1. Welcome to Team 8-3! Mrs. Blackmon – Math Mrs. Briceño – GA Studies (Miss Hargrove) Mrs. Stafford – Science Mrs. Wimburn – LA

2. Team 8 -3’s MISSION STATEMENT To help each student attain the best of his or her ability in both academic achievement and personal growth. To create and develop a systematic and pleasant work environment in the classroom as a model for future work ethics. To foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

3. - No gum, food, or drink - Tardies - Dress code - Frog cards - Come to class prepared - No purses (clutch bags the size of a half sheet of paper allowed) or electronic devices allowed in class, unless told by teacher - Merit system Expectations

4. - CCGPS - Extra help - Tues & Thurs @ 7:05 for all students - Wed. @ 7:05 for COAL students - Group work (mainly pairs) - Tasks - High school registration - Carnegie - Free response - Open-ended Gifted Math

5. - Geography, History and Government - Many small projects - Journals (FOD/TIGH) - Textbook (on-line) - Website (Check often) Georgia Studies

6. Science -News Flash Sign up on webpage -Science Fair (everyone) -Projects (STEM related)

7. *Spelling and Vocabulary *Informational Text and Literary Text *Grammar/Spelling/Vocabulary/Punctuation *Projects *Common Core *Weekly reading assignments/journals (due on Friday), Language Arts

8. Plant Vogtle Mighty Eighth Museum/Savannah Augusta Canal possibly others Possible Incentives Movies Ice cream Pizza Social time Field Trips/Incentives Team T-Shirts Merit System

9. Charting Student Progress Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) Progress Reports GMAS/Benchmark Teacher Web Sites Communication

10. Box tops Poster board ***Kleenex Paper Towels Wipes Appropriate old magazines/newspapers Needed throughout the year Wish List

11. E-mail is best! deborah.blackmon@ccboe.net cynthia.briceno@ccboe.net marina.stafford@ccboe.net terry.wimburn@ccboe.net Team emails Communication is key!

13. COAL (Coordinate Algebra) Rigor faster pace expect up to 30 min. of HW Un-familiar concepts (for students) study habits may need to change TI-83 graphing calculators (batteries) writing in math Assessments benchmarks (unannounced and not graded) semester exam GMAS and EOCT Stay on Track HS Credit

14. High School Physical Science 1.Rigor 2.Increase study time – 30 minutes EVERY night studying (HS Policy) 3.Assessment-Benchmark, Semester exam, EOCT and GMAS 4.Common Core – focus is on writing! 5.Independent Projects 6.Teacher Web 7.Benefits: HS credit. Challenges students. 8.Students can purchase a calculator (non graphing) for use during class and EOCT. 9.Labs