Welcome BackCalhoun Middle School

An International Baccalaureate School2012-2013

WE ARE COUGAR PROUD!

Welcome to Mrs. Boone’s EXPO class.

Presentation Contents

• About me• What is IB and the Middle Years

Program? • Curriculum we cover this year• Supplies needed this year• Policies• How to contact me

About Me…Husband: KevinTwo daughters: Melanie and SamanthaTwo sons: Andrew and MatthewDog: JulesCat: PepperFish: Michael ScottSecond year at CalhounLove to readMy daughter Samantha says, “[I’m] the

best mom ever”Like a tidy classroom

What is International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme

The MYP is:

• for students aged 11 to 16

• a framework of academic challenge

• eight subject groups, plus personal project in the final year. At CMS students choose French or Spanish

• taught in any language

• Includes a community service requirement

Course Highlights • Depth and Complexity• Scholarly Behaviors• Leadership• Research Skills• Writing• Novels• Logical Thinking• Creative Problem Solving• Analogies• Claymation• Vocabulary• Poetry• Teen Issues: Public Service

Announcements

Classroom Supplies Needed This Year:

agendacomposition booknotebook paperwriting utensilsmap pencils, markers, crayonsposter boardcraft materials (will notify prior to use)

recyclable materials (will notify prior to use)

Grading Policy

• Sixth Grade:Test and Projects 40%Daily Work 40%Quizzes 20%

• Seventh Grade:Test and Projects 40%Daily Work 40%Quizzes 20%

• Eighth Grade:Test and Projects 50%Daily Work 30%Quizzes 20%

How to Contact Me…

Susan Boone

• Email: sboone@dentonisd.org• Voicemail: 940 369-2382• Webpage:

http://www.dentonisd.org//Domain/1578