Curriculum NightCurriculum Night
August 6, 2015August 6, 2015
7/8 A Harvard Hailstorm7/8 A Harvard Hailstorm
Santan Junior HighSantan Junior High
Curriculum Night Schedule
5:30-6:00 7th Grade Parents (Gifted) 6:05-6:20 Day 1 Elective Class 6:25-6:40 Day 2 Elective Class
6:45-7:15 8th Grade Parents (Gifted) 7:20-7:35 Day 1 Electives
7:40-7:55 Day 2 Electives
Algebra CurriculumAlgebra Curriculum
Semester OneSemester One
Linear EquationsLinear Equations solvingsolving graphinggraphing writingwriting
Linear InequalitiesLinear InequalitiesSystems of EquationsSystems of EquationsExponential FunctionsExponential Functions
Semester TwoSemester Two
SequencesSequencesPolynomial EquationsPolynomial EquationsFactoringFactoringQuadratic FunctionsQuadratic FunctionsRadical FunctionsRadical FunctionsData AnalysisData Analysis
Geometry CurriculumGeometry Curriculum
Semester OneSemester One
Building VocabularyBuilding VocabularyReasoning and ProofsReasoning and ProofsParallel/Perpendicular linesParallel/Perpendicular linesTransformationsTransformationsTrianglesTriangles
Semester TwoSemester Two
QuadrilateralsQuadrilateralsOther PolygonsOther PolygonsSimilaritySimilarityRight triangles/trigonometryRight triangles/trigonometryCirclesCirclesArea/VolumeArea/VolumeProbabilityProbability
Algebra 2 CurriculumAlgebra 2 Curriculum
Semester OneSemester One
Linear FunctionsLinear FunctionsQuadratic FunctionsQuadratic FunctionsPolynomial FunctionsPolynomial FunctionsRational FunctionsRational FunctionsRadical FunctionsRadical FunctionsExponential/Logorithmic Exponential/Logorithmic FunctionsFunctions
Semester TwoSemester Two
Rational FunctionsRational FunctionsSequences and SeriesSequences and SeriesTrigonometric FunctionsTrigonometric FunctionsProbabilityProbabilityData Analysis/StatisticsData Analysis/Statistics
English Language Arts:English Language Arts:Reading Literature and Informational Text Reading Literature and Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details Key Ideas and Details citing evidence/drawing inferences, elements of plot, literary elements, citing evidence/drawing inferences, elements of plot, literary elements,
theme/central idea, summarizing, connections to additional textstheme/central idea, summarizing, connections to additional texts
Craft and Structure Craft and Structure use of words and phrases, figurative language, tone, structure and organization, use of words and phrases, figurative language, tone, structure and organization,
points of view, purposepoints of view, purpose
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Integration of Knowledge and Ideas media comparison, contextualized fiction, evaluation of arguments, media comparison, contextualized fiction, evaluation of arguments,
irrelevant/conflicting evidenceirrelevant/conflicting evidence
WritingWriting ArgumentArgument Informative/ExplanatoryInformative/Explanatory NarrativeNarrative Research to Build and Present KnowledgeResearch to Build and Present Knowledge Production and Distribution of Writing (editing, MLA citation, publishing)Production and Distribution of Writing (editing, MLA citation, publishing)
Language Language Conventions of standard English Conventions of standard English Knowledge of LanguageKnowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and UseVocabulary Acquisition and Use
Speaking and Listening (“Accountable Talk”)Speaking and Listening (“Accountable Talk”) Comprehension and CollaborationComprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and IdeasPresentation of Knowledge and Ideas
77thth Grade Language Arts Grade Language Arts Literature Selections Literature Selections
First Quarter: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Second Quarter:
The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass (autobiography)
Third Quarter: Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Fourth Quarter:
Castle
*Books selections and assigned quarters are subject to change, *Books selections and assigned quarters are subject to change, based on availability and grade level requirementsbased on availability and grade level requirements
77thth Grade Science Grade Science
Quarter OneQuarter OneGeology - Structure of the Geology - Structure of the
EarthEarthRock cycle, erosion, Rock cycle, erosion,
deposition, rock cycledeposition, rock cycleBoundaries & landformsBoundaries & landformsEarthquakes, volcanism, & Earthquakes, volcanism, &
plate tectonicsplate tectonics*Science Fair Begins in *Science Fair Begins in
classroomclassroom
Quarter ThreeQuarter ThreeEcology – Changes in the Ecology – Changes in the
environmentenvironmentFood WebsFood WebsInteraction of organisms Interaction of organisms
(predation, symbiosis, etc.)(predation, symbiosis, etc.)
Quarter TwoQuarter TwoSolar SystemSolar SystemPhases of the moonPhases of the moonConstellationsConstellationsEclipsesEclipses
*Science Fair will be due in *Science Fair will be due in December, just before December, just before break.break.
Quarter FourQuarter FourHealth-EnvironmentHealth-EnvironmentHealth-Peer pressure, decision Health-Peer pressure, decision
making, health issuesmaking, health issuesHealth & culturesHealth & culturesHealth & communicationHealth & communication
Throughout the school year, we will be using the Scientific Throughout the school year, we will be using the Scientific Method, Engineering and Design Method within inquiry based Method, Engineering and Design Method within inquiry based
learning. We will also focus on the history and nature of learning. We will also focus on the history and nature of science, including famous scientists, careers, and technology & science, including famous scientists, careers, and technology &
society.society.
7th Grade Social Studies7th Grade Social Studies
American HistoryAmerican HistoryCivil War and ReconstructionCivil War and ReconstructionIndustrializationIndustrializationImmigrationImmigrationWorld War IWorld War IGreat DepressionGreat Depression
GeographyGeographyEnvironment/natural disastersEnvironment/natural disastersFeatures and conditions that Features and conditions that
affect historyaffect historyMapping, graphing, patterns Mapping, graphing, patterns
in current eventsin current eventsRegions of the worldRegions of the worldImplications of migrationImplications of migration
GovernmentGovernmentBill of RightsBill of RightsImpact of court cases and Impact of court cases and
amendmentsamendmentsChecks and balancesChecks and balancesWorld government World government
comparisoncomparisonRoles of citizenshipRoles of citizenship
EconomicsEconomicsPersonal financePersonal financeFoundationsFoundationsMacroeconomicsMacroeconomicsMicroeconomicsMicroeconomics
CommunicationCommunicationChecking Grades Online Checking Grades Online
Infinite Campus portal is available via our SJHS webpage Infinite Campus portal is available via our SJHS webpage and can be added as an app for your phone. Students ID#s and can be added as an app for your phone. Students ID#s and a student-created passcode will begin the process.and a student-created passcode will begin the process.
WEBSITEWEBSITEVisit Santan’s website online to access information and Visit Santan’s website online to access information and individual teacher’s webpages & calendar of important individual teacher’s webpages & calendar of important events. Check agendas and/or Infinite Campus for daily events. Check agendas and/or Infinite Campus for daily assignments and test dates!assignments and test dates!
AGENDAAGENDAEvery student has an agenda that has both the school rules Every student has an agenda that has both the school rules and daily calendarsand daily calendarsEach teacher writes classwork and homework on the board Each teacher writes classwork and homework on the board to be copied to the student’s agendato be copied to the student’s agendaParent signatures are required on agendas every Thursday Parent signatures are required on agendas every Thursday night along with a grade check using Infinite Campus. night along with a grade check using Infinite Campus.
Grading PolicyGrading 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%
Zap the ZerosZap the ZerosSantan Junior High has a “Zeroes Aren’t 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: •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.
Make-up WorkMake-up Work
Students are responsible for obtaining Students are responsible for obtaining make up work and instructions before or make up work and instructions before or after school.after school.
Alternative assignments may need to be Alternative assignments may need to be given for longer absences. Please advise given for longer absences. Please advise us if you plan a trip. us if you plan a trip.
The same number of days are given to The same number of days are given to complete the make up work. Student complete the make up work. Student should see teacher.should see teacher.
TUTORING begins Monday , Wed, and TUTORING begins Monday , Wed, and Friday @8:15. Math tutoring daily at 8:45. Friday @8:15. Math tutoring daily at 8:45.
Classroom ContributionsClassroom Contributions
Thank you for the supplies that you Thank you for the supplies that you have sent in and please remember have sent in and please remember thatthat
tax credit donations are always tax credit donations are always appreciated! appreciated!
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