Junior High Back to School Night Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:15 p.m.
Agenda Message from Principal Introductions School Counselor Communication Expectations & Uniform High School Shadow Info Religion 7th and 8th ELA 8th - AR & Honors-Prep Big Ideas Math Spanish 7th grade ELA Science Closing Prayer: Miss Peyton
Introductions 8th SS /7th Religion. ~ Mrs. Jakubowski Grade level Math/ 7th grade Religion~ Ms. Peyton Advanced Math ~ Mrs. Kustura 8th ELA/Religion ~ Mrs. Ciccoianni 7th ELA, 8th Honors ELA, & 7th SS ~ Mrs. Miller 7th ELA/SS - Ms. Naughton Science ~ Ms. McGuire 8th SS/ 7th & 8th Spanish ~ Mrs. Bruno School Counselor ~ Dr. Lisa Jones School Nurse ~ Mrs. Cheryl O’Dell
● Hours : Tuesdays (8:30am - 2:00pm) & Thursdays (8:30am - 4:00pm) ● Location : SBS Religious Ed office (2nd floor) ● Contact :Email LJones@stbonaventureschool.org (best contact) Direct office # (714) 846-3359 ext. 834 Meet Dr. Lisa Jones, ● Referrals made by school staff, parents/guardians and students. SBS Counselor ● School Counseling Informed Consent forms provided by teachers, front office, SBS counselor, or via email. ● Social, Emotional, Learning topics (i.e., coping skills; self-esteem; relationship issues; conflict resolution; school adjustments) provided individually and through classroom settings ● Confidentiality
Covid-19 Point of Contact Mrs. Cheryl Odell ● Monitoring Temperatures and Symptoms Health Room ● Contact Tracing Technician ● Weekly Emergency Operations Center Conference Calls ● CDC Guidelines Closely Monitored Immunization Records Student Accident Reports Direct line (714) 846-8342 codell@stbonaventureschool.org
COMMUNICATION FACTS Parents Web is #1 method Zoom links will be posted on FACTS of communication - please check it Students ~ Google Classroom regularly for homework, assignments and grades. Homework is posted on FACTS . Email all teachers involved Teacher Office Hours
Social Studies Each student has a log-in for the HMS website called Ed Your Friend in Learning This gives access to the online book, videos and interactive activities. Module and Lessons assessments may also be assigned here Please take good care of the books - they are only 1 year old
Google Classroom ● Assignments and links ● Central point for finding assignments per subject area. ● Parents can access Google Classroom, upon request to the teacher. ● Access Classroom from Chromebook or any home computer/device with their login and password. ● Students should download the app on their phones or tablets can be helpful when needing to upload a photo of an assignment.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Charged devices are required in every class every day Must use school supplied Chromebook and SBS email . Must have their own supplies Must utilize an agenda (actual or digital) to record assignments in each class Attendance required with online classes
All hardcover textbooks must be covered. Student Expectations Religion books & English WB are consumable Students are to wear uniform and be in a place of learning free from distractions
Uniform Belts : required for boys EVERY DAY Skirt/skort: lengths (must touch the top of the knee from a standing position) Shoes : Black, white, or gray only. No slip-ons or high tops Other : Socks (4” above top of shoe), no make-up, clear nail polish only, hair is naturally colored and boys haircut …... Mass Day Uniform: New requirements of sweater/sweater vest Non-uniform days : Modest and appropriate dress at all times Please always refer to the Handbook
7th/8th Religion Relationship with Christ ● Participate in the Sacrament of Mass and pray as a family ● Dinner time discussions Service Project and Service Hours ● Service on Hold ● Kindness Project
● Join all the Jr. High Students of the 7th/8th Parish Religion ● 6 Tuesday Nights, 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm ○ Oct. 20, Dec. 8, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, April 27 ● AMAZING High School Leaders, many SBS Graduates ● Outside, Socially Distanced, in Masks ● Watch for Sign Ups by email! $30 for the Year! Any questions, see Miss Peyton or Mrs. Jakubowski.
Language Arts - 8
Accelerated Reader Work toward completing the AR goals Reading = Strong Writing ● Students should be reading each day ● What is read is produced on paper Small percentage of ELA Grade
8th Grade Honors-Prep ELA: Mrs Miller An exciting, very interactive program! Socratic debates; critical thinking skills Integration with science (*Time For The Stars*), social studies (To Kill A Mockingbird; Night). 4th book TBD. TED talks, Design-Based Learning, presentation skills Lots of writing: creative, formal essay, DBQs (Document-Based Essay Questions)
7th Grade ELA: Mrs. Miller & Ms. Naughton Mythology : Begins this week Novel Studies: The Outsiders, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer, Adventures of Ulysses Writing process; proofreading, Greek Week (TBD), vocabulary; grammar; creative writing, essays, poetry, depth & complexity critical thinking skills.
7th 8th Math Program 100% online - Assignments/Assessments Login through Clever or Google Classroom. Students must still show their work Instant feedback on answers Students given multiple opportunities for correct answer - perseverance is essential No need to purchase a book Grade level and advanced placement determined using a variety of data . Big Ideas Zoom: For those new to Big Ideas September 14, 2020 6:30 PM
Spanish Auténtico Spanish Program: Savvas Learning Company (Formerly Pearson K12 Learning) Twice a week 7th: Mon/Wed & 8th: Tues/Thurs.** Immersion in authentic Spanish language and cultural experiences through text, video, audio, & online learning. NEED Earbuds/with a Mic.
Spanish Assignments submitted online through Google Classroom. Spanish is a letter grade and averaged in GPA ** Virtual schedule is as follows: 7th Gr Tuesdays 11:30:-12:15 & 8th Gr. Thursdays 11:30-12:15
Clever.com ● Log in with Google ● Automatically logs them into Clever & Amplify (science curriculum) Google Classroom Students need to take notes in a science composition book and submit work with a PDF scanner app
Amplify Science Online program, no textbook. Follows an online module format (similar to Canvas and college programs). Students interact with virtual models, simulations, and apply scientific concepts to real world problems. Amplify features as integrated model, so students get biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics both years.
Credible Catholic Science and Faith Program St. Bonaventure was one of the parishes selected to trial run the Credible Catholic Program where students apply science inquiry skills to miraculous phenomenon of the faith. Topics include forensic analysis of the Shroud of Turin, medical records of Marian miracles, and Genesis/2nd Law of Thermodynamics.
Closing Prayer If you have any questions, please email the teachers.
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