Accredited by the Western Association of Collages and Schools. Authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Kuala Kencana Site Phone: 546-4863 Int’l calls: +62-901-464853 [email protected]| Tembagapura Site Phone: 540-7876 Int’l calls: +62-901- 407876 [email protected]Mt. Zaagkam School Papua, Indonesia – www.mzis.org GRADES 6-8 Middle School
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Accredited by the Western Association of Collages and Schools. Authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
Kuala Kencana Site Phone: 546-4863 Int’l calls: +62-901-464853 [email protected] | Tembagapura Site Phone: 540-7876 Int’l calls: +62-901-407876 [email protected]
Mt. Zaagkam SchoolPapua, Indonesia –
www.mzis.org
GRADES 6-8 Middle School
GARY HULAGROCKIMS MATH & SCIENCE
Gary Hulagrocki
3rd year at MZS teaching Grade 7-8 Math & Science
Hands-on learning approach; Labs & Research
Integrating technology into lessons & assignments
Bachelor of Science Pursuing Master’s in
Curriculum & Instruction
SHERRI LEWISMS ENGLISH & HUMANITIES
Bio I consider myself a lifelong learner (22 years in education and still going!) My passion for teaching and travelling has allowed me to share and learn from the world’s classroom. I enjoy supporting student interests through extracurricular activities such as drama, film and global
issues. I believe in an interactive and supportive classroom environment where students are challenged and
supported to learn and achieve based on individual learning styles.
Qualifications Master of Arts in Education and Curriculum Instruction Bachelor of Education Degree (4 year program) Advanced TESOL Certification Training in MYP and PYP
Taught in Canada, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and 2 years at MZS
MZS Policies &Classroom Agreements
ROUTINES & PROCEDURES
HOMEWORKWHAT AND WHY
A valuable tool to help reinforce classroom activities and develop good study habits.
It should be a focused, purposeful activity that is a continuation of learning begun at school.
HOMEWORKSCHEDULED TIME
Middle school students are expected to development good self-management skills.
It is important that completing homework becomes a routine student responsibility.
Use a regular time and place for this task.
HOMEWORKEXPECTATIONS
Homework expectations are increasingly complex, but should not exceed 1 hour + 10 minutes/night.
The half hour reading in middle school is usually going to be for core subjects, specifically English and Humanities.
* Math time may be substituted with other core subjects.
Homework Time
ReadingMath
Bahasa
30 minutes30 minutes10 minutes
ATTENDANCEMZS POLICY
Students are expected to attend school regularly.
There is a direct relationship between regular attendance and school success.
Illness– call the office
Visa – 1 week notice to prepare classwork.
Extraneous Circumstances – same as Visa
HR teachers appreciate an email for clear communication.
ATTENDANCEMZS POLICY
Each teacher maintains a daily accurate attendance that is:
1. available to the office upon request
2. recorded on the student report cards as present/total days,
3. used during conferences and as a contributing factor for moving to the next grade
Note:Regular school attendance is important in the ongoing academic progress of every students.
AGREEMENTSCLASSROOM
All students need to know what conduct is expected of them.
Attend school on time. Come to school prepared. Work diligently in school. Treat yourself and others with dignity and respect. Follow and model MZS Essential Agreements.
ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTSSCHOOL-WIDE
Be Safe Be Respectful
Be Responsible Be a Problem Solver
Middle School Class Times & Schedules
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULEGRADE 6-8
BLOCKS PER WEEKCORE SUBJECTS & SPECIALS
Subjects Blocks Hours Minutes
Math
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Specials
Elective
7 5 ¼ 315
7 5 ¼ 315
6 4 ¼ 270
5 3 ¾ 225
2 1 ½ 90
1 ¾ 45
Core SubjectsUNIT REVIEWS
MATHEMATICSGRADE 6
Quarter 11. Ratios and Rates2. Fractions, Decimals, and
Percents3. Compute with Multi-Digit
Numbers
Quarter 37. Equations8. Functions and
Inequalities9. Area
Quarter 2 Quarter 44. Multiply and Divide Fractions5. Integers and the Coordinate
Plane6. Expressions
10. Volume and Surface Area11. Statistical Measures12. Statistical Displays