1. Welcome to Open House
Ms. Ortiz

2. Welcome Parents School and Class policies Classroom Rules
Curriculum Goals
What is expected of your child?
How can you help assess and assist in your child’s learning?
Contact Information

3. Edmodo www.edmodo.com pbs48m
Students should have created and Edmodo account where they can contact other students as well as myself.
pbs48m

4. Remind 101
Text to 81010
Message @2018hps
@2018hps

5. Instagram, Website, Board
Instagram account
ORTIZHOMEWORK
Website
Board: Homework is written on the board for the entire week, all assignments should be copied in agenda.

7. Honors Physical Science
Textbook: Discovery ebook
Class set
Access online portal
Most assignments will come from class discussions and class notes

8. Classroom Rules
All information is explained in more detail in the Interactive Notebook
Be on Time
Bring materials to class everyday:
INB, pen, pencil, paper, USB Drive, earbuds
Homework written on board for the week
Complete assignments
Academic and Behavioral problems – parent contact
Grades – Home learning, Class-work, Lab Activities, Projects, INB

9. Grading
Grades are assigned for: Class work (1 grade or more), Homework (1 grade or more), Lab activities and reports (2 grades), Special projects (2 or more), Tests (4 grades), and quizzes (1 grade).
A =
B 3.0 – = 80-89
C 2.0 – = 70-79
D 1.0 – = 60-69
F less than 1.0 = 59 and below

10. Interactive Notebook Monday: Period 1 Tuesday: Period 2
Wednesday: Period 3
Thursday: Period 4
Friday: Period 5,6

11. Interactive Notebook

12. INB

13. Curriculum Goals
Taught Curriculum- Lessons, Classroom activities, Laboratory activities, Inquiry Based Activities
Technology – Edgenuity, GIZMOS, Quizlet, Edmodo, Study Jams, BrainPop, Discovery
New Generation Sunshine State Standards – Written Curriculum mandated by the State of Florida
SSA – Tested Curriculum (8th grade students only)

14. What is expected of your child?
Come prepared to school ready to work
Have an up-to-date INB
Complete lab reports (composition book)
Pass major tests and quizzes
Responsible for making up missed work when absent
Participate in class discussions
Write assignments in the agenda

15. What can you do to help assess and assist in your child’s learning?
Monitor daily progress – Student Agenda
Monitor monthly progress – interim progress reports, report cards, activities, etc
Grades online
Direct Contact –

16. Honors Biology Recommendation
Subject selection takes place early in the Third Nine Week period
Must be recommended for Biology Honors.
Must maintain a “B” average during the 1st and 2nd Nine Weeks

17. Contact Information
School Number (305)

18. Important People Counselor Curriculum Leaders for 8th Grade
Ms. Perez – Grade 8 A-K, Grade 7
Ms. Shaw – Grade 8 L-Z, ESOL
Curriculum Leaders for 8th Grade
Ms. Garcia and Ms. Maximilien
Curriculum Leaders for 7th Grade
Ms. Guardado and Ms. Diaz

19. Contact Information
Testing Calendar:
Join PTSA
$5 per person
Become a School Volunteer
Login to parent portal and click on become a school volunteer

20. Thank You

21. We are bringing our “A” game