1. Spring 2015

2.  Meet 8A – Mr. Dabbs (Cluster Leader)  IPC Requirements – Dr. Fong  Algebra Requirements  Expectations  What’s happening in …  English  History  Math  Science

3.  IPC is a high school science credit course that is comprised of one semester of Chemistry and one semester of Physics. ◦ NOTE: students will still need to take 4 additional years of science in high school for the Recommended and Distinguished Diploma Plans.  vs. Science 8 ◦ 8 th grade Science/Pre-AP Science introduces students to concepts of chemistry, physics, space science, Earth science, and ecosystems.  STAAR testing ◦ All Students take the 8 th grade Science STAAR exam!

4. Placement is based on the following:  7 th Grade Science and Math Grades  IPC Qualifier  IOWA Science results  Teacher Recommendation  Students must be enrolled in Algebra or Geometry Students who score low on the Earth/Space section of the IPC Qualifier, but qualify for IPC will be required to take a one semester Earth/Science as one of their electives.

5.  Placement is based on the following:  Grades  Algebra Aptitude Test  STAAR test results  IOWA Math results  Teacher Recommendation  8 th grade skills test Students who are currently enrolled in Algebra this year, will automatically be enrolled for Geometry next year.

6.  Bring all materials to class (students are not arriving even with the basics – pen, pencil, etc.)  Complete and submit work on time.  Absent work needs to be made up promptly upon return to school.  Maintain online usernames and passwords for online resources and online HW activities.  Respect – many students are becoming too comfortable, need to watch behavior, language, etc. Each student should put forth their best work and behavior at all times throughout the entire school year.

7.  Test Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015  Reading Tutorials continue for the next two weeks after school on Wednesday and Thursday.  Saturday STAAR Tutorials by invitation:  April 11 th, 9:00 am – 12 pm  April 18 th, 9:00 am -12 pm

8. POETRY UNIT & PROJECT STAAR READING TEST CLASS NOVEL END OF YEAR PROJECT

9.  Please order one of the following books for your student by 4/20/2015 – two weeks from now.  It is recommended that they have their own copy as it will be best if they can write in their own copy of the novel.  Students may choose either of the these books to read.  GATHERING BLUE by Lois Lowry (recommended for girls).  BANNER IN THE SKY by James Ramsey Ullman (recommended for boys).  End of novel assignment…more details to come.

10. Tessellation Project Mathematician Project Saturday Tutorials

11. Declaration of Independence Prepare for IOWA

12. Next unit after testing will be SPACE