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Haverford Middle School

Haverford Middle School. Florida Manatees. Florida Manatees Team. Team leader- Mary Robinson Team Teachers Mary Robinson Leah Como Kim McFadden Ellen Irwin Team website. Welcome. 6 th grade highlights and expectations Preparation Effort Independence Respect.

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Haverford Middle School

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  1. Haverford Middle School Florida Manatees

  2. Florida Manatees Team • Team leader- Mary Robinson • Team Teachers • Mary Robinson • Leah Como • Kim McFadden • Ellen Irwin • Team website

  3. Welcome • 6th grade highlights and expectations • Preparation • Effort • Independence • Respect

  4. Grading Philosophy Accurate performance-based feedback Common assessments and long-term assignments (80%) Short-term assignments, notebooks, homework, and classwork (20%) Quarterly grading Midterm and final PowerSchool

  5. Math Mrs. Robinson- Rm. 208- robinson@havsd.net-x 5208 Curriculum- based on PA State Standards and Core Standards Resources- Math in Focus text, online component Levels- ability grouping Expectations- preparation, effort, independence, perseverance Grading Support- Math Help, Homework Club, Math Club

  6. Science Ms. McFadden – Rm. 214 – mcfadden@havsd.net - x5214 • Curriculum: • Rocks, Minerals, and Soil • MicroLife • Energy • Weather and Atmosphere • Program highlights / expectations: • Inquiry based • Collaborative learning experiences • Hands on learning experiences

  7. Science • Assessments: • 80% • 20% • Midterm Exam • Final Exam • Materials: • 3 ring binders • Dividers • Lab book • Text book • McDougal Littell

  8. Social Studies Mrs. Como- Rm. 206 - como@havsd.net - x5206 • Curriculum • Geography/Maps and Globes review • Ancient Cultures of Southwest Asia and Africa • Cultures of Modern Day Middle East • Cultures of Modern Day Africa

  9. Social Studies • Resources • The World History (online access- my.hrw.com) • The World Past and Present • World Explorer Series • Cultures of the World Series (Research) • Interactive Notebook • A collection of graphic organizers and illustrations that will teach note taking techniques of the big ideas in Social Studies Units.

  10. Social Studies • Assessment • 80% of the grade will reflect a student’s performance in common assessments, selected notebook pages, and long-term projects. • 20% of the grade will reflect a student’s performance on short-term assignments, notebooks, and homework.

  11. Language Arts Curriculum Literature Program Houghton-Mifflin Theme- Based Guided Reading and Writing program with anthology selections, leveled readers, practice skill books, novels and teacher “read-alouds”. Core Novels and Anthology selections  reflect the Themes of Courage, Growing Up and Doers and Dreamers. Independent Reading

  12. Language Arts Writing program • Write Source- Skills book practice, Daily Edits • Formal Writing Pieces- Narrative, Persuasive, Informative pieces taken through the writing process • Journal Responses

  13. Language Arts Assessments • Study Island Assessments • Write Source Skills tests • Literature packets • Tests, quizzes, projects • Writing assignments

  14. Special Education The special education program at Haverford Middle School includes a variety of programs and services to meet the varied needs of students who have been identified as exceptional. The goal is to educate students in the least restrictive environment. The curriculum is the same as the general education curriculum. The materials used are supplemented in order to work more intensely on specific skills.

  15. Special Education Curriculum Language Arts Language Circle: Linguistics Language Circle: Framing Your Thoughts Read Naturally

  16. Special Education Math Smaller groupings allow for slower paced instruction, additional practice, and individualized attention. Curricular materials are adapted to meet students’ unique needs.

  17. General Stuff • PowerSchool • Advisory • Google Drive • Homework club- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after school • Mr. Finnegan- Room 252 • Mrs. Gerber- Room 278 • Math club- Tuesdays & Thursdays, Kristin Bond, Room 280

  18. Good Evening Thanks for meeting with us tonight. We are looking forward to a great year in 6th grade! Band parents / room 143 / 8:00 PM

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