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 2 Welcome to Ms. Harden’s Math Class Email – rharden@wcpss.net • 7th Grade Mathematics Curriculum – – – – – 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!) – – – – – Compute with real numbers Use measurement concepts Use properties and relationships in geometry Use graphs and data analysis Use linear relations and functions 3 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 4 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. 5 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 7 Can You Name ONE country in Asia and ONE country in Africa? 8 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% 10 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.) 13 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 14 Grade Scale for Science • 30% Tests • 25% Labs • 25% Projects (2 per unit) • 10% Homework • 10% Quizzes 15 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 16 Language Arts Curriculum Language Arts Curriculum Vocabulary Reading Writing Reading Grammar Writing Vocabulary Grammar 17 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 18