Curriculum Night

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Curriculum Night

• August 6, 2015
• 7/8 A Harvard Hailstorm
• Santan Junior High

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Curriculum Night Schedule 530-600
7th Grade Parents (Gifted) 605-620
Day 1 Elective Class 625-640 Day 2
Elective Class 645-715 8th Grade
Parents (Gifted) 720-735 Day 1
Electives
740-755 Day 2 Electives
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Algebra Curriculum

• Semester One
• Linear Equations
• solving
• graphing
• writing
• Linear Inequalities
• Systems of Equations
• Exponential Functions

• Semester Two
• Sequences
• Polynomial Equations
• Factoring
• Quadratic Functions
• Radical Functions
• Data Analysis

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Geometry Curriculum

• Semester One
• Building Vocabulary
• Reasoning and Proofs
• Parallel/Perpendicular lines
• Transformations
• Triangles

• Semester Two
• Quadrilaterals
• Other Polygons
• Similarity
• Right triangles/trigonometry
• Circles
• Area/Volume
• Probability

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Algebra 2 Curriculum

• Semester One
• Linear Functions
• Quadratic Functions
• Polynomial Functions
• Rational Functions
• Radical Functions
• Exponential/Logorithmic Functions

• Semester Two
• Rational Functions
• Sequences and Series
• Trigonometric Functions
• Probability
• Data Analysis/Statistics

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English Language Arts

• Reading Literature and Informational Text
• Key Ideas and Details
• citing evidence/drawing inferences, elements of
  plot, literary elements, theme/central idea,
  summarizing, connections to additional texts
• Craft and Structure
• use of words and phrases, figurative language,
  tone, structure and organization, points of view,
  purpose
• Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
• media comparison, contextualized fiction,
  evaluation of arguments, irrelevant/conflicting
  evidence
• Writing
• Argument
• Informative/Explanatory
• Narrative
• Research to Build and Present Knowledge
• Production and Distribution of Writing (editing,
  MLA citation, publishing)
• Language
• Conventions of standard English
• Knowledge of Language

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7th Grade Language Arts Literature Selections

• First Quarter
• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
• Second Quarter
• The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass
  (autobiography)
• Third Quarter
• Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare
• Fourth Quarter
• Castle
• Books selections and assigned quarters are
  subject to change, based on availability and
  grade level requirements

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7th Grade Science

• Throughout the school year, we will be using the
  Scientific Method, Engineering and Design Method
  within inquiry based learning. We will also
  focus on the history and nature of science,
  including famous scientists, careers, and
  technology society.

• Quarter Two
• Solar System
• Phases of the moon
• Constellations
• Eclipses
• Science Fair will be due in December, just
  before break.
• Quarter Four
• Health-Environment
• Health-Peer pressure, decision making, health
  issues
• Health cultures
• Health communication

• Quarter One
• Geology - Structure of the Earth
• Rock cycle, erosion, deposition, rock cycle
• Boundaries landforms
• Earthquakes, volcanism, plate tectonics
• Science Fair Begins in classroom
• Quarter Three
• Ecology Changes in the environment
• Food Webs
• Interaction of organisms (predation, symbiosis,
  etc.)

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7th Grade Social Studies

• American History
• Civil War and Reconstruction
• Industrialization
• Immigration
• World War I
• Great Depression
• Geography
• Environment/natural disasters
• Features and conditions that affect history
• Mapping, graphing, patterns in current events
• Regions of the world
• Implications of migration

• Government
• Bill of Rights
• Impact of court cases and amendments
• Checks and balances
• World government comparison
• Roles of citizenship
• Economics
• Personal finance
• Foundations
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics

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Communication

• Checking Grades Online
• Infinite Campus portal is available via our SJHS
  webpage and can be added as an app for your
  phone. Students IDs and a student-created
  passcode will begin the process.
• WEBSITE
• Visit Santans website online to access
  information and individual teachers webpages
  calendar of important events. Check agendas
  and/or Infinite Campus for daily assignments and
  test dates!
• AGENDA
• Every student has an agenda that has both the
  school rules and daily calendars
• Each teacher writes classwork and homework on
  the board to be copied to the students agenda
• Parent signatures are required on agendas every
  Thursday night along with a grade check using
  Infinite Campus.

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Grading Policy

• In our school community, our focus is on student
  learning and achievement. At Santan Junior High
  School,
• A student's grade should communicate academic
  achievement what the student knows and is able
  to do as measured against the learning standards
  of the course.
• Assignments must be completed to accurately
  assess what a student knows and is able to do so
  that appropriate feedback can be given to every
  student.
• SJHS Grading Scale
• A 100 - 90 B 89 - 80 C 79
  - 70
• D 69 - 60 F Below 60

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Zap the Zeros

• Santan Junior High has a Zeroes Arent Permitted
  (ZAP) policy. Assignments are given due dates
  so that teachers can provide feedback in a timely
  manner and learning will progress. Students are
  expected to meet deadlines and to contact the
  teacher when possible in advance to discuss any
  issues with due dates. In general, however,
  students who fail to complete assignments on due
  dates will
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• Communicate with the teacher regarding their
  situation and needs for the missing work.
• Be expected to complete the assignment,
• Receive an "M" (for Missing) in the Infinite
  Campus grade book. This means that it will be
  averaged as a "0" until the assignment is
  submitted (IC notifications will be sent
  reminding parents and students of the missing
  assignment),
• May receive a reduced grade for the completed
  work received late.

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Make-up Work

• Students are responsible for obtaining make up
  work and instructions before or after school.
• Alternative assignments may need to be given for
  longer absences. Please advise us if you plan a
  trip.
• The same number of days are given to complete the
  make up work. Student should see teacher.
• TUTORING begins Monday , Wed, and Friday _at_815.
  Math tutoring daily at 845.

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7/8A Team Shirt Coming Soon!!
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Classroom Contributions

• Thank you for the supplies that you have sent in
  and please remember that
• tax credit donations are always appreciated!
• You can follow us on Facebook (SJHS Cats),
  Twitter _at_SJHSCATS

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Thank you for being a part of curriculum night at
Santan!

• Questions?