1. WELCOME TO
MIDDLE SCHOOL

3. MIDDLE SCHOOL:
AN OVERVIEW

4.  Students who demonstrate the following POSITIVE BEHAVIORS can earn MERITS
Students can earn from 1-5 points for any of the following behaviors:
Demonstrating Trustworthiness (honesty, returning lost items)
Demonstrating Respect (value other’s opinions and property, listen to peers & superiors alike)
Demonstrating Responsibility (returning important documents, reporting incidents)
Demonstrating Fairness (be accountable, cooperate, be willing to do what is best for everyone)

5. Students who demonstrate the following POSITIVE BEHAVIORS can earn MERITS
Demonstrating Citizenship (pride in school)
Demonstrating Caring (holding the door, saying please and thank you, assisting a classmate)
Demonstrating Leadership to Peers
Appropriately Handling/Walking Away from Conflict and/or Confrontation
Random Merits (school spirit, fire drill and assembly behavior)
Significant Academic Improvement
Consistent Recognized Class Participation
*Additional merits can be earned for other appropriate behaviors and can be assigned by the staff.

6. Demerits can be earned for (but not limited to) the following behaviors:
Dress code violation
In unauthorized area
Unprepared for class
Inappropriate public displays of affection
Inappropriate conduct/horseplay
Malicious remarks
Misrepresenting facts
Abusive language (including profanity and/or inappropriate gestures)
Arguing / Rudeness
Class disruption
Theft

7.  Leaving class without permission
Misuse of school technology (inappropriate searches, password sharing, pornography)
Vandalism/Minor damages to school property/misuse of school equipment and supplies
Disrespect, open defiance, and/or contempt for authority
Forgery
Reckless inappropriate conduct/horseplay
Consistent disruptive behavior
Violation of the schools acceptable use policy both on AND off campus*
Willful destruction of school property*
Fighting (harmful and/or offensive contact)*
Peer harassment (verbal and/or physical)*
Violation of the Sexual Harassment Policy*
*These negative behaviors will result in immediate referral to administration and may result in suspension or expulsion. 

8. Merits will be able to be spent at a Reward Store on Wednesday mornings in homeroom before Mass. Some of the shop incentives are listed below.
Free Sock Day Re-Do
Seat Swap Pick a Partner
Teacher Chair No Homework
Headphones Teacher Test Help
Free Shoe Day Free Dress Down

9. Penalties for Accumulated Demerits
St. John Vianney Middle School believes that a progressive discipline plan best allows students the opportunity for positive behavior change. Teachers can also use other interventions for dealing with inappropriate behaviors in their classroom.
Demerit Totals and Consequences
+point totals subject to change
Demerit Total
Consequence
3 Missing Homework Demerits
One (1) Thursday Morning Detention from 7:00am-7:30am
*Each subsequent homework demerit will result in a parent/student/teacher conference and possible suspension from extracurricular activities.
2 Behavior Infractions
Homeroom teacher will send parent
3 Behavior Infractions
4 Behavior Infractions
Parent/Student/Teacher conference AND One (1) Thursday Detention from 7:00-7:30am
5 Behavior Infractions
Referral to administration for behavior intervention plan with parents

10. Additional Sanctions
A student who has been placed on suspension WILL NOT be permitted to participate in or attend any school-sponsored curricular or extracurricular activities or student activities conducted on or off school premises for the duration of the suspension. In addition to the consequences listed, privileges that relate to a specific offense can also be revoked.
Students should be aware that they are always representing St. John Vianney School at on or off campus curricular and extracurricular activities. Demerits and consequences may be issued for inappropriate conduct at these events. 

11. WEIGHTING FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBJECTS
HOMEWORK 10%
TEST 40%
QUIZ 25%
CLASSWORK 25%

12. All middle school students will have PE Monday and Friday
All middle school students will have PE Monday and Friday. The students will also have other specials-Spanish, art, music , and technology- throughout the week.
It is important for the students to eat breakfast.
If you need to give your child a message about pick up or changes in appointments, please /call Mrs. Perez (Angie) in the office.

13. If your child has a BAD MORNING before he/she heads off for school, please give us a heads up with an .

14. BIRTHDAYS: Please do not send in treats for the class.

15. 8th Grade Parents
CONFIRMATION- JUNE 2, 2018

16. GKTW
We are committed to GKTW for the entire year including summers. We go on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month from 5:30-8:30. In addition to student volunteers, I also need parents. Students must be 12 years old to participate.
If your child is planning to volunteer for GKTW, he/she must complete the online application ASAP. You must also complete a parental agreement for your child.
If you want to participate, you must complete an online application and a background check.
All of the necessary information is on my website

17. Next GKTW is Friday, September 1.
Please me if you/your child want to participate or have your child sign up when I pass around the sign up sheet-
20 Middle School Students and at least 5 adults.

18. Make sure you are signed up.
REDIKER
Make sure you are signed up.
changes must be made through REDIKER
Parents can have multiple accounts
/call or see Evelyn Garcia for all Rediker issues
Make sure you use an address that you check regularly

19. REDIKER
Mustang Messenger and other important school info comes via REDIKER
Weekly s from me
Other s from Junior High teachers
Progress Reports

20. When a student is absent parents MUST EMAIL THE TEACHER
ABSENCES:
When a student is absent parents MUST THE TEACHER
with the absence excuse.

21. The students MAY HAVE SHELVES in their lockers.
They MAY NOT DECORATE THEIR LOCKERS IN ANY OTHER WAY-mirrors, chandeliers, wall paper, pictures of the One Direction guys, etc.

22. NO!!!!

23. YES!!!!

24. MY WEBSITE

25. WELCOME TO
THE
WORLD
OF ENGLISH

26. SEVENTH GRADE
CURRICULUM

27. GRAMMAR
CAPTALIZATION
PUNCTUATION
SENTENCE STRUCTURE

28. PARTS OF SPEECH
USAGE
DIAGRAMMING

29. WRITING USING THE WRITING PROCESS, STUDENT’S CHOOSE A TOPIC,
BRAINSTORM WITH THINKING MAPS, PREWRITE, REVISE, EDIT,
AND WRITE A FINAL COPY.

30. LITERATURE

31. EIGHTH GRADE
CURRICULUM

32. Grammar
Writing
Literature

33. Grammar- a review of
Punctuation
Capitalization
Usage
Sentence Structure
Phrases/ Clauses

34. Literature:
Short Story Unit
The Giver by Lois Lowry
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Witness by Karen Hesse,
A Holocaust unit- Prisoner B-3087
Throughout the year, we will be reading and analyzing non-fiction books and articles.
Throughout the year we will also be exploring poetry.

35. 7th and 8th GRADE ENGLISH HOMEWORK IS ASSIGNED ON MONDAY AND IS DUE FRIDAY. EIGHTH GRADE ALSO HAS LITERATURE HOMEWORK.

36. AFTER SCHOOL HELP
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS FROM DISMISSAL UNTIL 4:00 P.M. This will begin the week of August 21

37. ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL FORMS ARE POSTED ON MY WEBSITE.

38. Social Studies Ms. Danisovszky (Dan-uh-show-ski)
B.S. Social Science Education,
University of Central Florida
Florida Teacher Certification:
Social Science 6-12

39. Middle School Social Studies
Current Events- Junior Scholastic & Channel One
Tests, Quizzes, & Projects
Classwork & Homework
Participation…SOCIAL studies

40. 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations
Textbook: World History: A Journey Across Time- The Early Ages, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Ancient Civilizations
Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, South America, Africa
Medieval Civilizations
Japan, China, Africa, Europe

41. 7th Grade Civics Textbook: Civics, Economics, & Geography,
McGraw-Hill, 2013
U.S. Regions, major landforms and major landmarks
An overview of National, State and Local government in the United States
Types of governments and economic systems
Types of economic systems
Exploration of landmark Supreme Court cases

42. 8th Grade U.S. History
Textbook: Discovering our Past: A History of the United States Early Years, McGraw-Hill, 2013
Survey of United States History from Colonial America through Reconstruction ( )
Thirteen Colonies
American Revolution
Founding Documents
Westward Expansion
Civil War
Reconstruction

43. National Junior Honor Society
More information will be sent home via backpack
and in the next few weeks!

44. Middle School Religion
For those of you ho do not know me, my name is Sharon Taylor. I will be teaching your children Religion this year
7th & 8th Grade Parent Meeting

45. Mrs. Taylor Junior Hi Religion at SJV
Parish Catechetical Leader at St. Mary Catholic Church
Diocesan Instructor to EMHCs.
Mrs. Taylor
I also am the Sacramental Coordinator at Holy Cross and teach for the Diocese of Orlando – what I do for fun is teach your students.

46. As in all subjects, standards are high in Religion, as well
As in all subjects, standards are high in Religion, as well. What is taught in other disciplines is to be applied in all – that’s why we teach.  Essay questions are to be in paragraph form, in complete sentences. All assignments are to be well thought out, neat and well organized
WORK HARD
When it come to Chapter tests a few poorly written phrases will not be an acceptable response to an essay question. Capitalization and punctuation matter too

47. We want to share our Catholic Faith with each other
We want to share our Catholic Faith with each other. We also want to share the different faiths God has brought to SJV. Understanding fosters peace!
FAITH SHARING
We share our faith through writing, table discussions and large group discussions.

48. + Rosary + Stations of the Cross + Guided Meditations + Lectio Divina + Adoration + Silent prayer + Communal Prayer
WE PRAY

49. Class on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Mass on Wednesday

50. TEXTBOOKS ALIVE IN CHRIST Breakthrough Bible Decision Making
Family Life
Books & Bibles are kept in class unless needed
TEXTBOOKS

51. Usually high Class participation matters
Usually high Class participation matters! This means sharing ideas that are relevant to topic!
GRADES
For some students class participation is more of a challenge. One cannot score well on class participation if always quiet. Nor will they always be sitting next to people they want to talk to. At work, we are often called to collaborate with those who are not friends.

52. There is some homework Trimester projects Holy Day assignments

53. Sacraments Saint Project Christmas Holy Week Gospel of the Year Morality Essay
PROJECTS
These assignments will always be scheduled several weeks in advance and are expected when due. Christmas and Holy Week are not so much projects as much as reflection papers, but completion will require attendance at a religious service.

54. Cards for Nursing Home & Shut Ins Bag Lunches for homeless- please send what you can – no pressure Bag Lunches include Scripture and messages of hope.
OUTREACH

55. To prepare lunches we need: - Bread - Lunch meat - Mustard - Mayonnaise - Peanut butter - Chips - Cookies
FRIENDS OF FRANCIS

56. We all grow in faith, love and hope!
GROWTH

57. 8th Grade Physical Science
Welcome…
Ms. Robin DeVito
6th Grade Earth Science
7th Grade Life Science
8th Grade Physical Science

58. About me Grew up in Orlando; graduated from Boone HS Married, 3 kids
Education: UCF,APSU (B.S. Distributive Biology, Physics, & Chemistry & M.A. Education in Curriculum & Instruction)
25+ years teaching all levels (Pre-K to Community College)
Fifth year at SJVS

59. Middle School Science I post all assignments/info to Rediker
6th Grade th Grade th Grade

60. Current Events #ScienceRocks www.the STEMportal.com
Science World by Scholastic, Inc.
Kid friendly, supplementary resources (current events, puzzles, cool articles & videos, recent scientific developments, etc.)
Does not require student to have social media accounts
Intent is to share exciting opportunities and developments in the STEM related fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
I encourage you to explore the magazine & portal with your student, and I invite you to forward me amazing STEM content that your student finds interesting

61. Labs

62. Science Fair
SJVS
Ying Expo
State

63. Contact Information…
Ms. Robin DeVito

64. Middle School Math
6th, 7th, & 8th Grades

65. Mrs. Hood B.A.; Mathematics, 5-9 16th Year in Education
B.A.; Mathematics, 5-9
16th Year in Education
6th Year in Catholic School Education

66. 𝜋 PreAlgebra (Old Series) 8th Grade 𝜋 Algebra
∞ Tools of Algebra
∞ Operations w/Integers
∞ Operations w/Rational Numbers
∞ Expressions & Equations
∞ Multi-Step Equations & Inequalities
∞ Ratio, Proportion, & Similar Figures
∞ Percent
∞ Linear Functions & Graphing
∞ Powers & Nonlinear Functions
∞ Real Numbers & Right Triangles
∞ Distance & Angle
∞ Surface Area & Volume
∞ Statistics & Probability
8th Grade
𝜋 Algebra
∞ Expressions, Equations, & Functions
∞ Equations
∞ Functions
∞ Functions & Relations
∞ Inequalities
∞ Systems of Equations & Inequalities
∞ Polynomials
∞ Factoring & Quadratic Equations
∞ Quadratic & Exponential Functions
∞ Radical Functions & Geometry
∞ Rational Functions & Equations
∞ Statistics & Probability

67. 7th Grade 𝜋 Course 2 (New Series) 𝜋 Algebra
∞ Ratio & Proportional Reasoning
∞ Percent
∞ Integers
∞ Rational Numbers
∞ Expressions
∞ Equations & Inequalities
∞ Geometric Figures
∞ Measure Figures
∞ Probability
∞ Statistics
7th Grade
𝜋 Algebra
∞ Expressions, Equations, & Functions
∞ Equations
∞ Functions
∞ Functions & Relations
∞ Inequalities
∞ Systems of Equations & Inequalities
∞ Polynomials
∞ Factoring & Quadratic Equations
∞ Quadratic & Exponential Functions
∞ Radical Functions & Geometry
∞ Rational Functions & Equations
∞ Statistics & Probability

68. 6th Grade 𝜋 Course 1 (New Series) 𝜋 Course 2 (New Series)
∞ Ratio & Rates
∞ Fractions, Decimals, & Percents
∞ Compute w/Multi-Digit Numbers
∞ Multiply & Divide Fractions
∞ Integers & the Coordinate Plane
∞ Expressions
∞ Equations
∞ Functions & Inequalities
∞ Area
∞ Volume & Surface Area
∞ Statistical Measures
∞ Statistical Displays
6th Grade
𝜋 Course 2 (New Series)
∞ Ratio & Proportional Reasoning
∞ Percent
∞ Integers
∞ Rational Numbers
∞ Expressions
∞ Equations & Inequalities
∞ Geometric Figures
∞ Measure Figures
∞ Probability
∞ Statistics

69. Advanced 8th Grade Math Teacher
Fernanda Melo
Advanced 8th Grade Math Teacher

70. A little about me…
8 years teaching experience (5 years teaching Middle School)
Grades 6, 7 & 8, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus AB, College Algebra, Trigonometry, College Pre-calculus
5 years experience in curriculum and instruction for Middle and High School
Director of Mathnasium (a math-only learning center) for 3 years
Graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters Degree in Mathematics, Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Minor in Education
Go Gators! ;)

71. Always feel free to contact me if you have questions: melof@sjvs.org
Advanced Algebra
Always feel free to contact me if you have questions:

72. Always feel free to contact me if you have questions: melof@sjvs.org
Geometry
Always feel free to contact me if you have questions:

73. 6th grade English Language Arts Mrs. Barbara Jean Colaricci
St. John Vianney Catholic School

74. Barbara Jean Colaricci
Graduated UCF 2001 with BS in Elementary Education K-6
Also has endorsements in English 5-12, Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum, and Exceptional Student Education
7 years of teaching experience

75. Course overview: To provide the students the background and basis to communicate effectively and read critically for real-world settings.

76. Reading: -the students will be reading a variety of materials during the year: books, newspaper articles, magazine articles, journal articles, poetry, short stories, etc. -The students will be asked to provide opinions, critiques, analysis, and reviews of the things that they read. -The students will read one novel during the year and will complete a project based on the novel

77. Writing: -The students will be asked to write stories, poems, articles, essays, journal entries, etc. -They will be lead step-by-step through the writing process from planning to final draft -The students will be asked to present their work in various ways: read aloud, presentations, projects, creating comic strips, etc. -The students will keep a portfolio of all of their writing that will go home at the end of the year.

78. Other: -Proper grammar and punctuation will be taught and the students will be expected to use them in their writing. -The students will learn all of the parts of speech and how to properly incorporate them into their speech and writing. -The students will learn the art of proper conversation and etiquette for social media postings and .

79. THE CAT YEARS

80. The Cat Years
I just realized that while children are dogs--loyal and affectionate--teenagers are cats. It's so easy to be a dog owner. You feed it, train it, boss it around. It puts its head on your knee and gazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting. It bounds indoors with enthusiasm when you call it.

81. Then, around age 13, your adoring little puppy turns into a big old cat. When you tell it to come inside, it looks amazed, as if wondering who died and made you emperor. Instead of dogging your footsteps, it disappears. You won't see it again until it gets hungry--then it pauses on its sprint through the kitchen long enough to turn its nose up at whatever you're serving. When you reach out to ruffle its head, in that old affectionate gesture, it twists away from you, then gives you a blank stare, as if trying to remember where it has seen you before.

82. You, not realizing that the dog is now a cat, think something must be desperately wrong with it. It seems so antisocial, so distant, sort of depressed. It won't go on family outings.
Since you're the one who raised it, taught it to fetch and stay and sit on command, you assume that you did something wrong. Flooded with guilt and fear, your redouble your efforts to make your pet behave.
Only now you're dealing with a cat, so everything that worked before now produces the opposite of the desired result. Call it, and it runs away. Tell it to sit, and it jumps on the counter. The more you go toward it, wringing your hands, the more it moves away.

83. Instead of continuing to act like a dog owner, you can learn to behave like a cat owner. Put a dish of food near the door, and let it come to you. But remember that a cat needs your help and your affection too. Sit still, and it will come, seeking that warm, comforting lap it has not entirely forgotten. Be there to open the door for it. One day, your grown-up child will walk into the kitchen, give you a big kiss and say, "You've been on your feet all day. Let me get those dishes for you." Then you'll realize your cat is a dog again.

84. WE NEED HELP PUTTING AWAY THE CHAIRS, PLEASE!!!!