1. Welcome to the 7 th Grade “Cyclones” team at Southeast Middle

2. “Cyclones” Team Teachers Mr. Black ~ Social Studies (rm. 707) Ms. Ellis ~ Lang. Arts/Soc. Stud. (rm. 609) Ms. Jones ~ Math (rm. 709) Ms. McCraw ~ Science (rm. 703) Mrs. Murray ~ Math/Science (rm. 610) Mr. Rhymes ~ Language Arts (rm. 705)

3. Agenda Books/Planners Agendas should be checked nightly for homework and notes (also check websites). If a student has no homework, the agenda should read “No Homework.” Agendas are the only hall passes and should not be folded or mutilated. Replacement cost is $5.00. Vital information such as a schedule, the WS/FCS Dress Code, school rules and fees are in the Agenda. Use it. Don’t lose it!

4. A packet of school forms will be given to your child the first day of class. Please read, sign, and return all forms to your child’s Homebase teacher. * Student fee is $0.50 *

5. Language Arts Supplies A COPY OF THIS WILL BE ON MY WEBPAGE Notebook Paper Pencils (regular or mechanical) blueblackredInk Pens (blue or black AND red) Spiral Notebook 2-pocket folders (with or without prongs) –1 to be kept in class, plus another for outside of class HIGHLIGHTERSHIGHLIGHTERS Markers and/or Colored Pencils Ruler (optional, but nice to have) Glue/glue sticks Tissues/hand sanitizer for homeroom teacher

6. Language Arts Literature: –Novels: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson …possibly other titles -- We also be may reading selections from the lit. textbook and other sources. -- Independent Reading * Articles of the Week (AoWs) * Reading Logs: books of students’choosing

7. Reading Logs Each QUARTER, an independent Reading Log will be completed on a book chosen by the student (with teacher approval). *** The log will be a project grade. ****** The log will be a project grade. *** This project will be an ongoing homework assignment during each quarter. The log will require the student to reflect on his/her reading by developing insights or questions based on what they read each night.

8. WRITING  Major Style: ARGUMENTATIVE  Students will “argue” their point by providing evidence from the text.  In addition to argumentative writing, students will also journey into the realm of descriptive writing and poetry.  GRAMMAR: “Fantastic Fives”  Punctuation, spelling, and mechanics mastery

9. Vocabulary Vocabulary will be studied in context with the grammar and reading assignments. –Root Word-based vocab. –Context Vocabulary Vocab quizzes will be given throughout the year. You can study at home and online at Spelling City… www.spellingcity.com/brhymes www.spellingcity.com/brhymes –There is a link to Spelling City on my webpage and they have a mobile App

10. Homework oExpect your child to have a total of 60-90 minutes of homework a night Monday through Thursday (at times, Friday) in all subjects combined. oHomework is not optional. Homework that is incomplete or not turned in will, of course, negatively impact a student’s grade. Classwork/homework is expected to be made up after an absence. oIf your child consistently has “no homework,” please check our websites or contact us. On ALL our pages you can access the TEAM HOMEWORK/EVENTS link

11. How to contact us… Emails Mr. Black Mr. Black rblack@wsfcs.k12.nc.usrblack@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Ms. Elliseaellis@wsfcs.k12.nc.us eaellis@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Ms. Jones Ms. Jones jmjones@wsfcs.k12.nc.us jmjones@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Mrs. Murrayjemurray@wsfcs.k12.nc.us jemurray@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Ms. McCraw Ms. McCraw kmmccraw@wsfcs.k12.nc.us kmmccraw@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Mr. Rhymes Mr. Rhymes brhymes@wsfcs.k12.nc.us brhymes@wsfcs.k12.nc.us By phone (336)703-4219

12. Receive Text or Email Alerts: For Text reminders, text the message @mrrhym to 81010. For Email reminders, send a blank email to: mrrhym@mail.remind.com mrrhym@mail.remind.com This is a quick and easy way to stay connected about upcoming due dates, field trips, or other class-related information!