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Back To School Night

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    2. Who Is Mr. Zrinski? This is my 6th year in BUSD & 23rdyear of teaching. Bethlehem Area School District 15 years American International School of Israel 1992-1993 Mt. Diablo Elementary School 2002-2003 Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA BS Bio/Ed ’88 East Stroudsburg University, PA MS El. Ed 1995 Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA MS Technology 2000 University of San Diego, CLAD License 2007 I enjoy hiking, traveling, landscaping & model railroading.

    3. Adams Middle School Seventh Grade Life Science To customize: highlight and change your subjects for your HR/Switch classes To customize: highlight and change your subjects for your HR/Switch classes

    4. Advisory 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Announcements/Video Attendance Rachel’s Challenge Preparation for day Advice

    5. Curriculum Focus Focus on Life Science Quarter I Introduction to Life Science Looking at Cells Cell Structure and Function Cell Processes and Energy Quarter II Genetics and Evolution (History of Life) Heredity Modern Genetics Changes over Time If you don’t teach Math, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide” If you don’t teach Math, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide”

    6. Curriculum Focus – 2nd Semester Structure and Function in Living Organisms Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi Structure and Function of Plants Structure and Function of Invertebrates Structure and Function of Vertebrates Structure and Function of the Human Body Bones, Muscles, Circulation, Respiration, Nerves, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems If you don’t teach Science, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide” If you don’t teach Science, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide”

    7. Program Organization Focus on the Big Idea Front loading using first 6 pages of text. Purpose for Reading Narrative and expository text Figurative language/multiple meanings Analyze text for compare/contrast Connect and clarify main ideas Create outlines, notes, summaries, reports Vocabulary Definitions Use in sentences Flash cards Improve frequently misspelled words If you don’t teach Language Arts, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide” If you don’t teach Language Arts, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide”

    8. Consistent Lesson Structure Focus on the Standards Key Concept Questions Standards Warm Up Activity using Inquiry Logical Coherent Sections Lots of Visuals: ELMO/document camera Focus on Investigation and Experimentation Concluding the Chapter: Study Guide Review and Assessment Standards Practice Wrong answers for test can be redone for tests. If you don’t teach Social Studies, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide” If you don’t teach Social Studies, go to “EDIT” and choose “Delete Slide”

    9. Success Skills-Bootcamp Support, organization & knowledge. Reading Comprehension Planner set up/usage. Part of wheel.Library. Lecture in center-Labs/Group on sides.

    10. Donations Any donations of tissues, disinfectant wipes, post its, disposable cameras, pens, pencils and anything else is appreciated. Salt Water Fish, tennis balls for chairs. Unsigned Envelope Donations

    11. Student Planners/Advisory Will be used in ALL classes Please initial your student’s work daily. Can be used for parent/teacher communication Pertinent Information: School discipline policy Helpful information Study aids School calendar School Map 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

    12. Classroom Management Listen when others are talking. Follow directions. Keep hands feet and objects to yourself. Work quietly and don’t disturb others. Show respect for school and personal property. Work and play in a safe manner.

    13. ADAMS 7th Grade Grading Policy Grades are based on: 30% Tests 20% Final exams 20% Homework/responsibility 30% Classwork, Labs and Participation Adams has a “no late homework” policy – 80% next day in as our own personal policy. Honor Roll is awarded to a student with a GPA of 3.30-3.69. Honor Society is awarded to a student with a GPA of 3.70 or higher. To customize the 80%/20% breakdowns, place the cursor in the text and type! Go to the end of “tests”, hit return, then tab over once. Repeat for “responsibility”. To customize the 80%/20% breakdowns, place the cursor in the text and type! Go to the end of “tests”, hit return, then tab over once. Repeat for “responsibility”.

    14. Dress Code Hats (inside classrooms and buildings) Crop tops, tube tops, see through or revealing clothing Clothing with reference to sex, alcohol, drugs or which displays vulgar language Extremely loose clothing Bandanas Exposed underwear Clothing articles which the administration determines to be gang related Short shorts, skirts or dresses Pajamas, nightgowns Slippers Spaghetti straps, thin straps. Straps must be 2’” or wider. Low cut tops/halter tops

    15. Parent/School Communication Adams website http://www.brentwood.k12.ca.us Jacket Buzz Bulletin Sent home every Tuesday and published on line Automated Phone System Delivers voicemail announcements, etc. Progress Reports Grades can be checked online. Homework can be accessed online.

    16. Parent/Teacher Communication Teacher website: http://www.brentwood.k12.ca.us/adams Online progress reports Homework online Science: Prentice Hall online textbook http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Email fzrinski@brentwood.k12.ca.us Advisory (Tuesday) Folders Sent Home Folders Returned daily until Friday. To customize, highlight and delete, or type over To customize, highlight and delete, or type over

    17. Thank you for coming. "Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire." -  W B Yeats

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