1. Welcome to THE LUCKY CHARMS Mrs. Donovan Mrs. Klutcharch Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Kazmierczak Mrs. O’Brien

2. Classroom Policies Respect Responsibility Ways to Stay Connected Teacher Web Pages Email Online Textbooks Power School

3. Math 7 Number Sense and Systems Addition and Subtraction of rational numbers Multiplication and Division of Rational numbers Geometry Using Geometry Triangles Scale Drawing and Scale factor Circles Slicing three dimensional figures Ratios and Proportions Rates and Ratios Direct variation and constant proportionality Rates and percents Expressions/Equations/Algebra/Functions Numerical and Algebraic expressions and equations Solving Equations and inequalities Solving Problems with equations and inequalities Statistics and Probability Data collection Comparing populations Introduction to probability Probability of compound events

4. Honors Math Geometry Using Geometry Triangles Circles Slicing three dimensional figures Translations, reflections, rotations Congruence of triangles Similarity Congruence of triangles Line and angle relationship Volume Expressions/Equations/Algebra/Functions Numerical and Algebraic expressions and equations Solving Equations and inequalities Solving Problems with equations and inequalities Linear Equations Property of Exponents Statistics and Probability Data collection Comparing populations Introduction to probability Probability of compound events

5. Early American History Review American Colonies Review The French and Indian War The Revolutionary War The United States Constitution Social Studies The Federalist Period The Louisiana Purchase and The War of 1812 The Illinois Constitution Geography Current Events Economics

6. E.L.A. Reading Vocabulary Writing Grammar Speaking and Listening Researching

7. Seventh Grade Novels

8. Life Science, Physical Science & Earth Science Scientific Method Bacteria Protists and Fungus Plants Chemistry-Periodic Table Fossils and Rock Invertebrates Inquiry based labs

9. Curriculum Updates All science teachers will be incorporating additional problem and inquiry based learning labs for students. This includes a focus of integrating existing science standards that build interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Students will not be required to create a science fair project as part of the seventh grade curriculum. Instead, teachers will focus on developing and exploring the scientific method through classroom based activities and projects.

10. Science Club 2015-2016

11. Grading Hickory Creek Middle School has adopted the following guidelines for reporting grades for the 2015-16 school year. 75% = Summative 25% = Formative Use of PowerSchool

12. Outcome Assessments Will be given in ELA and Math Determines how students perform in relation to grade level expectations Necessary for teachers to help understand what targets need to be addressed Communication tool between home and school

13. Students CommunityStaff Making Connections Advisory

14. ACADEMIC/ CURRICULAR Student Meeting Our Students’ Needs Advisory Teacher

15. Volunteers needed….

17. Top Ten Tips from former Seventh Grade Families

18. 10. Set expectations. Realistically and specifically, guide your student with academic growth goals. Realistically and specifically, guide your student with behavior goals.

19. 9. Ask to see the student planner. This is a life skill that will pay off now and for many years to come!

20. 8. Have your student check the “Teacher Pages”. Students can show and share this with you.

21. 7. Check PowerSchool with your student! Seventh graders need to be the leaders in their education…even if you need to give them a little push to the front of the line.

22. 6. Communication Have your students e-mail the teacher! We encourage students to talk to us!

23. 5. Reflect. Why was this task/test/presentation successful OR not so successful?

24. 4. Accept that your actions have consequences We all know when we’ve goofed up, and we usually know why. “This action results in this consequence.”

25. 3. Teach advocacy! Everyone’s ultimate goal is for the student to express what they need to be successful. Have your student practice this with their Lucky Charms teachers. We support students who speak for their education!

26. 2. Talk about school everyday! (“Tell me one thing you learned in science, math, social studies, E.L.A., and Encore.”) Share something you’ve learned today.

27. 1. Celebrate!!! Seventh grade is challenging! Offer a pat on the back when you know it is deserved.