7 th grade blue team voorhees.k12.nj/page/11051

7th Grade Blue Teamhttp://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/Page/11051

Math: Janice BonventureSocial Studies: Traci BrosiusLanguage: Mike DietzmannScience: Chrissy BlizzardReading: Ed Brandhorst

Guidance Counselorshttp://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/domain/1573

Mrs. HawkinsGrade 7 (A-Kn), ext. 5202

Mr. OsborneGrade 7 (Ko-Z), ext. 5209

7th Grade Vice Principal

Mrs. Kristine Calabria, ext. 5201

GRADING SYSTEM:

AS PER BOARD POLICY

TESTS 50%

QUIZZES 40%

HW/CW 10%

7th Grade Pre-Algebra

Mrs. Bonventurebonventure@voorhees.k12.nj.us

Extension 5174

Course ContentTextbook: Prentice Hall Mathematics; Pre-Algebra

• Algebraic Expressions and Integers• One-step and Multi-step Equations• Operations and Equations with Fractions and Decimals• Vertex Edge Graphs• Exponents• Ratios, Proportions and Percent• Data and Probability• Spatial Thinking• Area, Surface Area and Volume• Inequalities• Linear and Non linear Functions

Homework Policy

Homework will be given several nights per week. It may be a written assignment or simply to review notes given in class. Credit will only be given if the following conditions are met:

• All assigned problems are completed (or at least attempted!)

• All work is shown• The assignment is turned in on time – no late

grades are given on homework

Extra help

After school help will be offered weekly. Students must provide written permission from a parent or guardian in order to stay. This is a great time for your child to get additional help and understanding for any topics they are confused with, or to make up any lessons they may have missed due to an absence.

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• Daily homework assignments• Upcoming tests and quizzes• Great math websites• Policies

7th Grade Social Studies

Ms. Brosiusbrosius@voorhees.k12.nj.us

Extension 5182

Course ContentTextbook: American Civics – Freedom Edition (1st/2nd Marking Periods)

Human Heritage – A World of History (2nd-4th Marking Periods)

• Civics/Government• Ancient Greece/Ancient Rome• Late Middle Ages• European Political Revolutions

Homework PolicyHomework assigned when necessary

Each assignment given due date

If a child is absent, the assignment will be accepted when he/she returns to school. Student will have time to make up the assignment (equal to days he/she has been absent)

Homework assignments are not accepted late unless it is graded as a quiz or test

After school help offered weekly

To stay:Student must provide written permission from

a parent or guardian3:25 late bus3:25 parent pick-up

Website

• Daily homework assignments• Upcoming tests and quizzes• Current events• Human Heritage online textbook• Class requirements

7th Grade Language Arts

Mr. Dietzmanndietzmann@voorhees.k12.nj.us

Extension 5180

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http://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=16459

7th Grade Science

Ms. Blizzardblizzard@voorhees.k12.nj.us

Ext. 5175

Course Content

• Earth Science– Atmosphere– Weather– Solar System

• Physical Science– Newton’s Laws of Motion

• Environmental Studies– Resources and Conservation – Ecology

Homework Policy

• Homework will be given several times per week.

• Homework must be complete to receive full credit.

• Homework turned in one day late will receive half credit. After one day, no credit will be given.

Extra Help

• Students may request to stay after any day for extra help.

• They must see me the day before they wish to stay after to receive a permission slip/late bus pass.

Text Message AlertsText message alerts can be sent to parents or

students!– Upcoming quizzes, tests– Important homework reminders– Projects

Standard text messaging rates apply.

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WELCOME TO 7TH GRADE

READING

MR. BRANDHORST

The mission of this class is to stimulate students’ minds and to encourage them to

become critical readers and thinkers!!!{Parent Welcome Letter on my Website!}

Homework Hotline Ext: 5179E-mail: brandhorst@voorhees.k12.nj.us

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http://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=16391

Homework Hotline Ext: 5179E-mail: brandhorst@voorhees.k12.nj.us

Dear Parent(s),Welcome to your child's 7th grade reading class! I am Mr. Brandhorst, your child's reading teacher, and I am anxious to begin another successful school year. I'd like to take an opportunity to share a brief overview of our reading class and the types of learning that will take place throughout this school year.The academic subject of reading in our classroom is a dynamic one! I am passionate about books, literature, authors, poets, and anything related to the written word. My intent is to stimulate students' minds so they too become lovers of reading --- if they aren't already! We will be reading a wide variety of genres ranging from realistic fiction, historical fiction, poetry, short stories, to everyday non-fiction newspaper articles! There is a tremendous array of reading variety out there, and it is imperative that students are exposed to these different forms as they grow older and more sophisticated in their approach to reading comprehension ---clearly preparing them for high school and beyond... The literary skills addressed this year can be found on the Voorhees District Website. {If you click on Administration, you will find a link for Curriculum guide; from here, scroll to Language Arts Literacy for detailed information.} Having taught this age level for many years, I am most concerned with students' improvement in vocabulary/context usage, inferencing abilities, and overall critical-thinking. This young-adult / junior-high level is a transitional one. My intent is exposing students to more challenging words and creating opportunities to think beyond the literal... These are major goals that I hope to foster among myriad others!More discussion will ensue at our annual Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 20th from 6:00 -7:00 PM. I look forward to meeting you and sharing more about our exciting year ahead!As students were informed on Thursday, September 6th, please return the signed slip with your child, or merely drop me an e-mail confirming you read the welcome letter! Respectfully,Mr. Ed Brandhorst, BS; MS Education St. Joseph's University 7th Grade Reading Teacher (Blue Team)phone: 795-2025 ext. 5179e-mail: brandhorst@voorhees.k12.nj.us

A MAJOR FOCUS :TO INSTILL THE LOVE OF READING FOR LIFELONG

COMMITMENT

TEACHING TOOLS:

NOVEL APPROACH ~Varied GenresNON-FICTION/ARTICLE READING

-SHORT STORY FORM-AUTHOR STUDIES: E.A.POE & SHAKESPEARE

-READ ALOUDS & ‘PLAY’ FORMATS- ‘CLASSIC’ EXCERPTS- ‘ROLE-PLAYING’

-INDEPENDENT / CHOICE READING-VISUAL PRESENTATIONS-INTERNET ~Web Quests

SKILLS COVERED*********************************************

• Figurative Language Inferences

• Plot Structure...• Sequencing

• Cause & Effect Relationships• Literary Usage / TechniqueVocabulary /Context Usage

MAJOR FOCUS ON…

INCREASING COMPREHENSION

MORE SOPHISTICATED TYPES / LEVELS OF READING

ENRICHING / EXPANDING USE OF VOCABULARYIN SPEAKING AND WRITING

***FOSTER A DEEPER LEVEL OF THINKING***

Vocabulary Procedure / Assessment• As the noise of the carnival subsided, I was able to think more clearly.

• The carnival’s monotonous musical sounds kept repeating in my brain.

• The men who were noted for not supporting for their families were dubbed improvident.

• As the day waned, I could see the haze surrounding the setting afternoon sun.

• Jody went to work with unprecedented seriousness. (Use of story comprehension serves as context as well.)