Welcome to Team 7 B Mrs Bunnell Mrs

Welcome to Team 7 B Mrs. Bunnell Mrs. Niendorf Mr. Boyle Ms. Giammarco Mrs. Kazmierczak Mrs. Klutcharch Mrs. Sayles Mrs. O’Brien

HCMS Math Approach 2016 -2017 Math Block 65 minutes of math instruction Classes are set up in the following way Bell ringer Check homework Opening Lesson Closing activity 19 minutes of advisory 2 days a week of Khan Academy 1 day a week of library time 2 days of week of character activities

Math 7 • Number Sense • Ratios and Proportions and Systems • Statistics and • Geometry Probability • Expressions and Equations

Social Studies 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter Introduction to Social The Road Science Skills to Revolution Supply and Demand • 1763 -1775 (Cont. ) Current Event The American Application of Supply and Revolution Demand • 1776 -1783 The French and Indian War • 1754 -1763 The Road to Revolution • 1763 -1775 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter The U. S. Constitution Washington’s Presidency • 1787 -1795 The Illinois Constitution Intro to Political Parties Adams’s Presidency • 1796 -1800 The History of the U. S. Constitution The Age of Jefferson and Madison • 1800 -1816

E. L. A. Reading Vocabulary Writing Grammar Speaking and Listening Researching

What is IQWST? A research based curriculum that aligns with NGSS. Covers each discipline: Physics, Chemistry, Life Science & Earth Science. Engages students in scientific practices as they experience, investigate and explain phenomena while learning core ideas of science. Builds understanding by connecting ideas across disciplines 6 th – 8 th grade.

7 th Grade units Chemistry – How Can I Make New Stuff from Old Stuff? Life Science – What is Going on Inside Me? Physical Science – Why Do Some Things Stop While Others Keep Going? STEM activities and engineering challenges will also be included.

Grading Hickory Creek Middle School has adopted the following guidelines for reporting grades for the 2016 -17 school year. 75% = Summative 25% = Formative • Use of Power. School

Success in Seventh Grade

Ways to stay connected… • Ask to see the student planner This is a life skill that will pay off now and for many years to come! • Have your student check the “Teacher Pages” • Check Power. School with your student! Seventh graders need to take the initiative in monitoring their own progress. • Email • Absent Work

Organization Set aside time for your child to organize their materials. Check to make sure they have the needed supplies.

Teach advocacy! Everyone’s ultimate goal is for the student to express what they need to be successful. Have your student practice this with the Team 7 B teachers. We support students who speak for their education!

Struggle

Celebrate!!! Seventh grade is challenging! Offer a pat on the back when you know it is deserved.