1. Mrs. DeMarquez Olympians Room 19

2. Agenda Introduction What’s New in Middle School Curriculum Important Information Homework & Grading Classroom Management Questions ?

3. Introducing Mrs. DeMarquez 17 th year in Cambrian District 15 years at Farnham: Reading Intervention staff- 1/2 year 5 th grade- 2½ years 4 th grade- 5 years 3 rd grade- 7 year 6 th grade – 2 nd year! San Jose Native SJSU and National Family active in the Cambrian community Love to stay active

4. What’s New in Middle School Multiple classes and teachers Various schedules Greater independence and responsibility No report cards- Power SchoolPower School Dressing for PE Dances School wide competitions/school spirit After school sports Clubs Core Competitions All school trip (end of year)

5. Bell Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Friday- Regular Schedule Wednesday, Thursday- Block Schedule CLICK HERE

6. Standards Based Curriculum Common Core Standards California State Common Core Standard Sacramento County Office of Education eStandards Focus Shifting to 21 st Century learning and skills Higher level thinking (depth of knowledge) Collaboration Technology integration College and career readiness

7. Mathematics Book Big Ideas Course 1 (pilot) Integers and rational numbers Dividing fractions Properties and algebraic expressions Area of irregular polygons Ratios, proportions & rates Equations & inequalities Surface area & volume Data & statistics (introductory) Common Core Curriculum Units Problem solving hands-on and engaging Group and individual practice Deeper understanding Big shift for students- THINKING & ! Dot and Number talks Development of spatial reasoning number sense, academic vocabulary, precise communication

8. Science Curriculum: Foss Science (Lawrence Hall of Science) Focus: Earth Science Modules:  Weather & Water  Planetary Science  Earth History

9. Social Studies Books: World History: Ancient Civilizations (McDougal Littell) History Alive: Ancient Worlds (TCI) World Geography Early Man Sumer & Mesopotamia Early Empires Ancient Egypt, India, China History of world religions Ancient & Classical Greece Rise & fall of Rome

10. Important Information School Agenda Very Important information- Important to read Absence Notify office (extension 102) Work for the day Absent work 1 additional day for each day absent Oops passes/ Homework passes Proud Grams at store & in class rewards Oops Pass= 1 additional day for 1 forgotten assignment for full credit *Signed parent note is encouraged Homework Pass: excuses only 1 piece of homework (not projects!)

11. Retakes Tests/quizzes Must be retaken within 2 weeks of grade entered/test returned Scores are averaged for final grade New score recorded in grade book – retake noted in comments May have 1 retake on a test/quiz only Student’s responsibility to make retake requests Retakes completed on student’s free time- brunch, lunch, after school, before school (by appointment) Retake not turned in promptly will result in original score being kept

12. Homework Reinforces classroom learning homework agenda- student responsibility to write assignments down Class web page resource- secondary source! Rubric Completion & effort vs. correctness Students may turn in late with oops pass. Math homework will be daily Science & social studies homework will be occasional and will include long term projects periodically. Project timelines will be coordinated between teachers to the best of our ability

13. Only work intended to assess will be given a letter grade Homework scored on effort & completion Classwork scored on effort, completion, accuracy Late homework & classwork w/o oops pass or note will not be accepted Late projects lowered 5% each day it is late Grading Grade Scale A+ 100 C+ 75-79 A 93-99 C 70-74 F 0-49 A- 90-92 C- 65-69 B+ 87-89 D+ 60-64 B 83-86 D 56-59 B- 80-82 D- 50-55 40% Tests/Quizzes 30% Homework/Classwork 25% Projects 5% Behavior/Participation

14. Classroom Management Positive Reinforcement Recognitions of effort and choices Proud Grams (school rewards) Team Points Core points School privileges Consequences Natural and logical Call home Referrals Detentions

15. Home-School Communication Email Parent Email list Progress reports for students at risk (mid quarter) Power School grade book Power School In person Web page www.demarquez.com

16. Miscellaneous Stuff! Field trip November 20 (tentative) Cal. Academy of Science Permission slip and chaperone sign ups to come students supplies donations

17. Contact Information Email: demarquezl@cambriansd.org Add “Price Parent” to subject line Phone: 408-377-2532 x 219

18. Thank You! Questions?