Welcome to the
Jaguar Team!
Mr. Corpening – Science
Mrs. Fish – ICR/CA Language Arts
Ms. Harden – Math
Mrs. Harpst – ICR/CA Math
Mrs. VanVield – Social Studies
Mr. Zirkle – Language Arts
Jaguar Journal
• Teacher Contact Information
• Supplies and Wish List
• Expectations and Procedures
• Dress Code
• Grading
• Extra Help
• fvms.wcpss.net
• Blackboard
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Welcome to Ms. Harden’s Math Class
Email – rharden@wcpss.net
• 7th Grade Mathematics Curriculum
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Compute with rational numbers
Use measurements with two- and three-dimensional figures
Use properties and relationships in geometry
Use graphs and data analysis
Use linear relations and fundamental algebraic concepts
• Pre-Algebra Curriculum (This is an advanced course!)
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Compute with real numbers
Use measurement concepts
Use properties and relationships in geometry
Use graphs and data analysis
Use linear relations and functions
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Homework
• Homework will be assigned every night except
after a test. (Yes, this includes Friday!)
• Assignments are typically 15-20 problems and
should not take more than 30 minutes to
complete.
• Students are required to write each problem
(except word problems), show all of their work,
and circle the answer.
• Extra help is available every day during morning
study hall from 7:00 – 7:25 in Room 3101 as well
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as Thursday afternoons from 2:15 – 3:15.
Grade Scale for Math:
• Tests/Projects 40%
• Quizzes 20%
• Classwork 25%
• Homework 15%
All tests will be announced at least one week in
advance.
One project will be assigned each quarter for a
test grade.
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WELCOME
Mrs. VanVield’s
Social Studies
Class
Emailbbomani-vanvield@wcpss.net
Curriculum:
• Geography
• Africa (North, West, East,
Central and South)
• Asia (Middle East, India, China
and Japan)
• Australia
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Can You Name ONE country in
Asia and ONE country in Africa?
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Bell RingsStudent Enters class
Come into Class Quietly
Open Planners
Copy Homework and/or
Reminders
Copy Table of Content
Start BOP
GRADE SCALE:
Interactive Notebook- Class work (Notes and
Worksheets)-collected when topic is completed 20%
Homework-checked and graded daily- 10%
Quizzes –weekly- 15%
Class participation- (Organization, class
readiness and involvement in class discussions
and Q/A)- 5%
Test- 20%
Projects & Mini - Projects- 30%
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Behavioral Action Plan:
Step One- Red Card-Verbal
Warning
Step Two – Name on Board
Step Three-Parent Contact (note
or call)
“Strike Out”-Chill Out or
Referral
FYI
•Interims are given every 3 weeks
•Report Cards are given every 9/10
weeks
•If Absent -Check Blackboard
Successful Tips:
• Come to class on Time
• Stay Organized- Keep Notebook Neat and Use
Agenda
• Bring Materials Daily (Notebook, Pencil, and
other supplies)
• Do Homework Assignments
• Study for Test/Quizzes
• Check Blackboard (especially when absent)&
SPAN (to check child’s grades)
• Read & Sign Important Papers (Test/Quizzes,
Notebook Grades, etc.)
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Welcome to Jaguar Science with Mr.
Corpening
Email – rcorpening@wcpss.net
 7th Grade Science Curriculum
 Basic Safety and Scientific Method
 Atmosphere
 Genetics
 Anatomy
 Motion Forces
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Grade Scale for Science
• 30% Tests
• 25% Labs
• 25% Projects (2 per unit)
• 10% Homework
• 10% Quizzes
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Language Arts with Mr. Zirkle
Vocabulary Homework – every night, test on Friday
Reading – the main focus of the course is to
develop and strengthen reading comprehension
Writing – writing will be a weekly activity
Grammar – grammar will be incorporated into our
daily BOP activities
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Language Arts Curriculum
Language Arts Curriculum
Vocabulary
Reading
Writing
Reading
Grammar
Writing
Vocabulary
Grammar
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Language Arts Resources
• www.mrzirklelanguagearts.com
• Language Arts Assignments
• Students Can Post Assignments
• Print out Assignments / Resources
Contact Mr. Zirkle
Text or Voice Mail 919-335-5384
Email – czirkle@wcpss.net
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