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Advanced ContentAdvanced Content
• Gifted and other high achieving students• Initial placement based on ITBS scores• Later consideration (when there’s room) for
students with solid A’s and “exceeds standards” on CRCT
• AC classes are optional (watch stress level)• Must keep a “B” average in AC classes• (please refer to “Continuation Criteria”)• MATH is NOT an AC class
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Sci Olympiad
(need coaches!)
1st meeting after Labor Day
• Academic Bowl
• Sci/Math quizbowl
• Robotics
• F-1
Student ForumStudent Forum
• Students will be nominated after the 1st quarter.
• Vote in homeroom for team rep.
(two rep and one alternate per team)
• Requirements– All A’s and B’s– All S’s– NO behavior referrals
• Be sure to sign up and use I-parent and www.teacherweb.com/ga/eastcobb/ac
(not just for students)• E-mail is the best way to contact teachers• It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to
make up work when absent• EXPECT AC classes to be more
challenging---prepares students for high school honors/magnet classes
Duke University SearchDuke University Search
• Only 7th grade
• Website: www.tip.duke.edu
• Applications from Ms. Gibson after Labor Day
Georgia Association of Gifted Georgia Association of Gifted ChildrenChildren
• www.cobbchapter-gagc.org
Magnet/IB programs in CobbMagnet/IB programs in Cobb
Wheeler (www.wheelermagnet.com)
Kennesaw Mountain
South Cobb High
North Cobb High
IB (Campbell)
Pebblebrook (Perf. Arts)
Criteria for magnet admission:Criteria for magnet admission:
• Proper math placement entering the program • Middle school grades • Standardized test scores (8th grade ITBS)• Admissions test scores (PSAT test Jan 24)• Strong interest and aptitude in math and/or
science • Strong communication skills • Recommendations from middle school math &
science teachers and a third educator of the student’s choice
Wheeler’s magnet programWheeler’s magnet program
• November 6, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00pm Information Meeting/Open House begins in the gymnasium
• December 5, 2008- Application Deadline (Applications must be postmarked by this date)
• February 24, 2009 - Admissions Notification Letters mailed to Students
How can parents help?How can parents help?
• Support the teachers!
• Encourage, advise, and help your child, but do not do the work for them
• Check our website AND I-parent at least once a week
Tybee IslandTybee Island• 6th grade AC Science: Oct 27-29th (Mon-Wed)...Chaperones for the 6th grade
Tybee trip: Twila McMullan*, Carrie Waller, and Susie Barnhill* (alt: Jenn Anthony and Liz Fitzgerald), Mike Jones* (Harry’s dad) and Mr. Noyd (Marty/Jenny’s dad) (alt: Paul Sliwinski)
• 7th grade AC Science: Nov 19-21 (Wed-Fri)
• 8th grade ALL AC: Nov 19-21 (Wed-Fri)
$100 deposit due next week!!
Welcome to Welcome to AC Earth ScienceAC Earth Science--please sign in----please sign in--
Mrs. Twila McMullanMrs. Twila McMullan
1—Weather Observer in Navy1—Weather Observer in Navy2—BS in Meteorology/Oceanograhy 2—BS in Meteorology/Oceanograhy (from Penn State)(from Penn State)3--Middle School Science teacher for 3--Middle School Science teacher for 20 years20 years
• Have you received my e-mails?
Learning StylesLearning Styles
Go over sheet(s) with your child
SuppliesSupplies
• See supply list on syllabus or online
• Most kids have not brought in their 1-inch folder (for CRCT review materials)—will be using next week
Earth ScienceEarth Science
• Geology (Sept-Nov)
• Hydrology & Oceanography (Nov-Dec)
• Meteorology (Jan-Feb)
• Astronomy (Mar-Apr)
HomeworkHomework• Should take 15-30 minutes per night for
science ON AVERAGE (studying is part of nightly homework)
• Homework folder
• Assignment sheet given out each Monday
-----(available on-line too)
• Late work is usually not accepted!
• Check www.teacherweb.com/ga/eastcobb/ac
• Sign-up and check I-parent at least once a week!
• DON’T LET YOUR CHILD PROCRASTINATE, AND HELP THEM WITH ORGANIZATION
…but don’t do the work for them
• Help them to write the work in their own words.
DemeritsDemerits—restart every quarter—restart every quarter
• 1st=warning (still has an “S” in conduct)
• 2nd= contact parent (probably e-mail) and silent lunch
• 3rd= behavior notice sent home and phone call home (“N” in conduct)
• 4th=detention and parent conference
• 5th plus=office referral (“U” in conduct)
Picture ProjectPicture Project
• Due after spring break
• 25 pictures total
• Starts today
• Same “object” must be in each photo
• Could video tape instead
• Final project: scrapbook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, MovieMaker
• Questions?????
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