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

ldamm@kyrene.org

jweath@kyrene.org

cnoyes@kyrene.org

streed@kyrene.org

cwatts@kyrene.org

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 akimelaalptso@gmail.com• 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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