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Giant Pandas

Giant Pandas. Haverford Middle School 7 th Grade Back to School Night. GIANT PANDAS. Language Arts Ms. Mona Ezra Dr. Jason Finn Mr. Jason Langin Mathematics Mrs. Sue O’Grady Mrs. Teresa Riley Science Mr. Tim Finnegan Mr. Paul Karwoski Mrs. Deborah McGlone Social Studies

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Giant Pandas

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  1. Giant Pandas Haverford Middle School 7th Grade Back to School Night

  2. GIANT PANDAS Language Arts • Ms. Mona Ezra • Dr. Jason Finn • Mr. Jason Langin Mathematics • Mrs. Sue O’Grady • Mrs. Teresa Riley Science • Mr. Tim Finnegan • Mr. Paul Karwoski • Mrs. Deborah McGlone Social Studies • Mrs. Mary Clouse • Ms. Rebecca Stump • Ms. Renee Wroblewski

  3. EXPECTATIONS • Ownership • Respect • Opportunity

  4. Language Arts Going Against the Grain • The Core • The Giver by Lois Lowry • I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier • Greek Mythology • The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis • Holt - Elements of Literature • Write Source

  5. Common Assessments • 4 Study Island Benchmark Tests • Pre and Post Write Source Assessments • Midterm & Final Exams • PSSA

  6. Mathematics-- Grade 7 • Curriculum • Level 1a -- CPM Course 3 • Level 1 • Level 2 • Grading • 80%: Tests and Quizzes • 20% Class assignments • Testing • PSSA -- March • midterm -- Jan/Feb • final -- June • benchmarks: Sept, Dec, Feb, June • in-class } { CPM Course 2 (piloted) supplemented with Connected Mathematics

  7. About Mrs. Riley’sClass • Daily Class Procedures • On-Line Book – Core Connections 2 • Extra Help

  8. Science- Course Overview • Goals: • To familiarize students with basic concepts relating to science as • identified by PA state state “Core” standards. • To improve science skills through hands-on laboratory investigations, • as well as reading/writing activities related to current science topics. • Texts/Readings: McDougall Littell Science Series, (home/in class.) • SEPUP (Science Ed. for Public Understanding Program) • Science World periodicals. • Content: • Space Science: astronomy, space exploration • Ecology: ecosystems, energy flow, classification, biomes • Life Over Time: evolution theory, fossils, etc… • Diversity of Living Things: kingdoms survey

  9. Science- Continued • Grading: 80% Assessments 20% Other (homework, etc.) • Tests: • “OSCAR” pre and post assessments per unit. • Major tests after most chapter completion. • Quizzes: one or two per chapter • Lab Activities: usually graded as assessments • One or two small research projects, most work to be done • in class. • Midterm and Final: • Midterm at midyear, based on first two units. • Final exam at end of year; cumulative for entire year. • Both grades combined to count one-ninth of total grade • for the year. • Extra Credit: available before end of quarter, check teacher websites. • How to Help Your Child: • Check work nightly, question for understanding, ask to see test • and quizzes which have been returned. • Check teacher website nightly for Homework and upcoming • Assessments. • Check your child’s grades at least WEEKLY on the Parent Portal.

  10. Social Studies TEXTBOOKS & RESOURCES -Journey Across Time (Glencoe) -World History (Holt) -Human Heritage (Glencoe) -NYT UpFront magazine Assignments/Grades (80%-20%) -Quizzes/Tests -On This Day in History -Projects -Homework, Classwork, Participation, Notebooks CURRICULUM (1st half of year – midterm in January) -Understanding/Interpreting maps -Calendars & Dating Systems -Minoans -Mycenaeans & Trojan War -Greek city-states (Athens & Sparta) -Persian & Peloponnesian Wars -Greek Culture CURRICULUM (2nd half of year – final in June) -Ancient Rome -The Roman Republic -The Roman Empire -Germanic Invasions/Vikings -The Middle Ages

  11. Ms. Stump’s and Mrs. Clouse’s History Class *History is a STORY!* • Students will discover history for themselves by using their critical thinking, questioning, and cooperative learning skills. • All homework, worksheets, and class supplemental are available on our websites for download. • Please contact us via email if you have any questions, comments, or concerns throughout the year. • Rstump@havsd.net • Mclouse@havsd.net

  12. Special Education Supports and Services • A student’s IEP team consists of: Core and Unified Arts teachers, Special Education teacher, Counselor, Principal, Parents, and the student in 7th grade. • The IEP team places emphasis on the least restrictive environment for student learning through the IEP. • The IEP team ensures the scheduled services of students as indicated in their current IEP’s.

  13. Special Education Supports and Services • The IEP team utilizes the specially designed instruction and accommodations for student’s needs in all academic settings as noted in their current IEPs. • The Supplemental Learning Support classroom strives to best implement the general education curriculum to mirror the regular education classroom. • When specially designed instruction is needed, the supplemental learning support classroom will modify the curriculum to best support the growth and mastery of concepts and skills to benefit the student.

  14. Have a Great Evening! • Thank you very much for coming this evening to support your children! Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. • Please be reminded that there will be a meeting for Band parents in room 143 at 8:00 PM tonight.

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