Welcome to Team 7A
Mr. Reed
Mr. Noyes
Mrs. Weatherspoon
Ms. Damm
Mrs. Watts
Smart
Energetic
Very Social
Enthusiastic
Not dependent
Tough
Hungry
Gregarious
Resourceful
Annoying
Daring
Entertaining
Really self-conscious
7th Grade Student Expectations
BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE…
THE CHOICE IS YOURS!
Always Choose To Be:
Respectful
An Active Listener
An Enthusiastic Participant
Aware and Sensitive to the Diverse Needs of Others
Responsible in Group and Individual Interactions
Time To Teach
• Is a proactive not a
reactive approach to
discipline and
classroom
management
(prompt attention to
the “little stuff” can
prevent the “big
stuff”)
Time to Teach
• Students are taught
positive student
behavior.
• Teach-to’s direct
positive influence in
the classroom.
Time to Teach
Essential Components
• Giving unconditional positive regard to our
students
• Teaching to expectations
• Establishing a positive classroom climate
• Mentally asking the classroom integrity
questions
• Giving one and only one start-up request
• REFOCUSING non-punitively
(* Information taken from the Time to Teach book The Center for Teacher Effectiveness)
Attendance
• When students miss school, we miss them!
• Regular attendance impacts student achievement.
• We appreciate it when appointments and vacations
are scheduled outside of school times.
• Students are expected to complete all assignments
missed during an absence.
• Homework assignments may be requested ahead of
time and/or during student absences.
Homework Policy
• Homework will be assigned daily and
consistently.
• Homework is expected to be neat,
legible, on time and complete.
• Budget approximately 60 minutes per
night.
Student Agenda/Calendar
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Daily Use in Class
Monday Overview
Encourages Time Management
Log of homework, tests, quizzes, short and long
term projects
• Encourages parental involvement/awareness
• To reinforce agenda or check homework
assignments:
Visit http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/11322
Home Strategies for Success
• Encourage daily
study/homework
time.
• Communicate with
teacher if any
concerns arise.
• Check your child’s
agenda and/or the
Team 7A Website.
Started Monday, August 20
8:00 – 8:56 a.m.
• Before school tutoring will be available
on Monday - Thursday
• Students may sign-up on their own or be
recommended by teachers
• Students to provide their own means of
transportation to school
• Must be at front gate at 8:00 a.m. sharp
Homework Lunchtime Club
• Working on establishing a classroom and
teacher during each grade level lunch
period where a student could be assigned
if they did not complete their homework.
Grading Categories
A = Outstanding Progress, represents mastery of
the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a
minimum of 90%.
B = Significant Progress, represents mastery of
the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a
minimum of 80%.
C = Satisfactory Progress, represents mastery of
the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a
minimum of 70%.
D = Limited Progress, represents limited mastery
of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a
minimum of 60%.
Grading
Categories (continued)
F = Failing, represents a failure to master the
Kyrene District curriculum targets at a
minimum of 50%.
I = Incomplete, represents a lack of evidence
of mastery of target outcomes to evaluate
student performance for grading period.
P = Passing, represents special cases where a
student has been absent from instruction
due to extraordinary circumstances.
NG= No Grade, represents special cases where a
student has been absent from instruction
due to extraordinary circumstances.
Grade
Reports
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First Quarter ends: October 5, 2012
Second Quarter ends: December 21, 2012
Third Quarter ends: March 8, 2013
Fourth Quarter ends: May 22, 2013
Fall Parent Conferences will be in late Oct./early
Nov.
• Between the fourth and sixth week of each quarter,
parents will be notified if their student is in danger
of failing.
• Students are encouraged to keep track of their
progress in each class.
Online Grade Access
• Access from Kyrene School District Webpage
under the Parents tab
• Will allow for one stop shopping for grades
• Updated instantly as teachers enter a grade
Academic Lab Overview
• 35 minute period four days a week
• Each core content area teacher is assigned a
group of students to work with
• General use is to provide additional support and
assistance to students in any area of need
• Grades are NOT assigned
Academic Lab
• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
everyone in the school will focus on math
• Data driven decision to focus on math
(greatest potential for school wide
improvement; most room for growth in this
area)
• SmartMath - online resource
Parent Communication
If you have questions or concerns about your
student’s progress, the preferred method of
contact is email.
ldamm@kyrene.org
541-5924
Ms. Weatherspoon
jweath@kyrene.org
541-5923
Mr. Noyes
cnoyes@kyrene.org
541-5927
Mr. Reed
streed@kyrene.org
541-5928
Mrs. Watts
cwatts@kyrene.org
541-5930
Ms. Damm
Team 7A Wish List
We are always in short supply of the
following items and would greatly
appreciate donations anytime throughout
the school year:
• Copy Paper
• White board markers
• Wide ruled notebook paper • Student scissors
• Kleenex Tissue
• Rulers
• Markers/colored pencils
• Electric Pencil
Sharpeners
• 3-ring binders
• Graph Paper
• Bright Sticks
Fieldtrips
The Team 7A teachers feel that fieldtrips are an
essential piece of the educational puzzle. They
provide opportunities that most times just cannot
be replicated in the classroom.
Although we understand times are tough for all
financially, there will be times that we may ask
for donations to provide these opportunities.
Rattler Before School Academy
Rattler Before School Academy is a collaboration between Akimel A-al Middle School and
Community Education and Outreach Services. All classes are taught by Akimel A-al teachers.
Grade
Class Title
Days
Teacher
Rm
Price
Barcode
6-8th
Digital Journalism
M,T,W,TH
Kathryn Riley
D-7
$130
20328
6-8th
Hands-on Math
M,W,F
Christy Combs
A-17
$105
20326
6-8th
Team Sports &
Fitness
M-F
Christine Slater
Gym
$160
20327
6-8th
Walking Club
M,W,F
Jacquin
Weatherspoon
B-3
$105
20330
7-8th
Step Team
T,TH
Jacquin
Weatherspoon
7A
$75
20329
Register Now!
First day of classes will be September 4th
Use Barcode listed to register either online or over the phone.
Register at www.kyrene.org/econnect
Customer Service: 480-541-1500
Providing quality programs that positively impact our community!
Tax Credit Donations
• Tax credit donations of up to $200
may be made to our school by an
individual.
• Contributions of any kind for team 7A
are greatly appreciated!
• Any donations will be used to offset
our expenses for team field trips.
• Thank you for your support!
Akimel A-al PTSO
Check us out!
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General PTSO meetings on first Tuesday of every
month at 11:00am.
Visit us at www.akimelptso.org and sign up on
Volunteer page
Like us on Facebook & receive updates.
www.facebook.com/akimelptso
Email us at akimelaalptso@gmail.com
Fill out blue “Volunteer Interest Form” & turn it in to the
front office or Academic Lab teacher. Forms available
in front office.
Akimel A-al PTSO
Ways to get involved
• Fry’s & Safeway E-script (check website for directions)
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Collect Boxtops for Education
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Buy school supplies from “A-mart”
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Look for more upcoming promotions at our website,
Facebook, or via informational e-mails
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Volunteer at our promotions or special events
– Multicultural Night, Patriotic Day, 8th Grade Dance, Hospitality
Staff Appreciation Events, Campus Pride, and various
fundraisers throughout the year
For Your Attendance
And
Attention