Exploratory Departments Gregory Middle School 2013

Gregory Music

General Music 6th Grade General Music

Quarter-long class Curriculum is designed to review basic musical

components including the Medieval through Classical period history, rhythm, melody, listening skills, composition and basic performance

7th Grade General Music-World Music Semester-long class Curriculum builds upon and advances the

concepts and skills from 6th grade, but does so with a focus on Romantic to Contemporary music and world cultures

Performing Ensembles Band, Orchestra and Chorus Each ensemble meets for a full period

every day (this provides extensive growth and musical development compared to the once-a-week offering)

Band and Orchestra students also receive one lesson a week (Technique Class)

Students may be in Band and Chorus or Orchestra and Chorus (Combo)

Co-curricular Opportunities As a result of the skills acquired in 5th

grade and daily rehearsals in 6th grade, many students are ready to perform in extra ensembles that meet outside of the day. These are a wonderful part of our program and are often the favorites of the students!

Some groups are formed by auditions, some are open to all students

Co-curricular Offerings Band: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz

Band, Clarinet Choir, Flute Choir, Chamber Groups

Orchestra: Select Strings, Pioneer Fiddlers, Chamber Groups

Chorus: Concert Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Mixed Ensemble

Students must be enrolled in curricular ensembles to be in any of the extra groups except for Men’s Ensemble.

On the Path to Neuqua and Beyond All of our courses and ensembles are part

of a continuous program that is preparing students for the nationally acclaimed music program at Neuqua Valley.

A comprehensive education in the Fine Arts also equips your son or daughter with the 21st Century Skills that will give them the competitive edge for college admissions and successful careers

Please Contact Us if You Have Questions! Band: Kelly_Dimidik@ipsd.org or

Emily_Binder@ipsd.org Orchestra: Kathryn_Lakiotis@ipsd.org or

Robert_Provost@ipsd.org Chorus and General Music:

Dave_Pfenninger@ipsd.org

Thank you!

Computer Department 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Grading Policy • We don’t take points off for late work • All work must be turned in by the end of the grading period • Students can work at home if they have the software available

• They can come in early to work in the lab • You can link to us through www.edline.net

Computers 1 Curriculum • Keyboarding

• Keyboards covered, goal: 30 words per minute with 90% accuracy

• Microsoft Word • Document layout and formatting • tables, columns, bullets, shapes, Word Art, Clip Art, picture files

• Excel • Spreadsheets, charts & graph comprehension, formulas

• PowerPoint • Principles of design, transitions, hyperlinks, animations

• Publisher • Formatting, designing

• Programming • Using Guido van Robot

Computers 2 Curriculum • Word: review skills, formatting, designing, inserting sounds

• PowerPoint: slideshows with action buttons

• Excel: Advanced charts & spreadsheets, graph comprehension

• Corel Draw: Designing vector graphics, save as picture files

• Video: Create and edit video footage with Movie Maker

• PhotoShop: Creating and saving animations

• Scratch: Computer programming

• Google Sketchup and Google Earth

8th Grade - Mixed Media Technology • Audio: Good speaking skills, Mini-speeches, Sounds and

music, recordings in Audacity

• Visual: Photography! Good picture taking, Camera

Settings, Rules of Photography, Create a Photo Album, Picture editing in PhotoShop, Advertising and Graphic design

• Audio Visual: Shooting video footage using different

angles and techniques, creating and editing video, digital storytelling, public service announcements

8th Grade - Advanced Computers • Computer Programming – Gaming using Scratch

• Website Design/Build – Using Dreamweaver & HTML

• Animation – Keyframe and stop motion

• Databases using Access

• Stop Motion Animation

Gregory Middle School

Art

MediuMs used Drawing Painting Sculpture

Pencil Watercolor Paper Mache

Colored Pencil

Acrylic Metal Tooling

Ink Wire Oil Pastel Paper

Printmaking

21st Century sKiLLs

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Creativity/Innovation • Communication/Collaboration • Research • Flexibility/Adaptability • Initiative/Self Direction • Social/Cross Cultural • Productivity/Accountability • Leadership/Responsibility

GrAdinG Project Grades: 50 points

Exercises: 25 points Daily work: 25 points/week

Daily clean up: 25 points/week

Learning Targets

I can… At least one goal for each class

Example? Demonstrate sewing safely using

a sewing machine

6th Grade Learner Outcomes

• Describe proper kitchen and food sanitation practices

• Demonstrate kitchen safety • Understand the importance of eating healthy and

exercising regularly • Demonstrate the skills necessary for following

recipes • Model responsible behavior for self and as a

caregiver • Apply basic hand sewing skills

Here’s how we do it….

• Childcare/Home alone skills • Smiley Face Hand sewing Project • Going Green! • MYPlate • Kitchen Basics • Foods Labs

– No nuts! Very accommodating to dietary restrictions

7th Grade Learner Outcomes

• Understand safety in the sewing lab • Demonstrate proper use of small sewing equipment • Apply basic laundering skills when caring for clothes • Demonstrate basic hand sewing stitches • Apply machine sewing skills to create projects • Make food choices following the dietary guidelines • Apply informed consumer knowledge for food

choices • Recognize global influences in food choices

Here’s how we do it…..

• Semester class (9wks Sewing/9 wks Foods) • BOXERS • Laundry – take home assignment • Nutrition • Menu development • Kitchen Basics • Foods Labs

8th Foods Learner Outcomes • Understand the role and function of each nutrient • Recognize foods and food customs that are common among cultures • Properly handle food • Identify and correct potential kitchen hazards • Demonstrate proper food preparation procedures • Identify the health benefits of whole grain foods, vegetables, and fruits • List the nutrients found in milk products • Understand the difference between complete and incomplete proteins • Recognize the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats • Demonstrate the different methods of bread baking • Recognize the benefits of meat, poultry, and fish • Identify food related careers

Here’s what we do…

• Safety – kitchen, knife, food • Nutrition through food segment • Foods Labs 2x’s per week • Cooperative Learning groups • 1 Research project • Computer lab

8th Grade Sewing Learner Outcomes

• Describe how natural and manufactured fibers differ • Identify and explain the use of small sewing tools and equipment • Demonstrate correct operation of a sewing machine • Define common clothing construction terms • Demonstrate and explain how to complete basic construction

details • Interpret information given on a pattern • Use body measurements to choose correct pattern size and basic

alterations • Apply construction techniques with proficiency to other projects • Identify textile and fashion related careers

Here’s What We Do….

• Fibers • Consumerism • Sewing Skills • Projects • Hand sewing project • Self evaluation

In conclusion….FACS classes are: Hands ON! Project based Using 21st Century Skills Cooperative Collaborative Communication Creativity Organization Problem Solving Self Direction/Social Responsibility Technology Fluent

Check out our website! http://gregoryfacs.blogspot.com/

Lauren Pautlitz (Spanish teacher), Terri Rhodes (Spanish teacher), and Gloria

Baumgartner (French teacher)

Avancemos: Textbook and Workbook

The foreign language programs are a two year program

7th grade: Avancemos Book IA Units 1-3 8th grade: Avancemos Book 1 Units 4-6 Freshmen: Spanish II/French II AP class available in high school

Students will be able to: Develop a base of common words /phrases Grammar and sentence syntax Prepositions of locations Verb conjugation Daily schedules and time Describe classes and school

Students will be able to: Continue to develop vocabulary Grammar and sentence syntax Describing family and pets Verb conjugation in present and past tense Ordering in a restaurant Shopping in a clothing store Transportation Ordinal numbers Healthy habits

By the time the students finish 8th grade Spanish or French,

students will transition into Spanish II or French II for their Freshman year.

Students have a variety of ways to practice the

language including the website: www.classzone.com.

Students also have a username and password to access their online textbook, workbook, and resources.

We encourage your child to use classzone.com as

daily supplement in addition to their homework.

www.gmsspanish.weebly.com is a way to check your child’s homework assignments and access study guides for tests.

Students have a variety of ways to practice the language including the website: www.glencoe.com.

Students also have a code to access their online textbook, workbook, and resources.

This course is offered to 6th grade students for one quarter.

Students explore all four languages: Spanish, Chinese, French, and German.

They will learn basic greetings, the cultures of the languages, numbers and so on. There are projects that they will do in class to learn the different languages.

The practical application of science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics

Classes: Design and Modeling Automation and Robotics Energy and Environment Manufacturing Technology

In this unit, students begin to recognize the value of an engineering notebook to document and capture their ideas. They are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to create a virtual image of their designs and produce a portfolio to showcase their creative solutions.

Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems. Students use a robust robotics platform to design, build and program a solution to solve an existing problem.

Students investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the environment. They design and model alternative energy sources and participate in an energy expo to demonstrate energy concepts and innovative ideas. Students evaluate ways to reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency and sustainability.

Students examine and learn material handling processes, safety procedures, and production techniques in the tool shop. Students are given the opportunity to apply mathematic and scientific learning in practical situations. Principles of woodworking, tool use, shop maintenance, and design are used to produce projects that represent both crafts and professional levels of work.

Gregory Middle School

Physical Education

It is our goal that our students

become life-long learners and life-long participants.

Then and Now P.E.

Then Captains chose

teams Team Sports only Dodgeball Separate Boys and

Girls P.E.

Now Teacher created

teams Fitness Based

Curriculum Fitness Center Co-Ed classes

Our Grading System 50% Effort and Participation 10% Written Tests 15% Run Day 15% F.I.T.S. Units 10% Fitness Center

Gregory P.E. Curriculum

50% F.I.T.S. Fitness Integration

Through Sport

50% Fitness

Run Day-Fall 33/4 Laps= 1 mile 22 minute activity

6 laps = A 20 points 5 1/2 laps = B 17 points 5 laps = C 15 points 4 1/2 laps = D 13 points 4 or less = F 0 points

F.I.T.S. Units Speedaway Soccer Touch Football Basketball Volleyball Team Handball Pickleball Inline Skating Badminton Line Dancing Softball Kickball

Fitness Activities/

Topics

Weight Training Calisthenics Step Aerobics Jump Rope Fitness Circuits Fitness Games F.I.T. Formula Fitness Components Target Heart Rate

Competitive vs. Recreational

When possible, we offer a choice in the level of play: Competitive & Recreational

We try to allow students to work within their comfort zone or ability level.

No Dress Policy In order to fully participate, students are

expected to dress in their Physical Education uniform on a daily basis. This consists of: – A gray t-shirt or an Indian Prairie red/white

t-shirt – Shorts, sweats or running pants (no jean

material) – Rubber soled athletic shoes (no heels) – In the spring and fall it is suggested that

students have a sweatshirt or light jacket for class.

No Dress Consequences For every 3 “Non-Dress” days the student’s

grade is lowered by one letter grade. For example:

3 non-dresses, in a quarter, result in a drop of one letter grade

6 non-dresses, in a quarter, result in a drop of two letter grades

9 non-dresses, in a quarter, result in a drop of three letter grades

12 non-dresses in a quarter, result in a failing grade for that quarter.

Contact Information Girls P.E. Office

– 428-6300 – Nancy_Voegtle@ipsd.org – x9346 – Kim_Williams@ipsd.org – x9347 – Kailey_Cwiklinski@ipsd.org

Boys P.E. Office – 428-6300

Kerry_Crowe@ipsd.org x9343 Tony_Wesolowski@ipsd.org x9345

• HEALTH

• WELLNESS

• What is the difference?

• What do they mean to self?

Types of Relationships

Peer Pressure

The 3 C’s Communication

Cooperation

Compromise

• Communicable

• Non-Communicable

Drug Classifications

Drug use/misuse & abuse

Prescription Drugs (Rx)

Tobacco

Inhalants

Resistance Skills

Adolescence

Puberty

Reproductive Systems