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Spring-Ford 8th Grade Center
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Orientation Information
www.spring-ford.net
Our Schools
8th Grade Center
Scroll to Announcements
Orientation Video
Power Point Presentation
2013 – 2014 9th Grade Course Selection Book
Student Perspective Video Presentation
Link to 8th Grade Transition Video
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Staff Members
Ms. Cooper: Students (A – K)
Mrs. Flynn: Students (L – Z)
Mr. Moyer: House Principal
Mrs. Bradfield: School Nurse
Mr. Siggins: Principal
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Staff Members
Mrs. Evans: Main Office Secretary
Mrs. Allen: Main Office Secretary
Ms. Daw: Guidance Secretary
Mr. Doherty: Head Custodian
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Grade 6
Each Day starts with Homeroom Period
Teams – 2 Teachers 5 Major Subjects
No Lockers
Escorted Throughout the Building
Daily Recess
Report Card – No Cumulative Impact
Academic Responsibility – Teacher
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Grade 9
No Homeroom Period
No Teams
Assigned Lockers
Movement Throughout the Building
No Daily Recess
Report Card – Cumulative Impact
Academic Responsibility – Student
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Grade 7
Introduce Students to the Following:
Academic – Social Responsibility
Multiple Content – Specific Teachers
Increased Academic Workload
Meeting Multiple Deadlines
Challenging Academic Material
Academic Responsibility – Shift
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Grade 8
Ensure That Students Are Academically and Socially Prepared to be Successful in High School
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Differences: 7th – 8th Grade
Facility – Lockers
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Differences: 7th – 8th Grade
Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff
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Professional - Support Staff
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Differences: 7th – 8th Grade
Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff Academic Rigor
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Academic Rigor 2014 - 2015
7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
15% - Algebra 0% - French/Spanish 0% - Both
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Academic Rigor 2014 - 2015
7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
15% - Algebra 0% - French/Spanish 0% - Both
35% - Algebra/Geo 85% -
French/Spanish 35% - Both
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Academic Rigor 2014 - 2015
7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
15% - Algebra 0% - French/Spanish 0% - Both
35% - Algebra/Geo 85% - French/Spanish 35% - Both
Physical Science English World Geography
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Differences: 7th – 8th Grade
Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff Academic Rigor High-Stakes Testing
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7th Grade Testing
Algebra I – Keystone (15% of students)
PSSA Mathematics (All Students)
PSSA Reading (All Students)
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8th Grade Testing
Algebra I, Geometry, French I, and Spanish I
H. S. Mid – Term (10% of Final Grade)
H. S. Final Exam (10% of Final Grade)
Algebra I – Keystone Exam (Grad. Req.)
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8th Grade Testing
PSSA Mathematics (All Students)
PSSA Reading (All Students)
PSSA Science (All Students)
PSSA Writing (All Students)
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8th Grade PSSA Testing Schedule
ELA 4/13 – 4/17
Math 4/20 – 4/24
Science 4/27 – 5/1
Students scoring Basic or Below Basic on the Math and/or Reading PSSA will have their 9th grade schedules adjusted to include a support class in place of a previously selected minor elective
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Algebra I Keystone Testing Schedule
Non-Proficient Geometry students will re-take the Keystone Exam during the testing period: 12/3 – 12/17
Current Algebra I students will take the Keystone Exam during the testing period: 5/13 – 5/27
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Midterm and Final Exams
Mid – Terms will be conducted during late January through early February
Mid – Term review packets will be distributed in late December
Final Exams will be conducted during early June
Final Exam review packets will be distributed in mid – May
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Differences: 7th – 8th Grade
Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff Academic Rigor High – Stakes Testing Student Schedules
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Student Schedules
SSS and Homeroom 8:05 AM – 8:20 AM Homeroom 8:20 AM – 8:43 AM SSS
Not to be Used for Homework Computer Lab, Remediation,
Meetings, Band – Chorus, Media Center, Make-Up Work/Testing
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9th Grade Course Selection
Process Begins in Early February
9th Grade Honors Prerequisites
Two Marking Periods to Earn Prerequisite Grades – Parent Monitoring Encouraged
9th Grade Course Selection Book on School Website
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Distinguished/Honor Roll
Distinguished Honors – 95% or above grade point average with all “A’s” (90% or above) in major subjects and must not have more than one “B” (80% - 89%) in minor subjects
Honors – 90% or above grade point average with all grades of “A’s” (90% or above) or “B’s” (80% - 89%) in all major and minor subjects
Scholar’s Banquet
105 vs. 50
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National Junior Honor Society
95% Cumulative Average in 7th Grade
Student Informational Meeting
Parent Video
Process Completed by 3rd Quarter
Induction Ceremony in May
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Academic Responsibility
Regular Completion of Homework
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Homework
Limited Impact on Quarterly Grades
Essential Practice for Skill Development
Self – Assess True Understanding
Specific Remediation with Teacher
Teacher Fusion Pages
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Academic Responsibility
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
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Academic Responsibility
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
Short – Long Term Planning
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Academic Responsibility
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
Short – Long Term Planning
“Knowing the Score”
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“Knowing the Score”
Fusion is used for accessing homework and teacher webpages
Skyward is used for accessing grades, attendance, cafeteria balances
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“Knowing the Score”
Same Logon Information Used for Fusion and Skyward
Student User ID = Student Number
Student Password = First Initial, Last Initial, Day of Month Born. An example is Dave Arnold born on May 15th. His password would be da15.
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Academic Responsibility
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
Short – Long Term Planning
“Knowing the Score”
Seeking Immediate Help When Experiencing Academic Difficulty
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Behavioral Expectations Consistently Give Your Best Effort
Do The Right Thing
Golden Rule
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Outside Challenges Extracurricular Activities
Work
Peer – Social Groups
Autonomy vs. Parent Supervision
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Activities Interscholastic and Intramural Athletics
Band and Chorus
Theatre
Math Counts and Reading Olympics
Clubs and Organizations
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End of Year Activities 8th Grade Dance
Dorney Park Class Trip
Academically and Behaviorally Eligible
All Financial Obligations Are Resolved
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Social-Emotional Concerns
Guidance Counselors
Student Assistance Team
Spring – Ford Counseling Services
Friend Watch
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Communication Contact Teacher Directly
Maintain Accurate Contact Information in Skyward
School Website and E-mail Primary Tools
Telephone Messages Limited
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2012 National Blue Ribbon
Since its inception 30 years ago, only 7,110 schools have received this award.
In 2012, only 314 schools out of 162,000 eligible schools received this recognition.
Highest possible recognition that the federal government can bestow to a school.
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Grade 8 PSSA Math Scores
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201475
80
85
90
95
100
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Grade 8 PSSA Reading Scores
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201475
80
85
90
95
100
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Grade 8 PSSA Writing Scores
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201440
50
60
70
80
90
100
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Grade 8 PSSA Science Scores
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201470
75
80
85
90
95
100
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Next Steps
Student Schedules - Skyward at 4:00 PM on 8/15
Self – Guided Building Tours
Bring a Pre-Printed Copy of Student Schedule
Monday, August 18th from 11:00 AM through 5:00 PM
Annual “Meet the Teacher - Open-House” on August 27, 2014 beginning at 7:00 PM