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Welcome to St. John Middle School

Introducing: Ms. Thomas- 8 th grade homeroom teacher  Language Arts 6 and 8  Religion 8 Ms. Cropf- 7 th grade homeroom teacher  Math 6, 7 and 8  Language Arts 7 Mr. Wildasin- 6 th grade homeroom teacher  Social Studies 6 and 8  Math 6, 7, 8 Mrs. Blake  Religion 6

Introducing: Mrs. Julia Schmidt  Science 6, 7 and 8  Social Studies 7 Ms. Maggie Schmidt  Religion 7  Music and Art Mr. Zach Tuck  Spanish 5 to 8

School Safeties Moderator – Julia Schmidt • Arrive no earlier than 7:45 • Can be a morning safety or an afternoon safety or both • New safeties need written permission • Plan to pick-up afternoon safeties around 3:15 • Ponchos http://collegeappwizard.com

Discipline  PBIS-Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Eagle slip  Infraction-minor offenses (forgot homework, out of uniform, etc.)  Detention- major offense (cursing, cheating, fighting, etc.)

Uniforms Girls:  Skirt Length- just above the knee  No nail polish  Simple jewelry- no dangling earrings  White socks (no emblems) in the fall and spring (must cover ankles)  Navy socks or tights during the winter Boys:  Haircuts-over the ears, above the collar, around the ears  White socks (no emblems) with shorts; navy socks under long pants, shirt tucked-in

Cell Phones/ Social Media  May have a cell phone in school after signing the cell phone policy.  All phones MUST be powered off and remain in lockers until the end of the school day.  Any student who violates this policy will have his or her phone confiscated until the end of the school day, and an infraction will be issued. Continued abuse of this policy can result in a detention.  Be sure to monitor your child’s phone. Bullying over text or social media is a criminal offense and can become a school issue if it is brought into school.

Communication PowerSchool- Online Gradebook All teachers’ email addresses are available through the school website. Website: stjohnschoollgv.org Edmodo- Edmodo.com  Post homework  Communicate with students  Passwords

Language Arts Ms. Thomas – Grades 6 and 8 Ms. Cropf– Grade 7 All grades will have a double class period that will include: vocabulary, English/writing, and literature Progress Report- letter grade for Language Arts as a whole Books: • Vocabulary Workshop • Voyages in English • Prentice Hall: Literature and trade books • Novels

Middle School Language Arts Vocabulary Workshop- • Change from grade 5 • Will go over with students exactly what they need to know for test (will be written in their notebooks) Writing • MLA format and thesis statements • Response to literature • Formal essays • Literature tests – include essays • Informal writing and poetry English- Voyages in English • Tests on grammar • Applied to writing • Midterm and a Final Exam Accelerated Reader • Points vary

Novels Grade 6 Where the Red Fern Grows By: Wilson Rawls Hatchet By: Gary Paulson Chasing Lincoln’s Killer By: James Swanson Grade 7 Fever 1793 By: Laurie Anderson Wonder By: R. J. Palacio The White Mountains By: John Christopher Grade 8 To Kill a Mockingbird By: Harper Lee The Call of the Wild By: Jack London Romeo and Juliet By: William Shakespeare

Middle School Math Teachers- Mr. Wildasin and Ms. Cropf 6 th Grade • Progress in Mathematics 7 th Grade • Fundamentals of Algebra 8 th Grade • Algebra 1 Teachers will be using additional materials as needed to differentiate instruction.

Middle School Math Topics Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Computation of whole numbers, Integers Expressions, Equations, and fractions, and decimals. Inequalities Rates and Ratios Operations with Rational Numbers Linear Equations Variables, Expressions, and Equations and Inequalities Scatterplots and Regression Equations Percentages Ratios, Proportions, and Scale System of Equations Area, Volume, and Surface Area Percentages Rational Exponents and Radicals Data and Statistics Geometric Measurement Polynomial Expressions Integers, Rational Numbers, Probability Quadratic Functions Coordinate Plane Inequalities Data Analysis Exponential Functions Assessments for Topics 1-2 quizzes (50 pts. each) 1 test (100 pts) 6-8 classroom practice activities (25 pts. each) Project (25-50 pts. each)

Science  All middle school students will be using the Glencoe Science Textbook- Level Red (6th), Level Green (7th) and Level Blue (8th), which is part of an integrated science program.  Science classes will consist of lecture, labs and class activities.  6th Grade- Earth Science  7th Grade- Life Science  8th Grade- Physical Science  Science Fair

Spanish  Four times per week Including:  Speaking  Writing  Reading Text : Expresate

Social Studies – Grade 6 & 8 Teachers: Mr. Wildasin and Mrs. Schmidt Text  8 th - American Democracy/National Political System/ Westward Expansion/ Civil War and Recovery  7 th - Governments and Political Systems/ Economics/Geography and Culture  6 th - Ancient Civilizations including Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia, Greece, Rome, Islamic Civilizations, Europe in the Middle Ages Methods  Current Events  Project- Based Learning  Note Taking /Outlining  Geography /Maps  Essays

Middle School Religion  Church Teachings  Old Testament  New Testament  History of the Church  Morality  Social Teaching