1. Welcome
To The RED TEAM!

2. Summer is Over!

3. TEAM
Responsible students
Enthusiastic about learning
Determined to succeed

4. ORIENTATION AGENDA Introductions Transition Issues Red Team Goals
Supply List (handout provided)
Red Team Parent Conferences
Red Team Schedule
Parent/Teacher Communication
Red Team Incentive Programs
“D” Day Procedures
Handbook Highlights
Special Red Team Events
Alumni Tips

5. Who teaches the Red Team?
Mrs. Vicky Bolger
Subject: Math

6. Who teaches the Red Team?
Mrs. Betty Jo Hayes
Mrs. Carole Droluk
Subject: All
Learning Support

7. Who teaches the Red Team?
Miss Katie Fetterman
Ms. Mary McGlincy
Subject: Read 180 & All
Learning Support

8. Who teaches the Red Team?
Ms. Kara Helzner
Subject: English

9. Who teaches the Red Team?
Mr. Tony Haley
Subject: Science

10. Who teaches the Red Team?
Mr. Rob McCready
Subject: History

11. Who teaches the Red Team?
Mrs. Gen Billet
Subject: Reading

12. Who is the 7th grade counselor?
Mrs. Stephanie Berardelli
Guidance Counselor

13. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A 7th GRADER?
More independence.
More responsibility.
More homework, projects, tests, etc.
More student-teacher communication.

14. RED TEAM CORE GOALS
Students will learn to work collaboratively with their peers and respect the ideas of others.

15. RED TEAM CORE GOALS
Students will learn to become more responsible for their education and take an active approach to learning.

16. RED TEAM CORE GOALS
We encourage students to consistently put forth their best effort in all classes.

17. GENERAL SUPPLY LIST 3 – Ring notebook with dividers Loose leaf paper
Pencils (we encourage lead pencils), pens, and erasers
Appropriate free reading material (At all times, in all classes!)
Set of colored pencils/markers
Highlighters
Textbook covers
Clear sheet protectors
Assignment book (supplied by Arcola)
Gym clothes/sneakers
Flashdrive for team subjects

18. Donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes are greatly appreciated .

19. SUBJECT SPECIFIC SUPPLY LIST
MATH
Bound notebook
Pocket folder
Pencils
ENGLISH
Index Cards
Post it Notes
Wide ruled notebook
READING
packs of post-it notes
Bookmark
Wide ruled notebook

20. RED TEAM SCHEDULE Periods 1: Core Class
Periods 2, 3, 4: Core Class or Health/Phys. Ed.
Lunch: 11:27 – 11:57
Period 5: Core Class
Period 6: Core Class
Period 7: Expressive Arts
Period 8: Homeroom/Music/Clubs

21. PARENT COMMUNICATION The Red Team counselor is Mrs. Berardelli.
Team is available for parent conferences during period 7 (1:35 – 2:15)
Parents are reminded to check the Parent Portal often.
The most efficient method of communication with Red team teachers is .

22. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Honor Roll Distinguished Meritorious
Highest Average
Most Improved Student
Caring Coupon
Team Red student of the marking period.

23. “D” DAY PROCEDURES
“D” Day is dedicated to Team Directed Activities & One Book/One School.
A special schedule which allows built-in flex time during the day is dedicated to the above activities.

24. HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Dress Code Attendance Policies Student Passes
Student Sign-Out
Hallway Behavior
Gum Chewing
Cheating/Plagiarism
Usage of Electronics

25. SPECIAL TEAM EVENTS Field Trips Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Carol
Activity Day-Mermaid Lake
Team Days that involve various subject areas and team building activities

26. PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Clearances for the district must be obtained to attend field trips or volunteer in the school

27. ALUMNI TIPS Make friends and get a good reputation.
Participate in class!
Study more than you normally do, because you’ll need it!
Remember to follow directions on all tests and projects!
Be organized because your work will be checked.

28. ALUMNI TIPS
The harder you try, the more respect you get from the teachers.
Always have your pass.
Be nice to substitutes.
Keep or find a sense of humor- you’ll need it!
Shoving papers into your binder is a REALLY BAD idea.

29. ALUMNI TIPS Keep all of your old papers- you will have finals!
In 6th grade you might not have studied, but this year you have to!
DO ALL OF YOUR WORK YOU’LL BE FINE!
Don’t eat candy without asking.
Do not plagiarize- you will get a 0!
Keep a positive attitude!

30. ALUMNI TIPS Remember… fingertip length shorts.
To survive on the Red Team is to study.
Only go to your locker when you’re allowed to.
Ask Mr. McCready about the ice cream sandwich story.
Remember to do all of your reading and complete your post-it notes!

31. ALUMNI TIPS Always turn in your assignments on time.
Bring a lot of pencils!
Put your name on your papers!
Pay attention in class.
Be nice and respectful to all of your teachers.
Keep your hands to yourself.
Don’t procrastinate because you will have more projects this year.

32. ALUMNI TIPS
Make sure whether or not you need your textbooks for the day.
Seventh grade is what you make it.
Pacing yourself with long term projects is key.
7th grade was a fun year but is VERY different from Skyview.
You will get more freedom (at Arcola), but you will have to earn it.
It never hurts to ask questions.
Always do your homework and remember to make corrections on your homework so that you can study from it.
Get on the good side of all of your teachers.

33. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A FANTASTIC SCHOOL YEAR!
THANK YOU!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO A FANTASTIC SCHOOL YEAR!
Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King Jr.