CMS 8th Grade Curriculum Night

September 12, 2013

This Evening

• In the Auditorium:• Introductions• Grade Book (Skyward)• SMART• Curriculum Overviews by Subject

• In the Classrooms:• Meet with SMART Advisor• Drop-In greeting/questions with Teachers

The OfficeClark Doten - PrincipalJennifer Berg- Associate PrincipalRob Rimington- Dean Of StudentsKendra Wenzel- CounselorSandy Hricko- Social WorkerMain Office Team (763-745-6000):

Mary ArthLauri Peterson Kristen Smith

Purpose of Grading

• To communicate with students, parents and others a measure of student achievement in regards to content standards

• To provide feedback and guidance in regards to student learning

The Purpose of Homework

• To prepare for lessons (priming)• To practice or review content or skills• To formatively assess what students know or

can do by applying, extending or integrating their understanding through projects or other assignments

• Sometimes…..the “flipped classroom”

The Grade Book: 3 Categories

Formative = (F) Feedback for learning• Daily work• Homework• Activities• 0% of Final Grade

The Grade Book

Academic Responsibility (AR) = Feedback related to being responsible.• 0% of Final Grade

The Grade BookSummative (S)= A measure of achievement• Assessments that occur at the end of

a unit or learning target•More than just paper and pencil

exams• 100% of Final Grade

Summative Retakes

Why• Increase the engagement of each and every

8th grade student at CMS.How• Individual meetings with SMART Advisor• Academic goal setting• Peer Learning Networks (PLNs)• Parent-Teacher communication and support

Important upcoming dates

French Park field trip- September 30

Fall conferences 2013- October 8, 10, and 15

● Registration information will be coming out in the near future

Language Arts - Austin (Thotland), Strey, Zylla

Inquiry-based Reading and Writing Units:

- The Giver, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Monster.- Persuasive Research paper, PRQs- Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry

Self-pacing:- Moodle completion tracking

Allows for differentiation and enrichment

Language Arts

MOODLE:- Calendar- Resources (handouts, lessons,

assignments) - Paper/Project Submission

Math - Elstad, Johnson, Lackas

Math 8 Topics• Linear, exponential and inverse relationships

• The Pythagorean Theorem

• Solving equations, systems of equations and inequalities

Curriculum/Learning Resources• CMP Textbooks

• MOODLE

• Khan Academy and Brain Genie

Math

Math 8 Topics

• Units are broken apart by topics (i.e Geometry may be easier for some students than Algebra)

● Level of difficulty throughout the year may vary due to students strengths within the math standards (Geometry, Algebra, etc.)

Math

Additional Support• After School Program

o Math specific support is available

• 8th grade math teacherso Before/after school

● PLNs during SMART time

Advanced Math - Johnson & LackasAdvanced Math 8 Topics• Patterns of Change

• Patterns in Data

• Linear Functions

• Vertex-Edge Graphs

• Exponential Functions

• Patterns in Shape

• Quadratic Functions

Curriculum/Learning Resources• Core-Plus (Integrated 1X) Textbook

• Khan Academy and Brain Genie

Science - Bobek, Holz, ReinkeQUARTER 1

Scientific InquiryStates of MatterAcids and Bases

QUARTER 2Water and the AtmosphereWeatherPlate TectonicsVolcanoes and Earthquakes

QUARTER 3Rocks and

MineralsRivers and GlaciersErosion and

Deposition QUARTER 4Planetary

AstronomyStellar AstronomyEarth-Moon-Sun

System

Science

Technology Resources

• iPads

• Turning Technology clickers

• Gizmos

• Moodle

• Online Textbook

• BrainPop

• Flipped Classroom

8th Grade Fall Testing

• No MAP test in 8th Grade

• Explore Testo Test day = Thursday October 24th o Assesses students’ academic strengths in

English, Math, Reading, and Science and matches with their interests

o Implications 9th grade Honors Physical Science Pre-req = Advanced Math• New: Double-up math option for those who

qualified on explore, but not math. More info on this in the spring

Global Studies - Bartels, Deeney, NelsonQuarter 11: MAP SKILLS2: PHYSICAL

GEOGRAPHY

Quarter 35: POLITICAL

GEOGRAPHY6: INDEPENDENCE

MOVEMENTS

Quarter 23: CULTURAL

GEOGRAPHY4: POPULATION

GEOGRAPHY

Quarter 47: ECONOMIC

GEOGRAPHY / DEVELOPMENT

8: MIGRATION / URBAN GEOGRAPHY

Global Studies

★ Parts of Maps/Map Types

★ Latitude & Longitude

★ Physical Features

★ H.E.I.

★ Cultural traits and stereotypes

★ World Religions

★ Population Issues

★ Political Systems

★ Government Systems

★ Human Rights

★ Colonization

★ Independence Movements

★ Types of Economies

★ Why Nations Trade

★ Level of Development

★ Immigration

Global Studies

LOCATIONS TESTS:

Weekly Formative assessments will help students prepare to be Summatively assessed on the names/locations of the U.N. recognized nations.

Students must receive a passing grade on the formatives prior to attempting the summative.

In order to re-take Locations tests students must fill out a study log with a parent signature.

Health - Gimse (O’Neill), Padden

Health Philosophy * positively affect the student's mental, social, emotional, and physical health* provide knowledge & skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle*apply what they learn personally to their own lives Resources used for class:

* Moodle Site *Various Ipad apps (CDC, Brainpop, Notability,

Gomeals)* Textbook: "Decisions for Health" by Holt & Rinehart

HealthUnits/Topics we will cover

Mental/Emotional Health (Test)Stress/Mental Illness (Test)

Nutrition/Eating Properly (Test)Circulatory/Respiratory Systems (Project) Communicable Disease

(Presentation)Drugs/Alcohol (Test)

Tobacco/Cancer (Project)Human Sexuality (Test)

-Reproductive System, Pregnancy, BirthCPR/First Aid (Test)

Communications - Matzke, Strey-Wells

4, 3, 2, 1...FOUR main learning objectives

THREE ways you can help your child

TWO websites to know

ONE date to remember

FOUR main learning objectives:

Writing

Technology

Vocabulary

Speaking

Communications

THREE ways to help your child

1.Listen to & evaluate your child's presentations. (4 formal presentations)

2.View their writings and presentations on Moodle.

3.Help them review before tests.

Communications

TWO websites to know

1.Moodle

2.Google Docs

Communications

ONE day to remember: December 13th is "COMMUNICATIONS

APPRENTICE" (Friday afternoon)

A. Volunteer to judgeB. Come in to view presentationsC. DonateD. All of the Above

Communications

Teachers will be in their rooms

• Brigid Austin (Beth Thotland) - C13

• Casey Zylla - C12

• Christina Strey- C15

• Brittani Matzke - C26

• Jill Holz - C25

• Dan Bobek - C14

• Michelle Reinke - C23

• Brian Deeney - C22

• Chad Bartels - C17

• Ross Nelson - C18

• Brent Lackas - C10

• Kristi Johnson - C16

• Kaylie Elstad - A410

• Sara Gimse (Steve O’Neill)- C07

Head to the Classrooms

In the Classrooms:• Meet with SMART advisor – 10 minutes• Drop-in for greetings/questions with teachers – 30

minute window

Check posters at the entrance to identify your student’s SMART advisory