WELCOME TO THE JUNIOR HIGH. JUNIOR HIGH: AN OVERVIEW.

WELCOME

TO THE

JUNIOR HIGH

JUNIOR HIGH:

AN OVERVIEW

CHANGES

REDIKER (replaces Edline)

TRIMESTERS

NEW REPORT CARDS

WEIGHTING

SPECIALS SCHEDULE

Descriptions of Behaviors of a Learner

Responsibility: Student adapts to classroom practices.

Participation: Student actively participates in classroom activities.

Assignment Completion:Student completes assigned tasks within theassigned time limits.

Interpersonal Skills:Student displays respect for others andinteracts appropriately in classroom andschool settings.

RESPONSIBILITY• has all supplies and books• prepared for class• follows the daily routine

PARTICIPATION

ASSIGNMENT COMPLETION• completes homework, classwork,

projects

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS• behavior (conduct card)• peer and adult relationships

Key Indicators:

1 – Student consistently demonstrates this behavior

2 – Student sometimes demonstrates this behavior

3 – Student seldom demonstrates this behavior

BEING PREPARED+ BEING RESPONSIBLE = SUCCESS

The students will be receiving a more detailed explanation of these behaviors with a parent and student sign-off.

WEIGHTING FOR ALL JUNIOR HIGH SUBJECTS

HOMEWORK 10%

TEST 40%

QUIZ 25%

CLASSWORK 25%

ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS WILL START THE DAY WITH A SPECIAL FROM 8:00-8:45 MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY, ON A ROTATING SCHEDULE.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE STUDENTS TO EAT BREAKFAST

NO “SNACK TIME” IN THE JUNIOR HIGH

IF YOU NEED TO GIVE YOUR CHILD A MESSAGE ABOUT PICK UP OR CHANGES IN APPOINTMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL THE HOMEROOM TEACHER BY 8:30. AFTER 8:30 EMAIL/CALL MRS. PEREZ AT THE FRONT DESK

BIRTHDAYS: Each student will receive a birthday treat on his/her birthday-please do not send in treats for the class

HOMEWORK-When a student does not have his/her homework, he/she will attend detention THAT DAY and his/her CONDUCT CARD will be signed. During detention, the student will complete the homework. Late homework must be turned in THE NEXT DAY or the student will receive no credit (NC) on the assignment. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DAY. This will seriously impact the student’s grades. Students who have all of their homework each trimester will receive a NO HOMEWORK PASS.

SO YOU WANT EXTRA CREDIT…

HOW ABOUT DOING ALL OF THE REGULAR CREDIT!

UNIFORMS: Each month students who don’t have any uniform infractions will receive a FREE DRESS PASS to be used during the next month.

NEXT SLIDE FOR EIGHTH GRADE PARENTS ONLY!!

CONFIRMATION- JUNE 20, 2015Confirmation Preparation

October 29, 2014

Parent Orientation for Confirmation

February 4, 2015 

Session I – "Born Anew in Baptism"

February 25, 2015

Session II – "Sealed with the Gift of the Spirit"

March 4, 2015 

Session III – "The Oil of Salvation"

May 20, 2015 Session IV – "In the Unity of Faith"

     A table will be set up for sacramental registration on Monday, August 11, at Meet the Teacher. Baptismal certificates are necessary for registration. The fee is $50.00 for Confirmation. 

TAG TEAM

TAG TEAMThe students will be receiving a TAG Team application. The application and a $20 fee to cover all events is due TBA.

Our two biggest service projects are Give Kids the World and the Lenten Fish Fries.

We are committed to GKTW for the entire year including summers. We go on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month from 5:30-8:30. In addition to student volunteers, I also need parents.

If your child is planning to volunteer for GKTW, he/she must complete the online application ASAP. You must also complete a parental agreement for your child.

If you want to participate, you must complete an online application and a background check.

All of the necessary information is on my website http://fosterkat.com.

GKTW

Next GKTW is Friday, September 5.

Please email me if you/your child want to participate or have your child sign up when I pass around the sign up sheet-20 Junior High Students and at least 5 adults.

REDIKER

• As soon as you receive your account information, please sign up.

• Email changes must be made through REDIKER

• Parents can have multiple accounts

• Email/call or see Mrs. McCarthy for all Rediker issues

• Make sure you use an email address that you check regularly

REDIKER•Points to Observe and other

important school info will come via REDIKER

•Weekly emails from me

•Other emails from Junior High teachers

•Progress Reports

MY WEBSITE

http://fosterkat.com

ACTIVITIES CONTRACT

(due FRIDAY

August 22)

DANCES

FRIDAY, AUGUST 297:30-10:00

COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE DECADELEARN TO SWING AND TWIST AND DO THE

ELECTRIC SLIDEHOSTED BY COACH PARKER

$5.OO AND

A CAN OF FOOD FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL or $2.00

Honor Code(sign off due August 22)

FILE AND SIGN OFF ON MY WEBSITE

Lockers

The students MAY HAVE SHELVES in their lockers.

They MAY NOT DECORATE THEIR LOCKERS IN ANY

OTHER WAY-mirrors, chandeliers, wall paper,

pictures of the One Direction guys, etc.

NO!!!!

YES!!!!

ABSENCES:

When a student is absent parents MUST CALL the office

that morning

AND

SEND IN A NOTE THE NEXT DAY with the absence

excuse.

GRADE 7 AND 8 SUMMER READING POWER POINTS NEED TO BE EMAILED TO FOSTERK@SJVS.ORG THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

GRADE 8 LOIS LOWRY FACT SHEET AS A HARD COPY (PRINTED OUT) TURNEDIN BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

WELCOME

TO THE

WORLD OF

ENGLISH

• GRAMMAR

• CAPTALIZATION

• PUNCTUATION

•SENTENCE STRUCTURE

•PARTS OF SPEECH

•USAGE

•DIAGRAMMING

DAILY ROUTINE

MUG SHOTS

MECHANICS,

USAGE,

GRAMMAR)

DAILY GRAMMAR

AND

DAILY DIAGRAMMIN

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WRITINGUSING THE WRITING

PROCESS, STUDENT’S CHOOSE A

TOPIC, BRAINSTORM WITH THINKING MAPS,

PREWRITE, REVISE, EDIT, AND WRITE A FINAL

COPY.

WEEKLY WRITING ASSIGNMENT

•DESCRIPTION/ NARRATIVE

•PROCESS

•CLASSIFICATION

•COMPARISON/CONTRAST

• ARGUMENT

•DEFINITION

•Grammar •Writing• Literature

Grammar- a review of

• Punctuation• Capitalization • Usage • Sentence

Structure• Phrases/ Clauses

Literature:• Short Story Unit

• The Giver by Lois Lowry

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

• Witness by Karen Hesse,

• A Holocaust unit- Prisoner B-3087

• Throughout the year, we will be reading and analyzing non-fiction books and articles.

• Throughout the year we will also be exploring poetry.

Writing:• Narrative• Persuasive• Expository• Literary Analysis• Poetry• MGRP

7th and 8th GRADE ENGLISH HOMEWORK IS ASSIGNED ON MONDAY AND IS DUE FRIDAY. EIGHTH GRADE ALSO HAS LITERATURE

HOMEWORK.

RESPONSIBILITY GRADE

EACH QUARTER THE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSIBILITY GRADE-

EVERYONE BEGINS THE QUARTER WITH A 100. MISSING/INCOMPLETE

HOMEWORK WILL COST THE STUDENTS 10 POINTS PER ASSIGNMENT.

NOT HAVING BOOKS/FOLDERS/SUPPLIES, ETC. WILL

COST THEM 10 POINTS PER INFRACTION. THIS GRADE WILL BE AVERAGED IN WITH TEST AND QUIZ

GRADES.

AFTER SCHOOL HELP

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS FROM DISMISSAL UNTIL 4:00 P.M.

My Policies and Procedures handout will be given to the students THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL -signed and returned by Friday, August 22.

ALL JUNIOR HIGH FORMS ARE POSTED ON MY WEBSITE.

Middle School

Religion

7th & 8th Grade Parent

Meeting

Mrs

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Junior Hi Religion at SJVSacramental Coordinator

at Holy Cross

Diocesan Instructor to

EMHCs, member of the

Liturgical Conference

Committee

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As in all subjects, standards are

high in Religion, as well.What is taught in other

disciplines is to be applied in all

– that’s why we teach. Essay questions are to in

paragraph form, in complete

sentences.

All assignments are to be well

thought, neat and well organized

FAIT

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We want to share our

Catholic Faith with each

other.

We also want to share

the different faiths God

has brought to SJV.Understanding fosters

peace!

WE P

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+ Rosary + Stations of the Cross+ Guided Meditations

+ Lectio Divina+ Adoration+ Silent prayer+ Communal Prayer

CLA

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Class on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &

Friday

Mass on Wednesday

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We Live our FaithBreakthrough BibleDecision MakingYOUCAT

Family Life

Books & Bibles are kept in

class unless needed

GRA

DES Usually high

Class participation matters! This means

sharing ideas that are

relevant to topic!

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There is some homework

Trimester projectsHoly Day assignments

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SacramentsSalt Flour MapSaint ProjectChristmasHoly WeekGospel of the YearMorality Essay

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Cards for Nursing Home

&

Shut Ins

Bag Lunches for homeless- please send

what you can – no pressure

Bag Lunches include

Scripture and messages

of hope.

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To prepare lunches we

need:- Bread

- Lunch meat - Mustard- Mayonnaise- Peanut butter- Chips - Cookies

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We all grow in faith, love

and hope!

JUNIOR HIGH MATH

WELCOME TO JUNIOR HIGH MATH

Mrs. Le Roy Bachelor of Science Degree – University of North Texas

Elementary Education / Math Minor

Master of Education Degree – University of North Texas Elementary Education

34 years in the field of education

26 years as a 7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher (all levels)

TEXTBOOKS

THE STUDENTS ARE TO KEEP THEIR MATH TEXTBOOK AT

HOME AS A REFERENCE AND FOR

ANY ASSIGNMENTS.

7TH GRADE MATH

All operations of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions

Number Theory facts

Percentage and consumer math topics

Algebraic expressions

Equations and inequalities

Order of operationsAbsolute valueComputation with integersSquares and square roots

Ratio and proportionExponents, powers of ten, and scientific notationPolynomials

Perimeter, area, surface area, volume

Constructions with compass

Pythagorean TheoremGraphing

Measures of central tendency

Permutations and combinations

Dependent and independent events

COURSE CONTENT FOR 7TH GRADE

We will begin the year using the UPS problem solving method as we work with real world application problems.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Algebraic ExpressionsPropertiesRelations with Ordered PairsIntegers and all OperationsAbsolute ValueSolving EquationsPowers and ExponentsOperations with MonomialsFraction and Decimal Review

Ratio, Percent and Proportion ReviewSolving Linear Equations and InequalitiesFunctionsSlopeGraphing EquationsSquares and Square RootsReal Number SystemPythagorean TheoremPolynomials

COURSE CONTENT FOR PRE-ALGEBRA

We will begin the year working with number properties, coordinate graphing and linear relationships.

ALGEBRA

COURSE CONTENT FOR ALGEBRA

Real and Complex Number Systems

Functions

Linear Equations and Inequalities

Polynomials

Rational Expressions and Equations

Radical Expressions and Equations

Quadratic Equations

Exponential Functions

We will begin the year with functions and linear equations.

NEED HELP ???

• I am available for after school tutorials (3:15pm – 4:00pm) on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Questions will also be addressed each day in class.

I look forward to sharing my love of math

with each and every student.

If you can dream it, you can do it.

Walt Disney

SCIENCE

• Attended Boone HS in Orlando, a long time ago

• Attended UCF and married College sweetheart, Tim

• 3 children: Nick, Francesca, & Anthony

• Moved around Europe and the US 14 times

• Before SJVS, lived and taught in Rome, Italy, for 5 years

• Relocated to Central FL and am happy to be here at SJVS

*Robin DeVitoSJVS Jr. High Science Teacher

My Teaching Philosophy

• Team building/collaboration and group work to solve problems

• Structured and diverse learning environment in the

classroom

• Hands-on labs/activities and projects

• Hard work and effort = success

*7th Grade Curriculum

*Textbook- Prentice Hall

* Life Science

Chapter 1: Cells: The Building Blocks of Life

Chapter 2: Cell Processes and Energy

Chapter 3: Genetics: The Science of Heredity

Chapter 4: Modern Genetics

Chapter 5: Changes over Time

Chapter 6: Bacteria and Viruses

Chapter 7: Protists and Fungi

Chapter 8: Introduction to Plants

Chapter 9: Seed Plants

Chapter 10: Sponges, Cnidarians, and Worms

Chapter 11: Mollusks, Arthropods, and Echinoderms Chapter 12: Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles

Chapter 12: Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles

Chapter 13: Birds and Mammals

Chapter 14: Animal Behavior

Chapter 15: Bones, Muscles, and Skin

Chapter 16: Food and Digestion

Chapter 17: Circulation

Chapter 18: Respiration and Excretion

Chapter 19: Fighting Disease

Chapter 20: The Nervous System

Chapter 21: The Endocrine System and Reproduction

Chapter 22: Populations and Communities

Chapter 23: Ecosystems and Biomes

*8th Grade Curriculum

*Textbook- Prentice Hall

*Physical Science

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Matter

Chapter 2: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Chapter 3: Atoms and the Periodic Table

Chapter 4: Chemical Bonds

Chapter 5: Chemical Reactions

Chapter 6: Acids, Bases, and Solutions

Chapter 7: Carbon Chemistry

Chapter 8: Exploring Materials

Chapter 9: Motion

Chapter 10: Forces

Chapter 11: Forces in Fluids

Chapter 12: Work and Machines

Chapter 13: Energy and Power

Chapter 14: Thermal Energy and Heat

Chapter 15: Characteristics of Waves

Chapter 16: Sound

Chapter 17: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Chapter 18: Light

Chapter 19: Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Chapter 20: Electric Charges and Current

Chapter 21: Electricity and Magnetism at Work

Chapter 22: Electronics

*SCIENCE LAB

*State-of-the-Art Science Lab

*Bio - Safety Level One Certified

*Students participate in Labs that relate to Unit of study

*Integrated Technolgy

*2014-2015 SJVS Science Fair

*7th Grade Mandatory

*8th Grade Optional w/ benefits

*December 2014–SJVS in the Social Hall

*February 2015-County level at Rollins College

*April 2015-State level in Lakeland

Ms. Danisovszky (Dan-uh-show-ski)

B.S. Social Science Education, University of Central Florida

Florida Teacher Certification: Social Science 6-12

Social Studies

Junior High Social StudiesNew textbooks!

Digital ComponentPersonalized student log-inInteractive homework

Current EventsTests, Quizzes, & ProjectsClasswork & HomeworkParticipation…SOCIAL studies

8th Grade U.S. HistoryTextbook: Discovering our Past: A History of

the United States Early Years, McGraw-Hill, 2013

Survey of United States History from Colonial America through Reconstruction (1600-1890)Thirteen ColoniesAmerican RevolutionFounding DocumentsWestward ExpansionCivil WarReconstruction

7th Grade CivicsTextbook: Civics, Economics, &

Geography, McGraw-Hill, 2013

U.S. Regions, major landforms and major landmarks

An overview of National, State and Local government in the United States

Types of governments and economic systems

Types of economic systemsExploration of landmark Supreme

Court cases

Information will be sent home via backpack and email in the next few

weeks!

National Junior Honor Society

THE CAT YEARS

The Cat Years

I just realized that while children are dogs--loyal and affectionate--teenagers are cats. It's so easy to be a dog owner. You feed it, train it, boss it around. It puts its head on your knee and gazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting. It bounds indoors with enthusiasm when you call it.

Then, around age 13, your adoring little puppy turns into a big old cat. When you tell it to come inside, it looks amazed, as if wondering who died and made you emperor. Instead of dogging your footsteps, it disappears. You won't see it again until it gets hungry--then it pauses on its sprint through the kitchen long enough to turn its nose up at whatever you're serving. When you reach out to ruffle its head, in that old affectionate gesture, it twists away from you, then gives you a blank stare, as if trying to remember where it has seen you before.

You, not realizing that the dog is now a cat, think something must be desperately wrong with it. It seems so antisocial, so distant, sort of depressed. It won't go on family outings.Since you're the one who raised it, taught it to fetch and stay and sit on command, you assume that you did something wrong. Flooded with guilt and fear, your redouble your efforts to make your pet behave.Only now you're dealing with a cat, so everything that worked before now produces the opposite of the desired result. Call it, and it runs away. Tell it to sit, and it jumps on the counter. The more you go toward it, wringing your hands, the more it moves away.

Instead of continuing to act like a dog owner, you can learn to behave like a cat owner. Put a dish of food near the door, and let it come to you. But remember that a cat needs your help and your affection too. Sit still, and it will come, seeking that warm, comforting lap it has not entirely forgotten. Be there to open the door for it. One day, your grown-up child will walk into the kitchen, give you a big kiss and say, "You've been on your feet all day. Let me get those dishes for you." Then you'll realize your cat is a dog again.

WE NEED HELP PUTTING AWAY THE CHAIRS, PLEASE!!!!