2018 2019 7 th Grade Parent Orientation Night

2018 -2019 7 th Grade Parent Orientation Night

● ● ● 7 th grade Accelerated Math Website Remind Email Homework 59 Standards assessed through SBA/Vocabulary/Test/Project ● Grading - 60/40 ● ROPES/Big 20 ● Tutoring

Gifted Accelerated and Accelerated Math Curriculum • 6 th grade All of 6 th grade and ½ of 7 th grade GSE math • 7 th grade Second ½ of 7 th grade and all of 8 th grade GSE math • 8 th grade Coordinate Algebra (Student can accept or reject high school credit) (Please see Mrs. Balliet’s website for information on joining Remind by class period. )

Stay Connected with Remind 7 th Grade Remind Please visit individual teacher webpages for more specific information on classroom Remind codes!

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Meet your Teachers • • • Lisa Ballard - Math Brenda Balliet - Accelerated Math Rebecca Beske - Special Services Brittany Byrd - ELA Santita D’Anjou - ELA & Social Studies Michele Delgado - Special Services La. Shanta Dotson - Social Studies Daniel King - Social Studies Ada Moore - Science Jennifer Rachels - Science Ann Beth Strelec - ELA Brandon Whisman - Math & Science

7 th Grade Daily Schedule 7: 30 am-2: 35 pm 7: 30 - 7: 35 Homeroom 7: 35 - 8: 30 1 st period Connections 8: 30 - 9: 25 2 nd period Connections LOCKER BREAK 9: 25 - 10: 20 3 rd period 10: 20 - 11: 15 4 th period 11: 15 - 12: 45 5 th period/LUNCH LOCKER BREAK 12: 45 - 1: 40 6 th period 1: 40 - 2: 35 7 th period

Scheduling Teacher Conferences • Conferences held during planning time – 7: 40 to 9: 15 AM • Use RMS website to get our email addresses – Please allow 24 hours for response • Conferences conducted as a team – All core teachers will be present

Attendance Reminders • • Turn in written notes for EVERY absence. 5 Parent Notes maximum for illness per semester. 2 Unexcused Absences per semester. Upon a third unexcused absence, a student may be considered truant and a referral may be made. • Special Event Request Forms are available in the office & should be approved prior to events whenever possible. • Copy our front office secretaries with absence excuses: – Angela Welch angela. welch@ccboe. net – Loren Lewis loren. lewis@ccboe. net

Tardy Policy • The only tardies that are excused are with a medical or dental note. • Students are allowed 4 unexcused tardies per semester without penalty. • 5 th unexcused tardy = 1 detention • 6 th unexcused tardy = 2 additional detentions • 7 th and EVERY SUBSEQUENT unexcused tardy = 1 day of Saturday School

Teacher Webpages Visit the Riverside Middle School webpage to stay up to date with your child’s teachers. • Click on the “Academics” tab • Then click on 7 th grade • Find the teacher • Utilize resources teachers post •

Reassessment Contracts • Reassess summative assignments only • Before reassessment, students must meet requirements of a reassessment contract. • Students have 5 days to complete the process from the day the graded assignment has been returned. • Contracts include steps to be taken by the student before coming in for a reassessment. – For example, students will sign an agreement to come to tutoring for reteaching before reassessing.

What is the Difference between Formative and Summative Assessments?

Formative Assessments • • 40% of overall GPA The purpose is to monitor student learning Teacher provides ongoing feedback They are generally low stakes (quizzes, class discussion, graded classwork/homework)

Summative Assessments • 60% of overall GPA • The purpose is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit • They are often high stakes (a midterm exam, final project, essay)

Tutoring and Extra Help • Tutoring is scheduled for 7: 00 - 7: 20 AM. • Please arrive promptly to make the most of tutoring time. • Students must a have hall pass to come to tutoring. Find passes on the teacher webpages. • Tutoring times: – Accelerated Math: every day EXCEPT – – – Tuesdays Regular Math: Whisman-Tuesdays/Thursdays and Ballard Wednesdays/Fridays Language Arts: Tuesdays and Thursdays Science: Wednesdays Social Studies: Thursdays – • Please coordinate with core area teachers if you need

Parent Portal ▪ Allows parents to access student information ✓Grades ✓Absences ✓Messages from the school ✓GA Milestones scores ▪ Self Registration process ✓ Must have student social security number and birthdate

Link to Parent Portal on RMS Homepage under the Information tab

• • • • Academic Bowl Art Club Beta Club Cross Country FBLA Literary Magazine (Images) Math Team STEM Student Council Tech Club Ultimate Frisbee Yearbook Eagle Ambassadors • • After School Program House Parties Pep Rallies Sports

ell Phones ● Students may have cell phones on campus – they are to be used after school only ● Cell phones should not be OUT, ON, or IN USE unless specified by teacher. ● Per administration, misuse of technology will result in an office referral.

ress Code • No spaghetti straps • No holes, rips or tears above the knee in jeans • Leggings/Jeggings must be worn with a top that is fingertip length • No shorts • No short or tight pencil skirts • Pants must sit at the waist

PTSO does a lot for our students behind the scenes. This is how we raise money for new technology and provide treats for students who have outstanding academics, perfect attendance, and other recognition-worthy performance at school. Please consider becoming a member of Riverside’s PTSO! • Each family is encouraged to join PTSO • Our goal is 100% school wide participation • If you have more than one child in our school you only need to join once. • One time annual fee of $25

ANY AND ALL PARENT VOLUNTEERS • You are required by law to watch a child abuse video before interacting with students on any school sponsored activity. • This training MUST be updated annually. • You can find the video on the homepage of Riverside Middle School website. • The video lasts about 45 minutes. • You must sign off in our front office that you have completed the training before volunteering with students. • If you want to be a part of our events, you must first watch the video.

Thank you for attending the 7 th Grade Parent Orientation Night. *Homeroom packets due tomorrow! *House party-August 24 th from 3: 00 -5: 00 ($5. 00)!