Welcome all scholars
back to school!
See this presentation at www.mrzindman.com
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 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!
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 This is an important year for
you!
 I will give you an introduction
to our classroom. Please
listen carefully!
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I’m glad you
are back!
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 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
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I’ve been teaching for many years.
I love teaching middle school!
I love MLO!
I think the students at MLO are the greatest!
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 Robbie
 Gieko
 Sundae
I even have walking sticks!
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 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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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• 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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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?
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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.
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 Word and
question of
the Day
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All materials
are listed in
your class
syllabus.
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 The World History
textbook
 An E.L.A. workbook
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 A 2 inch
three
ring
binder
with
looseleaf
paper
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 A pen and 3
ring pencil
pouch
required each
day for class.
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Mr. Zindman’s Guide
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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
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English Language Arts.
Read 180
 We will be using a new an exciting
computer program called Read 180.
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Mr. Zindman’s
Guide
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 Will learn about World
History from the beginning of
time to present day.
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How many
famous black
heroes can you
name?
We will
learn
about
African
history
through
out the
year.
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 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.
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 We will be using the
internet for school
web projects!
 Strict rules and
appropriate behavior
must be followed in
using the internet.
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Why do we
need rules in
school?
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 You will be treated with
respect.
• Remember
respect is a “two
way street!”
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 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!
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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!
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 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
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Rewards
•Certificates
•Letters to parents
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Certificates
will be
awarded for
test grades
and projects
scoring above
85%
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•Loss of privileges
•Letters home to parents
•Parent conferences
•Phone calls
•Home visits
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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!
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Video games from home are
not permitted
in class!
If discovered they will be removed and
handed over to an administrator or
security officer!
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• 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.
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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
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Let’s have a great year
by improving our
academics and making
new friends!
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Lets have a
great school
year!
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