Advanced ContentAdvanced Content

• Gifted and other high achieving students• Initial placement based on ITBS scores• Later consideration (when there’s room) for

students with solid A’s and “exceeds standards” on CRCT

• AC classes are optional (watch stress level)• Must keep a “B” average in AC classes• (please refer to “Continuation Criteria”)• MATH is NOT an AC class

• Odyssey of the Mind

• Sci Olympiad

(need coaches!)

1st meeting after Labor Day

• Academic Bowl

• Sci/Math quizbowl

• Robotics

• F-1

Student ForumStudent Forum

• Students will be nominated after the 1st quarter.

• Vote in homeroom for team rep.

(two rep and one alternate per team)

• Requirements– All A’s and B’s– All S’s– NO behavior referrals

• Be sure to sign up and use I-parent and www.teacherweb.com/ga/eastcobb/ac

(not just for students)• E-mail is the best way to contact teachers• It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to

make up work when absent• EXPECT AC classes to be more

challenging---prepares students for high school honors/magnet classes

Duke University SearchDuke University Search

• Only 7th grade

• Website: www.tip.duke.edu

• Applications from Ms. Gibson after Labor Day

Georgia Association of Gifted Georgia Association of Gifted ChildrenChildren

• www.cobbchapter-gagc.org

Magnet/IB programs in CobbMagnet/IB programs in Cobb

Wheeler (www.wheelermagnet.com)

Kennesaw Mountain

South Cobb High

North Cobb High

IB (Campbell)

Pebblebrook (Perf. Arts)

Criteria for magnet admission:Criteria for magnet admission:

• Proper math placement entering the program • Middle school grades • Standardized test scores (8th grade ITBS)• Admissions test scores (PSAT test Jan 24)• Strong interest and aptitude in math and/or

science • Strong communication skills • Recommendations from middle school math &

science teachers and a third educator of the student’s choice

Wheeler’s magnet programWheeler’s magnet program

• November 6, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00pm Information Meeting/Open House begins in the gymnasium

• December 5, 2008- Application Deadline (Applications must be postmarked by this date)

• February 24, 2009 - Admissions Notification Letters mailed to Students

How can parents help?How can parents help?

• Support the teachers!

• Encourage, advise, and help your child, but do not do the work for them

• Check our website AND I-parent at least once a week

Tybee IslandTybee Island• 6th grade AC Science: Oct 27-29th (Mon-Wed)...Chaperones for the 6th grade

Tybee trip: Twila McMullan*, Carrie Waller, and Susie Barnhill* (alt: Jenn Anthony and Liz Fitzgerald), Mike Jones* (Harry’s dad) and Mr. Noyd (Marty/Jenny’s dad) (alt: Paul Sliwinski)

• 7th grade AC Science: Nov 19-21 (Wed-Fri)

• 8th grade ALL AC: Nov 19-21 (Wed-Fri)

$100 deposit due next week!!

Welcome to Welcome to AC Earth ScienceAC Earth Science--please sign in----please sign in--

Mrs. Twila McMullanMrs. Twila McMullan

1—Weather Observer in Navy1—Weather Observer in Navy2—BS in Meteorology/Oceanograhy 2—BS in Meteorology/Oceanograhy (from Penn State)(from Penn State)3--Middle School Science teacher for 3--Middle School Science teacher for 20 years20 years

• Have you received my e-mails?

Learning StylesLearning Styles

Go over sheet(s) with your child

SuppliesSupplies

• See supply list on syllabus or online

• Most kids have not brought in their 1-inch folder (for CRCT review materials)—will be using next week

Earth ScienceEarth Science

• Geology (Sept-Nov)

• Hydrology & Oceanography (Nov-Dec)

• Meteorology (Jan-Feb)

• Astronomy (Mar-Apr)

HomeworkHomework• Should take 15-30 minutes per night for

science ON AVERAGE (studying is part of nightly homework)

• Homework folder

• Assignment sheet given out each Monday

-----(available on-line too)

• Late work is usually not accepted!

• Check www.teacherweb.com/ga/eastcobb/ac

• Sign-up and check I-parent at least once a week!

• DON’T LET YOUR CHILD PROCRASTINATE, AND HELP THEM WITH ORGANIZATION

…but don’t do the work for them

• Help them to write the work in their own words.

DemeritsDemerits—restart every quarter—restart every quarter

• 1st=warning (still has an “S” in conduct)

• 2nd= contact parent (probably e-mail) and silent lunch

• 3rd= behavior notice sent home and phone call home (“N” in conduct)

• 4th=detention and parent conference

• 5th plus=office referral (“U” in conduct)

Picture ProjectPicture Project

• Due after spring break

• 25 pictures total

• Starts today

• Same “object” must be in each photo

• Could video tape instead

• Final project: scrapbook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, MovieMaker

• Questions?????