WELCOME Ebinger School MYP 2 2018 2019 TeacherStudentParent

WELCOME Ebinger School MYP 2 2018 -2019

Teacher/Student/Parent Expectations Teacher ● ● ● Open communication ○ Update web page monthly ○ Send updates ○ Respond to emails/phone calls within 24 hours Update gradebook regularly Balance assignments/assessments among classes to keep reasonable work/study load Student ● ● ● Be prepared with materials and assignments Positive participation Stay on task Be respectful Self-advocacy ○ Address questions and concerns directly with the teacher Parent ● ● ● Check gradebook regularly Check Ebinger website and teacher web pages at least monthly Promote and support student independence Provide quiet learning space at home Regular supply check for school supplies and home supplies (ie. pencils, paper, printer ink, etc. )

MYP 2 Pre-Algebra Mr. John Pistone jtpistone@cps. edu Rm. 207

Supplies ● ● ● Pre-Algebra Textbook by Mc. Dougal Little Math Notebook (for notes and homework) Pencils Graph Paper A “good” attitude

Curriculum -Review/Multiplication Facts -Variables, Expressions, and Integers -Solving Equations and Volume -Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities -Linear Functions -Real Numbers and Right Triangles -Measurement, Area -Data Analysis and Probability -Factors, Fractions, and Exponents Functions -Polynomials and Nonlinear -Rational Numbers and Equations Transformations -Angle Relationships and

Classroom Expectations: -Punctuality, preparedness, participation, patience and perseverance. -Show respect to both adults and students. -Have integrity to do what is right. -Show excellence in all you do. -Provide a safe, kind, positive environment. -Self-advocate!

Grading Policy: Summative (Tests and Projects) - 40% Formative (Quizzes, Exit Tickets) - 30% Daily Participation (Daily Work, Practice Problems, Small and Large Group Discussion, I-Ready) - 20% Homework - 10%

Homework Policy ● Students are expected to show work for all assignments. ○ Work/process is just as important as correct answers. ● Points will be taken off for every day an assignment is late.

Tutoring/Supplemental Materials -Math Jams!: We will have morning Math Jams beginning in October two mornings per week. We will discuss the day’s homework, and review any materials that students feel they need reinforcement on. I must receive a parent email for each session that your student wishes to attend. More info to come. -Tutoring: I will make myself available to assist students by appointment, and with consultation of student and parent. -Supplemental Materials: I-Ready program will be used to provide extra practice in specific areas. Students will receive lessons prescribed to them after completing a diagnostic test. These lessons will be part of their class and homework assignments.

Communication ● Class Site on ebingerschool. org ○ Daily HW assignments, major assessments, monthly newsletters, important dates. ● Email: jtpistone@cps. edu

MYP 2 Science Issues and Life Science Ms. Sylvia Moss samoss@cps. edu

Ebinger Middle School Science Website

Science Textbooks: SALI - Science and Life Issues - 7 th Grade ONLINE TEXTBOOK: Website: http: //sepuplhs. org/ Username: ebingeres 1 Password: science 1

Science Journals - Journals

Units of Studying People Scientifically (Experimental Design) Ecology Evolution Our Genes, Our Selves Human Body & From Cells to Organisms CPS Sexual Health Curriculum

Grade Weights Homework - 10% Classwork/Lab Participation/Journal 15% Useful Terms Glossary 5% Research Report/Lab Report/Quiz 15% Analysis Assessment 25% Performance Task/Summative Test 30%

Science Fair MYP 2 students are encouraged to participate in Science Fair! We begin meeting on Monday, September 24 th (alternating between Monday and Wednesday). Permission slips will be passed out to interested students. Tentative Science Fair Date: Week of December 10 th In honoring their hard work and diligence, students who complete the Science Fair requirements can expect a 8 -10% increase in their Science grade for the 2 nd quarter.

Language and Literature Individuals and Societies MYP 2 Ms. Laura Sagami Lssagami@cps. edu

Novel Studies, Literature Anthology, Scholastic Scope, Informational Text, Indpendent Reading ● ● ● Mini-lessons Small/Whole Group Instruction Independent and Shared Reading Projects Writing about Reading Word Study

Writing Genres ● ● Narratives Expository Persuasive/Argumentative Poetry

Writing Workshop ● ● ● Minilessons Small Group Discussion Independent Writing Teacher/Peer Conferring Writing Process ● ● ● Brainstorming Drafting Revising Editing Publishing

Word Study ● The Word Within the Word ● Stem Study ● Stems are a general name for all word pieces, including prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Greek and Latin ● ● Application of stems within words Group activities and presentations ● Bi-Weekly Assessment ●

Individuals and Societies Current Events Colonization America and Around the World Revolution The American Revolution Who else revolted? Government United States Constitution Illinois Constitution Government Systems Holocaust and other Genocides

Individuals and Societies ● ● ● Integration with Language and Literature Reading Comprehension with Informational Texts Content Comprehension thru Literature Partner/Small Group Projects Presentations Tests/Quizzes

Technology ● ● ● Google@CPS Google Drive Google Classroom Think. CERCA Student/Parent Portal Chromebooks are issued to each student for class/school purposes. Students MUST adhere to the Acceptable User Policy and class rules. Students misusing the Internet during school will be issued

Assessments ● NWEA- Map testing ● PARCC WINTER and SPRING ● Language and Literature/Individuals and Societies Unit and Selection Assessments ALL

Grades ● ● ● 100%-90% 89%-80% 79%-70% 69%-60% Below 60% Rubrics A B C D F ● Letter grades entered in gradebook appear as: Additional Grades-class participation, in class progress checks, exit slips, reflections, etc. 10 = Highly Effective 9 = Effective 8 = Meeting 7 = Developing 6 = Novice a=95% b=85% c=75% d=65% f=55% *Percentages are assigned to letter grades automatically by the CPS gradebook system.

S. O. A. R. Safety On Task Always Respectful Responsible Missing Homework, Missing Materials, Talking, Off Task, Gum, Out of Place, Not Following Directions, Bullying Behaviors, Hands/Feet/Objects not kept to self, Misuse of Technology

Other information Track-A-Thon- September 28 Springfield- October 25 Scholastic Book Orders- Monthly Order Online Code H 2 YTQ Checks made out to Scholastic Additional field trips will be arranged. . . Chaperones? Please follow the link to become an approved volunteer. Class celebrations. . . our PTA liaison will be helping to arrange these. Forms-Please turn in all forms: Media Release, Emergency

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