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Team 7A: Engaging 7th Grade Student Expectations

Be part of Team 7A and excel in 7th grade with our proactive approach to discipline, homework policies, grading categories, and more. Stay updated on attendance, homework club, grading reports, parent conferences, and academic lab sessions. Enhance communication with online grade access and parent emails to ensure student success.

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Team 7A: Engaging 7th Grade Student Expectations

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  1. Welcome to Team 7A Mr. Reed Mr. Noyes Mrs. Weatherspoon Ms. Damm Mrs. Watts

  2. Smart Energetic Very Social Enthusiastic Not dependent Tough Hungry Gregarious Resourceful Annoying Daring Entertaining Really self-conscious

  3. 7th Grade Student ExpectationsBE THE BEST YOU CAN BE…THE CHOICE IS YOURS! Always Choose To Be: Respectful An Active Listener An Enthusiastic Participant Aware and Sensitive to the Diverse Needs of Others Responsible in Group and Individual Interactions

  4. Time To Teach • Is a proactive not a reactive approach to discipline and classroom management (prompt attention to the “little stuff” can prevent the “big stuff”)

  5. Time to Teach • Students are taught positive student behavior. • Teach-to’s direct positive influence in the classroom.

  6. Time to Teach Essential Components • Giving unconditional positive regard to our students • Teaching to expectations • Establishing a positive classroom climate • Mentally asking the classroom integrity questions • Giving one and only one start-up request • REFOCUSING non-punitively (* Information taken from the Time to Teach book The Center for Teacher Effectiveness)

  7. Attendance • When students miss school, we miss them! • Regular attendance impacts student achievement. • We appreciate it when appointments and vacations are scheduled outside of school times. • Students are expected to complete all assignments missed during an absence. • Homework assignments may be requested ahead of time and/or during student absences.

  8. Homework Policy • Homework will be assigned daily and consistently. • Homework is expected to be neat, legible, on time and complete. • Budget approximately 60 minutes per night.

  9. Student Agenda/Calendar • Daily Use in Class • Monday Overview • Encourages Time Management • Log of homework, tests, quizzes, short and long term projects • Encourages parental involvement/awareness • To reinforce agenda or check homework assignments: • Visit http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/11322

  10. Home Strategies for Success • Encourage daily study/homework time. • Communicate with teacher if any concerns arise. • Check your child’s agenda and/or the Team 7A Website.

  11. Learning Lab • Started Monday, August 20 • 8:00 – 8:56 a.m. • Before school tutoring will be available on Monday - Thursday • Students may sign-up on their own or be recommended by teachers • Students to provide their own means of transportation to school • Must be at front gate at 8:00 a.m. sharp

  12. Homework Lunchtime Club • Working on establishing a classroom and teacher during each grade level lunch period where a student could be assigned if they did not complete their homework.

  13. Grading Categories A= Outstanding Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 90%. B = Significant Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 80%. C = Satisfactory Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 70%. D = Limited Progress, represents limited mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 60%.

  14. Grading Categories (continued) F = Failing, represents a failure to master the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 50%. I = Incomplete, represents a lack of evidence of mastery of target outcomes to evaluate student performance for grading period. P = Passing, represents special cases where a student has been absent from instruction due to extraordinary circumstances. NG = No Grade, represents special cases where a student has been absent from instruction due to extraordinary circumstances.

  15. Grade Reports • First Quarter ends: October 5, 2012 • Second Quarter ends: December 21, 2012 • Third Quarter ends: March 8, 2013 • Fourth Quarter ends: May 22, 2013 • FallParent Conferences will be in late Oct./early Nov. • Between the fourth and sixth week of each quarter, parents will be notified if their student is in danger of failing. • Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress in each class.

  16. Online Grade Access • Access from Kyrene School District Webpage under the Parents tab • Will allow for one stop shopping for grades • Updated instantly as teachers enter a grade

  17. Academic Lab Overview • 35 minute period four days a week • Each core content area teacher is assigned a group of students to work with • General use is to provide additional support and assistance to students in any area of need • Grades are NOT assigned

  18. Academic Lab • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday everyone in the school will focus on math • Data driven decision to focus on math (greatest potential for school wide improvement; most room for growth in this area) • SmartMath - online resource

  19. Parent Communication If you have questions or concerns about your student’s progress, the preferred method of contact isemail.

  20. Team 7A Wish List We are always in short supply of the following items and would greatly appreciate donations anytime throughout the school year:

  21. Fieldtrips The Team 7A teachers feel that fieldtrips are an essential piece of the educational puzzle. They provide opportunities that most times just cannot be replicated in the classroom. Although we understand times are tough for all financially, there will be times that we may ask for donations to provide these opportunities.

  22. Rattler Before School Academy is a collaboration between Akimel A-al Middle School and Community Education and Outreach Services. All classes are taught by Akimel A-al teachers. Register Now! First day of classes will be September 4th Use Barcode listed to register either online or over the phone. Register at www.kyrene.org/econnect Customer Service: 480-541-1500 Providing quality programs that positively impact our community!  Rattler Before School Academy

  23. Tax Credit Donations • Tax credit donations of up to $200 may be made to our school by an individual. • Contributions of any kind for team 7A are greatly appreciated! • Any donations will be used to offset our expenses for team field trips. • Thank you for your support!

  24. Akimel A-al PTSOCheck us out! • General PTSO meetings on first Tuesday of every month at 11:00am. • Visit us at www.akimelptso.org and sign up on Volunteer page • Like us on Facebook & receive updates. www.facebook.com/akimelptso • Email us at akimelaalptso@gmail.com • Fill out blue “Volunteer Interest Form” & turn it in to the front office or Academic Lab teacher. Forms available in front office.

  25. Akimel A-al PTSOWays to get involved • Fry’s & Safeway E-script (check website for directions) • Collect Boxtops for Education • Buy school supplies from “A-mart” • Look for more upcoming promotions at our website, Facebook, or via informational e-mails • Volunteer at our promotions or special events • Multicultural Night, Patriotic Day, 8th Grade Dance, Hospitality Staff Appreciation Events, Campus Pride, and various fundraisers throughout the year

  26. For Your Attendance And Attention

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