troy intermediate parent information night 2015-2016
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Troy IntermediateParent Information Night
2015-2016
Troy Teams
Teams are a group of students that all share the same 4 core academic teachers.
Benefits of Teams• Teachers can work together to help meet the
needs of the child• Students have a sense of belonging/community
• Parents have a set group of teachers to communicate and work with
Team Concept for Troy
• Each team will create their own name, logo, crest, and colors.
• Teams represent and mirror all of Troy’s population
• Class periods can be grouped to meet the needs of the student and their current ability
• If a student needs to change a class period to meet a need, they can keep their team of teacher and their classmates
Student Orientation to Troy
• August 12th: Schedule and packet pick up. 5:30-7:00 pm.
• August 17th: Supply drop off and locker assign5:30-6:30 5th grade6:30-7:30 6th grade
• August 19th: “Opening Ceremonies” and 1st day of school. 7:45-10:45 orientation, celebration, and team building.
Team Name, Crest, and Colors
Jones/Citro/Plow/Schilens5th Grade
Mrs. Jones Mr. Citro Mrs. Plow Mrs. Schilens
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
Johnson/Hanna/Esterburg/Hermensky
5th Grade
Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Hanna Mrs. Esterburg Mrs.Hermensky
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
Koziarz/Lowe/Cheney/Judson5th Grade
Mrs. Koziarz Mr. Lowe Mrs. Cheney Ms. Judson
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
Geraci/Hartwell/J. Dalgleish/Bockelman
6th Grade
Mrs. Geraci Mr. Hartwell Ms. Dalgleish Mrs. Bockelman
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
Moore/Giomini/Demko/Spagnola6th Grade
Mrs. Moore Mr. Giomini Mrs. Demko Mrs. Spagnola•
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
H. Dalgleish/Banjoff/Jaeckin/Walsh
6th Grade
Ms. Dalgleish Ms. Banjoff Mrs. Jaeckin Mr. Walsh
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
Exploratory Teachers
• Music: Ms. Maria Brown• Band/Orchestra: Ms. Rebecca Bain• Physical Education: Ms. Cathy Juergens• Art: Mr. Dennis Foldesy• Media: Mr. Greg Arebaugh• Band/Orchestra: Mrs. Kulikowski
Intervention Specialists & Tutors
Mrs. Schafer Mrs. Brodke
Mrs. Mitchell Mrs. Long
Mrs. Simmerly Ms. Bianco Mrs. Citro
Bell Schedule
HR7:45-7:51
1st
7:54-8:47
2nd
8:50-9:43
3rd
9:46-10:39
4th
10:42-11:35
5th
11:38-12:31
6th
12:34-1:27
7th
1:30-2:23
HR2:26-2:30
Each student will attend 4 core academic classes a day, one academic extension period, one exploratory class, and lunch/recess. Each period is 53 minutes long and there are 3 minutes between each period
5th Grade Curriculum - ELA
English Language Arts Content
The fifth grade ELA student can expect to focus on the anchor standards for Reading, Writing, Listen/Speaking and Language as established by the Ohio Department of Education. These standards will be provided on the class website.
ELA Projects/AssessmentsThis course will be using the following anchor texts to accomplish this goal: Walk Two Moon, Running Out of Time, Thanksgiving Treasure, The House Without a Christmas Tree, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer, and Hoot. In addition, teachers may choose other titles to use as partner texts. The 5th grade student will develop three main pieces of writing: Personal Narrative in the form of a memoir, a research report, and an opinion piece. We will also write some poetry.
5th Grade Curriculum - Math
Math Content• 1st Quarter• Place Value, Adding and Subtracting Decimals,
Multiplying Whole Numbers, Dividing by 1 digit Divisors
• 2nd Quarter• Dividing by 2 Digit Divisors, Multiplying Decimals,
Dividing Decimals, Numerical Expressions
• 3rd Quarter• Adding and Subtracting Fractions, Mixed
Numbers, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
• 4th Quarter• Volume of Solids, Data, Classifying Plane Figures,
Coordinate Geometry
Math Projects/Assessments• Khan Academy• Real life application problem solving• Daily Quick Checks• Differentiated to meet the needs of all students
5th Grade Curriculum - ScienceScience Content• EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCETopic: Cycles and Patterns in the Solar SystemCharacteristics, cycles and patterns in the solar system and within the universe.• PHYSICAL SCIENCETopic: Light, Sound and MotionForces that affect motion, change in speed of an object, & the amount of force applied vs. mass of the object. Light and sound are explored as forms of energy that move in predictable ways, depending on the matter they move.• LIFE SCIENCETopic: Interactions within EcosystemsFoundational knowledge of the structures and functions of ecosystems.
Science Projects/Assessments• Identify questions that can be answered
through scientific investigations;• Design and conduct a scientific
investigation;• Use appropriate mathematics, tools and
techniques to gather data and information;
• Analyze and interpret data;• Develop descriptions, models,
explanations and predictions;• Think critically and logically to connect
evidence and explanations;• Recognize and analyze alternative
explanations and predictions; and• Communicate scientific procedures and
explanations
5th Grade Curriculum – Social StudiesSocial Studies Content• History--Early Indian Civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Missisipian)-European Exploration and colonization• Geography-Globes, Geographic Tools, Cartography, Map skills-Regions of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America-Human Impact on physical environment-American Indian cultures• Government-Understanding public issues through research -Democracies, Dictatorships, and Monarchies• Economics--Productive Resources and Productive Capacity-Specialization, Trade, Interdependence-Division of Labor
SS Projects/Assessments• Students will be given at least one
major project to complete per quarter• -Students will be encouraged to stay up
to date on current events • -Students will be building and using an
“Interactive Social Studies Notebook” as we explore and study each topic
• -Nystrom Atlas is a textbook that will be used as a resource for Geography and Map skills
• -The Americas is a textbook that will be used as a resource for all topics and can be accessed online
• -Newsdepth is a PBS based broadcast that students will view to stay current on events happening in the world
6th Grade Curriculum - ELA
English Language Writing
• Grammar • Narrative • Journals• Research • Poetry • Persuasive• Descriptive• Expository
ELA Reading• Word Origins• Scope Magazine • Stories from Literature
Book • Whole Class Readings • Some of the titles include: • The Giver • The True Confessions Of
Charlotte Doyle • A View From Saturday • Various short stories
6th Grade Curriculum - Math
Math Content1st QuarterIntroduction to Algebra & Number TheoryIntegers & Rational Numbers
2nd QuarterOperations with Rational NumbersProportional Reasoning
3rd Quarter
Percents
Data Analysis
4th Quarter
Geometry
Equations & Inequalities
Math Projects/Assessments• Khan Academy• Graphing on a coordinate
plane• Real life application
problems• Frequent quizzes• Adaptable rigor to meet and
stretch the students ability levels
Family Curriculum Night
Mathematics
6th Grade Math TeachersMs. BanjoffMr. GiominiMr. Hartwell
6th Grade Math Classes● Math 6 ● Math 6 Plus
Criteria for Math 6 Plus- Must meet 2 of 3• 90+ percentile on Spring MAPs• Teacher recommendation• High math fluency
Grade Band Skills
Khan Expectation
Minimum Assessment Grade
Retake Policy
Math 6 All 6th Grade Standards/Some 7th Grade Standards
100% Mastery of 6th Grade
59% One Retake Opportunity Per Test
Math 6 Plus
All 6th and 7th Grade Standards/Some 8th Grade Standards
100% Mastery of 6th and 7th Grade
N/A No Retakes
6th Grade Scope & Sequence1st Quarter• Introduction to Algebra &
Number Theory• Integers & Rational Numbers
2nd Quarter• Operations with Rational
Numbers• Proportional Reasoning
3rd Quarter
• Percents
• Data Analysis
4th Quarter• Geometry
• Equations & Inequalities
Khan Academy
● Avoid Summer Slump● All Ability Levels ● Part of Report Card
Example Assessment Questions
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Math 6 Plus
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Math 6 - Math 6 Plus
Math 6 - Math 6 Plus
6th Grade Curriculum - ScienceScience ContentLife Science- Diversity of Life• Become familiar with microscopes• Discover the characteristics of life• Learn about cells and their importance in living
organisms• Discover the parts and vascular system of plants• Learn about seeds and flowers and their adaptations Earth Science- Minerals, Rocks and the Rock Cycle• Learn about minerals and their composition• Explore different uses of minerals• Study the three different types of rocks, how they are
formed and how we use them today• Learn about the rock cyclePhysical Science- Matter and Atoms• Learn that matter is made of particles too small to see• Understand matter changes form and moves from place
to place• Recognize energy changes from one form to another, but
it cannot be destroyed• Discover physical forces affect the movement of all
matter on Earth
Science Projects/Assessments• Science World Magazine• Nonfiction Reading
incorporating common core state standards
• Interactive website with digital editions, videos and games
• Summative Assessments• Short Cycle Assessments• Labs• Projects
6th Grade Curriculum – Social Studies
Social Studies Content• Geography/Timelines/21st
Century Map Skills• Mesopotamia• Egypt• World Religions: Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism
• India• China• Economy• Government
SS Projects/Assessments• Real Estate Advertisement• Google Maps of Ancient
Civilizations• Pharaoh Debate• World Religions Project• Silk Road Simulation• Targeted Consumer Activity• End of Unit Assessments• Summative Quizzes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academic Extension?
• 53 minute period every day• Flexible Groupings and Content• Grade Level Band/Orchestra• Special Education Meeting Time• Intervention for Reading or Math • Re-teaching, Review and/or Enrich• Class work or homework review
How were students assigned to classes?
• Heterogeneous Groupings on Teams• Previous Year Teacher Input• Thoughtful Placement• Grades and Scores Only Part of the Process
and not the Whole Process
How does lunch/recess work?
• 53 Minutes (26 min. recess & 26 min. lunch) • @ 100 students of same grade eat/recess
together• Opportunity to socialize with other students
on their team• Assigned seating is rotated to encourage new
friendships
What extracurricular activities are offered?
• Running Club• Builder’s Club• Science Club
• Student Council• Choir
• Intramurals (6th Grade Only)
How does Troy communicate with parents?
• PowerSchool• Avon Lake City Schools website
• Student Planner• Thursday Folder
• Parent Emails from teachers• Teacher websites/blogs• On-line Announcements
• Principal’s Blog: wearetroy.blogspot.com
What are Activity Nights?
Troy will host 3 activity nights a year. This is a “kids only” night where we have a DJ, open gym basketball, bingo and crafts. The hours are from 6:00 pm to 8:30 for 5th graders and 8:45 for the 6th graders.
What are Power Hours
About once a month, the whole class will get together for a “Power Hour”. We have team building activities, special presentations, anti-bullying programming, positive choice training, and class spirit themed fun. It is our belief that if the students come together as a whole class, then they will grow together as well.
What time does school start and end?
School Starts at 7:45 a.m. School Ends at 2:30 p.m. Bus riding students are released first. Parent pick-ups and walkers/bike riders are not released until all busses are gone
What if my student is sick/needs called off of school?
When a student is absent from school, a call to the school, by the parent, is required each day before 8:15 am. The attendance voice mailbox phone number is 440-930-8927.
May my student bring in a smartphone or tablet?
We encourage the students to use their personal electronic devices during school for appropriate educational purposes. Troy Intermediate and Avon Lake City Schools are not responsible for the loss or theft of any such items. Personal devices are still subject to the same rules and expectations set forth in the board approved Acceptable Use Policy.
Does Troy have a Student Code of Conduct?
Yes. It is the front of the student issued agendas. Dress code, attendance and behavioral expectations/consequences are described there. Students and parents are expected to be familiar with our expectations.
Does Troy have a Mission Statement?
We believe that we must teach our kids how to act and not just tell them what not to do. Our Positive Behavior program rewards our kids we catch being good with bi-weekly drawings for special privileges.
Troy Students BELIEVE
• Be persevering
• Effort in academics
• Learning to take
responsibility
• Integrity and honesty
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Values people and property
• Expectations are high
What are the BELIEVE cards for?
• Bi-monthly drawings for lanyards that allows you to sit at a friends table at lunch, use of game room during indoor recess, and other rewards
• Once a month, the teachers will nominate a student who has personified our BELIEVE characteristics. They will be treated to pancakes cooked by the principal, receive a certificate and a pamphlet that contains their name, nominating teacher and the reason they are being recognized.
Looking Forward to a Great Year!!!!!!!