2010-2011. little about darin hickethier grew up in one of the milton hershey middle school student...
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2010-2011
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Little About Darin Hickethier
Grew up in one of the Milton Hershey Middle School student homes for ~ 14 years (houseparents’ son).
Am a product of DTSD, K-12. Graduated from HHS in 1999.
Undergraduate at Messiah College
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Quick Math ? for Hershey Kiss
a) 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 = ___
b) What is the name for the shape of a stop sign?
c) ? What is the smallest prime number ¿
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Math – Mr. Hickethier
2-Year AlgebraOrganizing Data
Interpreting GraphsArea & SubproblemsLooking for Patterns
Writing & Solving EquationsRatios & ProportionsSystems of Equations
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Math – Mr. Hickethier
Algebra IGraphing: Lines & ParabolasProblem SolvingSolving Systems of EquationsPattern Invention w/ Parabolic GrowthQuadratic Functions1- and 2-Variable InequalitiesExponential Expressions
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Math – Mr. HickethierGeometryTransformationsAngle MeasurementsSimilarity & CongruenceTrigonometryProbabilityProofs
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Math – Grading Students will be assessed primarily
on work completed in class. Some assignments that are taken home will also be assessed. Quizzes and tests will account for a majority of the points earned. Homework quizzes will be administered to keep students accountable for homework (completion AND understanding!).
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Math – Web Resources Homework Support
www.hotmath.com
College Preparatory Mathematicswww.cpm.org
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Advisory
Group of 10 – 12 students meet with a teacher once a week
Opportunity for students to connect with one adult
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Advisory
“As you know, create a good climate, and you are going to have kids who perform at a good academic level.”
From Middle School Journal Sept. 2009
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Communication ArtsMrs. Hegge
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5 Major Units of Study:
Mythology Injustice Overcoming Obstacles Crime and Punishment Humor
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Within each unit, students learn…
Reading Strategies Writing Skills
Grammar Vocabulary
Author’s Craft Figurative Language
Poetry Short Stories
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Team Information
Team NovaStar meets every Odd Cycle Day at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Mr. Finkill is the team leader. Please contact him to set up a meeting or to discuss any team-related questions or concerns.
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American CulturesMr. Finkill
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What we will study this year…
Creation of our Nation
The Constitution and Bill of Rights
Early 18th Century History of America and expansion
The Civil War
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What we will study this year…
Following the themes of the Gettysburg Address
We remember the past and the sacrifices made in order to work towards a better future
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How to access class information
http://derrymoodle.caiu.org Moodle web site is open for people to log
in as a guesthttp://symbaloo.comSymbaloo is a site with links to all
important websites students will use in American Cultures.
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Field Trips Philadelphia - Friday November 5th
Chaperones are needed for this field trip. Sign up tonight if interested.
Gettysburg - Spring 2010 Clearances on file with the district
office are necessary to chaperone any field trip.
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SCIENCEMr. Shay
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What will we study?
Major Units of study:- Weather and Water- Astronomy (mini unit)- Earth History- Force and Motion
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Grading Procedures Most of your child’s grade will be
based on Mid-Summative assessments and Final Unit Exams (Summative Assessments)
Other class work and activities will be checked for task completion and accuracy (Formative Assessment: P,S,U)
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How to access science class information
Mr. Shay’s school web site.All unit information & assignments are posted on this site.(found at www.hershey.k12.pa.us )
Unit multi-media materials(found at www.fossweb.com )
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Critical Learning Skills
The administration and faculty spent last year researching and developing skills in two reporting categories that will be reported to parents as part of the report card.
Work Skills Interpersonal Skills
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Work Skills Descriptors
Uses tools/strategies to support academic success
Uses time effectively at school Demonstrates skills necessary
to become a self-directed learner
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Interpersonal Skills Descriptors Exhibits appropriate conduct
when working within the school community
Uses effective communication skills with members of the school community
Demonstrates teamwork skills necessary to be a contributing member of the school community
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Reporting Scale
Needs Improvement
NI The student minimally exhibits the skills
Satisfactory S The student exhibits the skills in a satisfactory manner
Excellent E The student consistently exhibits the skills in an effective manner
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Critical Learning Skills
Scores for critical learning skills will be reported in each class every marking period.
Check out pages 41 & 42 of the Student Handbook to learn more
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