Welcome to Back-to-School Night 2014-2015

TEAM HURRICANES

Team Hurricane Teachers

Mrs. Delaney - ScienceMiss Hayman – Communication Arts

Mr. Ogle- MathMr. Jones – Social Studies

The Big Picture…

1. What is my child’s teacher like?2. What will my child be learning?3. What does my child have to do to be successful?4. What can I do to help my child be successful?

What to do when your child is absent…

→Students should contact their Study Buddy or check the team wiki.

→For extended absences call the office by 9:00 a.m. to request missed work and pickup by 3:00 pm.

→Educational travel needs prior approval. Forms are available at the office.

1 Link for PARENTS!

teamhurricanes.wikispaces.com

Parent-teacher Conferences:November 14, 2014→sign up tonight in your child’s

homeroom

Homework: →60 minutes per night

→Three Strikes, You’re In

Classroom Expectations

• Come prepared to do your best.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Social Studies Curriculum

~Western Hemisphere

~Current Events~PIF~U.S. – state locations & abbrev.

6th Grade Math 

What will students learn in math this year?* Students will investigate varied concepts, communicate ideas, and practice skills to develop their logical and mathematical reasoning. Areas of study will include operations of integers, fractions, and decimals, solving equations, geometry, ratios, proportions, and basic mathematical properties related to algebra.

How will students be assessed?•Students will have daily homework (Mon-Thurs), quizzes, and

tests  What is the philosophy of our math curriculum at Hershey Middle School?* College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) * Mastery Over Time* Collaboration & Communication

What is communication arts?-Reading, writing, listening & speaking

How many units are studied?- Three units are studied- We are currently working on Unit 1- Each unit has essential questions followed by specific learning goals.

How will students be assessed?-Formative assessments allow for a quick check.-Summative assessments are used to show if students have mastered the skill.

What kind of practices will be used to teach and enhance these skills?

-Short writing pieces and a few longer pieces-An anthology to teach reading goals through

literature -Other short reading pieces -Independent reading is also highly encouraged

Inquiry Based ScienceSystems is the theme of the 6th grade science program…this big idea allows students to see how changing one part affects the whole. Students will be encouraged everyday to step into the shoes ofscientists and DO science!

Students will…Use scientific thinking processesConduct controlled investigationsConstruct science understanding throughobservation, communication, comparing, organizing, and relating.

Units of Study:• Traits of a Scientist• Models and Designs• Energy • Variables• Levers and Pulleys• Ecosystems: Bottle

Biology

It’s about the learning…→→Students construct understanding during active participation→PAY ATTENTION→PARTICIPATE→Ask QUESTIONS→Summative grading—few grades! Students own their understanding!!

Mrs. Delaney G14Miss Hayman G11MR. Ogle G13Mr. Jones G10

ONLY sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.

Still have a QUESTION? Write it on an index cardand give it to your child’s homeroom teacher!

Team t-shirt letters