REDAN MIDDLE
SCHOOL RAIDERS
7th WhiteTEAM
2011- 2012
Mrs. Khadijah Crutchley-Oliver
Language Arts
Room 718
678-874-7997
•Originally from Miami, FL.
•Over 7 years of teaching
•FIU for BA
•University of Phoenix for
Master’s
•VSU for EdS
Language Arts
Curriculum Overview
August 9September 30
October 3November 18
November 28-January 20
January 23March 8, 2012
March 12March 30
April 9April 30
May 30-24
NARRATIVE
STANDARDS/
READING LITERARY
(Fiction) TEXTS
READING
INFORMATIONAL TEXTS/
EXPOSITORY
STANDARDS
RESEARCH STANDARDS
READING
INFORMATIONAL TEXTS/
PERSUASIVE
STANDARDS
RESEARCH STANDARDS
TECHNICAL WRITING/
READING INFORMATIONAL
TEXTS
RESEARCH STANDARDS
POETRY
REVIEW & Final
CRCT Powerlessons
RESPONSE TO
LITERATURE
STANDARDS
REMEDIATION
/
ENRICHMENT
** 6 Week District
Benchmark
** 12 Week District
Benchmark
**24 Week District
Benchmark
** 30 Week
District
Benchmark
Portfolio
25 Book Standard:
Approx. 6 Books
Completed Narrative End
Product with
Commentary, Revisions,
and Rubric
Portfolio
25 Book Standard:
Approx. 6 Books
Completed Expository
End Product with
Commentary, Revisions,
and Rubric
Portfolio
25 Book Standard:
Approx. 5 Books
Completed Persuasive
End Product with
Commentary, Revisions,
and Rubric
Portfolio
25 Book Standard:
Approx. 6 Books
Completed Informational
Report End Product with
Commentary, Revisions,
and Rubric
Portfolio
Portfolio
25 Book Standard:
Approx. 2 Books
Completed
Response to
Literature End
Product with
Commentary,
Revisions, and
Rubric
Mathematics
Room 716
Ms. Willis –
Long Term
Substitute
678-874-8028
Math
Curriculum Overview
Pacing
2nd Six Weeks
Sept. 19th – Oct. 28th
3rd Six Weeks
Oct. 30th – Dec. 16th
M7N1abcd
M7A1a
M7A1bc
M7A2ab
M7A3abcd
M7G2ab
M7G4ab
Positive and Negative
Rational Numbers;
Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Expressions;
Linear Equations with one
and two variables
Transformations; Three
Dimensional Figures
GA Framework Tasks
Using the Number Line
Sums and Products
Subtracting Integers
From Situations to
Expressions
Prelude from Situations to
Expressions
Helicopters and Submarines
Working with Integers
Choose At least 4 Tasks
Note: See GaDOE Folder
for Revised New
Units/Tasks
GA Framework Tasks
Jumping Jacks
Decorating for the Dance
Area and Algebra
A Skating Party
Surprise Birthday Party
Name that Graph
Choose At least 4 Tasks
Note: See GaDOE Folder
for Revised New
Units/Tasks
Framework Tasks
and
Instructional Activities
1st Six Weeks
August 8th – Sept. 16th
GPS
Semester II
Concepts
Semester I
CMP2 Textbook
Accentuate the Negative
Choose At least 1
Investigation
CM2 Topic Pages
Topic Page 2
CMP2 Textbook
Variables and Patterns
Moving Straight Ahead
Choose At least 1
Investigation
CM2 Topic Pages
Topic Page 1
GA Framework Tasks
Mirrored Mappings
Playing with Dilations
Making Copies
Dilations in the Coordinate
Plane
Crazy with Cross Sections
Coordinating Translations
Coordinating Rotations
Shadow Math
Cross-Sections of a Cube
Choose At least 4 Tasks
Note: See GaDOE Folder
for Revised New
Units/Tasks
CMP2 Textbook
Kaleidoscopes, Hubcaps, and
Mirrors
Choose At least 1
Investigation
CM2 Topic Pages
Topic Page 3
4th Six Weeks
Jan. 4th – Feb. 15th
5th Six Weeks
Feb. 16th – Mar. 30th
M7G3abc
M7G1ab
M7D1abcdefg
Constructions;
Similarity of Geometric
Figures
Data Analysis; Measures
of Central Tendency;
Probability/Sampling
GA Framework Tasks
Similar Triangles
Constructing Parallel Lines
Can You Copy An Angle?
Similar Figures
Choose At least 3 Tasks
GA Framework Tasks
See Saw Nickels
Box It Up
The “eyes” Have It
Choose At least 2 Tasks
Note: See GaDOE Folder
for Revised New
Units/Tasks
CMP2 Textbook
Stretching and Shrinking
Comparing and Scaling
Choose At least 2
Investigations
Note: See GaDOE Folder
for Revised New
Units/Tasks
CM2 Topic Pages
Topic Page 4
CMP2 Textbook
Data Distributions
Choose At least 3
Investigations
CM2 Topic Pages
Topic Page 5
Mrs. O’Rhonda Ingram
Social Studies
Room 714
678-874-8027
•Originally from Gainesville, Ga.
•13th year teaching
•University of Georgia for BS
•Georgia Southern University
for Med in Instructional
Technology
Social Studies
Curriculum Overview
In 7th grade, the students conclude the study of the major world
regions and learn about the continents of Africa and Asia. The
four strands of social studies are integrated, with history as the
central strand. The history strand focuses on historical
developments essential to understanding a specific region in the
modern world. The geography strand relates the importance of
geography to each region’s development. The civics strands and
introduces students to the economic development of each
region.
For a detailed listing of the Georgia Performance, please refer to
www.georgiastandards.org.
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7 Grade World Studies
2011-2012
Pacing Guide w/dates
Duration
5 weeks
8/8-9/9
3 weeks
9/12 – 9/30
3 weeks
10/3 – 10/21
2 weeks
10/24 – 11/4
4 weeks
11/7 – 12/16
2 weeks
1/4 – 1/20
3 weeks
1/23 - 2/10
2 weeks
2/13 – 2/24
3 weeks
2/27 – 3/16
4 weeks
3/19 – 4/20
7 days
4/23 – 5/1
7 days
5/2- 5/10
9 days
5/11 – 5/24
State Units
Connecting Themes
Geography of SW Asia
Development of SW Asia
Standards and Elements
Grade level themes and enduring understandings
G5ab, G6a, G7ab, G8abcd
H2abcd
Political Developments in
SW Asia
Economic Developments
in SW Asia
Geography of Africa
CG4abc, CG5a
Development of Africa
H1abcd
Political Systems of Africa
CG2a, CG3ab
Economic Systems of
Africa
Geography of Southern
and Eastern Asia
Development of Southern
and Eastern Asia
Political Systems of
Southern and Eastern Asia
Economic Systems of
Southern and Eastern Asia
Personal Finance
E1abc, E2ab, E3abcd, G4c
E5abc, E6abcd, E7abcd, G8e
G1ab, G2abc, G3a, G4ab
G9ab, G10ab, G11ab, G12ab
H3abcde
CG7a
E8abc, E9abc, E10abcd, G12c
E4
Dr. Johni Cruse-Craig
Science
Room 712
678-874-8018
•Originally from Kannapolis, NC
•14th year teaching
•Shaw U for BA
•Brenau for Masters
•UWG for Leadership Add-On
•Argosy for EdS & EdD
Science
Curriculum Overview
Unit 1
Nine Weeks
Unit 2
Six Weeks
Unit 3
Three Weeks
Dates: 8/15 - 10/7
Theme: Cells/Functions/
Organ Systems
Dates: 10/10 - 11/18
Theme: Heredity
Dates: 11/28 -12/16
Theme: Evolution
S7L3: Students will
recognize how biological
traits are passed on to
successive generations.
S7L5: Students will
examine the evolution of
living organisms through
inherited characteristics
that promote survival of
organisms and survival of
successive generations.
S7L2: Students will
describe the structure and
functions of cells, tissues,
organs, and organ
systems.
a. Explain that cells take in
nutrients in order to grow
and divide and to make
needed materials.
b. Relate cell structures (cell
membrane, nucleus,
cytoplasm, chloroplasts,
mitochondria) to basic cell
functions.
c. Explain that cells are
organized into tissues,
tissues into organs, organs
into systems, and systems
into organisms.
d. Explain that tissues,
organs, and organ systems
serve the needs cells have
for oxygen, food, and waste
removal.
e. Explain the purpose of
major organ systems in the
human body.
a. Explain the role of
genes and chromosomes
in the process of inheriting
a specific trait.
b. Compare and contrast
sexual & asexual
reproduction in organisms
(bacteria, protists, fungi,
plants, & animals).
c. Recognize that selective
breeding can produce
plants or animals with
desired traits.
Unit 4
Three Weeks
Dates: 01/4 1/27
Theme:
Classification
S7L1: Students
will investigate
the diversity of
living
organisms and
how they can
be compared
scientifically.
Unit 5
Nine Weeks
Dates: 1/30 - 3/30
Theme: Relationships Among
Organisms
S7L4: Students will examine the
dependence of organisms on
one another and their
environments.
a. Demonstrate in a food web that
matter is transferred from one
organism to another and can
recycle between organisms and
a. Explain that physical
characteristics of organisms a. Demonstrate their environments.
the process for
b. Explain in a food web that
have changed over
successive generations (e.g. the development sunlight is the source of energy
of a
and that this energy move from
Darwin’s finches and
dichotomous
organism to organism.
peppered moths of
key.
c. Recognize that changes in
Manchester).
b. Classify
environmental conditions can
b. Describe ways in which
organisms
affect the survival of both
species on earth have
based on a six- individuals and entire species.
evolved due to natural
kingdom system d. Categorize relationships
selection.
and a
between organisms that are
c. Explain how the fossil
competitive or mutually beneficial.
record found in sedimentary dichotomous
key.
e. Describe the characteristics of
rock provides evidence for
Earth’s major terrestrial biomes
the long history of changing
(i.e. tropical rain forest, savannah,
life forms.
temperate, desert, taiga, tundra,
and mountain) and aquatic
communities (i.e. freshwater,
estuaries, and marine).
DCSS
Alignment of 6-8 Literacy, Numeracy,
and Science Expectations
6th-8th Grade
Reading and direct literacy instruction 90-120 minutes daily
Social Studies instruction for at least 60 minutes daily
Science instruction for at least 60-90 minutes daily
Math instruction for at least 60 minutes daily
Students/teachers will read 25 books or 1,000,000 words per
year to students(Combined Across the Curriculum, teacher
required or student Interest)
Students will build vocabulary portfolios (Maintain
vocabulary sections in their subject notebooks)
Students will maintain word walls
Students will maintain reading logs monitored by ELA Dept
Students will write one integrated research paper/project per
semester (2 per year) or at least a one research paper in each
subject each year
Students will complete at least one science project
Students will complete a weekly science lab and write-up
Students will maintain a science portfolio or notebook of
science activities or experiments
Students will use Thinking Maps in all classes
Suggestions for Campuses to Fulfill
Expectations
Meet with grade level team, determine books
for reading, and consider rotating reading
selections
Site Base Team or Building Leadership Team or
Design Team, Grade Level or Dept Teachers
may determine topic for integrated research
English Departments should monintor student
reading logs and provide a method of
accountability
Require students to keep one large binder
(portfolio) for vocabulary to be used in all
subjects for Elementary students
Require students to keep a vocabulary section
in each subject notebook for secondary students
Share topics from campus to campus/InterCampus Collaboration
Redan Middle School
Bell Schedule
2011-2012
6th Grade
Academic Acceleration
8:15-8:40
7th Grade
Academic Acceleration
8:15-8:40
ELT 8:45-9:35
ELA/Math
4th period
11:15-12:40
ELA/Math
Connections
2/3 period
9:40-11:10
2nd
period
9:40-10:40
6th period
1:50-2:50
7th period
2:55-3:55
ELT 8:45-9:35
SS/SCI
ELA/Math
SS/SCI
2/3 period
9:40-12:10
2nd
2nd /3rd period
9:40-12:10
period
9:40-10:40
Lunch
3rd period
10:45-12:10
Lunch
3rd period
10:45-12:10
Lunch
Blue11:50-12:15
White
12:00-12:25
Gray12:10-12:35
5th period
12:45-1:45
Academic Acceleration
8:15-8:40
ELT 8:45-9:35
SS/SCI
4th/5th period
11:15-1:45
8th Grade
Blue11:20-11-45
White11:30-11:55
Gray
11:40-12:05
6th /7th period
1:50-3:55
4th period
12:15-1:15
4th /5th period
12:15-2:20
5th period
1:20-2:20
Connections
6th /7th
2:25-3:55
Return to HR
Lunch
Blue10:50-11:15
White11:00-11:25
Gray
11:10-11:35
Connections
4th /5th
12:10-1:45
6th period
1:50-2:50
7th period
2:55-3:55
6th /7th period
1:50-3:55
Redan Middle School
School-wide Discipline Plan
First Offense
Warning, Eye Contact, Proximity, Change Seat, Time
Out, Reiterate Expectations, Private Conversations
Fifth Offense
Referral to Administrator
Discipline letter to parent
Second Offense
Phone Call to Parent
3 referrals or more
Counselor referral
Parent Conference
Local School Probation
Third Offense
Teacher Detention
Send notice and contact parent
(Failure to serve is an automatic Administrative Detention)
Fourth Offense
Administrative Detention
Send Discipline documentation form to administrator
4 referrals or more
Social Worker referral
Local Formal Hearing
Parent Conference
Policies
The following policies can be located in detail on each
content syllabus:
• Homework
• Make-Up Work
• Grading
Cell phones are permitted, hiwever must remain off during
ALL instructional time. Thanks in advance for your support
& cooperation as we monitor and enforce this policy.
Team White Rules
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Be on time and prepared!
Be courteous and respectful!
Follow directions the first time they are given!
No food, gum, candy, or drinks!
Use signal for permission to speak or leave
desk!
• Cell phones need to remain in lockers at all
times.
Team White
Consequences
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Warning
Parent Contact
Detention (afternoon)
Administrative Deyention
Parent contact / Conference
Referral
Redan Middle
Tardy Policy
• 1st – Warning
• 2nd – Teacher Detention
• 3rd – Teacher Detention
& Parent Conference
• 4th - Referral
*Students will have to sign the tardy log anytime they enter the class late!*
Team White
Bathroom
Locker Breaks
• After lunch (if
needed)
• Individual breaks
will be allowed
while honoring
the 15/15 rule
• Before 1st
period
• After 5th
period
Team Supplies and Organization
Supplies:
•(4) 1” binders
•Loose leaf notebook paper / Composition journals
•Ream of copy paper / pack assorted construction paper (give to 1
•Pencils/pens/markers/crayons/colored pencils
•5 subject spiral notebook (Science - 81/2 x 11)
•Individual pencil sharpener (covered)
•Tissue/Hand sanitizer/paper towels (give to 1
st
period teacher)
•Glue/scissors/cm(in) ruler/
•Highlighters/4 packs of index cards
*Additional supplies may be requested as needed*
st
period teacher)
Tips for
Middle School SUCCESS:
• Help with
organization
*notebooks
*lockers
*transitions
• Agendas –require
students to write down
homework
assignments for each
class daily & check
daily!
• Communication
(Teacher – Parent)
phone calls, e-mails, notes in
agenda
(Student – Parent)
What was learned; assist with
homework; praise &
incentives connected to school
behavior and grades
• Provide assistance
and supplies for any
homework
assignments and
projects
Team White
Brochure
• Please review brochure for seventh grade:
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Schedule
Lunch Time
Teacher contact information
Conference scheduling procedure
Reminder of proper school attire
Grading scale
(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS OPPORTUNITIES)