Welcome to Curriculum Night Team 8-C Ms. Bethea-Language Arts Dr. Charles-Physical Science Mrs. Evans-Math Mr. Shearon-Georgia Studies.

Welcome to Welcome to Curriculum Night Curriculum Night

Team 8-CTeam 8-C

Welcome to Welcome to Curriculum Night Curriculum Night

Team 8-CTeam 8-CMs. Bethea-Language ArtsMs. Bethea-Language Arts

Dr. Charles-Physical Science Dr. Charles-Physical Science Mrs. Evans-MathMrs. Evans-Math

Mr. Shearon-Georgia StudiesMr. Shearon-Georgia Studies

Team Parents

Mrs. ThatcherMrs. Fahsel

LANGUAGE ARTSLANGUAGE ARTSLANGUAGE ARTSLANGUAGE ARTS

New Textbook

McDougal Littell, Literature

Textbook is available on-line: www.schoolzone.com

Price $77.18

English Language Arts

Students will be taught the 8th grade Georgia Performance Standards. Great emphasis will be placed on writing, vocabulary development, reading comprehension and test taking strategies.

ELA Standards

• ELA8R1 ( a-h) The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts.

• ELA8C1 ( a-g) ELA8C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats.

ELA Standards

• ELA8W1( a-i) The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure

• ELA8LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions.

Textbooks

McDougal LittelThe Elements of Literature (8th Grade level)

•Independent Reading Sources from Recommended Novels•Language Arts Student Textbook•Writing Workbooks/ CD•Language Student Workbook

Requirements for Language Arts

• Textbook and textbook cover • (no plastic)• 3-ringed binder/loose-leaf paper• Blue or black ink pens, colored

pencils or markers• Composition notebook for journal

writing

TIDBITS

• Students are taught literature, spelling, grammar, writing, and vocabulary throughout the semester.

• Students prepare rigorously for the Georgia Writing Assessment that will be administered on January 18, 2012,

and the Georgia CRCT that will be administered in the Spring (April -

2012)

CRCT Requirements for Language Arts

• Students must pass the CRCT in the Spring of 2012.

Students should make a grade of 800 or better, on the Reading portion of the CRCT, to be promoted to the 9th grade.

• Students are required to read at least 3-4 books from DeKalb County’s Eighth

Grade Reading List, each semester.

• We also participate in the DeKalb County 25-book campaign.

• Students prepare for standardized testing throughout the semester.

Language Arts Websites

Check my website daily

http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/henderson

http//www.schoolzone.com

http//www.georgiastandards.org

http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/instruction/curriculum/

PHYSICAL SCIENCEPHYSICAL SCIENCEPHYSICAL SCIENCEPHYSICAL SCIENCE

Physical Science CurriculumGeneral, Gifted

1st Semester

– Description of Standards / GPS / Objectives

– Look at science as a means of acquiring knowledge through an orderly and systematic approach.

– Describe the importance of tools in the study of science

Physical Science CurriculumGeneral, Gifted

1st Semester

– Identify accepted safety procedures for manipulating materials and equipments.

– Identify and compare the basic units of the metric system of measurement.

– Convert measurements among related SI units.

Physical Science CurriculumResources

• Syllabus• Textbook: Physical Science

(Glencoe)• My website• www.georgiastandards.org• www.glencoe.com

Physical Science TIDBITS

• January 2012 Science Fair at Henderson Middle School.

• February, 2012 DeKalb County Science Fair.

• April, 2012: 62nd Georgia Science & Engineering Fair.

Math 8Math 8& Accelerated Math I& Accelerated Math I

Math 8Math 8& Accelerated Math I& Accelerated Math I

Math 8 GPS Standards• NUMBER AND OPERATIONS Students will understand the numeric and geometric meaning of

square root, apply properties of integer exponents and use scientific notation.

• GEOMETRY Students will use and apply geometric properties of plane figures,

including congruence and the Pythagorean Theorem.

• ALGEBRA Students will use linear algebra to represent, analyze and solve

problems. They will use equations, tables, and graphs to investigate linear relations and functions, paying particular attention to slope as a rate of change.

• DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY Students will use and understand set theory and simple counting

techniques; determine the theoretical probability of simple events; and make inferences from data, particularly data that can be modeled by linear functions.

Accelerated Math I GPS Standards

• NUMBER AND OPERATIONS Students will use the complex number system. • ALGEBRA Students will explore functions, solve equations & operate with

radicals, polynomials & rational expressions.

• GEOMETRY Students will explore, understand and use the formal language of

reasoning and justification. Students will apply properties of polygons, circles and spheres, and determine distances and points of concurrence.

• DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY Students will use counting techniques and determine probability.

Students will demonstrate understanding of data analysis by posing questions to be answered by collecting data. Students will organize, represent, investigate, interpret, and make inferences from data. Students will determine algebraic models from data.

Accelerated Math IEOCT Test

• A state mandated test designed to measure student achievement in core subjects.

• Given in May 2012• Will count as 15% of the student’s second semester grade.• Class will earn a Carnegie unit • Must pass the math portion of the CRCT with an 800 • Will cover accelerated curriculum but must also touch on the

concepts that will be covered on the CRCT

• www.georgiastandards.org

Math Tidbits

• Must pass the math portion of the Georgia CRCT with an 800 to go onto the 9th grade

• All assignments are posted on Mrs. Evans website

• Students will have homework a minimum of twice a week

• Check out www.purplemath.com for tutorial sessions on any topic

• Students earn math bucks throughout the year• On line textbook at www.pearsonsuccessnet.com• Check my website daily!

GEORGIA STUDIES

Brand New Textbook

• Georgia – Its Heritage and Its Promise

• $56.99

• Textbook is available on-line: www.mystatehistory.com

• Click on: Georgia Its Heritage and Its Promise 2011 (Full Version)

• Password: gamsh17

2011-2012

• Concepts used in Georgia Studies• Map & Globe Skills• Geography• Native Americans in Georgia• Exploration/Colonial Period• American Revolution• Statehood

2011-2012

• Civil War• Reconstruction• Roaring Twenties• Great Depression• WWII/Post War GA• Civil Rights• Modern Georgia

Social Studies Fair

• School Fair will be in November.

• County/State Fairs TBA

• All students will be required to write a research paper for the Social Studies Fair.

• 1st and 4th Period students will enter the Fair or create and alternative presentation.

• 5th and 7th will have an option to enter the Social Studies or the Science Fair.

School and Team School and Team PoliciesPolicies

School and Team School and Team PoliciesPolicies

School Tardy Policy

1st Offense Warning

2nd Offense Warning3rd offense After school Detention 4th Offense After school Detention5th Offense After school Detention6th Offense In-Team Suspension7th Offense Discipline Referral

Rules

1. Come to class on time & prepared.2. Speak at appropriate times3. Follow directions the first time they

are given.4. Use appropriate language.5. Respect yourself & others at all times.6. Absolutely no bullying will be tolerated

Consequences of 8C

Warning Removal from Classroom Home detention/paragraph (s) to be written In team Suspension After school detention/call home Referral to the Discipline Office

Dress Code

• All students are expected to be appropriately dressed. Students not dressed appropriately will be allowed to call home for a change of clothing.

• Students should follow the dress code that is outlined on page six of the student handbook, and in the Code of Student Conduct 2011-2012 booklet.

Consequences for Dress Code Violations

• Warning/call home/ISS• Required parent conference and

two days ISS• Contact parent/three days

ISS/Local formal hearing resulting in up to ten days ISS

Cheating/Plagiarism

Cheating on a test, quiz, or any assignment is considered to be a breach of conduct. The student will receive a zero for the work and his/her parent will be notified.

Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero.

Plagiarism • The process of copying another

person's idea or written work and claiming it as original.

• A piece of written work or an idea that somebody has copied and claimed as his or her own.

Where can you find your student’s grades?

eSISPlease stop by the

counseling office and register, if you haven’t

already done so.

Extra Credit

All teachers will offer opportunities for extra credit throughout the school year. Please be sure to pay attention & take advantages of these opportunities!

Contacting the teachers on Team 8-C

• The best way to contact us is via email.

• If you are unsure of our email addresses, just log on to the Henderson website and navigate through the teams, find our names and email us.

• Conferences are available upon request from the hours of 10:00-11:00.

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