Elwood Jr. HighTiger Tip-off

August 21, 2013

WelcomeMeet the Jr. High Team!

Mrs. Jones- 6th Grade Language ArtsMrs. Collins- 7th Grade Language ArtsMs. Schultz- 8th Grade Language ArtsMrs. Rompala - Social StudiesMrs. Ditzler- MathematicsMrs. Rea – ScienceMrs. Dooley – RtI TeacherMr. Krop - Physical EducationMiss Wilkins - Physical EducationMrs. Smith – Resource TeacherMs. Frey - Resource Paraprofessional

Tiger Pride

P = Positive AttitudeR = RespectI = ImprovementD = DeterminationE = Empathy

Extra Curricular Activities

• Band – (Music on the Move)

• Chess Club

• Orff

• Recycling Club

• Scholastic Bowl

• Science Fair (7th and 8th Grades)

• History Fair (7th and 8th Grades)

• Socrates Tutoring

• Student Council

• Yearbook Club (8th grade only)

Extra Curricular Activities

Athletics• Boys Baseball• Boys and Girls Basketball• Boys and Girls Volleyball• Cheerleading• Boys and Girls Track & Field

Response to Intervention

What is RTI/MTSS?• RtI/MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports)

involves an educational process that matches instructional and intervention strategies and supports to student needs in an informed, ongoing approach for planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.

BenchmarkMAP/Aimsweb Testing

• Benchmark testing will be held during the Fall, Winter, and Spring.

• Progress monitoring provides more instructionally-relevant information than traditional methods.

• Allows immediate access to interventions• Eliminates the “wait to fail” situation

Illinois State Achievement Test (ISAT)

2013 Grades and Subjects to be TestedGrade Reading Math Science

6 X X7 X X X8 X X

Jr. High Field Trips• 6th grade – Outdoor Ed.• 7th grade – Springfield• 8th grade – Class Trip• To raise funds for all trips, students will be

participating in the monthly Market Day Food Programs. This will be the only way students will be able to buy down the cost of the trips. Please make sure your student signs up for times to volunteer.

Homework Policy• 1st Late Assignment: No penalty will be given for the 1st late assignment of the quarter.

• 2nd +Late Assignments: The second late assignment and all thereafter will be accepted the next time the class meets, for 50%. If it is not turned in by the next time the class meets, it will result in a 0% for that assignment.

There will no longer be ELW.

Online Resources

• Math - Mathematics Course 1-3: my.hrw.com (no www in front). Algebra 1 - www.phschool.comHomework help, videos, sample problems, quizzes, flashcards.

Mrs. Ditzler will hand out passwords

Online Resources• Social Studies – 6th grade

www.jat.glencoe.com7th & 8th grade www.taj.glencoe.com Flashcards, self-help quizzes and chapter overviews.

• Science - Myscienceonline.com Flashcards, textbook, and visual labs

Mrs. Rea will hand out passwords

New English Language Arts CurriculumMirrors & Windows

• Common Core Standards• Meets the Needs of all of our Learners• Technology, Technology, Technology!• Online text, e-book, and online audio edition.

– Login information will be given to students in their language arts classes

• Additional Materials• Homework activities / fillable PDFs along with supplemental • Supplemental resources including SAT Writing component program

• ENGAGING TO STUDENTS! HELPFUL TO PARENTS!

Online Resources

• ELA – Teachers will provide students with individual login information for the new Mirrors and Windows series in class.

• www.elwoodschool.com – Each teacher has designed a website to benefit the students and parents at home.

• Elwood School Facebook page