Curriculum Night schedule

1. Curriculum Night schedule 1st Period 5:00 - 5:15 PM 2nd Period 5:20 - 5:35 PM 3rd Period 5:40 - 5:55 PM 4th Period 6:00 - 6:15 PM 5th Period 6:20 - 6:35 PM 6th Period 6:40 - 6:55 PM

2. Welcome Parents!Mrs. KlettGate Social Studies Jag Academy Humanities

4. Who is Mrs. Klett? • Graduated from ASU with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction • Children (all boys) – Graduate from Edgewood College, Graduate of Northern Arizona University, Graduate of Arizona Christian University, Graduate of Creighton Medical School (undergrad ASU) • Three beautiful grandchildren (1 boy & 2 girls)

5. CONTACT INFORMATION Mrs. Tracy Klett Gate Social Studies, Jag Humanities Email: tklett@kyrene.org Phone (480) 541-6322 Feel free to email Mrs. Klett any information that is necessary to help your child be successful. Parent emails and notifications will go to the email listed in ParentVue. Please check that your information is correct.

6. AVID • AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a program that is in place in over 6,000 schools and throughout Kyrene. • AVID teaches skills and behaviors for academic success, promoting college readiness through critical thinking, collaboration, student advocacy, and organizational skills. • Aprende teachers incorporate school-wide uniform organizational skills, note-taking, and WICOR strategies (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading). • All students will have AVID agendas, which will be distributed during Advisory in the first weeks of school. • For more information, you can visit www.avid.org or contact our principal at rkory@kyrene.org

8. BINDER SUPPLY LIST Students must have their APR AVID agenda at ALL times. If it is lost or severely damaged it will cost $5 to replace. Feel free to take a picture of this slide!

10. GENERAL GRADING SCALEfrom 50 to 100 percent 100% - 90% = A89% - 80% = B79% - 70% = C69% - 60% = D50% - 59% = FTests/Quizzes/Essays/Projects comprise 80% of the grade Homework/Class work comprise 20% of the grade ** PARENT PORTAL FOR ONLINE GRADES SHOULD BE USED BY BOTH THE PARENT AND THE STUDENT

11. MARZANO LEARNING SCALEfrom 0 - 4 4.0 = 100% = A 3.5 = 95% = A3.0 = 90% = A 2.5 = 80% = B2.0 = 70% = C 1.5 = 65% = D 1.0 = 60% = D 0.5 = 55% = F 0.0 = 50% = F Assessments will be graded using the above learning scales.

12. 7th Grade Social StudiesTargets for 2019-2020 • Throughout the year • Historical Research • Using primary/secondary sources, graphing, etc. • Informational Text Reading Strategies • Content Writing • Quarter 1 • Sub Saharan Africa • Quarter 2 • North America • Central America and the Caribbean

13. 7th Grade Social StudiesTargets for 2019-2020 • Quarter 3 • Central America and the Caribbean • South America • Quarter 4 • Southeast Asia • Australia & The Pacific Realm • Antarctica • 21st century conflict

14. Quarterly Book Reports • Students will choose from the list of Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominees • The first book report is due on Monday, September 16, 2019 Q1: Timeline and summary Q2: Advertisement and description Q3: Letter to a character Q4: Based on student need

15. Students will need to read one per quarter from the list. Refugee will be read in class and will not be included in the outside reading.

16. Resource Materials • National Geographic World History- Great Civilizations • National Geographic World Cultures and Geography • Adopted Textbook: myPerspectives; Publisher: Pearson • Please encourage your child to read the newspaper and other sources of current events. • Google Classroom

17. Homework • The purpose of homework is to practice and reinforce objectives and skills taught in class. It is meant to prepare students for formal assessment, not to be the formal assessment of objectives taught in class. The greater the effort a student places in his/her practice assignments, the better the chances of performing well on formal assessments. • Time is given in class to start most homework/practice assignments. Most assignments are small, and it is not unusual for students to finish in class. Students should study at home.

18. Study Time • Studying is the key to success when preparing for assessments. All seventh grade students should have an hour each school night set aside for studying, even if practice work was completed at school. As part of your child’s commitment to seventh grade, we ask that you determine an hour each day that is set aside – free from distraction – for studying. This time should involve rereading chapters assigned in texts, completing assigned outside reading, reviewing study guides and notes taken in class, making flashcards to prepare for upcoming tests, and analyzing lessons from current units for all classes. Any homework can also be completed during this time.

19. Assignments • Assignments for the week will be posted on Mondays. Each student will receive 1 agenda and will be responsible for writing down their assignments. • Assignments/handouts may also be available on the online grading system. • Students are expected to turn in work by the due date. Late assignments will no longer be accepted after the unit assessment has been given. • Students are expected to keep up with classroom assignments and projects.

20. Attendance & Assignments • Projects should be done be the student, not the parent, as they are usually assessments of the student’s understanding. • Information on all projects that require time outside of class will be included e-mails • Parents and students should read the emails and check my webpage together and make plans for the week.

21. Attendance & Assignments • Students have one day for each day’s absence to make up missed work as stated in the student handbook. • It is the student’s responsibility to check for missed assignments on the day he/she returns to school or via email with prolonged illnesses

22. Needed Supplies WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF PAPER, PENS, PENCILS, COLORED PENCILS, GLUE STICKS, MARKERS, AND KLEENEX!!!!!

23. Student Behavior Expectations • HAVE RESPECT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS *This rule covers a lot of territory. I don’t expect discipline problems; I do expect a great year of learning, working, and making new friends.

24. SHOW RESPECT • SHOW RESPONSIBILITY • SHOW PRIDE

25. PBIS is: • A positive behavior management process to create safer and more effective schools. • A system of clear school wide expectations with consequences and incentives. • Intervention when you need help. • Students are recognized and praised for positive behaviors. • Wall of fame, recognition certificate, opportunities to participate in special events, prizes • Students receive interventions to help them refocus their unsuccessful behaviors. • Teacher-student conference, parent contact, reflections, parent conference, administrative referral.

26. Consequences: • Instructor warning – (verbal or non-verbal) • Time-out seat in classroom • Time-out in I.S.I. Parent will be contacted about behavior. • Call home and referral to administration

27. Consequences: • The instructor has the right to skip any of these steps in the case of severe and/or dangerous behavior problems. • Demonstrate the commitment for learning through hard work, good behavior, and a positive attitude. It is the key to a successful year!

28. Community Involvement I encourage guest speakers to bring new perspective and experiences!! Thank you!! You have 3 minutes to get to your next class…good luck!

29. Curriculum Night schedule 1st Period 5:00 - 5:15 PM 2nd Period 5:20 - 5:35 PM 3rd Period 5:40 - 5:55 PM 4th Period 6:00 - 6:15 PM 5th Period 6:20 - 6:35 PM 6th Period 6:40 - 6:55 PM