1. Gateway Pointe 2015-2016

3.  Dividing Fractions  Rational Numbers  Ratios  Unit Rates  Multi-Digit computation, common factors and multiples  Coordinate planes  Expressions and Equations  Algebraic Expressions  Equations and Inequalities  Problem Solving with Area in 2-D shapes  Surface Area  Statistics

4.  Not a textbook based class.  Notes, homework, and any resources will be placed into their interactive notebooks.  Homework is assigned daily, but there will be ample amount of time in class to start.  There will be open tutoring offered before school every day except Mondays. Eventually, there will be regular after school tutoring available but by invite only.

5.  Language Arts covers ◦ ReadingWriting ◦ LanguageSpeaking and Listening  Each quarter we read a variety of literature genres with a focus each quarter on: fiction or non fiction  Writing focus each quarter includes: ◦ Qtr 1: Narrative ◦ Qtr 2: Expository ◦ Qtr 3: Persuasive/ argumentative ◦ Qtr 4: Reading response  Writing occurs across curriculum in science, social studies, and math.

6.  Students will be challenged to read a minimum of 12 novels of varying genres by the end of the year.  Students will read about 10 min 3-4 times a week in school  Students are expected to read 150 minutes per week at home.  Students will write two H.O.T. responses weekly. These will be a grade.  Students may be expected to complete a quarterly book project using one of their novels from that quarter.  Students should read within book levels of 4.0 and up

8. 1 st Quarter  Scientific Method  Measurement  Plants 2 nd Quarter  Body Systems 3 rd Quarter  Cells  Genetics  Diversity 4 th Quarter  Ecosystems  Environment

9.  If classwork is not completed, it is homework.

10. First Quarter:  Paleolithic/Neolithic Era, Mesopotamia, Egypt Second Quarter:  China, India, Ancient Greece Third Quarter:  Rome, Mesoamerica Fourth Quarter:  Middle Ages, World in Transition, Renaissance and Reformation, World Culture and Economy Focus: The Ancient World Text: History of Our World (Prentice/Hall) and Holt World History

11.  If classwork is not finished it will have to be finished at home.  Students will have some activities and readings for homework and will be due the next day unless specified.  Assignments will be posted on my teacher page under the calendar.

12. All grades are based on the number of points possible for any given assignment. The following scale determines the letter grade associated with a student’s percentage grade. A = 90% - 100% B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% F = 59% or below Weighing of grades is to be determined.

13.  Studying for a test is expected the first time that test is given.  Retake opportunities should not be used as an excuse to not study.  Students can retake a test at the discretion of the teacher.  If allowed, students must on their own retrieve and complete a retake form within a week of receiving their original test grade. The form must be signed by a parent and teacher.  Students will ALSO have extra work to complete showing understanding of the material being retested.

14. Organization Please check that your student’s folders are organized and their back packs are cleaned out weekly. Homework/Agendas Homework is expected to be turned in on the assigned due date. Please help your child set a nightly routine of checking their agendas for assignments that need to be completed. Absences Please allow 24 hours advanced notice to compile work; one week for extended absences. Grades/Missing Assignments Every Monday, your child will receive a weekly progress report. Please discuss any missing assignments or low scores with your child, sign and return the next day. ALSO, grades can accessed online through parentvue. Please visit it often.

15. They are filled with important information to assist you and your student this school year.

16.  Please visit the teacher’s web pages for important information and resources. ◦ www.husd.org, Schools, Gateway Pointe, Teacher Pages www.husd.org  Jenna Carpenter: 480-279-7754 jenna.carpenter@husd.org  Amber Feddick: 480-279-7761 amber.feddick@husd.org  Jeanine Lucchese: 480-279-7776 jeanine.lucchese@husd.org  Megan Chlarson: 480-279-7700 Megan.Chlarson@husd.org Please feel free to contact any time.

17.  Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! We appreciate your support.

18.  8:10 – 9: 301 st Hour  9:33-9:533 rd hour  9:56 – 10:41 2 nd Hour (Specials)  10:44 – 11:443 rd Hour  11:45 – 12:15Recess/Lunch  12:18 – 1:434 th Hour  1:46 – 3:055 th Hour

19.  Students should not carry more than they need.  Papers need to be organized in a folder  Teachers have collected classroom supplies from students. Thank you for your generous donations !

20.  Agendas are to be filled out by students daily at the beginning of each class with class “Objective” and/or “Homework.”