Welcome to THE LUCKY CHARMS

Mrs. DonovanMrs. Klutcharch

Mrs. WilsonMrs. Kazmierczak

Mrs. O’Brien

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Power School

Math 7• Number Sense and Systems

• Addition and Subtraction of rational numbers

• Multiplication and Division of Rational numbers

• Geometry• Using Geometry• Triangles• Scale Drawing and Scale factor• Circles• Slicing three dimensional figures

• Ratios and Proportions• Rates and Ratios• Direct variation and constant

proportionality• Rates and percents

• Expressions/Equations/Algebra/Functions• Numerical and Algebraic expressions

and equations• Solving Equations and inequalities• Solving Problems with equations and

inequalities• Statistics and Probability

• Data collection• Comparing populations• Introduction to probability• Probability of compound events

Honors Math• Geometry

• Using Geometry• Triangles• Circles• Slicing three dimensional figures• Translations, reflections, rotations• Congruence of triangles• Similarity• Congruence of triangles• Line and angle relationship• Volume

• Expressions/Equations/Algebra/Functions• Numerical and Algebraic expressions

and equations• Solving Equations and inequalities• Solving Problems with equations and

inequalities• Linear Equations• Property of Exponents

• Statistics and Probability• Data collection• Comparing populations• Introduction to probability• Probability of compound events

• Early American History Review

• American Colonies Review

• The French and Indian War

• The Revolutionary War

• The United States Constitution

Social Studies

• The Federalist Period

• The Louisiana Purchase and The War of 1812

• The Illinois Constitution

• Geography• Current Events• Economics

E.L.A.

ReadingVocabulary

WritingGrammar

Speaking and Listening

Researching

Seventh Grade Novels

Life Science, Physical Science & Earth Science

Scientific Method Bacteria Protists and Fungus Plants Chemistry-Periodic Table Fossils and Rock

Invertebrates Inquiry based labs

Curriculum Updates

• All science teachers will be incorporating additional problem and inquiry based learning labs for students. This includes a focus of integrating existing science standards that build interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

• Students will not be required to create a science fair project as

part of the seventh grade curriculum. Instead, teachers will focus on developing and exploring the scientific method through classroom based activities and projects.

Science Club 2015-2016

All 7th and 8th Grade students will have the opportunity to participate in a Science Club. The focus of the Science Club will be the development of a Science Fair Project. Students will have the opportunity to create a science fair project and explore other topics related to the field of science. The Science Club will meet before or after school. Additional information will be forthcoming.

SCIENCE CLUB

Contact Mrs. Wilson or Mr. Finan with questions.

Grading

Hickory Creek Middle School has adopted the following guidelines for reporting grades for the

2015-16 school year.

75% = Summative25% = Formative

• Use of PowerSchool

Outcome Assessments

• Will be given in ELA and Math• Determines how students perform in relation

to grade level expectations• Necessary for teachers to help understand

what targets need to be addressed• Communication tool between home and

school

Students

Community Staff

Making Connections

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ACADEMIC/ CURRICULAR

Student

MeetingOur

Students’Needs

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Volunteers needed….Please Join OurHonor Flight

Team!!!

Top Ten Tips

from formerSeventh Grade Families

10. Set expectations.

Realistically and specifically, guide your student with academic growth goals.

Realistically and specifically, guide your student with behavior goals.

9. Ask to see the student planner.

This is a life skill that will pay off now and for many years to come!

8. Have your student check the

“Teacher Pages”.

Students can show and share this with you.

7. Check PowerSchool with your student!

Seventh graders need to be the leaders in their education…even if you need to give them a little push to the

front of the line.

6. Communication

Have your students e-mail the teacher! We encourage students to talk to us!

5. Reflect. Why was this

task/test/presentationsuccessful

ORnot so successful?

4. Accept that your actions have consequences

We all know when we’ve goofed up, and we usually know why.

“This action results in this consequence.”

3. Teach advocacy!

Everyone’s ultimate goal is for the student to express what they need to be successful.

Have your student practice this with their Lucky Charms teachers. We support students who speak for their education!

2. Talk about school everyday!

(“Tell me one thing you learned in science, math, social studies, E.L.A.,

and Encore.”)

Share something you’ve learned today.

1. Celebrate!!! Seventh grade is challenging!

Offer a pat on the back when you know it is deserved.