Welcome to House 8-2

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Welcome to House 8-2

• Dane Cordes Science
• Nici Hilby Social Studies
• Justine Kilgore House Teacher
• Amy Palm Math
• Pam Schwendinger House Teacher
• Tracee Wellik Language Arts

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House Policies

• See student handbook
• Highlights
• Dress code
• Homework
• Purple tickets
• Tardies
• IDM

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House Policies Continued

• Infractions
• Reward days
• Wiki
• http//house82.pbworks.com

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Social Studies w/ Mrs. Nici Hilby

• History Alive! The United States through
  Industrialism
• Interactive
• Social
• Multiple Intelligences
• Writing
• Tests

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Social Studies (Cont.)

• Materials
• Agenda
• Paper OR notebook
• Folder OR binder
• Textbook
• ISN
• Grading
• ISN
• Tests
• Projects
• Weighted grades

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Social Studies (Cont.)

• Websites
• http//Wallwisher.com/wall/nhilby
• PollEverywhere.com
• Cellphones will be used in class
• http//www.LearnTCI.com
• http//house82.pbworks.com

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Physical Science w/ Mr. Dane Cordes

• Physical Science Chemistry Physics
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Engage
• Explore
• Explain
• Elaborate
• Evaluate

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Physical Science (Cont.)

• Materials
• Agenda
• Notebook
• Writing Utensil(s)
• Science Book
• Grading
• Tests 50
• Labs 25
• Assignments 25

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Physical Science (Cont.)

• Applying Science
• Hands-on
• Possible Careers
• Critical Thinking

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Physical Science (Cont.)

• Understanding Our World
• Examples
• Pressure (Air Water)
• Water Chemistry
• Conservation of Mass
• Technology
• Student-Response System
• NASA Links
• Wikis

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Math with Mrs. Palm

• Algebra
• Use Discovering Algebra text, lots of worksheets,
  class notes graphing calculators
• Pre-algebra
• Use CMP series, lots of worksheets, class
  notes scientific calculators
• (Periods 6 7 Pre-alg. are co-taught with Mrs.
  Schwendinger)

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Math

• Materials
• Textbook
• Calculator
• Spiral notebook for notes and homework
• Pencil
• Red pen
• Grading
• 40--Tests
• 30--Quizzes
• 30--Homework

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Math

• Tips for a good year
• Homework Mon-Thurs.
• Problem of the Week given each week
• Use class time wisely do math first in study
  hall
• Take notes use them
• Realize frustration will occur thats okay

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Language Arts with Mrs. Wellik

• Language Arts Rotations
• Three week rotations
• Writing
• Anthology
• Novels
• Weekly Assignments
• Spelling
• Journal
• Vocab

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Language Arts cont.

• Writing
• Focus on the six traits
• They include
• Ideas
• Organization
• Voice
• Word Choice
• Sentence Fluency
• Conventions

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Language Arts cont.

• Anthology
• Short stories where they will continue to improve
  on the six strategies that make them good readers
• Predict
• Visualize
• Connect
• Question
• Clarify
• Evaluate

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Language Arts Cont.

• Novels
• Conversation circles

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Language Arts cont.

• Materials
• Binder with spelling, journal, vocabulary
• Notebook
• Pencil
• Grading
• Tests 40
• Projects/Writings 40
• Homework 20
• Co-teach with Ms. Kilgore third, sixth, and
  seventh hour.

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Exploratory Classes

• Careers Mrs. Landis
• Career exploration
• 4-year High school plan
• Employability skills
• How to get a job
• Financial Literacy
• Financial planning (Goal setting)
• Spending plans (Budgeting)
• Use of Debit and Credit cards
• Investing and saving options
• Personal Banking

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Exploratory Classes

• Technology Modules Mr. Dodd
• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Energy and Power
• Environment and Ecology
• Flight Technology
• Robotics
• Structural Engineering
• Virtual Architecture and Laser Technology

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Exploratory Classes

• Digital Technology Mrs. Stanner
• Managing Personal files
• Analyzing websites for research
• PowerPoint tools for presentations
• Addressing technology and teens
• Cyber bulling
• Sexting
• Email etiquette
• Google Docs
• Digital photos