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Back to School Night

SBS Grades 7,8 - August 28, 2019, 6:15 p.m.

Welcome Parents!

Grades 7,8 - Back to School Night

AGENDA

Opening Prayer Message from Principal Introductions Communication Expectations & Uniform High School Shadow Info Religion 7th and 8th ELA 8th - AR & Honors-Prep Big Ideas Math Spanish 7th grade ELA Science Extended Study Trips Electives Closing Prayer

Science ~ Ms. McGuire 7th/8th SS /7th Rel. ~ Mrs. Jakubowski Grade level Math ~ Ms. Peyton 8th ELA/Religion ~ Mrs. Ciccoianni 7th ELA/8th Honors Prep~ Mrs. Miller Advanced Math ~ Mrs. Kustura Spanish ~ Mrs. Bruno Electives ~ rotations through teachers

Introductions

*Teachers available after meeting

COMMUNICATION

• FACTS Parents Web is #1 method of communication -

be patient as we all learn this new system - we will keep you informed as we implement new parts of the system

• Homework posted
• Email all teachers involved
• Conferencing with teachers/dismissal
• Written note needed after absence
• Tardy Policy
• Cell Phones and Smart Watches
• Service & L.I.F.T.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• Charged 1:1 devices required in every

class every day

• Must have their own supplies
• (pens, pencils paper, etc.)
• Students utilize an agenda (actual or

digital) to record assignments in each class

• “Gotcha” & Class Points
• ZAP: Zeros Aren’t Permitted

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• All hardcover textbooks must be covered at

home and in school each day for use

• Brand new social studies books - please

take good care of them!!

• Religion books may be highlighted and

written in as they are consumable this year

Uniform

Belts: required for boys EVERY DAY Skirt/skort: lengths (must touch the top of the knee from a standing position) Shoes: Black, white, or gray only. No slip-ons or high tops Other: Socks (4” above top of shoe), no make-up, clear nail polish only Mass Day Dress: New requirements begin in December Non-uniform days: Modest and appropriate dress at all times

8th Grade HS Shadow Policy

• 8th Grade Privilege
• Go to website for Permission Form
• Give to Homeroom Teacher 1 week in

advance for an excused absence

• Allowed 3 Shadow Days at 3 separate high

schools

Religion 7 and 8

• Relationship with Christ

○ Participate in the Sacrament of Mass and pray as a family ○ Dinner time discussions

• Service Project and Service Hours

○ Plan and Implement their own project 8th grade ○ Solo or Group 8th grade ○ Many options in 7th grade

Language Arts - 8

Accelerated Reader

• Every student should work towards

completing the AR goals.

• Reading = Strong Writing

○ What is read is produced on paper

• Students should be reading each day
• Small percentage of ELA Grade

Edmodo

parent code

Big Ideas Math Program

Parent info night: Sept 10th; 7-8 pm Room 3

• Assignments are done online

○ Students must still show their work Instant feedback

• n answers

○ Students are given multiple opportunities for correct answer - perseverance is essential

• No need to purchase a book
• Grade level and advanced placement determined using

a variety of data.

SPANISH

• Auténtico Spanish Program:

https://www.pearsonschool.com

• Twice a week 7th: Mon/Wed & 8th: Tues/Thurs.
• Immerses students in authentic Spanish language

and cultural experiences through text, video, audio, and online learning. NEED Earbuds/with a Mic.

• Assignments submitted online/ Some may be

handouts: Homework will be posted.

• Spanish is a letter grade and averaged in GPA

7th Grade ELA

• Mythology

○ opportunity to take national exam

• Novel Studies: Farewell To

Manzanar, The Outsiders, Ulysses

• Writing process; proofreading, Greek

Week, vocabulary; grammar

• Clever.com
• Log in with Google
• Automatically logs them into Clever & Amplify

(science curriculum)

• Amplify Science:
• On-line, no textbooks, students will have workbooks

for each unit (helpful for working on penmanship and memorization)

• Students need to bring their

Chromebooks to class charged

Science Fair

Dates: January 22nd and 23rd in the Parish Hall 7th Grade will be doing a whole class project, 8th grade will be submitting projects individually and in groups Finalist may go onto the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair in March 2020

• All STUDENTS research a project
• Broken down into several small assignments
• Assignments start in class
• Some need to be finished or edited at home.
• Present in class
• Top students move on to complete project

SCIENCE FAIR

7th Grade Science Camp

JPL and CHANNEL ISLANDS JPL: Sept 17, leave school 7:15 AM ○ Permission slips sent home today Channel Islands: October 1-3, 2019 ➔ Registration and full payment due Tomorrow! ○ Packing & daily dress will be on the website ○ Logistics questions to Mrs. Kustura

WASHINGTON DC

• Trip is April 1-9, 2020. Information is on the

website and continually updated.

• Those not attending are expected to do

virtual learning at school

• Look for jacket orders in October
• Monetary questions go directly to LEAD. All
• ther questions please direct to Mrs. Kustura
• r Mrs. Jakubowski

Electives

• 7th period on full day Fridays
• Rotation through all grade level
• 7TH GRADE:

○ Current Events - Mrs. Jakubowski ○ Art - Mrs. Ciccoianni ○ Public Speaking/Performing Arts - Ms. McGuire

• 8TH GRADE:

○ Video Journalism - Coach V ○ Logic - Mrs. Kustura ○ Advanced Mythology - Mrs. Miller

Enhanced & Scaffold-ed STEM Curriculum

Closing Prayer

Teachers available in the back of the hall for 15 minutes