Welcome To Stevenson Middle School’s 7 th Grade Team Elite
7B – The Elite Faculty Mrs. Downey-7 th grade English/Language Arts Mrs. Gray-7 th grade English/Language Arts Mrs. Witnik-7 th grade Math Mr. Rudolph-7 th grade Social Studies Mrs. Loxas- 7 th grade Math Mrs. Denk- 7 th grade Science Mr. Haig -7 th grade Resource
Universal Rules 1. Students must be in complete Uniform 2. No gum, candy, food, or drinks in the classroom 3. Cell Phones must be turned off and put in lockers 4. Book bags must remain in lockers 5. Students need to have a pass in the hallway
Team Expectations On It (Ready) ◦ Students need to be in Homeroom class by 8:00am ◦ Students go to lockers before/after Encore, before/After lunch, and at the end of the day. ◦ Have all materials and be in class ready to learn on time. (students have 3 minutes between classes) Own It (Responsible) ◦ Bring all materials needed for class and take them with you when you leave ◦ Complete all work and turn it in on time. ◦ Take responsibility for your actions and learn from your mistakes. ◦ Ask for missing work when absent. Show It (Respectful) ◦ Follow all directions when they are given. ◦ Use appropriate language and voice levels. ◦ Show respect to yourself and others
Grading Policy All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to obtain or request their missing work from the teachers. Assignment notebooks are highly suggested.
GRADING SCALE 92-100 = A 84-91 =B 76-83 = C 68-72 = D 67 & below = F Parents are able to access their child’s assignments and grades on the district website through PowerSchool.
Scheduling Students follow a block schedule which includes 75 minute class periods daily. They will have math and reading daily and social studies and science every other day. Students will have 4 of the 6 encore classes, including Journalism, Drama, Art, STEM, Music, Global Awareness for a quarter at a time. Students will have PE/Heath every other day.
English/ Language Arts Mrs. Downey & Mrs. Gray We focus on a balanced literacy approach NOVELS Socratic Seminars Brothers In Arms Shared Reading The Breadwinner Read Aloud The Outsiders Independent Reading Chasing Lincoln’s Killer Vocabulary Instruction The Bully Small Group Instruction Whole Class Instruction ***Students should be reading a book, magazine or newspaper Writing Instruction of choice for 25 minutes every night. Bi- Weekly Library Instruction Pearson Literature Textbook Reality Central Textbooks, Scholastic Scope Magazines
7 th Grade Mathematics Expectations: 1.Students will be excellent to each other (we will be together the whole year, we will be a community, and isn’t easier to be nice to each other?)! WELCOME! BIENVENIDOS! 2.Students will ask questions (questions are so We live in a modern world and we important)! want students to be prepared to be productive citizens in this world. 3.Students will make mistakes (mistakes help us learn)! In this class we will build and strengthen critical thinking skills; 4.Students will take risks (see above – mistakes help we will work on effectively us learn)! communicating what we know, how we know it, and what we need 5.Students will work together and alone. some help to know. 6.Students will make connections (to other math, to We will collaborate and grow yourself, to the world). together; we will be creative in our thinking and sharing of our 7.Students will be precise (take your time, show your learning; and have fun in the thinking, and share your knowledge). process! MRS. LOXAS & MS. WITNIK
Science – It’s All About Life!!! Mrs. De Denk nk Science Mission Statement: The mission of the District 89 middle school Science Department is to engage our students in a rigorous, student-centered, inquiry-based environment where they solve real world problems using innovation and critical thinking skills. It is our responsibility to prepare our students to become effective consumers of information who are college and career ready. Materials Needed: ▪ Writing utensil ▪ Loose-leaf paper / Notebook ▪ Folder ▪ Earbuds/headphones
Science – It’s All About Life!!! Mrs. De Denk nk Curriculum Topics through the Year: ▪ Procedures, lab safety, scientific & engineering methods ▪ Cells (purpose, structure, function) / Body Systems ▪ Photosynthesis ▪ DNA / Genetics ▪ Evolution ▪ Ecosystems and Food Webs Curriculum Used: ▪ District just purchased a new science curriculum: Stem Scopes ▪ Lessons and resources provided by the Museum of Science and Industry ▪ Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Social Studies Mr. Rudolph 7 th Grade Social Studies will focus on American History from colonization to the Civil War. Geography, Economics, and Government will also be integrated into the curriculum. Students will have to pass both the Illinois and U.S Constitution Test There will be a focus on reading informational text, research, and writing. Students will be using laptops for research. Discussions and class participation are also important for success
Parental Involvement The best schools and programs are the ones that have the support of the families they serve. When we have your support, you strengthen our school’s program and our effectiveness as teachers. Everybody benefits — parents, teachers, and especially the students. Communication between home and school is essential. Please do not hesitate to call or email the 7 th grade teachers with questions or concerns you might have in regards to your child.
This is going to be a great year!!! Team Elite is excited and looking forward to working with you and your children this school year.
Contact Information Mrs. Downey alisa.downey@maywood89.org Ms. Gray maxine.gray@maywood89.org Mr. Rudolph drudolph@maywood89.org Mrs. Denk jessica.denk@maywood89.org Mrs. Witnik cristina.witnik@maywood89.org Mrs. Loxas teresamarie.loxas@maywood89.org Mr. Haig anthony.haig@maywood89.org
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