1. Individuals and Societies
7th grade

2. Who is Mr. Coca?
Individuals in societies ( formally known as social studies) is my passion.
13 yrs of experience
Has taught Reading and writing for four years. Taught social studies for ten years.
Love to learn
Standards driven, student focused.
“Everyday we live we learn.”
- Maria Casillas Maldonado

3. E-mail jcoca@kyrene.org Phone (480) 541-6751
Contacting Mr. Coca
Phone (480)

4. Grading Policy Assessments = 80% of the total grade
Class activities, homework, daily journal, participation etc. = 20% of the total grade
Grading percentage 4 point scale
% = A =100%, 3.5=95%,3.0=90% % = B = 80% % = C = 70% % = D = 65%, 1.0=60% % = F = 55%

5. Basic expectations & materials
CLASS EXPECTATIONS :
Be on time ready to learn
Ask questions/ give answers. Be involved
Be prepared
Help others ; get involved
If student needs help, ask.
Be curious
Have fun learning
I can’t help if I do not know about it.
Required Materials
Journal for notes, reflections and other important information ( due every week)
Paper to use to turn in assignments
Something to write with pen or pencil. Students’ choice
Highlighters

6. Homework Policies & Expectations
write in her/his agenda daily so as to be aware of assignments and objectives.
Complete assignments and turn them in on the date they are due.
Students will receive partial credit for late work for up to a week after it is due UNLESS…..
completed late assignments by attending Learning Lab (before school) or Homework Club (after school).
For each late assignment the student will be expected to write an explanation as to why it was late, have the parent sign the explanation, and staple it to the assignment when turned in.
THE EXCEPTION- ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING) WILL RESULT IN A ZERO AND DISCIPLINE TO INCLUDE PHONE CALL.

7. 7th grade GATE Course of Study

8. GATES Criteria

9. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
Updated curriculum guides for all GATE courses
address challenge, complexity, choice and control
provide extension and enrichment
consistency across schools
collaboration between teachers
Syllabus for each course showing expectations and learning outcomes
Learning compacts are in place for participation in GATE courses to ensure courses are rigorous

10. Criteria for Placement
Initial placement of students as they transition into 6th grade includes
Identification in one or more areas of giftedness AND/OR
Multiple measures of high ability (e.g., AzMERIT proficiency, classroom grades, teacher recommendation)
Full criteria available at
Subsequent course placements are defined by the course of study

11. If you are unable to visit the booth today, you can always contact
Parent Vue
Parent Vue provides a digital opportunity for parents and guardians to monitor their student’s grades, missing assignments, attendance and tardies in real time.
In order to gain access to Parent Vue, you will need an access code. Please visit the Parent Vue booth in the MPR to get your code today!
If you are unable to visit the booth today, you can always contact
Ms Judi Winiarski in our front office through or phone. Her is . Her phone number is

12. Cell Phones, Food and Drink… This year at KMS, we will:
OH MY!
This year at KMS, we will:
Keep our cell phones on silent during our time on campus
Keep our cell phones inside our backpacks at all times during our time on campus
Only use our cell phones when directed by teachers for educational purposes
Bring our lunches to school or have them dropped off by parents or guardians in the office. Commercial food service deliveries will not be accepted on campus.
Bring water to drink when on campus. Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Dunkin’ Donuts or any other food/snack items must be consumed prior to arrival on campus.

13. Hallway Flow
Students will be expected to follow a flow of traffic in each of the F, G and H buildings. These practices are in place in order to provide a safer and more efficient flow for students to manage their movement from classroom to classroom and exiting the building. Stickers on the floor will help guide student flow and where to line up for their class.