trends.

16. Topics to Cover The Civil War (Goal: Keep the Union together) Period of Reconstruction (Post-Civil War) Western Development (mining, railroads) Industrial Age (Age of Inventions – What would we do without them???) Immigration (Push and pull factors) Development of cities (What is needed??)

17. Topics to Cover Progressive Era (Muckrakers - Upton Sinclair) Women's Right to Vote !!! Alaska - Panama Canal World War I - How has war changed?? The Roaring 20's !! The Great Depression World War II - gets us out of the Depression

18. Topics to Cover WW II : Hitler and Stalin Communism - The Cold War Korea - Vietnam 1950's: Post WW II economy & lifestyle TV - Rock & Roll The Civil Rights Movement: King and Kennedy

19. Topics to Cover Brown Vs. Board of Education//Plessy vs. Ferguson The Nation in a New and "Constantly Changing" World !!! Terrorism

20. Course Requirements Test/Projects/Papers After each major unit/sub unit students will be expected to pass a test, write a DBQ and/or complete a project to demonstrate their mastery of the content learned.

21. English 8

22. Common Core and Engage NY The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the Standards”) are the culmination of an extended, broad-based effort to fulfill the charge issued by the states to create the next generation of K–12 standards in order to help ensure that all students are college and career ready in literacy no later than the end of high school. (schools.ny.gov) EngageNY.org is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to support the implementation of key aspects of the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. The agenda includes the implementation of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS), Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (TLE), and Data-Driven Instruction (DDI). EngageNY.org is dedicated to providing educators and parents across New York State with real-time, professional learning tools and resources to support educators in reaching the State’s vision for a college and career ready education for all students. (engageny.org)

23. The Modules- Developed Skills Module 1: Reading Closely and Writing Cite textual evidence Analyze Dialogue, novels, short stories, poems, essays, etc Determine the meaning of words and phrases Module 2A & 2B: Working with Evidence Continuous development of Module 1 Skills Determination of central ideas/theme Compare and contrast

24. The Modules- Developed Skills Modules 3A & 3B: Understanding Perspectives Continuous development of Module 1 & 2 Skills Interpret, analyze, and evaluate narratives, poetry, and drama Make connections to: other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, personal events and situations Module 4: Research, Decision-Making and Forming Positions Continuous development of Module 1, 2 & 3 Skills Self-select text to develop personal preferences Evaluate texts to make informed judgements about the quality of pieces

25. Course Requirements Test/Projects/Papers English Language Arts is part of every class curriculum. Students will be expected to read, write, analyze, and interpret many different genres. Throughout each unit, students will receive quizzes, complete writing assignments, read continuously, conduct research and complete projects to demonstrate their mastery of the subject.

26. Save the DATE! Tuesday, April 4 th through Thursday, April 7 th NYS ELA Exams

27. Religion 8: History of the Church and Moral Decision Making

28. Religion 8 Eighth grade is a very exciting year in Religion! We begin looking at the history of the church and how it came to be. Students will investigate and test their moral abilities by an extensive examination of conscience. While continuing to strengthen their faith, the eighth graders will be preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation with guidance from Father Dan.

29. Overview of course Personal Growth and the Human Community Church History Morality Prayer

30. THANK YOU FOR COMING! MY CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (845) 452 - 4428 Email: mherron@smdpschool.net Website: www.teacherweb.com/NY/StMartindePorres/MrsHerron