1. Welcome Eagle Parents 2012 - 2013 Grace Nanney – Language Arts
Alex Glass – NC History and Science
Jim Cox - Math

2. Mrs. Nanney Graduated as NC Teaching Fellow from
East Carolina University in May 2011.
Began teaching at Tucker Creek in April 2011
Licensed to teach Language Arts (6-9th grades),
Reading (K-12th grade), and Social Studies (6th-9th grades).
I grew up in Pamlico County and thoroughly enjoy
this area of eastern NC! 

3. Mr. Glass… …and family! Born in London.. Ohio
Degree in Biology from Ohio Northern University
Attended University of Ulster in Northern Ireland my Junior year
Eagle Scout and current Scoutmaster/Cubmaster of Troop and Pack 412
Active at The Sanctuary in Newport on Hwy. 70
Have been teaching at TCMS since 2001
Certified to teach Science and NC History
…and family!
Mary Helen, Cooper(5), Ian(8)

4. Mr. Cox Eagles Math Teaching is my 3d Career Navy
Business (Fortune 100 Company)
Teaching
Education
U.S. Naval Academy (BS, Physical Oceanography)
U.S. Naval Postgraduate School 1986 (MS, Financial Mgt)
Marymount University 1994, MEd (Secondary Education)
I am dual certified, math and science 6 – 12 grades
I am married, with 2 daughters in college (I still remember the 8th grade vividly)
Mr. Cox

5. Science and North Carolina History
Matter, Energy
Earth History
Structure and Function
Ecosystems
Genetic Variation
Molecular Biology
NC History
Integrated with PBL
An overview of the States history

6. Reading Skills 8th Grade Curriculum: Reading Comprehension
Ms. Nanney’s Language Arts Class
8th Grade Curriculum:
Reading Skills
Reading Comprehension
Writing Skills
Grammar
Spelling
Elements of Literature

7. 8th Grade Math Follows Common Core State Standards Equations Geometry
Proportions
Pythagorean Theorem
Slope
Linear Equations
Functions
I am the “guide on the side, not the sage on the stage”.

8. Important Points Math A lot of material to cover
Every day builds, no days off
All assigned work is due, even if sick
There is not time for bad conduct disruptions
Calculator – Should I buy one?

9. Art of Collaboration
Eagles will be working throughout year with NC Museum of Art
Collaborative effort between core courses and art
We spent three days in Raleigh at orientation/training
We have a number of core lessons that will culminate in a piece of art
There will be a field trip to NC Museum of Art during Spring Break
Our goal: Put a TCMS project “On the Wall”

10. Eagles Communication Engrade: Post grades and communications
Available 24 x 7
Parental Accounts
Wiki: We provide information to students and you (Homework)
and Phone are OK
We prefer Engrade!

11. Eagles Wish List -- Team
Thank you very much for all donations that you have made so far!!
Boxes of Kleenex (our most pressing need)
Pencils
Rolls of Paper Towels
Tennis Balls (used are ok)
Pens
Printer Paper (ream)

12. Agenda
Assignments
Engrade and Computing Guidelines (copies of 1:1 Paperwork
Expectations for conduct
Late Work Policy

13. Accelerated Math/Accelerated Reading
Emphasis on both
Monitored at School and County Level
Read AR daily
Even if goals are met, they still read AR during AR
They can bring AR books from home
Nook/Kindle are OK, (reading only)
AR is not about liking, it is about doing
Acc Math a key part of Math/Algebra
Acc Math assess for both knowledge and effort

14. Some things about the 8th grade
Do not expect of count on extra credit.
It is unlikely it will be given
We adhere to our late work policy
Each class is a little different, but no homework = 0
If you have questions or mitigating factors, contact us via ENGRADE. We probably can resolve it
DO NOT WAIT until last days of quarter to get in late work
Grades are always due before the end of the quarter
Speaking of Grades…..

15. Eagles 1:1 Computing Before we get started there are a lot of forms.
**** Parent Acknowledgment Page ****1:1 Laptop Agreement Student Code of Conduct Addendum Eagles Computing Guidelines **** Engrade and Wiki
Technolgy Fee
We have distributed copies of all forms
The Eagles Wiki also has the forms for download
Download the forms
Read and Sign
Return Signed Forms to Homeroom Teacher
Laptop User Fee ($40.00) to Ms Anderson in Office
Before we distribute laptops we need forms and fee and Engrade

16. We will use a lot of Apps and Sites
WIKIs
Eagles and a Wiki for Each Subj
Engrade
Google Earth
Power Algebra
MathXL
As well as open office word process, graphics, and spreadsheet
Math will use computers 90%+
Language Arts/History/Science 50%
Integrated Project Based Learning
All apps are “on line”
Any computer can be used to access online apps

17. Security
The stringent and almost stifling security IS FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUR CHILD
Every key stroke is recorded (our laptops, too!)
There are filters and blocks at the county
If students bypass filters, their keystrokes are still recorded
THE COMPUTERS ARE FOR SCHOOL WORK ONLY
That means: No games, inappropriate sites, social networking
Random checks of history are routine
Offenders will be caught. It is inevitable.
Without a computer it will be near impossible to pass math.
All data on the computer is the property of the school

18. This year, laptops are staying at school An assigned laptop for each class Students change classes, laptops do not

19. Finally….
Questions ???