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Welcome to Boise State University! Sign in and find your child’s seat with Miss Mary Kathryn Gottbrecht, the 8th Grade Professor. Learn about school-wide policies, curriculum, homework expectations, and parent volunteering. Follow the grading system, homework guidelines, and classroom rules. Discover the curriculum covering Language Arts, Science, History, and Math, as well as non-core classes and extracurricular opportunities. Stay updated on CNN Student News, EurOPA 2014-2015 trip, and classroom expectations. Get involved as a parent volunteer and support fundraising efforts for the EurOPA trip. We are excited to have you on board!
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Welcome to Boise State University Please sign in at the back tables and find your child’s seat. We will begin shortly =) Miss Mary Kathryn Gottbrecht 8th Grade Professor
Agenda • Introduction • School Wide Policies • 8th Grade Curriculum • Classroom Expectations • Parent Volunteer
School Wide Policies
Homework • 60-90 minutes each night • 20-30 minutes of reading on top of assigned homework • Graded on completion and effort • Meant to reinforce skills taught that day in class • Long-term projects meant to be spread out over the days, not crammed into the night before • Use of Agenda
Homework Grade • 1st offense: Warning… Note sent home • Grade A • Not eligible for the trimester Prep award • 2nd offense: Note sent home • Grade B • 3rd offense: Parent and teacher conference for homework strategies • Grade C • 4th offense: Mandatory conference for “Success Plan” • Grade D
Grading • 90-100% = A • 89-80% = B • 79-70% = C • 69-60% = D • <59% = F • Subject grades are compromised of tests, quizzes, classwork and project. • Take-Home Tuesday – Tests/work from previous week sent home. Parent signature required • Online grade book • Aeries
School Wide Policies cont. • BOTH parents must be present during parent conferences • 4 annual parties • Literature Day, Winter Holiday, Valentine’s Day, End of the Year • No treats for birthday • Antecedents of Excellence expected from students • Pick up and Drop Off
8th Grade Curriculum
Language Arts • Reading Comprehension is taught through Social Studies & Science. • Response to Literature is taught through works of fiction. • Written Conventions (includes spelling and vocabulary) will be taught an assessed every week. • Writing Strategies will continue to be developed with opinion paragraphs and essays.
Science • Physical Science • Motion • Energy • Periodic Table of Elements • Chemistry • Physics
History • American History • Declaration of Independence • Constitution • Founding of our Government • Industrial Revolution
Math • Algebra will be taught in the classroom during the school day • With Miss Gottbrecht • Geometry will be taught during the school day for those who qualify • With Mr. Shipes • This year only • An enrichment option in the areas of Geometry, Algebra 2, etc. is available through BYU Independent Study
CNN Student News • Morning work will consist of CNN Student News clip that is produced by CNN • appropriate for Middle School – High School students • 10 minute video on current events • Response questions and/or activities
EurOPA 2014-2015 • Our 8th graders will have the opportunity to travel to Europe this year!! • Look forward to a Trips meeting in the near future to discuss travel dates, cost, fundraising and much more!
8th Grade Non-Core Classes • Physical Education with Coach B • Tuesdays • Science Lab with Mrs. Jones • Mondays • Computers with Ms. Mota • Mondays • Band with Mr. T • Mondays and Wednesdays • Library with Mrs. Gamache • Thursdays • Choir with Mrs. Madott • Thursdays • French with Mr. Lehjika • Tae Kwon Do
Classroom Expectations
Classroom Management • Learnball • Positive behavior system • Class Split into teams • Can earn points and Bronco Cards • Firm, Fair, Consistent • Grade entered daily
Classroom Rules • Take care of yourself • Take care of others • Take care of BSU
Classroom Rewards • Learnball Points • Bronco Cards • Boise Cash • Periodic Table Bingo
Classroom Consequences • Verbal/non-verbal warning (-2%) • Making Better Choice (-3%) • Behavior Essay • Behavior Contract • Office Referral (trimester grade D)
Involvement • University Parent • 2 Art Master Parents • Photography • Classroom/At-Home Prep • MAJORS • Graduation • EurOPA Fundraising All volunteers must attend a parent volunteer meeting
Questions?? Thank you for coming! I look forward to working with you and your children