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Mrs. Minerva’s Classes 7 th Grade Pre-Algebra (Period 1)7 th Grade Pre-Algebra (Period 1)7 th Grade Pre-Algebra 7 th Grade Pre-Algebra 7 th Grade Algebra 1-2 (Period 3)7 th Grade Algebra 1-2 (Period 3)7 th Grade Algebra th Grade Algebra th Grade Life Science (Periods 2,7, 8)7 th Grade Life Science (Periods 2,7, 8)7 th Grade Life Science 7 th Grade Life Science 7 th Grade Encore /Workshop (Periods 5 & 6)7 th Grade Encore /Workshop (Periods 5 & 6)7 th Grade Encore /Workshop 7 th Grade Encore /Workshop

5 th / 6 th Encore / Workshop Minerva / Doyle All Mondays – Monday Lessons Tue–Fri Odd Days- Encore Even Days- Workshop (L/A, Math) Volunteers needed

Doyle / Minerva Volunteers: If interested, sign up / Parent Partner to help coordinate Art Corp: If interested, sign up / / Sept 23 rd Field Trips Donations: Thank you for all you do! Materials Monetary: Checks to OVMS with Doyle/Minerva on subject line

Pre-Algebra – What’s That? Pre-Algebra is the fundamental link between mathematics and algebra. It is the link between the concrete and the abstract. Learn to use the “language” of algebra. We begin with easier concepts (2x + 5 = 9) just like you would learn Spanish talking first about things we know – not nuclear physics – then about more complex.

Pre-Algebra – Key Info Grading: Academic = quizzes, tests, projects Error Analysis to 85% max (70% if late / incorrect) Work Habits = Homework + Participation Citizenship = Following Class/OVMS rules Homework : Daily =Assigned + Review Notes : Daily / PowerPoints posted online 37 Students currently in class (to Student & Parent Resources)

Algebra 1-2 – What’s That? One way to think of Algebra is using equations, with symbols, to solve real-world problems. Algebra 1-2 is a high school level course.

Algebra 1-2 –Key Info Grading : Academic = Work Habits = Homework + Participation Citizenship = Following Class/OVMS rulesGrading : Academic = quizzes, tests, projects Error Analysis to 85% max ( 70% if late / incorrect ) Work Habits = Homework + Participation Citizenship = Following Class/OVMS rules Homework: Daily =Assigned + ReviewHomework: Daily =Assigned + Review Notes: Daily / PowerPoints posted onlineNotes: Daily / PowerPoints posted online ace: FastPace: Fast 37 Students in class37 Students in class (to Student & Parent Resources)

Life Science – What’s That? Investigation and ExperimentationInvestigation and Experimentation Cell BiologyCell Biology Plant and Animal StructuresPlant and Animal Structures Earth History and Geologic TimeEarth History and Geologic Time Evolution Human Anatomy Light and Eyes Genetics Human Reproduction

Student & Parent Resources Class Website ( Website ( (Math/Science) Holt Website from class site or ( Login info on Minerva website(Math/Science) Holt Website from class site or ( Login info on Minerva websitehttp://my.hrw.com/ OVMS Website ( Website ( Go to Science Voluntary DonationsGo to Math Voluntary Donations

Math Voluntary Donations We appreciate all you do! Below are “wish lists” list items. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Classroom Materials, incl. copies per class $ 150 Additional Voluntary Donations for Student Materials: paper, notebooks, pencils, dry erase markers, scissors, rulers, glue sticks, tape, stickies, etc. are all appreciated.

Other Math Information Volunteers? YES! Especially if you can volunteer 1 st or 3 rd periods and want to work with a small group. Updates? YES! Please me with a subject line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto distribution list. Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for any “C” or below grade; AND we can conference if any of us feel the need. (Go to “Working Together”)Go to “Working Together”Thank you!

Life Science Voluntary Donations We appreciate all you do! Below are “wish lists” list items, shown by cost per class. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Labs : Dissections: Earth Worm, Cow Eye, Frog, Fetal Pigand related supplies $375 Other Labs: 75 Classroom Materials, incl. copies 150 Total per Class $600 Additional Voluntary Donations for Student Materials: paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, scissors, glue sticks, tape, stickies, etc. are all appreciated.

Other Science Information Volunteers? YES! Especially if you can volunteer 2 nd, 7 th, or 8 th periods and want help during labs. Updates? YES! Please me with a subject line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto distribution list. Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for any “C” or below grade; AND we can conference if any of us feel the need. (Go to “Working Together”)Go to “Working Together”Thank you!

Working Together For YOUR CHILD, the Student… Be Prepared Be Involved Communicate For ME, the Teacher… Be Prepared Be Involved Communicate We are a team! For YOU, the Parent… Encourage Be Involved Communicate

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