1. Mr. McGuire Kyrene Akimel a-al middle school 2017-18
Social studies - World History

2. McGuire’s Class Expectations
1. BE READY TO LEARN!
2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
3. Be respectful to one another.
4. Clean up after yourself.
5. Give 100% effort.
6. Have fun (within reason)!

3. More expectations

4. Positive Incentives
LiveSchool points – (NEW – Pride ticket) campus wide program to “catch” kids doing the right thing. Points are awarded to each student and may be redeemed for items or pop-up parties
FOL’s - (front of the line passes)
SOTW - (Student of the Week)- to recognize the efforts of students in the classroom
SOTM – (Student of the Month) again to recognize, but this is above and beyond
Game Day - designed to be fun for students that are academically and behaviorally in good standing. Students that need extra time or assistance will use these days to get caught up. INCENTIVE

5. Discipline Major details can be found in 2017-18 Family Handbook
In class – Refocus (no parent contact), ISI time-out or referral (both parent notification)
Elsewhere on campus issued by any teacher – “Oops” ticket (resulting in lunch detention) infractions such as horseplay/running in halls, food/gum, hats/hoods in building, electronic devices (held in cafeteria and supervised by administrative staff)

6. (Special requests throughout the year may be forthcoming)
Must haves:
Composition notebook (100 page/college ruled)
Pocket folder (with or without brads)
Writing utensils (*pencil(s), pen(s), any color highlighter)
Invisible tape (replenish as needed)
*These can be regular or mechanical. If mechanical, please ensure your student has plenty of replacement lead
Donate to “classroom”:
Tissue (Kleenex) Glue sticks
Cleansing wipes (not baby wipes) Construction paper
Colored pencils Crayons
(Special requests throughout the year may be forthcoming)

7. What NOT to bring to class…

8. Academic Support Opportunities
Homework Club
ZAP (zeros aren’t permitted)
Purpose: students who did not complete work in class or for homework may attend Homework Club to finish assignments
Student receives a pass to go to Homework Club at lunch
Students may still purchase a lunch before going to Homework Club, or bring a lunch from home
Attendance is optional
Purpose: to allow students an additional opportunity to complete missing work
Wednesdays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM
Must attend the ENTIRE time (even if assignment is finished before end time)
Parents will be notified (since arrangements will need to be made for getting home)
Attendance will be mandatory (unless arrangements have been made with an administrator)
Will begin after Labor Day (September 4th)

9. How do I label my “papers”?
Name, date and period
ALL in the UPPER RIGHT HANDSIDE
Looks like this!!!

10. World History

11. World History Curriculum
G.R.A.P.E.S. (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure)
Early Civilizations
-Mongollon, Anazazi, Hohokam
-Hopewell, Adena, Mississippian
-Mayan, Incas, Aztecs
World History
-Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China
-Greece, Rome
-Middle Ages
-Renaissance and Reformation

12. Continued…
Current Events – CNN Student News (most Wednesdays) and weekly homework*
Economics (incorporated within each study as well as additional material when needed)
Project Based Learning Activities
Independent thinking
Teaching how to research
*Will change to bi-weekly 2nd quarter

13. Textbooks
Class set only – all reading/work should be completed in class
2 different text books
World History: Ancient Civilizations
World History: Medieval and Early Modern Times

14. How will they be graded? 80% Assessments Tests/quizzes Projects
20% Practice
Class work
Participation
Extra credit (if given)

15. If your child is absent
It is THEIR responsibility to come see me about what they have missed. Most can be found on my section of the school web page
Your child has the number of days they were absent to turn in work that they’ve missed

16. Programs here at Akimel A-al
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
AVID class starts in seventh grade
Support to help students with college readiness
College outlook is seen around the campus
WEB (Where Everyone Belongs)
Eighth grade students mentor groups of sixth graders
Friday the 4th will be spent mostly with WEB
Bring a packed lunch and wear appropriate attire

17. “iClass” is now “Core Enrichment”
Students will rotate through their core classes for more time during the time frame of fourth period
Monday is extra time with Period 1
Tuesday is extra time with Period 3
Thursday is extra time with Period 5
Friday is extra time with Period 7
All of sixth grade will have 20 mins of personal silent reading time at the beginning of Core Enrichment
All students will need a reading book every day

18. Akimel A-al PTSO! Parent Teacher Student Organization
Meetings around once a month
Make sure to link your Fry’s card to our school (directions under fundraising link on the PTSO’s page)
Visit their page on the school’s website to get involved!

19. Odds and ends
Suggest bringing lunch from home the first few weeks of school
Dress comfortably on Friday – ladies avoid skirts/dresses (WEB activities MOST of the day)
Bus transportation issues (view district web page: Departments/Transportation) – Maricopa bus riders ask front office staff
It is going to be a great year

20. Welcome Please ensure to take a student a supply list
Don’t get overwhelmed, we have 180 days of instruction
Schedule For Tonight
5:50 - 6: st Elective
6:13 - 6: nd Elective
6:36-6: st Academic Class (HOMEROOM)
6:59-7: nd Academic Class
7:22-7: rd Academic Class
7:45-8: th Academic Class

21. Exploration
Students not in intervention groups will be scheduled into classes that provide exploration in a variety of topics
These could include connections to STEM, the Arts, Technology, Typing Skills, Community Service and Health/Fitness