Curriculum NightTeam Epic

September 12, 2013

Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Please take the next three (3) minutes to complete our Curriculum Night quiz!

Team Epic Quiz

Ms. Mandy Bert Mrs. Marian Ducommun Mr. George King Mrs. Julie Petrovic Ms. Michelle Salazar Mr. Matt Sniadecki

Staff Introductions

Student-Created Team Goal – Team members will create an epic legacy.

Students will be… Focused on Learning Prepared Involved Positive in Words & Actions Role Models Friendly & Respectful

Students have created t-shirts based on this goal and will be rewarded with Epic Legacy certificates throughout the year.

Team Epic Philosophy

Based on district curriculum and state standards Common Core

Read every day

Readers’ & Writers’ Institute – emphasis on process, not product

Social and emotional growth

Self assessment is valued – targets, reflection pieces, etc.

Language Arts

Online textbook is a valuable resource

Quality of work matters – not just time spent

Self-directed learning is key

Occasional struggles are OK

Teachers are here to help – request an appointment

Math

Activity- and inquiry –based

Students make discoveries

Discuss science targets with students

Attendance is essential

Make an appointment - science teachers are available before and after school, as well as during Supervised Study

Science

Students will be able to successfully meet district targets in U.S. History by:◦ Historical reading skills◦ Folder, textbook, assignments◦ Listening carefully and following directions ◦ Asking questions ◦ Completing assignments carefully and on time◦ Always being respectful

Social Science

http://schools.naperville203.org/jefferson/

Homework & Team Information Team information is currently housed on the Homework

Connection/Sharepoint site

Newsletters More information via electronic team newsletters

◦ First sent by end of September◦ Current email address in Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus 24/7 access to grade book

Team Information & Technology

Canvas Individual classroom teachers – discussions,

links, documents

Office365 Students will be trained on October 4 in

Social Science classes Email address, “cloud” storage, web-based

software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Team Information & Technology

If you or your student have trouble with technology, contact these individuals:

Infinite Campus:“Infinite Campus Help” on the Parents tab on JJHS sitecampusportal@naperville203.org 630-420-6825

Canvas, Office365: Dr. Vicky Ross vross@naperville203.org

Technology Trouble?

The Role of the Teachers/Team Supervised Study Make appointment with teacher to review Peer tutoring – coming soon! Communication Monthly newsletter Team site Epic Legacy awards, contact home for positives Getting in touch Please email us! Whole-child learning Educate academically, socially, emotionally, etc. Redo/Retake assignments- Varies by teacher/assignment; requires action plan

The Role of the Student Initial assignment Read & reread directions & target Review notes and/or section in textbook Ask for help/clarification when the assignment is first given Check Homework Connection & Canvas (especially in the

case of an absence)

After the assignment is scored Read over your score and comments Make an appointment with teacher during Sup. Study to

discuss work Make an appointment to meet with teacher, family &

student (last option)

Infinite Campus- 24/7 access to grades, comments, etc.-No surprises! Once a grade is entered, it’s “live” Shows scores, comments, and other notes from teachers

(missing, exempt, late, etc.) Family conversations At least once a week Review Infinite Campus, progress, strengths,

accomplishments, areas that need improvement Ask to see artifacts/examples of work Self-advocacy Encourage students to meet with teachers to problem

solve Set up teacher/family/student conference after all other

strategies have been exhausted

The Role of the Family

We will send out emails asking for chaperones and speakers as the dates get closer.

Career Speaker Day (Spring)◦ JJHS

Holocaust Museum (May 2014)◦ Skokie, IL

Bernie’s Book Bank (May 2014)◦ Downtown Naperville

Chaperones & Career Day Speakers

Team Epic hosts ELL students at JJHS

Opportunities for all to expand world views and hear about different cultures and perspectives

ELL Students

If you have not already done so, please highlight your student’s name on the list in the hallway.

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