Troy Intermediate Parent Information Night 2015-2016

Troy Teams Teams are a group of students that all share the same 4 core academic teachers. Benefits of Teams Teachers can work together to help meet the needs of the child Students have a sense of belonging/community Parents have a set group of teachers to communicate and work with

Team Concept for Troy Each team will create their own name, logo, crest, and colors. Teams represent and mirror all of Troy’s population Class periods can be grouped to meet the needs of the student and their current ability If a student needs to change a class period to meet a need, they can keep their team of teacher and their classmates

Student Orientation to Troy August 12th: Schedule and packet pick up. 5:30-7:00 pm. August 17th: Supply drop off and locker assign 5:30-6:30 5th grade 6:30-7:30 6th grade August 19th: “Opening Ceremonies” and 1st day of school. 7:45-10:45 orientation, celebration, and team building.

Team Name, Crest, and Colors

Jones/Citro/Plow/Schilens 5th Grade Mrs. Jones Mr. Citro Mrs. Plow Mrs. Schilens Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

Johnson/Hanna/ Esterburg/Hermensky 5th Grade Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Hanna Mrs. Esterburg Mrs.Hermensky Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

Koziarz/Lowe/Cheney/Judson 5th Grade Mrs. Koziarz Mr. Lowe Mrs. Cheney Ms. Judson Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

Geraci/Hartwell/ J. Dalgleish/Bockelman 6th Grade Ms. Dalgleish Mrs. Bockelman Mrs. Geraci Mr. Hartwell Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

Moore/Giomini/Demko/Spagnola 6th Grade Mrs. Moore Mr. Giomini Mrs. Demko Mrs. Spagnola Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

H. Dalgleish/Banjoff/ Jaeckin/Walsh 6th Grade Ms. Dalgleish Ms. Banjoff Mrs. Jaeckin Mr. Walsh Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

Exploratory Teachers Music: Ms. Maria Brown Band/Orchestra: Ms. Rebecca Bain Physical Education: Ms. Cathy Juergens Art: Mr. Dennis Foldesy Media: Mr. Greg Arebaugh Band/Orchestra: Mrs. Kulikowski

Intervention Specialists & Tutors Mrs. Schafer Mrs. Brodke Mrs. Mitchell Mrs. Long Mrs. Simmerly Ms. Bianco Mrs. Citro

Guidance Counselors Mr. Pat Walsh Ms. Hope Hayden Email: pat.walsh@avonlakecityschools.org Email: hope.hayden@avonlakecityschools.org

Principal Mr. Andrew Peltz Email: Blog: http://wearetroy.blogspot.com/ andrew.peltz@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: http://wearetroy.blogspot.com/

Bell Schedule HR 7:45- 7:51 1st 7:54- 8:47 2nd 8:50- 9:43 3rd 9:46- 10:39 4th 10:42- 11:35 5th 11:38- 12:31 6th 12:34- 1:27 7th 1:30- 2:23 2:26- 2:30 Each student will attend 4 core academic classes a day, one academic extension period, one exploratory class, and lunch/recess. Each period is 53 minutes long and there are 3 minutes between each period

5th Grade Curriculum - ELA English Language Arts Content ELA Projects/Assessments The fifth grade ELA student can expect to focus on the anchor standards for Reading, Writing, Listen/Speaking and Language as established by the Ohio Department of Education. These standards will be provided on the class website. This course will be using the following anchor texts to accomplish this goal: Walk Two Moon, Running Out of Time, Thanksgiving Treasure, The House Without a Christmas Tree, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer, and Hoot. In addition, teachers may choose other titles to use as partner texts. The 5th grade student will develop three main pieces of writing: Personal Narrative in the form of a memoir, a research report, and an opinion piece. We will also write some poetry.

5th Grade Curriculum - Math Math Content Math Projects/Assessments 1st Quarter Place Value, Adding and Subtracting Decimals, Multiplying Whole Numbers, Dividing by 1 digit Divisors 2nd Quarter Dividing by 2 Digit Divisors, Multiplying Decimals, Dividing Decimals, Numerical Expressions  3rd Quarter Adding and Subtracting Fractions, Mixed Numbers, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers   4th Quarter Volume of Solids, Data, Classifying Plane Figures, Coordinate Geometry Khan Academy • Real life application problem solving • Daily Quick Checks • Differentiated to meet the needs of all students

5th Grade Curriculum - Science Science Content Science Projects/Assessments Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations; Design and conduct a scientific investigation; Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather data and information; Analyze and interpret data; Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions; Think critically and logically to connect evidence and explanations; Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions; and Communicate scientific procedures and explanations EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Topic: Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System Characteristics, cycles and patterns in the solar system and within the universe. PHYSICAL SCIENCE Topic: Light, Sound and Motion Forces that affect motion, change in speed of an object, & the amount of force applied vs. mass of the object. Light and sound are explored as forms of energy that move in predictable ways, depending on the matter they move. LIFE SCIENCE Topic: Interactions within Ecosystems Foundational knowledge of the structures and functions of ecosystems.

5th Grade Curriculum – Social Studies SS Projects/Assessments Social Studies Content Students will be given at least one major project to complete per quarter -Students will be encouraged to stay up to date on current events -Students will be building and using an “Interactive Social Studies Notebook” as we explore and study each topic -Nystrom Atlas is a textbook that will be used as a resource for Geography and Map skills -The Americas is a textbook that will be used as a resource for all topics and can be accessed online -Newsdepth is a PBS based broadcast that students will view to stay current on events happening in the world History --Early Indian Civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Missisipian) -European Exploration and colonization Geography -Globes, Geographic Tools, Cartography, Map skills -Regions of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America -Human Impact on physical environment -American Indian cultures Government -Understanding public issues through research -Democracies, Dictatorships, and Monarchies Economics --Productive Resources and Productive Capacity -Specialization, Trade, Interdependence -Division of Labor

6th Grade Curriculum - ELA English Language Writing ELA Reading Grammar Narrative              Journals Research        Poetry    Persuasive Descriptive Expository Word Origins Scope Magazine  Stories from Literature Book              Whole Class Readings Some of the titles include: The Giver        The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle     A View From Saturday Various short stories 

6th Grade Curriculum - Math Math Content Math Projects/Assessments 1st Quarter Introduction to Algebra & Number Theory Integers & Rational Numbers 2nd Quarter Operations with Rational Numbers Proportional Reasoning 3rd Quarter Percents Data Analysis 4th Quarter Geometry Equations & Inequalities Khan Academy Graphing on a coordinate plane Real life application problems Frequent quizzes Adaptable rigor to meet and stretch the students ability levels

Family Curriculum Night Mathematics 6th Grade Math Teachers Ms. Banjoff Mr. Giomini Mr. Hartwell introductions

6th Grade Math Classes Math 6 Math 6 Plus Criteria for Math 6 Plus- Must meet 2 of 3 90+ percentile on Spring MAPs Teacher recommendation High math fluency There are two classes, Andy addresses placement information. how are placements made, when will info go out

Minimum Assessment Grade Retake Policy Grade Band Skills Khan Expectation Minimum Assessment Grade Retake Policy Math 6 All 6th Grade Standards/Some 7th Grade Standards 100% Mastery of 6th Grade 59% One Retake Opportunity Per Test Math 6 Plus All 6th and 7th Grade Standards/Some 8th Grade Standards 100% Mastery of 6th and 7th Grade N/A No Retakes Melissa

6th Grade Scope & Sequence 1st Quarter Percents Introduction to Algebra & Number Theory Data Analysis Integers & Rational Numbers 4th Quarter 2nd Quarter Geometry Operations with Rational Numbers Equations & Inequalities Proportional Reasoning 3rd Quarter Scott - both classes follow the same scope and sequence

Khan Academy Avoid Summer Slump All Ability Levels Part of Report Card Scott

Scott

Example Assessment Questions

Math 6 Item Basic sixth grade skill: “understand the concept of a ratio…” Dylan

Math 6 Item

Math 6 Item

Math 6 Item

Math 6 Item Stretch within the sixth grade expectations. Scott

Math 6 graphically represent (plot values) ratios-banjoff

Math 6 Plus linear relationship, precurser linear algebra, rational numbers as ordered pair dylan

Math 6 Plus Building from understanding of table sof ratios, to include rational numbers and prepare students for functions later on. Scott

Math 6 Plus Similar to sixth grade ratio and unit rate questions, but involves rational numbers. dylan

Math 6 Plus More complicated unit rate questions. Scott

Math 6 Plus High extention thinking of 8th grade concepts such as slope and functions with integers banjoff

Math 6 - Math 6 Plus

Math 6 - Math 6 Plus

6th Grade Curriculum - Science Science Content Science Projects/Assessments Life Science- Diversity of Life Become familiar with microscopes Discover the characteristics of life Learn about cells and their importance in living organisms Discover the parts and vascular system of plants Learn about seeds and flowers and their adaptations  Earth Science- Minerals, Rocks and the Rock Cycle Learn about minerals and their composition Explore different uses of minerals Study the three different types of rocks, how they are formed and how we use them today Learn about the rock cycle Physical Science- Matter and Atoms Learn that matter is made of particles too small to see Understand matter changes form and moves from place to place Recognize energy changes from one form to another, but it cannot be destroyed Discover physical forces affect the movement of all matter on Earth  Science World Magazine Nonfiction Reading incorporating common core state standards Interactive website with digital editions, videos and games Summative Assessments Short Cycle Assessments Labs Projects

6th Grade Curriculum – Social Studies Social Studies Content SS Projects/Assessments Geography/Timelines/21st Century Map Skills Mesopotamia Egypt World Religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism India China Economy Government Real Estate Advertisement Google Maps of Ancient Civilizations Pharaoh Debate World Religions Project Silk Road Simulation Targeted Consumer Activity End of Unit Assessments Summative Quizzes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academic Extension? 53 minute period every day Flexible Groupings and Content Grade Level Band/Orchestra Special Education Meeting Time Intervention for Reading or Math Re-teaching, Review and/or Enrich Class work or homework review

How were students assigned to classes? Heterogeneous Groupings on Teams Previous Year Teacher Input Thoughtful Placement Grades and Scores Only Part of the Process and not the Whole Process

How does lunch/recess work? 53 Minutes (26 min. recess & 26 min. lunch) @ 100 students of same grade eat/recess together Opportunity to socialize with other students on their team Assigned seating is rotated to encourage new friendships

What extracurricular activities are offered? Running Club Builder’s Club Science Club Student Council Choir Intramurals (6th Grade Only)

How does Troy communicate with parents? PowerSchool Avon Lake City Schools website Student Planner Thursday Folder Parent Emails from teachers Teacher websites/blogs On-line Announcements Principal’s Blog: wearetroy.blogspot.com

What are Activity Nights? Troy will host 3 activity nights a year. This is a “kids only” night where we have a DJ, open gym basketball, bingo and crafts. The hours are from 6:00 pm to 8:30 for 5th graders and 8:45 for the 6th graders.

What are Power Hours About once a month, the whole class will get together for a “Power Hour”. We have team building activities, special presentations, anti-bullying programming, positive choice training, and class spirit themed fun. It is our belief that if the students come together as a whole class, then they will grow together as well.

What time does school start and end? School Starts at 7:45 a.m. School Ends at 2:30 p.m. Bus riding students are released first. Parent pick-ups and walkers/bike riders are not released until all busses are gone

What if my student is sick/needs called off of school? When a student is absent from school, a call to the school, by the parent, is required each day before 8:15 am. The attendance voice mailbox phone number is 440-930-8927.

May my student bring in a smartphone or tablet? We encourage the students to use their personal electronic devices during school for appropriate educational purposes. Troy Intermediate and Avon Lake City Schools are not responsible for the loss or theft of any such items. Personal devices are still subject to the same rules and expectations set forth in the board approved Acceptable Use Policy.

Does Troy have a Student Code of Conduct? Yes. It is the front of the student issued agendas. Dress code, attendance and behavioral expectations/consequences are described there. Students and parents are expected to be familiar with our expectations.

Does Troy have a Mission Statement? We believe that we must teach our kids how to act and not just tell them what not to do. Our Positive Behavior program rewards our kids we catch being good with bi-weekly drawings for special privileges. Troy Students BELIEVE Be persevering Effort in academics Learning to take responsibility Integrity and honesty Enthusiasm for learning Values people and property Expectations are high

What are the BELIEVE cards for? Bi-monthly drawings for lanyards that allows you to sit at a friends table at lunch, use of game room during indoor recess, and other rewards Once a month, the teachers will nominate a student who has personified our BELIEVE characteristics. They will be treated to pancakes cooked by the principal, receive a certificate and a pamphlet that contains their name, nominating teacher and the reason they are being recognized.

Looking Forward to a Great Year!!!!!!!