Download - Welcome to Team 7A
Welcome to Team 7A
Mr. Reed
Mr. Noyes
Mrs. Weatherspoon
Ms. Damm
Mrs. Watts
Smart
Energetic
Very Social
Enthusiastic
Not dependent
Tough
Hungry
Gregarious
Resourceful
Annoying
Daring
Entertaining
Really self-conscious
7th Grade Student Expectations
BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE…THE CHOICE IS YOURS!
Always Choose To Be:
RespectfulAn Active Listener
An Enthusiastic ParticipantAware and Sensitive to the Diverse Needs of
OthersResponsible in Group and Individual Interactions
Time To Teach
• Is a proactive not a reactive approach to discipline and classroom management (prompt attention to the “little stuff” can prevent the “big stuff”)
Time to Teach
• Students are taught positive student behavior.
• Teach-to’s direct positive influence in the classroom.
Time to Teach Essential Components
• Giving unconditional positive regard to our students
• Teaching to expectations• Establishing a positive classroom climate• Mentally asking the classroom integrity
questions • Giving one and only one start-up request• REFOCUSING non-punitively
(* Information taken from the Time to Teach book The Center for Teacher Effectiveness)
Attendance
• When students miss school, we miss them!• Regular attendance impacts student
achievement.• We appreciate it when appointments and
vacations are scheduled outside of school times.
• Students are expected to complete all assignments missed during an absence.
• Homework assignments may be requested ahead of time and/or during student absences.
Homework Policy• Homework will be assigned daily
and consistently.• Homework is expected to be neat,
legible, on time and complete.• Budget approximately 60 minutes
per night.
Student Agenda/Calendar• Daily Use in Class• Monday Overview• Encourages Time Management• Log of homework, tests, quizzes, short and
long term projects• Encourages parental involvement/awareness• To reinforce agenda or check homework
assignments:
Visit http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/11322
Home Strategies for Success
• Encourage daily study/homework time.
• Communicate with teacher if any concerns arise.
• Check your child’s agenda and/or the Team 7A Website.
Started Monday, August 20Started Monday, August 20
8:00 – 8:568:00 – 8:56 a.m. a.m.
• Before school tutoring will be available on Monday - Thursday
• Students may sign-up on their own or be recommended by teachers
• Students to provide their own means of transportation to school
• Must be at front gate at 8:00 a.m. sharp
Homework Lunchtime Club
• Working on establishing a classroom and teacher during each grade level lunch period where a student could be assigned if they did not complete their homework.
A=Outstanding Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 90%.B=Significant Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 80%.C=Satisfactory Progress, represents mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 70%.D=Limited Progress, represents limited mastery of the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 60%.
Grading Categories
Grading Categories
(continued)F=Failing, represents a failure to master the Kyrene District curriculum targets at a minimum of 50%.I =Incomplete, represents a lack of evidence of mastery of target outcomes to evaluate student performance for grading period.P=Passing, represents special cases where a student has been absent from instruction due to extraordinary circumstances.NG= No Grade, represents special cases where a student has been absent from instruction due to extraordinary circumstances.
Grade Reports
• First Quarter ends: October 5, 2012• Second Quarter ends: December 21, 2012• Third Quarter ends: March 8, 2013• Fourth Quarter ends: May 22, 2013• Fall Parent Conferences will be in late Oct./early
Nov.• Between the fourth and sixth week of each quarter,
parents will be notified if their student is in danger of failing.
• Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress in each class.
Online Grade Access
• Access from Kyrene School District Webpage under the Parents tab
• Will allow for one stop shopping for grades• Updated instantly as teachers enter a grade
Academic Lab Overview
• 35 minute period four days a week• Each core content area teacher is assigned a
group of students to work with• General use is to provide additional support and
assistance to students in any area of need• Grades are NOT assigned
Academic Lab
• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday everyone in the school will focus on math
• Data driven decision to focus on math (greatest potential for school wide improvement; most room for growth in this area)
• SmartMath - online resource
Parent Communication
If you have questions or concerns about your student’s progress, the preferred method of contact is email.
Ms. Damm
Ms. Weatherspoon
Mr. Noyes
Mr. Reed
Mrs. Watts
541-5924
541-5923
541-5927
541-5928
541-5930
Team 7A Wish ListWe are always in short supply of the
following items and would greatly appreciate donations anytime throughout the school year:
•Copy Paper
•Wide ruled notebook paper
•Kleenex Tissue
•Markers/colored pencils
•3-ring binders
•Graph Paper
•White board markers
•Student scissors
•Rulers
•Electric Pencil Sharpeners
•Bright Sticks
Fieldtrips
The Team 7A teachers feel that fieldtrips are an essential piece of the educational puzzle. They provide opportunities that most times just cannot be replicated in the classroom.
Although we understand times are tough for all financially, there will be times that we may ask for donations to provide these opportunities.
Rattler Before School Academy
Register at www.kyrene.org/econnect Customer Service: 480-541-1500
Providing quality programs that positively impact our community!
Rattler Before School Academy is a collaboration between Akimel A-al Middle School and Community Education and Outreach Services.
All classes are taught by Akimel A-al teachers.
Use Barcode listed to register either online or over the phone.
Register Now!First day of classes will be September 4th
Grade Class Title Days Teacher Rm Price Barcode
6-8th Digital Journalism M,T,W,TH Kathryn Riley D-7 $130 20328
6-8th Hands-on Math M,W,F Christy Combs A-17 $105 20326
6-8th Team Sports & Fitness
M - F Christine Slater Gym $160 20327
6-8th Walking Club M,W,F Jacquin Weatherspoon
B-3 $105 20330
7-8th Step Team T,TH Jacquin Weatherspoon
7A $75 20329
Tax Credit Donations
• Tax credit donations of up to $200 may be made to our school by an individual.
• Contributions of any kind for team 7A are greatly appreciated!
• Any donations will be used to offset our expenses for team field trips.
• Thank you for your support!
Akimel A-al PTSOCheck us out!
• General PTSO meetings on first Tuesday of every month at 11:00am.
• Visit us at www.akimelptso.org and sign up on Volunteer page
• Like us on Facebook & receive updates. www.facebook.com/akimelptso
• Email us at [email protected]• Fill out blue “Volunteer Interest Form” & turn it in to the
front office or Academic Lab teacher. Forms available in front office.
Akimel A-al PTSOWays to get involved
• Fry’s & Safeway E-script (check website for directions)
• Collect Boxtops for Education• Buy school supplies from “A-mart”• Look for more upcoming promotions at our website,
Facebook, or via informational e-mails• Volunteer at our promotions or special events
– Multicultural Night, Patriotic Day, 8th Grade Dance, Hospitality Staff Appreciation Events, Campus Pride, and various fundraisers throughout the year
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