The ABCs of

Ms. Hunter’s Room2016-2017

Welcome to Ms. Hunter’s Open House!

ELA Assessment TimelineQuarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

- Reading

Comp.

Pretest

- M.A.P

testing-

Sept 19st

& 20th

- My

Perspective

s Lit

program

- Informational

reading and

writing

- My

Perspectives

Lit program

- M.A.P. testing

- Informational

reading and

writing

- Argumentative

reading and

writing

- M.A.P. Test

- M-Step

Test

- RC Post-

test

- Narrative

reading

- Argument

ative

writing

Units and novels: Christmas Carol, Titanic, Glory Road

Additional practice: D.O.L. (Daily Language Review) , F.W. (Fluent

Writing) & W.S. (Word Study)

A is for Agenda

AAgenda- Each day the agenda

will be posted on the board. It

is the student’s responsibility to

record the assignments in their

agenda.

The agenda is also posted on

my website daily.

B is for Behavior

B Behavior- Our seventh grade students are always

expected to be on their best behavior. We have very high expectations and hope that you do too. We request that our students treat all people with kindness. Students are also expected to come to class prepared and ready to learn. Whether they are in the classroom, hallway, media center or cafeteria we expect that our students are always practicing being responsible, respectful and safe. Students that are a discipline problem will not be allowed to attend field trips, assemblies, and any other fun activities we plan.

C is Cheating & Cell Phones

C Cheating- Any student that is caught cheating will be given a

zero on the assignment and their parent will be contacted. We remind students that even if they let someone copy their answers that is the same as copying answers off of someone else. Either way it is CHEATING! If a student forgets to do an assignment it is best to accept the consequence and move on or use a late pass, if available. We firmly believe that honesty is always the best policy.

Cell Phones- According to school rules, cell phones are not allowed in class unless a teacher makes an exception. Cell phones that are brought to school are to be turned off and out of sight. If a student is found to have a cell phone in class, the cell phone will be taken away and given to the office. The student will be allowed to pick up their cell phone at the end of the school day. If this problem persists, the cell phone will be taken away and can only be retrieved by a parent. This will also require a meeting with the principal. If the problem is chronic, it may result in a school suspension.

D is for Discipline

D Iroquois Middle School has adopted a school wide

Positive Behavior System. As your child’s team teachers, we follow this system and its guidelines for discipline. Below you will find the steps that we follow in regards to discipline:

1st offense: Warning

2nd offense= Student-teacher conference + parent contact

3rd offense= Counselor intervention

4th offense= Detention + parent contact

5th offense = Principal referral

*Serious infractions could result in immediate office referral

E is for Expectations and Email

E Email- I can be contacted via email. If

you have any concerns please contact

but keep in mind that it may take a day

before I am able to respond.

(dhunter@cvs.k12.mi.us)

Expectations- Our expectations for our

students are very high. We will not

accept less than what we feel each

student is capable of giving us.

F is for Field Trips and Fun

F Field Trips- Each year the seventh

grade teachers plan at least one field

trip for our students. If students are

interested in participating they must be

on their best behavior to join in on the

fun.

Fun- We will do everything in our power

to make our classrooms as fun and

engaging as possible.

G is for Grades

G

G is for Grading

H is for Homework

H Homework- Any work that is not finished in class is

considered homework. Homework is always due the following school day unless specified otherwise. During this class time students are reminded to ask for help if needed.

Reviewing homework with your child is a great way to stay informed about what they are learning.

Do not throw assignments away even if they have been graded and entered into the grade book. These benefit students in their other classes when preparing for a test or quiz.

I is for I.M. Talk and Individuality

I I.M. Talk- We understand that there is a

new technology language but that is not acceptable in school. We expect our students to use correct grammar when writing and speaking in all of their classes.

Individuality- All people are entitled to be who they want to be, so we ask that all students give their peers that opportunity. Students are reminded that making fun of or picking on others will not be allowed. We are all human beings and deserve to be treated with respect.

J is for Joint Journey

J Joint Journey- As educators we know

that a child’s success is more likely when

there is a team approach between

parent, student and teacher. When it

comes to communication we have an

open door policy. Please never hesitate

to call or email us if you have a

question or concern.

K is for Know How

K Know How- We want you to know exactly how

to contact us if needed. You can email or call

when you have a question, concern or need an

update. Please keep in mind that the only time I

am available for phone calls is during my 3rd

hr. prep, otherwise I am teaching students.

Ms. Hunter-723-3811 dhunter@cvs.k12.mi.us

L is for Late Work

L Late Work- Students are permitted to turn

in late work ONLY if it is submitted to the

teacher one day late. This means that if

an assignment is due Thursday a student

can submit it to the teacher the next day,

Friday. All late assignments will earn

half credit.

M is for Make-up Work

M It is the student’s responsibility to determine

what work they missed during their absence from school. I will keep a work log that you can refer to. Handouts will be in a designated area. If the log is not complete or if worksheets are not in the designated area, the student is responsible to find out what they missed! Students should also find out what was checked when they were out. One day is added to the due date for each day that they are absent. If you know ahead of time that you will be absent, please inform me so that I can send work home with you if possible.

N is for No Name Papers

N No Name Papers- Any papers that I

receive that are nameless will be

placed in the No Name Tray. These

assignments will be given a 0% unless it

is turned in the following day with a

late pass.

O is for Opportunity

O Opportunity- Our 7th graders are given

endless opportunities to do well. We as

teachers are always willing to help our

students but we also expect them to

help themselves. Students can do this

by paying attention, being prepared,

asking questions and studying.

P is Parent Portal

P Parent Portal- Parent portal is a great

way to monitor your child’s progress so

there are no surprises! Please check it

often. If you have questions about a

grade, begin by asking your child.

Q is for Questions

Q Questions- Great learning happens

when students feel comfortable to ask

questions. We encourage our students

and tell them that it is their job to ask

questions and our job as teachers to

answer them. Students should never

hesitate to ask an appropriate question.

R is for Respect and Responsibility

R Respect- We expect our students to treat

their teachers and peers with respect. We promote a bully free zone and will not tolerate such behavior. If you catch wind of something that we do not, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Responsibility- Middle school is a great time for students to take responsibility for their actions. There will be a consequence for all behaviors that are deemed inappropriate.

Remind- Sign up by texting @2b979a to 81018

S is for Study

S Study- Students are encouraged to

study each night and not to wait until

the night before a test or project due

date.

T is for Tests and Talking

T Tests- Students will be notified before a

test. This means that that they should be

proactive and study a little bit each

night before the test.

Talking- Talking during tests is not

permitted. If a student is talking during

a test we feel it is safe to assume they

are cheating.

U is for Understanding

U Understanding- We consider ourselves

to be very understanding. We hope the

same is true of our students and their

parents. We hope that you will help us

encourage your child to be more

responsible this year and make the best

of it.

V is for Vocabulary

V Vocabulary- All year we will focus on

increasing our vocabulary. We

encourage students to look for better

words when writing and speaking so

they can broaden their vocabulary.

W is for Writing and Web Site

W Writing- A goal for all seventh graders

is to become better writers. Whenever

students write for use we ask that they

follow directions, use proper conventions

and double check for errors.

Web Site- Please check web site often.

It contains the agenda, school calendar,

helpful links, and useful documents.

X is for X-tra Copies

X X-tra Copies- We usually run some

copies of each assignment. If a student

loses a copy of an assignment they can

check the Extra Copies Bin. If those

copies run out we will not make any

extra copies. Students are reminded to

be responsible and keep their work in a

safe spot.

Y is for Why We Do What We Do

Y Why Do We Do What We Do?-

Curriculum in Chippewa Valley Schools

is aligned with the state’s Grade Level

Content Expectations. We follow the

state and district’s guidelines to ensure

that your child’s learning is on target

with other seventh graders around the

state.

Z is for Zero

Z Zero- Students who turn in an

assignment that shows no effort will be

given a zero. Also, if an assignment is

more than one day late it will receive

no credit.

Middle School Writing Expectations

Remember to capitalize the first word in every sentence, all proper

nouns and quotations.

Use the appropriate punctuation at the end of sentences.(period,

question mark, or exclamation point)

When writing, use complete sentences that restate the question/prompt.

Always avoid beginning a sentence with a personal pronoun or BABS.

(BABS= but, and, because, so)

Formal style should be used when writing, unless otherwise noted.

Formal style is writing that is free of slang, abbreviations, symbols, email

shortcut language, contractions, and the use of personal pronouns. The

writing must be appropriate to the task at hand.

Correctly spell widely used words and provided content specific words.

Reread what you have written.

What will my child learn in ELA?

Students will be challenged to use reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing as vehicles of communication.

Students will practice and master grammar including the parts of speech, subject/verb agreement, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Students will practice the writing process in various voices.

What will my child learn in ELA?

Students will focus on improving spelling, grammar,

and vocabulary skills.

Communication strategies will be used to help

students speak confidently, listen, and interact

appropriately.

Students will read, interpret, and appreciate

various genres.

Students will practice grade level vocabulary and

be expected to utilize it in their writing.

What will my child learn in Careers?

Student goal-

You will be provided with a process

for:

Understanding yourself and your

skills in order to reach personal

and career goals.

What will my child learn in Careers?

The class is divided into these sections:

Who am I? – Self-awareness

Where am I going? – Career awareness and exploration

How do I get there? – Decision making/planning

Hands only CPR

Boater/water safety

What will my child learn in Careers?

Exploring and developing awareness of

career pathways, specific careers of

interest, and traditional, nontraditional,

and emerging careers.

Creating an Educational Development

Plan that meets career goals and

interests.

High school planning

CAREERS

WANTED:

Volunteers to give a presentation on

their career!

See me for details and suggestions.