LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACADEMIC PREP PERIOD (APP) 12 HOMEWORK 11

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT 12 INSTRUCTION DURING SUSPENSION IDS 18

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES 7 INSUBORDINATE STUDENTS 15

BELL SCHEDULE 20,21 INTERIM REPORTS & REPORT CARDS 9

BUS BEHAVIOR 16 JHS CODE OF CONDUCT DO’S AND DON’T 15

CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR 18,19 LATENESS TO CLASS 8

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM 18 LATENESS TO SCHOOL 8

CLASS PARTICIPATION/RUBRIC 11 LAVATORIES 19

LIBRARY 12

COUNSELING CENTER SERVICES 9 LOCKERS 19

COURSES GRADE 7 & 8 9 LCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION 2

CYBER-BULLING 18 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION 2

COURSE INFORMATION: SEE BELOW LCSD CODE OF CONDUCT (INCLUDES

BULLYING, CYBER BULLYING, SEXUAL

HARASSMETN, SMOKING POLICY

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ACCELERATED PROGRAM 10

ART 37,38 LCSD WEB ADDRESS 6

ENGLISH 22,23 LOST AND FOUND 19

FAMILY&CONSUMER SCIENCE AND HEALTH 34,35

PARENT ACCESS TO STUDENTS 6

LOTE 30,31 PASS SLIP FOR

BATHROOM/WATERFOUNTAIN

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MATHEMATICS 24,25 PHONE EXTENTION 6

MUSIC-GENERAL 37 PICK UP AT DISSMISSAL POLICY 8

MUSIC-PERFORMING 36

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 32,33 PRINCIPAL MESSAGE 3

SCIENCE 26,27 SCHOOL COUNSELORS 9

SOCIAL STUDIES 28,29 SCHOOL MAP-LOWER FLOOR PLAN 5

TECHNOLOGY 39 SCHOOL MAP-UPPER FLOOR PLAN 4

DETENTION 16 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND

OBJECTIVES

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DRESS & ELECTRONIC DEVICES CODE OF CONDUCT 14 STUDENT & PARENT/GUARDIAN

DECLARATION:

MUST BE SIGNED BY STUDENT AND

PARENT/GUARDIAN

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EARLY DISMISSAL 7

STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITIES 12

ELIGIBILTY REGUIREMENTS/ATHLETICS 13 STUDENT SCHEDULE INFORMATION 1

HONOR ROLL/HIGH HONOR

ROLL

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TEXTBOOK 19

WITHDRAWAL/TRANSFERS

8 EMERGENCY CLOSIING INFORMATION 6 GENERAL GRADING POICY 11 CHANGE OF ADDRESS 8

HOME TUTORING/ (RE: ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS) 7 WORKING PAPERS 14

STUDENT SCHEDULE

We have reviewed the Longwood Junior High School Agenda Book together. We are aware of the responsibilities associated with being successful at Longwood Junior High School. We will utilize this book as a resource for school information, to communicate with teachers, and to organize time effectively using the enclosed planner.

__________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE

__________________________________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE

Parent/Guardian: Please do not hesitate contacting the school if you have any questions or concerns that come up during the school year. Our Main Office phone number is 345-2700. Remember – “Together We Build Success”

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Longwood Junior High School Student Agenda Book

2016-2017

“A New York State Essential Elements

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LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Education

2016-2017

Daniel Tomaszewski, President

Frank Muraca, Vice President

Maureen E. Silvestri

Paul Infranco

Penelope Blizzard-McGrath

Philip Reany Jr.

David W. Pfister

Judith Rice, District Clerk

Central Administration

Michael R. Lonergan, DSW

Superintendent of Schools

Debra Winter

Assistant Superintendent for Student and Community Services

Janet M. Bryan

Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

Michael R. Gargiulo

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Maria I. Castro, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Learning

Mary Richardson

Assistant to the Superintendent for Administration

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LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Adam DeWitt Building Principal

Assistant Principals

Mr. Kenneth O’Neill

Grade 8

Mr. Robert Neugebauer

Grade 7

A new school year is always an exciting time for all. It presents opportunities for various beginnings – new classes, new faces, sometimes new courses, new expectations, a busier schedule, more choices and often new materials. The next two years are a time for growth, challenge and adventure. Your child’s time at Longwood Junior High School will be exciting and filled with many new opportunities.

The next two years will be a time of change. The workloads and social adjustments are greater here than at the elementary level. The campus is larger, there are more students, and your child will now have multiple teachers throughout the day. At the beginning of each school year, parents frequently ask questions about what they can do to support their child during the Junior High School years. These can be challenging at times, but there are several simple things that will help students achieve success.

Parents, please take time to:

Talk with your child about their school day. Ask them specific questions about their time at school. For example, “What was the most interesting thing you did in math class today?” or “Tell me about your science experiment?”

Review your child’s grades on the Parent Portal. The Portal will give you relevant information regarding your child’s performance on their homework, a test or quiz as well as their attendance. Your interest and concern in their school progress will motivate them to do their best.

Maintain contact with your child’s teachers and staff members to establish a successful home/school connection. Many of our teachers have classroom websites with their contact information, homework assignments, and useful resources.

Students, here are some tips to help you get started with your transition:

Make reminders and plan ahead. Use your school planner/agenda. Make time for homework and assignments. Check your grades frequently on the Portal. Break big projects into smaller ones. Prepare the night before. Get involved at school; join a club or participate in sports.

We are looking forward to a positive, upbeat school year. I encourage all students to stand up to anything you know is not right. Remind yourself you do not have to follow the crowd. Be yourself and even when no one is watching, do the right thing. Parents, please help us by reinforcing school expectations at home. With your help, Longwood will continue to be a school community in which every person feels respected, valued, encouraged and challenged to achieve at the highest levels.

I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the school year to provide a productive and safe learning environment that supports student success. Once again, welcome to Longwood Junior High School.

Mr. Adam DeWitt

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

The mission of Longwood Junior High School is to create a learning environment in which all students

will strive for academic excellence. To assist in facilitating this process we will retain a small school

atmosphere in a large school environment.

We believe in self-motivation and support the philosophy that all students can learn if they are provided

with the instruction and guidance necessary for them to succeed.

We believe in the student-centered learning approach. In addition, we encourage self-discipline in social

relationships and encourage student leadership in all activities.

We believe that the Junior High School is an integral part of the ever changing technological community

where the school should provide education commensurate with the individual needs, interests and

activities; so that each student who passes through our doors may take a productive and satisfying place

in society.

PARENT ACCESS TO STUDENTS

In case of an emergency, the school staff will be glad to assist parents. However, please be aware that our

office staff is very busy. Messages impair the efficiency of our staff and only urgent messages can be

accommodated. Removing students from class to accept parent’s phone messages is an interruption of the

instructional process. We do ask parents cooperation in limiting phone calls to your child during the school day.

PHONE EXTENSIONS: LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Main Office 345-2700

Counseling Center 345-2706

Attendance Office 345-2713, 2714

Nurse’s Office 345-2720, 2721

*District Transportation 345-2775

English Dept. 345-2189

Music/Art/FCS 345-2710

Foreign Language 345-2794

Health 924-3204

JHS Library 345-2718

Math Dept. 345-2745

Science Dept. 345-2712

Social Studies Dept. 345-2158

Special Education Dept. 345-2729

Physical Education (Boys) 345-2722

Physical Education (Girls) 345-2723

Speech Teachers 345-2706

Technology Office 345-2188

*Longwood CSD WEB ADDRESS: http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us/ljhs

EMERGENCY CLOSING

IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS, THE DISTRICT

OFFICE MAY FIND IT NECESSARY TO CLOSE THE SCHOOL FOR A DAY.

A ‘CONNECT-ED’ TELEPHONE CALL WILL BE PLACED TO ALL PARENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE MADE OVER THE RADIO STATIONS:

WBLI (FM 106.1) WALK (AM 1370) (FM 97.5) WCBS (AM 88) WBAB (FM 102.3)

WRCN (FM 103.9) WBAZ (FM 101.7) NEWS 12 – CABLEVISION CHANNEL 12

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ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Regular daily attendance is important for you to be successful at Longwood Junior High School. Teachers have

carefully planned and organized the lessons and class work, which includes assigning specific materials for each

period.

The Junior High School has implemented the district’s Attendance Policy and will hold all students

accountable. All students are expected to be in attendance on time each school day. Latenesses will be

tracked electronically.

Students who are absent, tardy or leave early from class or school without an excuse will face appropriate

disciplinary consequences in accordance with the District Code of Conduct. Parents/Guardians will also be

notified.

EXCUSED Absences, Tardiness and Early Departures from class or school are for the following:

A. Illness of Student * B. Death in the family C. Critical family illness

D. Court summons E. Suspension F. Observance of a religious holiday

G. State emergency H. Snow day I. Work; study, exams or school related

service with prior approval J. Approved college visits K. Healthcare appointments

ALL OTHER ATED’s WILL BE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to notify the Attendance Office on the next school day of

the ATED, and to provide written excuse upon the student’s return to school.

At the junior high level it is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation for all in school

appointments that will prevent a student from attending a class prior to dismissal from a class.

Attendance will be taken during each class period at the Junior High School. Students not in class,

but in attendance, will be reported to the Administration.

* EXCUSED ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS

HOME TUTORING will be provided for students who are absent for a period of ten (10) or more

consecutive school days due to medical reasons.

Call the Junior High School Attendance Office to inform them of the absences.

Obtain a note from the physician stating the nature of the illness, length of anticipated absence from

school, whether the illness is contagious and when it would be a safe time to begin home tutoring.

Arrangements for tutoring sessions are to be mutually agreed upon by the parent and teacher.

Tutors will be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.

Phone number: 345-5896, 5861

An adult must be present in the home during the time of instruction.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Any student who needs to leave school before the end of the regular school day must present a note from a

parent or guardian indicating the reason and time for the early dismissal. Notes must be presented to the

Attendance Office secretary prior to homeroom. The parental note is kept on record and the student is given an

early dismissal pass. The parent or designee must go to the Attendance Office to sign the student out.

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LATENESS TO CLASS: Students who arrive late to class disrupt instruction. Students who are late to

class will be considered in violation of school policy and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken by the

Administration.

LATENESS TO SCHOOL

All students must be in the Period 1 class each day by 8:00 a.m. Attendance will be taken at that time.

Students are permitted to enter the building beginning at 7:50 a.m. to allow them time to go to the

Cafeteria and to their lockers.

Any student who arrives after the 8:00 a.m. bell will be considered late and should sign in at the

Attendance Office.

Students who are frequently late to school will be subject to disciplinary action. Instances in which a student

is brought to school late by a parent is not an excused tardy.

Tardy students should have an excuse from parents explaining the reason for being tardy so that Detention is

not assigned.

o NOTE: Oversleeping is not a valid excuse.

PICK UP AT DISMISSAL POLICY

Longwood Junior High School requires students to be picked up on the campus (in the rear of the building) at

dismissal only, with the knowledge and consent of the parents and Administration. All Longwood Junior High

School students take busses to and from school. Students are not allowed to walk to and from school.

State law requires that students of compulsory age should only be released to a parent or an individual

designated in writing by the parent. Consequently, junior high students should not be picked up at dismissal by

older brothers or sisters, boyfriends, girlfriends, neighbors or other individuals unless they have a written

parental authorization to do so. Additionally, any individual picking up a junior high student should present

some form of photo identification to the Administration and be at least 18 years of age.

Students who are being picked up at dismissal should bring a parental authorization note to the Attendance

Office prior to 11:00 a.m. The note should specify the student’s name, the name of the individual who will be

picking the student up, the date(s) on which the student will be picked up, and a telephone number where the

parents may be reached during the day to confirm the contents of the note. Parents intending to pick up students

prior to the scheduled dismissal time must report to the Attendance Office and wait there until the student

arrives. Parents, please ensure that any person picking up your child be prepared to produce a valid driver’s

license or other form of identification.

Thank you for your cooperation in making the alternate dismissal for your child an orderly process that

ensures the safety of all our children.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL/TRANSFERS/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Students are to notify the Attendance Office and Main Office immediately when they have a change of address.

Students planning to move out of the district should notify the Guidance Office two days prior to the move.

The Guidance Office will issue a clearance sheet that must be signed by the student’s teachers, indicating that

all books and other school property have been returned before records are issued.

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COUNSELING CENTER SERVICES The philosophy of School Counselors at Longwood Junior High is to assist each student to reach his or her

maximum potential. School Counselors are available to provide assistance with academic concerns, study skills

and test-taking techniques, scheduling, and career exploration. In addition, School Counselors help students

with conflicts between peers and/or adults, behavioral, social, family, and personal issues. To schedule an

appointment with a School Counselor, please fill out a Counselor Appointment Request Form in the

Counseling Center and a Counselor will meet with you as soon as possible.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

The Longwood Junior High School Counselors will be assigned to students by teams.

Ms. Higgins

Grade 7

Team:

B, D,

E - A to L

Ms. Engel

Grade 7

Team:

A, C,

E - M to Z

Ms. Ganzer

Grade 8

Team:

A, C

Mr. Thomas

Grade 8

Team:

B, D

Mr. Myler

Grade 8

Team:

E

COURSES- 7th

Grade Art Family & Consumer Science Physical Education Academic Preparation Health Reading Band , Chorus , Orchestra LOTE: Spanish 1A, French 1A, Italian 1A,

Spanish Language Arts 1A Science

English Social Studies English as a New Language Math

ELA AIS 7 L1/L2

ELA AIS 7 L1 A/B

Math AIS 7 L1/L2

Music

COURSES - 8th

Grade Art Family & Consumer Science Physical Education

English as a New Language LOTE: Spanish 1B, French 1B,

Italian 1B, Spanish Language Arts 1B

Reading

Band , Chorus , Orchestra Science / Science AIS

Academic Preparation Math Accelerated Sci.- Earth Science

ELA AIS 8 L1/L2 Accelerated Math-Algebra Social Studies

English Math AIS 8 L1/L2 Technology Education

INTERIM REPORTS will be available via the Parent Portal shortly after the interim dates listed

below. Please contact the subject teacher if you have any questions regarding comments. A connect-

Ed call will be sent out when comments are finalized.

10/7/16 12/16/16 3/10/17 5/18/17

REPORT CARDS will be available via the Parent Portal typically one week after the last day of the marking

period. Please contact the teacher if you have a concern about a specific subject grade. A connect-Ed call will be

sent out when grades are finalized.

11/10/16 1/27/17 4/7/17 6/22/17

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR: HONOR ROLL/HIGH HONOR ROLL If in any marking period a student has passed all subjects with no grade below an 80% and maintained a cumulative

average of at least 90% in all subjects, that student has made the Honor Roll for that period. Students who pass all

subjects with no grade below an 80% and maintain a cumulative average of at least 94% or above in all subjects are

placed on High Honor Roll for that period. An incomplete grade will exclude a student from Honor Roll.

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Academic Eligibility for Accelerated Science & Accelerated Math

In order for a student to be considered academically eligible for Accelerated Science and Math, he or she

must earn an average of 92% or better in Science and/or Math, and an 80% or better in all other subject

areas. In the event that a student enters the district after quarter one has ended, his or her grades from

their previous school will be considered by the science department chairperson.

Teacher Recommendation for Accelerated Science & Accelerated Math

In the event that a student has met the minimum academic eligibility requirements for placement in the

Accelerated Science and Math program, he or she must also have received a teacher recommendation to

be considered a candidate for entry. Teacher recommendations are based on a teacher’s opinion as to the

readiness of the student to undertake the rigors of an accelerated course. Teachers will evaluate student

readiness based on several factors including, but not limited to:

Timely completion of homework and other assignments

Behavior

Attendance/Lateness

Preparedness to learn

Performance on benchmark exams

Performance on unit tests

Prognosis Exam Requirement for Admission into Accelerated Science & Accelerated Math

Any student who has met the academic eligibility requirement for placement in the Accelerated Science

and/or Math programs and received a teacher recommendation will be invited to take the prognosis

exam. The prognosis exam is designed to measure a student’s ability to analyze data and think critically.

The prognosis exam may not be entirely comprised of Science questions, and may include questions that

test the candidate’s reading comprehension, synthesis, and computational skills. A satisfactory score on

this exam will warrant an invitation into the accelerated program.

Wait List for Students Who Were Not Admitted into Accelerated Science & Accelerated Math

Admission into the accelerated program is a competitive process which ultimately excludes some students

from being able to enroll in Earth Science and Algebra. During the selection process, a waitlist is

generated and is comprised of students who were not selected for enrollment, but who would be invited to

enroll should a seat become available. Students who are on the waitlist are ranked according to their

performance on the prognosis exam, their Science and/or Math GPA, and their overall GPA,

respectively.

Examination Protocols All students are required to participate in all of the examinations associated with their coursework. Students

who miss exams, and whose absences are ‘Excused’ (these are defined in the ‘Attendance’ section of this

document), will be given the opportunity to make up missing exams and arrangements for these opportunities

will be provided. Students whose absences are ‘Unexcused’ may not be given the opportunity to make up

missed exams. Exams will not be given in advance of the designated testing period. In addition, arrangements

for make-up exams will be made by the Teacher/Department in advance of the administration of the exam.

Students who are suspended from school during the testing period will sit for their exams in IDS or on ‘Home

Tutoring’ as circumstances permit.

All accommodations for testing for students with I.E.P.’s or Section 504 designations will be provided.

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GENERAL GRADING POLICY

Each quarter is worth 25% of the final grade with the exception of half year courses and courses culminating

with Regents Exams. During the 1st quarter only, students who are failing will receive a minimum grade of

‘50%’ that will appear on the report card as a ‘50%’. This is done during the first quarter only in order to

encourage the student to improve. The remaining quarters will be an exact reflection of students’ level of

achievement.

The 2nd

and 3rd

quarter benchmarks will be worth 15% of the quarter grade and the 4th

quarter benchmark

will be worth 20% of the quarter grade. (In the case of half-year courses the first of the two-quarters will

be worth 15% of the quarter grade and the second of the two quarters will be worth 20% of the quarter

grade.) Regents Exams will count as 20% of the final grade, with each quarter also constituting 20% of the

final grade.

Quarter grades will also include assessments such as quizzes, unit tests, written assignments, projects,

homework, and participation.

Benchmarks are locally developed cumulative assessments in all subject areas. These tests are aligned with

the NYS Learning Standards and assist the students/teachers in assessing academic progress. Benchmark

exams prepare students to be successful on NYS Assessments/Regents exams.

New York State Assessments will not impact student’s academic standing. Regional Assessments may or

may not affect a student’s academic standing, as determined by the Department Advisor.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

All students are expected to be present in their classes’ every day in accordance with New York State law.

Class participation accounts for at least 20% of each student’s quarterly grade. Students must be prepared to do

class work bringing with them a STUDENT AGENDA BOOK, NOTEBOOK, TEXTBOOK, WRITING

INSTRUMENT and any ASSIGNED WORK to each class, in order to be fully prepared to participate.

Class Participation Rubric

*PREPARED is defined as bringing your agenda book, notebook, textbook, writing instruments, as well as homework, to class.

HOMEWORK

Students will have written or reading assignments in one or more subjects daily. Assignments should be

written in the Longwood Junior High School STUDENT AGENDA BOOK. Books are to be brought home

each night for review and study. There is no excuse for failure to complete homework assignments. Students

should budget approximately two hours of their time daily for homework and study. Students not doing

homework may be assigned to school day Homework Completion Center during their lunch to make up

the work.

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5 4 3 2 1

ATTENDANCE Absent 1 or

fewer days for

the quarter

Absent 2-3 days

for the quarter

Absent 4-5 days

for the quarter

Absent 6-7 days

for the quarter

Absent more than 7

days for the quarter

PREPARED

FOR CLASS *

Always comes

prepared to class

Usually comes

prepared to class

(once/quarter)

Occasionally is

unprepared for

class (2-3

times/quarter)

Is unprepared for

class on the

average of

once/week

Regularly comes to

class unprepared

LATENESS Is always seated

at the bell

Late to class 1

time per quarter

Late to class 2

times per quarter

Late to class 3

times per quarter

Late to class 4 or

more times per

quarter

APPROPRIATE

BEHAVIOR

Is always

respectful of

classroom rules

Is usually

respectful of

classroom rules.

(once/quarter)

Occasionally is

disrespectful of

classroom rules.

(2-3 times/quarter)

Is disrespectful of

classroom rules on

the average of

once/week

Regularly acts in an

inappropriate manner

ACADEMIC PREP PERIOD (APP) (READING/LITERACY WORKSHOP)

Academic focus/non-instructional period during which students are required to engage in independent

academic activities.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Students can speak with their teachers to arrange for extra help.

An Academic Preparation Period will be scheduled for most students. At that time, students may meet with

the Learning Specialists to review specific material in their subjects, go to the Library to access information

for reports and research projects, or work in a Computer Lab.

The Homework Center is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:40 – 4:00 p.m. in

Room 2206, to help students with their homework assignments.

The Library is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:40 – 3:45 p.m. The Librarian is

available to offer assistance to students to locate specific resources.

Parents can request their child’s classroom teachers to sign their child’s Agenda Book on a daily or weekly

basis.

LIBRARY

The Library should be an important part of your school life. You should develop the habit of using its facilities

for your pleasure and enrichment. The Librarian is always available to assist those who need help. Students

must obtain passes for Library use prior to their visit to the Library. There are special rules for reference books,

magazines and reserved books. Learning the use of the Library and observing its rules help develop good

citizenship.

* Students must have a pass to enter the Library. (No pass is necessary before homeroom and after the last bell.)

*No books may be removed from the Library without first being properly checked out.

*Books may be borrowed for a two-week period and must be returned by the due date.

*Library materials may, at the option of the Librarian, be renewed if returned on time.

*Report Card and other privileges may be withheld if books are not returned.

*Students should notify the Librarian immediately if their book is lost.

*Teachers may place certain books on reserve for individual classes to use.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES - All accidents must be reported to the teacher and the nurse immediately.

BUS PASSES: Any student requesting to go home on a different bus must have a NOTE, signed by

his/her parent/guardian. The note must have the student’s full name, the route number of the bus

being taken and a phone number where the parent/guardian can be reached for confirmation. Bus pass

notes must be turned into the Main Office by the start of 5th

period.

*** NO PASS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT THE NOTE AND PHONE CONFIRMATION ***

FIRE & LOCKDOWN Drills: By law, Fire and Lockdown Drills are conducted periodically at

unannounced times throughout the year. Your teacher will provide you with specific directions, and

your cooperation is expected. Students are to remain quiet and remain with their teacher when leaving the

building during an emergency. Tampering with the fire alarm is a violation of state and local law. Law

enforcement officials will be notified immediately in the event of a tampering incident.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETICS

Longwood Junior High encourages the maintenance of high academic standards on the part of all students. Students eligible for

participation in interscholastic team sports will:

Have written permission from parent/guardian

Receive a physical from the school’s physician

Comply with all school rules and regulations

Comply with league and State Education Department regulations

Maintain an overall NGA over 65% and not have more than two failing grades. (below 65%).

Student eligibility for involvement in athletics is contingent on their adherence to the Code of Conduct.

Sports offered at the JHS: *Fall (September) – Football, Soccer, Girls Tennis, Cross Country, Cheerleading *Early Winter (November) – Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball *Late Winter (January) – Girls Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Cheerleading

*Spring (March) – Baseball, Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Boys and Girls Track Announcements are made every day starting 4 weeks before each sport season begins. The Clearance Process*Students must go to

the Health Office for paperwork/forms for every sport they want to try out for.

*Students must have a current physical. Physicals are good for 1 year from the date of the exam.

*Physicals done by your own health provider must be completed in their entirety or the clearance process will be delayed.

*Students with chronic medical conditions MUST provide annual clearances from their primary health care provider. *Physicals are available in the Health Office on a first come first served basis. * For each sport the student would like to participate in, a parent/guardian must complete, sign and date a new Parent Health History form. These are available in the health office and on the Longwood Central Schools website. These forms cannot be completed sooner than 30 days before the start of the sport *Clearances are processed on a first come, first serve basis. If paperwork is handed in late to the Health Office, the clearance may not be completed in time for the student to try out. *Once the clearance is completed, it is given directly to the coach. The student will be advised that they are cleared and may attend tryouts at that time. *Coaches require a permission slip completed by a parent. These can be picked up in the Gym or Health Office by the student. Medication: Every school year a new doctor’s prescription is required for all medication. Prescriptions must state medication can be carried/self-administered. All medications must be reviewed by the building nurse before any clearances can be issued. Injuries: If the student is injured at a practice or game and is seen by a health provider, please send the medical notes with the student to health office when he/she returns to school. If the student is out of Physical Education for 5 days or more he/she is automatically disqualified from sports. When the MD note states the student may return to play, the Health Office will schedule a recertification with the Longwood nurse practitioner. Once this process is complete and the student is cleared to play, he/she will be issued a new clearance to give to the coach. Fall Sports: Bring all paperwork (physicals, prescriptions, medication, doctor’s notes and health history forms) to the JHS Health Office in August. The JHS Health Office is open for 3 days during August (dates will be provided through a Connect Ed. Call) to conduct physicals and process sports paperwork. District nurses will be available to review your paperwork and answers any questions you may have. Parents can also complete the required health history form at this time. The clearance will be given to the coaches for tryouts in September. If for any reason the student is not cleared, you will be able to address the issue before tryouts begin. JV and Varsity: Please be advised that being asked to play up does not mean he/she will meet the State Guidelines to play at a higher level. When the student has completed the process and passed all testing, a clearance will be issued by the JHS Health Office.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL – DRESS & ELECTRONIC DEVICES CODE OF CONDUCT

Students are not allowed to wear clothing with vulgar and offensive language or pictures.

NO HATS, BANDANAS, HOODS OR HEAD GEAR ARE TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL.

Students are allowed to wear shorts, but these, like skirts, should be of reasonable length

(approximately 4 inches above the knee).

Students are not allowed to walk bare-footed in the building.

NO ‘Flip-Flops’, slippers, backless footwear, slides, etc.

All sleepwear is also prohibited.

Tank tops are not allowed. The outfit should cover the shoulder.

A student’s midsection should be covered with clothing.

Students wearing extra tight body clothing should have a looser outer overlay. Any form of tights,

or spandex leggings worn under a skirt or shorts is considered an UNDERGARMENT, regardless of

the length. The covering skirt or shorts should be of the above-mentioned length.

Pants should be worn at the waist and undergarments should not be exposed.

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES SUCH AS CELL PHONES, MUSIC LISTENING DEVICES, OR

VIDEO GAMES ARE ALLOWED IN SCHOOL (anything that disrupts instruction).

WORKING PAPERS

Everyone between the ages of 14 through 18 must obtain working papers to be legally employed. Application

forms are available in the Nurses’ Office.

1. Application forms may be obtained from the Health Office.

2. Parents or guardians must sign the application.

3. Student must submit a birth certificate or proof of birth date.

4. Student must have a current and complete physical exam.

(Sports or regular classroom physical is acceptable).

5. Student must be present to sign the working card before it is issued.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

DO’S AND DON’T’S

In accordance with the Longwood Central School District Code of Conduct, students are required to adhere to the

following guidelines:

DO:

DO treat fellow students and all staff members with politeness and respect.

DO follow instructions of all school staff members.

DO be on time for classes.

DO carry passes in the hallway during ALL class periods.

DO walk to the right in hallways.

DO cover and care for textbooks.

DO label all personal property and textbooks.

DO dress appropriately for school.

DON’T:

DON’T use physical violence such as fighting to resolve conflicts.

DON’T use vulgar or abusive language or gestures.

DON’T wear expensive jewelry or articles of clothing.

DON’T wear hats or other headgear in school.

DON’T carry or smoke cigarettes on school property or at school functions.

DON’T endanger the health and safety of others.

DON’T throw snowballs or other objects on school property.

DON’T bring any electronic devices to school.

DON’T sell any goods unless authorized by the school Principal.

DON’T bring visitors unless arrangements are made through the Principal’s Office.

DON’T run through the halls.

DON’T write on desks or destroy or deface school property.

DON’T possess, use or be under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance on school property.

Non-compliant, oppositional or insubordinate students are subject to the following:

o Parental notification and/or conference.

o Alternative procedures such as counseling, detention and suspension.

o Confiscation of electronic devices and/or any other items disrupting the educational process.

o Probable suspension.

In serious cases in which a threat to a person or property is involved, police will be informed and appropriate

action will be taken.

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DETENTION

1. Students will be assigned detention by the Administration for misconduct.

2. Detention will last from 2:40 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Late buses depart at 4:00 p.m. on Tues, Wed and Thurs. except the first Wednesday of each month.

3. Students must report to the Detention Room immediately after 9th

period dismissal.

4. Students must be prepared with a pen/pencil for an assignment.

5. Students may be excused from detention only by the Administration. Administrative Detention

supersedes teacher Detention, extra help and extra-curricular activities.

6. Students who are frequently assigned Detention will be subject to suspension from school.

Students who fail to serve Detention will be suspended.

BUS BEHAVIOR

The following regulations are provided for your safety and comfort. It is a privilege to ride the bus, and student

behavior is expected to be the same as it is in the classroom.

Be on time.

Respect the bus driver and other individuals at all times.

Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited.

Remain seated and keep your arms and head inside the windows.

Respect the property of others – Do not vandalize the bus.

Talk quietly and do not use vulgar language or gestures.

Be considerate of all persons on the bus.

Ride the bus to which you have been assigned. Depart ONLY at your assigned bus stop.

Learn emergency procedures.

Obey all directions given by the bus driver.

All general school rules apply to the bus and the bus stop. Conduct between home and the bus may also be

subject to disciplinary action. Failure to observe the rules and regulations listed above will result in one or more

of the following:

Bus Conduct Report.

Parent conference.

Suspension of bus privilege.

Suspension from school.

Payment for damages to bus or equipment.

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LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE OF CONDUCT

The Longwood Central School District Code of Conduct establishes the expectation that students obey the

rules, regulations and directives of the teachers/staff, school and district. Because school is our daytime home,

it should be a pleasant place in which to live and work. In order to maintain a safe and orderly environment for

staff and students, and to ensure an atmosphere conducive to learning, a firm and consistent discipline policy is

necessary. While our primary goal is to promote self-discipline, it is essential that consequences be imposed on

students who willfully violate district policies.

The following infractions are INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR which may result in Disciplinary action.

Insubordination - Insubordination to any school personnel will not be tolerated. All students are expected

to respond immediately to a request by school personnel. Failure to respect the authority of any

administrator, teacher, or staff member at any time is considered an extremely serious offense.

Vandalism & destruction of property – Any pupil who willfully damages school property in any way will

be suspended. The parent or guardian of the pupil will be expected to make restitution to the school district

for the damaged property.

Drugs and alcohol possession/use/sale/distribution – A pupil will be suspended from school when the

principal has established that the pupil has used, sold, dispersed or been in possession of drugs, alcohol or

other look alike substances in or on school property, or while engaged in school activities.

Weapons & Possession of dangerous materials not required for the instruction program – Weapons,

knives, laser pointers or instruments which are capable of doing bodily harm will be taken from students

who carry them on the school grounds. Parents will be notified, police will be called and student will be

suspended.

Extortion, Forgery, Theft – any student who takes the property of any member of the school community or

from a visitor to the school will reimburse that person and will be subject to further disciplinary action.

Loitering/littering – Students are not to visit other schools without permission. Any student in the building

before or after school hours must be under the direct supervision of a staff member.

Fireworks/Arson – Possession of any type of explosive will result in immediate suspension and referral to

legal authorities when appropriate.

False alarms/Bomb threats – Any student who sets off a false alarm or causes a fire will be suspended

immediately and referred to legal authorities.

Cutting – An illegal absence from any scheduled class, including lunch, will result in disciplinary action.

Vulgarity/Abusive language – Use of foul language will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Fighting, Inciting/Instigating – The Junior High School Administration will suspend any student who

instigates or participates in a fight.

Bias acts – Are prohibited. The responsible individual will be suspended and the Bias Crime Unit notified.

Class disturbance and excessive noise - will result in disciplinary action.

Harassment/threatening/bullying* – Any student who makes threats or intimidates another member of the

student body or staff will be punished.

NOTE: *BULLYING - is the intentional harassment or harmful behavior, directed by one or

more students toward another student. Bullying in any form, whether physical, verbal, emotional,

sexual or racial, will not be tolerated under any condition at Longwood Junior High School.

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*CYBER-BULLYING is a form of indirect or social bullying in which technological communication,

such as text and images, including instant messaging, chat rooms, e-mail, cell phones, blogs or websites are

used to send or post harmful materials or compromising photographs on-line with the intent humiliate,

harass, embarrass, tease, intimidate, threaten or slander one or more students.

ALL acts of bullying will be investigated and appropriate disciplinary action taken. Cyber

bullying conducted off site, which impacts the Junior High School learning environment or has the

potential to cause disruption, may result in disciplinary action, as if it had occurred on site.

NOTE: SEXUAL HARASSMENT BY AND OF STUDENTS IS ILLEGAL – If you feel you are

being harassed based on your sex, report this incident to a building administrator. All complaints will be

taken seriously and will be thoroughly investigated. The Board of Education Policy 5143 addresses sexual

harassment by students and Policy 4112 addresses harassment relating to staff.

NOTE: SMOKING POLICY: The Longwood Central School District Code of Conduct prohibits the

use of any tobacco products on school grounds or property. In addition, New York State Public Health Law

Article 13E, Section 225, also prohibits the use of tobacco in any form on school grounds or any vehicle

used in transporting students to and from school. Students caught smoking will be referred to the Suffolk

County Health Department, which will issue a notice of Preliminary Hearing or impose a fine not to exceed

$500. Students are also subject to the school’s disciplinary policies.

INSTRUCTION DURING SUSPENSION IDS- State law requires that students who are of compulsory age

receive alternative instruction while suspended. Students serving an Out of School Suspension (OSS) due to discipline are

required to attend Instruction During Suspension (IDS).

For each day of OSS, the student is required to attend two hours of instruction from the 5 core academic areas-ELA,

Math, Social Studies, Science, and LOTE. There is a teacher facilitator in the IDS room at all times. Classroom teachers

are required to prepare work that is commensurate to the instruction that took place in the classroom that day and leave it

for student to make up. The students will complete the work in IDS and the assignments will be placed in the teachers’

mailboxes. When the student returns to class, he/she is up to date with assignments, credited with attendance, and

prepared to participate in classroom instruction. Parents are required to transport student to the Junior High

School at 2:45 p.m. with drop off at the rear entrance near the gymnasium. Transportation is provided home at 5:00 p.m.

CAFETERIA - BREAKFAST PROGRAM

The Longwood Junior High School Food Service Program provides a breakfast option. Students getting

breakfast must go directly to the Cafeteria. Breakfast is to be eaten only in homeroom. Students arriving to

the Cafeteria after 8:00 a.m. will not be served without a late pass.

CAFETERIA - LUNCHROOM

Students must be on time for lunch. Students arriving late without a pass will be disciplined.

The first day make your choice of a lunchroom table that will then become your assigned place for the year.

When the Lunchroom Supervisor calls for attention, students are to quickly and quietly come to order to

hear directions.

Students will be called to the lunch line and snack line by the Lunchroom Supervisor only after their table is

seated quietly.

When their table is called, students should move in an orderly fashion to the lunch line and maintain proper

behavior at all times.

Each student is responsible for properly disposing of trash and for the cleanliness of his or her table. All

students should readily share in clean-up procedures.

Students are not permitted to leave the Cafeteria without permission and a pass from the Lunchroom

Supervisor. No food is allowed out of the Cafeteria, unless the student has a special pass.

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Bathrooms are available within the Cafeteria. Please ask permission to use them. No more than one student

is allowed at any one time in the bathroom.

At the end of your lunch period, please remain seated at your table until dismissed by the Lunch Supervisor.

Please treat all Lunch Supervisors, School Monitors, cafeteria employees, and your fellow students with

respect and politeness at all times.

Students are not allowed to use any electronic devices.

Students wishing to visit another table during the period must ask teacher permission-which is usually

granted.

Students will not be permitted to go to his/her locker during their lunch period.

LAVATORIES

Students must refrain from any graffiti or defacing of the school’s property. Girls’ and Boys’ rooms are

available for your convenience. These rooms are kept in sanitary conditions by the custodial staff. It is the

responsibility of all students to ensure that they remain in this condition. Passes are required and students must

sign into the lavatory sign in book indicating their name and the time.

THERE ARE NO HALL PASSES PERIOD 1 AND PERIOD 9, NOR THE FIRST TEN (10)

MINUTES OF EACH PERIOD. (Exceptions: Health Office, Guidance, Library, Computer Lab, Office).

LOCKERS

Lockers are installed throughout the building. Each student is responsible for the care of each locker. All

students will be assigned a locker. Each student is to use only the locker that has been assigned. Keep it locked

and turn the dial several times after closing it. Students should not tell anyone their combination or allow

anyone to share their locker. Anyone attempting to open the locker of another student will be subject to

disciplinary action. Lockers should be accessed between classes only. If you have trouble opening your

locker, report it to the Main Office. DO NOT try to force it open. You are financially responsible for any

damage. Lockers are the property of the school district. The Administration reserves the right to search

lockers when necessary.

LOST AND FOUND

Each student is responsible for books and materials. If you find anyone else’s property, turn it into the Lost and

Found in the Nurse’s Office. If you lose anything, go to the Lost and Found. It may take several days for an

object to be found, so check several times. Articles left in the cafeteria will be left there until the end of the

week.

TEXTBOOKS

Subject teachers will issue each student textbook(s).

Students are financially responsible for their books. Students are required to provide restitution, at full

replacement cost, for any books damaged, lost or stolen. Payments for lost books or fines for damaged books must be paid promptly upon request.

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Longwood Junior High School Bell Schedule

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Bus Arrival

7:50-8:00

Period 1 Homeroom-(6 minutes Advisory)

8:00-8:46

Period 2

8:49-9:29

Period 3

9:32-10:12

Period 4

10:15-10:55

Period 5

10:58-11:38

Period 6

11:41-12:21

Period 7

12:24-1:04

Period 8

1:07-1:47

Period 9

1:50-2:30

Dismissal

2:30

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

2:40-4:00

LATE BUSSES

4:00 DEPARTURE

LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

TWO HOUR DELAY BELL SCHEDULE

Lunch will be served periods 4 through 8

BUS ARRIVAL 9:50 – 10:00

PERIOD – 1 10:00 – 10:24

PERIOD– 2 10:27 – 10:51

PERIOD – 3 10:54 – 11:18

PERIOD – 4 11:21 – 11:51

PERIOD – 5 11:54 – 12:24

PERIOD – 6 12:27 – 12:57

PERIOD – 7 1:00 – 1:30

PERIOD – 8 1:33 – 2:03

PERIOD – 9 2:06 – 2:30

DISMISSAL 2:30

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Academic Vocabulary - A thorough survey of various textbooks, assignments, content area standards, and

examinations yields the following list of words. You cannot expect to succeed on assignments if you do not understand the directions. The words fall into several categories, which are not identified on this sheet: nouns (e.g., what you read or

create); verbs (e.g., what the assignment asks you to do); adjectives (e.g., specific details about what you must do); and

adverbs, which provide very important information about how to do the assignment.

1. abbreviate 44. chronology 88. criteria 131. event

2. abstract 45. citation 89. critique 132. evidence

3. according 46. cite 90. crucial 133. exaggerate

4. acronym 47. claim 91. cumulative 134. examine

5. address 48. clarify 92. debate 135. example

6. affect 49. class 93. deduce 136. excerpt

7. alter 50. clue 94. defend 137. exclude

8. always 52. coherent 95. define 138. exercise

9. analogy 53. common 96. demand 139. exhibit

10. analysis 54. compare 97. demonstrate 140. explain

11. analyze 55. compile 98. depict 141. explore

12. annotate 56. complement 99. derive 142. expository

13. anticipate 57. complete 100. describe 143. extract

14. application 58. compose 101. detail 144. fact

15. apply 59. composition 102. detect 145. factor

16. approach 60. concise 103. determine 146. feature

17. appropriate 61. conceive 104. develop 147. figurative

18. approximate 62. conclude 105. devise 148. figure

19. argue 63. conclusion 106. diction 149. focus

20. argument 64. concrete 107. differentiate 150. footer

21. arrange 65. conditions 108. dimension 151. foreshadow

22. articulate 66. conduct 109. diminish 152. form

23. aspects 67. confirm 110. direct 153. format

24. assemble 68. consequence 111. discipline 154. former

25. assert 69. consider 112. discover 155. formulate

26. assess 70. consist 113. discriminate 156. fragment

27. associate 71. consistent 114. discuss 157. frame

28. assume 72. consistently 115. distinguish 158. frequently

29. assumption 73. constant 116. domain 159. general

30. audience 74. constitutes 117. draft 160. genre

31. authentic 75. consult 118. draw 161. graph

32. background 76. contend 119. edit 162. graphic

33. body 77. context 120. effect 163. header

34. brainstorm 78. continuum 121. elements 164. heading

35. brief 79. contradict 122. emphasize 165. highlight

36. calculate 80. control 123. employ 166. hypothesize

37. caption 81. convert 124. equal 167. inclined

38. category 82. convey 125. equivalent 168. identify

39. cause 83. copy 126. essay 169. illustrate

40. character 84. correlate 127. essential 170. imitate

41. characteristic 85. correspond 128. establish 171. imply

42. characterize 86. credible 129. estimate 172. include

43. chart 87. credit 130. evaluate 173. incorporate

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174. indicate 224. oppose 274. reaction 316. standard

175. indirect 225. optional 275. recall 317. state

176. infer 226. order 276. reduce 318. statement

177. influence 227. organize 277. refer 319. strategy

178. inform 228. origins 278. reflect 320. structure

179. inquire 229. outline 279. regular 321. study

180. instructions 230. pace 280. relate 322. style

181. integrate 231. paraphrase 281. relationship 323. subject

182. intent 232. participation 282. relevant 324. subjective

183. intention 233. passage 283. rephrase 325. subsequent

184. interact 234. pattern 284. report 326. substitute

185. intermittent 235. perform 285. represent 327. succinct

186. interpret 236. perspective 286. request 328. suggest

187. introduce 237. persuade 287. require 329. sum

188. introduction 238. place 288. requisite 330. summarize

189. invariably 239. plagiarism 289. respond 332. support

190. investigate 240. plan 290. responsible 333. survey

191. involve 241. plausible 291. represent 334. symbolize

192. irony 242. plot 292. restate 335. synonym

193. irrelevant 243. point 293. results 336. synthesize

194. isolate 244. point of view 294. reveal 337. table

195. italics 245. portray 295. review 338. technique

196. judge 246. possible 296. revise 339. term

197. key 247. preclude 297. root 340. test

198. label 248. predict 298. rule 341. theme

199. likely 249. prefix 299. scan 342. thesis

200. list 250. prepare 300. score 343. timeline

201. literal 251. presume 301. sequence 344. tone

202. locate 252. preview 302. series 345. topic

203. logical 253. previous 303. set 346. trace

204. main 254. primary 304. setting 347. trait

205. margin 255. prior 305. show 348. transition

206. mean 256. probable 306. signal 349. translate

207. measure 257. procedure 307. significance 350. typically

208. metaphor 258. process 308. simile 351. unique

209. method 259. produce 309. skim 352. utilize

210. model 260. profile 310. solve 353. valid

211. modify 261. project 311. source 354. variation

212. monitor 262. prompt 312. spatial 355. vary

213. motivation 263. proofread 313. specific 356. verify

214. narrative 264. property 314. speculate 357. viewpoint

215. narrator 265. propose 315. stance 358. voice

216. never 266. prose

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classroom use.

217. notation 267. prove

218. note 268. purpose

219. notice 269. quotation

220. objective 270. quote

221. observe 271. rank

222. occur 272. rare

223. opinion 273. rarely

MATHEMATICS

Math Websites

www.aaamath.com

Look up by grade and topic.

www.answerbag.com

Ask any question.

www.coolmath.com

Math games for all abilities.

www.figurethis.org

Math challenges.

www.freemathhelp.com

Help by topic or grade.

www.funbrain.com

Various math activities.

www.google.com

Search anything!!

www.ixl.com

Math by grade level.

www.kahnacademy.com

Model lessons and practice.

www.mathcats.com

Creative math to explore.

www.wolframalpha.com

Solutions to all your math problems.

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MATHEMATICS

Mental Math – Finding 10%

In everyday life it is extremely valuable to be able to find 10% in

your head. It can be used to make estimations when calculations

aren’t possible or to check the reasonableness of an answer. There

is a trick to finding 10% in your head.

To find 10%, simply move the decimal one place to the left. That’s it!

Ex. 10% of 248 is 24.8 Ex. 10% of 7000 is 700

Ex. 10% of 185.9 is 18.59 Ex. 10% of 0.075 is 0.0075

Ex. 10% of 980 is 98 Ex. 10% of 3 is 0.3

So if you’re in the store and sales tax is 8% on a $75 item, you can

estimate that the tax should be less than $7.50 because 8% is less

than 10%.

Hint: Now you can use 10% to find 20% by doubling it!

Ex. 10% of 40 is 4, so 20% of 40 must be 8

Ex. 10% of 85 is 8.5, so 20% of 85 must be 17

Ex. 10% of 730 is 73, so 20% of 730 must be 146

At a restaurant it is customary to leave about 15% tip. So if the

dinner bill is $60, you can mentally calculate that the tip should be

between $6 and $12 which is 10% and 20% respectively.

And don’t forget that in order to find 50%, you take half the

number.

Ex. 50% of 68 is 34 Ex. 50% of 150 is 75

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SCIENCE

Top Ten Earth Science Websites: 1. www.weatherspark.com : Gives present and past weather data.

2. http://visibleearth.nasa.gov: Visible Earth from space

3. www.timeanddate.com : Gives information about the

duration and angle of insolation anywhere on Earth.

4. www.iris.edu/seismon : Tells you seismic data, map plots

and real data about recent earthquakes.

5. www.nasa.gov : Information about the universe, solar system,

planets, etc. Great pictures from Hubble Telescope.

6. www.apod.nasa.gov : Astronomy picture of the day.

7. www.Regentsprep.org: Has review tests and quizzes.

8. www.newyorkscienceteacher.com: Click on regents prep

for games and interactive tests.

9. http://www.fmschools.org//files/2512/ES%20Facts%202.pdf :

Earth Science need to know facts.

10. www.reviewearthscience.com: Games and review sheets.

Additional websites:

http://quizlet.com/

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/science-ms.html

Science Formulas Volume of a regular object = length x width x height,

units = cm3

Volume of an irregular object - determined by the

displacement method.

ie: put the object in a measured volume of water in a

graduated cylinder and subtract the initial volume from

the final volume of water in the cylinder.

Density= mass/volume, units= g/cm3

Speed = Distance/time, units= km/hr, or cm/sec or m/sec

Work = force x distance= N-m or joules

Power = work/ time= N-m/sec or joules/sec or watts

SCIENCE - Graphing Data

The chart below shows temperature readings recorded every minute while a substance was being heated at a constant rate.

The material was a solid before heating and a hot liquid after 7 minutes of heating.

Understanding Data Tables: 1. The first column of data represents the Manipulated / Independent variable and it belongs on the X axis

(“MIX”) 2. The second column of data represents the Dependent / Responding variable and it belongs on the Y

axis (“DRY”)

Title = The dependent variable in relationship to the independent variable.

Example: Temperature in relationship to time.

Manipulated Variable (independent); located on the X axis Example: Time

Responding Variable (dependent); located on the Y axis Example: Temperature

Constants = Variables in the experiment that must stay the same.

Example: heat at a constant rate, temp taken every minute, same thermometer…

Time (min) Temp (°C)

0 22

1 35

2 53

3 53

4 53

5 53

6 58

7 65

Dependent

Responding

variable

Y Axis

“DRY”

Manipulated

Independent

variable

X Axis

“MIX”

Title: Temperature in relationship to time

Hypothesis:

If (change in the

manipulated variable)

then (change in

responding variable)

“D

RY

”

Y-a

xis

“MIX” X-axis

Remember:

In a controlled

experiment, all

variables must be kept

the same (constant)

except the factor being

tested (the manipulated

variable)

SOCIAL STUDIES

New York State Social Studies Document Based Question Rubric

Score of 5: - Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth

- Is more analytical than descriptive (analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates information)

- Incorporates relevant information from at least xxx documents

- Incorporates substantial relevant outside information

- Richly supports the theme with many relevant facts, examples, and details

- Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are

beyond a restatement of the theme

Score of 4: -Develops all aspects of the task but may do so somewhat unevenly

-Is both descriptive and analytical (applies, analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates information)

-Incorporates relevant information from at least xxx documents

-Incorporates relevant outside information

-Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details

-Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are

beyond a restatement of the theme

Score of 3: -Develops all aspects of the task with little depth or develops most aspects of the task in some depth

-Is more descriptive than analytical (applies, may analyze, and/or evaluate information)

-Incorporates some relevant information from some of the documents

-Incorporates limited relevant outside information

-Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some minor inaccuracies

-Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that may be a

restatement of the theme

Score of 2: -Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some inaccuracies

-Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not

clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction

and/or a conclusion

- minimally develops all aspects of the task or develops some aspects of the task in some depth

-Is primarily descriptive; may include faulty, weak, or isolated application or analysis

-Incorporates limited relevant information from the documents or consists primarily of relevant information

copied from the documents

-Presents little or no relevant outside information

Score of 1: -Minimally develops some aspects of the task

-Is descriptive; may lack understanding, application, or analysis

-Makes vague, unclear references to the documents or consists primarily of relevant and irrelevant

information copied from the documents

-Presents no relevant outside information

-Includes few relevant facts, examples, or details; may include inaccuracies

-May demonstrate a weakness in organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly

identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Map of New York

Longwood JHS

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Map of Long Island

LOTE Language Other Than English

Italian present tense of –ARE verbs

Io – o noi - iamo

Tu- i voi- ate

Lui – a

Lei – a Loro- ano

Italian present tense of –ERE

verbs

Io – o noi - iamo

Tu- i voi- ete

Lui – e

Lei – e Loro- ono

Italian present tense of –IRE

verbs

Io – o noi - iamo

Tu- i voi- ite

Lui – e

Lei – e Loro- ono

Spanish present tense of –AR verbs

Yo – o Nosotros- amos

Tú – as Vosotros- áis

Él/Ella – a Ellos/Ellas- an

Usted- a Ustedes – an

Spanish present tense of –ER

verbs

Yo – o Nosotros- emos

Tú – es Vosotros- éis

Él/Ella – e Ellos/Ellas- en

Usted- e Ustedes – en

Spanish present tense of –IR verbs

Yo – o Nosotros- imos

Tú – es Vosotros- ís

Él/Ella – e Ellos/Ellas- en

Usted- e Ustedes – en

French present tense of –ER

Je- e Nous-ons

Tu- es Vous- ez

Il/Elle/On- e lls/Elles-ent

French present tense of –IR

Je- is Nous-issons

Tu- is Vous- issez

Il/Elle/On- it lls/Elles-issent

French present tense of –RE

Je- s Nous-ons

Tu- s Vous- ez

Il/Elle/On- lls/Elles-ent

PHYCIAL EDUCATION

Policy & Rules

1. Attendance/Lateness (3 lates =1 cut) You are considered late if you enter the locker room after the bell and/or you are not seated in your squad spot when attendance is taken.

2. Be prepared for class activities:

Items you will need:

Sneakers are required. This does not include high platform sneakers, slip-on sneakers (with no backs) or hiking boots.

T-shirt, shorts, sweatshirt (preferably with a hood), sweatpants and an extra pair of socks. This will prepare you for warm or cool weather.

A small bag or pouch to hold your jewelry.

Roll-on deodorant (no spray), powder and a brush are some other items that we would suggest keeping in your locker.

3. Locker Room Rules: A. Each student is assigned their own locker. This locker should be used to keep their P.E. and other personal belongings in. Locker combinations should not be shared. This locker should not take the place of your regular assigned school hallway locker.

B. No sprays of any type: body spray, perfume, cologne, deodorant, hair spray, etc. There cannot be any type of fumes in the locker room for health/allergy purposes. If any type of spray product is used, it will be confiscated and the student will be referred to administration. C. You only have 5 minutes to change before and after class, so use your time to change wisely!

D. No gum, food, or drinks in the gym and locker room areas. E. LOCK UP YOUR VALUABLES! The majority of all locker room thefts occur when the

Locker room is full of students. 4. Grades

60% of your grade is based on effort and participation. 20% of your grade is based on skills tests and/or unit quizzes. 20% of your grade is based on written assignments and/or department exams.

A. Each class you have an opportunity to earn up to 3 points on your overall effort for the

class: 3 = Student was prepared, cooperative and fully participated 2 = Student was late to class, prepared and participated

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*Remember: just because you’re prepared does not mean you get points.

B. Medically Excused Students

All students who are medically excused from Physical Education for more than one day must provide a doctor’s note to the nurse’s office. A parental note is acceptable for ONE DAY ONLY. Then, and only then is a student excused from class. If a student does not have a note from a parent, they are required to go with the class (outside or inside) with no books, bags or work. Students who are excused will be given an alternate assignment in order to earn points for that class.

C. Make-up Assignments Any student who is absent from class (absent from school, guidance appointment, nurses office, speech, etc.) must complete a written assignment given by the teacher in order to earn points for the class missed. The performance/completion of this assignment will determine how many points they earn for that missed class. It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to ask for the make-up work. All make-up work must be turned in no later than 2 weeks before the end of the quarter.

5. BEHAVIOR A. No foul language or harassment is tolerated; this includes name-calling and teasing.

B. Sportsmanship is encouraged, and cooperation and effort are expected! C. HAVE FUN!!!

6. CONSEQUENCES 1. Warning 2. Conference 3. Phone call and/or letter home 4. Referral to administration 7. REWARDS

1. Extra points (exercise leader, good behavior and/or equipment manager) 2. Positive phone call and/or letter home 3. Awards: T-shirts, prizes, newsletter recognition and coupons (free make-up)

Call the Longwood Junior High School Physical Education Office: Boys @ 345-2722 Girls @ 345-2723

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE- HEALTH New York State requires that all seventh grade students receive one half year of instruction

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE- HEALTH

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC

Music General Music Students who are not enrolled in a performing music ensemble will be scheduled in a general music class. Students will become familiar with concepts such as: note reading, analysis using the twelve elements of music, maintaining a music journal and a series of performance based units. Students are required to have a pencil and a notebook for every class.

Grades will be based upon the following categories: 25% Participation 25% Tests/Projects 25% Unit Grade 25% Music Journal

IMPORTANT WORDS FOR MUSIC CRITICS 1. Rhythm (Drums) sounds that are LONG AND SHORT 2. Pitch (Melody) sounds that are HIGH AND LOW 3. Dynamics sounds that are LOUD AND SOFT 4. Tempo sounds that are FAST AND SLOW 5. Tone Color VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS HEARD 6. Expression HOW THE MUSIC FEELS 7. Time Period WHEN THE MUSIC WAS WRITTEN 8. Harmonies THE BLENDING OF VOICES 9. Style THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A PIECE OF MUSIC 10. Form THE SHAPE OF A PIECE OF MUSIC 11. Textures LAYERS OF SOUND 12. Meter THE GROUPING OF BEATS INTO PATTERNS

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS 1. Synthesizer a KEYBOARD WITH A COMPUTER IN IT

2. Sound is VIBRATION

3. Music is ORGANIZED SOUND

4. Prejudice means to PREJUDGE

5. Music Critic CRITIQUES MUSIC

6. Metronome MEASURES TEMPO

7. A symbol for sound NOTE

8. Double Bar Line THE END

Performing Music Ensembles These classes are open to students who have experience performing in an ensemble and who have met satisfactory performance, participation and behavior standards and have been recommended for participation in the program by the previously assigned teacher. These groups

meet on a rotating A day/B day schedule. Every performing music student is required to attend a small group lesson one time per week. There will be two mandatory performances throughout the school year, an evening Winter Concert and the Longwood Day Performance. If a student does not attend his/her lesson that week, they will receive a cut slip and a zero. Make-up lessons are available for full credit. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for a make-up lesson with their music teacher. Students must attend weekly lessons in order to have success in the Junior High School Music Program.

Grading Policy

1st & 3rd Quarter 25% Participation 25% Tests 50% Lesson attendance and materials

2nd & 4th Quarter 25% Participation 25% Tests 20% Concert Attendance 30% Lesson attendance and materials

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TECHNOLOGY

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th GRADE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM

S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

N.Y.S. Standard #5: Students will apply technological knowledge and skills

to design, construct, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human

and environmental needs.

Key Ideas in Technology Education:

People

Information

Material

Tools and Machines

Energy

Capital

Time

CLASSROOM RULES & PROCEDURES:

Safety first.

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Keep hands and objects to yourself.

Use appropriate language.

Students will come to class on time, prepared, and ready to work.

Students will remain seated in classroom area until given directions.

All book bags will be stored properly.

No food or drink in the classroom or lab.

All students will participate in cleaning up lab.

Students are responsible for making up any missed work.

Everyone will be treated with respect.

Because NICE MATTERS!!

***BUILDER’S GUILD CLUB and LEGO LEAGUE TEAM**

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