Welcome all scholars back to school! See this presentation at www.mrzindman.com 1 Before we start class, you must fill out an interest inventory Make sure you answer all the questions in complete sentences This inventory counts as a class grade. Answer the questions to the best of your knowledge to get 100% You can skip only two questions of your choice. The inventory will be collected and graded. Lets get 100% from everyone. We can do it! 2 3 This is an important year for you! I will give you an introduction to our classroom. Please listen carefully! 4 I’m glad you are back! 5 My Background I grew up on Long Island. I went to school on Long Island. I Graduated Penn State, S.U.N.Y at Stony Brook and Hofstra Universities. I have degrees in Psychology and a master’s degree in Education. My Experience I’ve been teaching for many years. I love teaching middle school! I love MLO! I think the students at MLO are the greatest! 6 Robbie Gieko Sundae I even have walking sticks! 7 Ms. Denny will be in the class to assist everyone. She is currently attending Dowling University. “Ms. Denny is the best Teaching Assistant in the whole world”-Mr. Z 8 The vision of the Milton L. Olive Middle School is to cultivate a new generation of community-minded, career and college bound graduates. Through a series of multifaceted educational experiences our scholars will be empowered to discover their full potential to meet the challenges of high school and beyond. 9 The Milton L. Olive Middle School is dedicated to achieving academic excellence for all scholars. Our core values or respect, responsibility, and readiness lay the foundations for a collaborative , safe and supporting learning environment. What is a mission? 10 Through home and school connections, and partnerships with community based organizations, our scholars engage in a multitude of expectations for college and career goals. Data guides instructional decision-making, and support a rigorous curriculum that will empower scholars in their journey to lead purposeful lives, thus producing successful contributors to society. 11 • Respect- We must respect our school, classmates and teachers. • Responsible- We must responsible for ourselves and others. We must do what is expect of us to meet our goals. • Readiness- We must ready for success every day. 12 I will go over the A course syllabus is course syllabus an outline of a course throughout this You will receive a course presentation syllabus containing the course details from Mr. In case I forget, Zindman. Bring this your syllabus document home to your also contains parent. your first homework assignments. 13 To give you the academic tools you need to progress in the middle school. In this class we will learn about U.S. History. To provide a supportive learning environment. Having a set of rules to ensure that we have a positive learning environment. To have fun while we learn. To make new friends and discover new interests. 14 Why am I assigned to this class? What will we be doing in this class? What will I learn from this class? What tools will we be using in this class? What are my requirements for this class? How will I be evaluated ? How will I be treated in this class? What are the class rules? 15 Why am I assigned to this class? To learn how to apply the history of American culture to your own life. To improve my reading, writing, and oral skills. To help you make better decisions in your life based on the lessons we learn in school. 16 Word and question of the Day 17 All materials are listed in your class syllabus. 18 The World History textbook An E.L.A. workbook 19 A 2 inch three ring binder with looseleaf paper 20 A pen and 3 ring pencil pouch required each day for class. 21 Mr. Zindman’s Guide 22 What will I learn in English Language Arts Class? •Narrative writing* •Expository writing (descriptive, explanation, comparison and contrast, problem/solution)* •Technical writing (friendly letters, thank-you notes, instructions, web pages)* •Persuasive writing/Speech writing and delivery* •Poetry •Short stories •Mythology/Folklore •Sentence Fluency and Construction •Vocabulary •Standard grammar and mechanics •To prepare for the New York State Examination in 23 English Language Arts. Read 180 We will be using a new an exciting computer program called Read 180. 24 Mr. Zindman’s Guide 25 Will learn about World History from the beginning of time to present day. 26 How many famous black heroes can you name? We will learn about African history through out the year. 27 How history has effected the life of many cultures. For example, the struggle to end slavery. How can we use the knowledge from world history to make the world a better place for all cultures. How can learning about history can prepare you for your future. 28 We will be using the internet for school web projects! Strict rules and appropriate behavior must be followed in using the internet. 29 Why do we need rules in school? 30 You will be treated with respect. • Remember respect is a “two way street!” 31 You are to complete all class assignments and homework. In a timely matter. See www.mrzindman.com for all assignments. You are to come to class on time. Lateness will count against your class grade! Arrive three times late to a class and your parent is contacted! You are to behave appropriately at all times! 32 Bathroom Rules You must ask appropriately and politely to use the bathroom. You must have permission! You must have an appropriate bathroom pass issued from an adult to gain access to the bathroom. No bathroom passes are to be issued the first and last ten minutes of every period. No passed will be issued during important class activities.You will be allowed to use the bathroom only 2 times during the month in class. No bathroom passes issued for poor class behavior. If you continue to misbehavior you will lose bathroom privileges. Be Smart! No passes first or last period of the day! 33 You need to read the school rules in your agenda book. Discuss the rule with your parents. You need to sign the agenda book with your parents 34 35 Rewards •Certificates •Letters to parents 36 Certificates will be awarded for test grades and projects scoring above 85% 37 38 •Loss of privileges •Letters home to parents •Parent conferences •Phone calls •Home visits 39 No cell phones or communication devices in class! If discovered they will be taken and given to Ms. Denny or Mr. Zindman. If you do not listen the phone will be given to a school administrator or security officer immediately! 40 Video games from home are not permitted in class! If discovered they will be removed and handed over to an administrator or security officer! 41 • Computers are only to be used for computer class assignments from Mr. Zindman exclusively! • Do not abuse the computers! If you are caught sneaking on the computer playing games, or listening to music you will be disconnected and lose computer privileges! If you still refuse to cooperate, your parents and the technology department will be contacted and you will loose district wide computer privileges. 42 43 Your grading will be determined in the following manner: Midterm and final exams account for 33% of your final grade 30% Class Activities 50% Class exams 20% Homework Total: 100% of your grade = Quarter grade 44 45 Let’s have a great year by improving our academics and making new friends! 46 Lets have a great school year! 47