january 11, 2012 mr. john mcnamaraprincipal mrs. joan sapirguidance – current grade 8 mrs....
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January 11, 2012
MR. JOHN MCNAMARA PRINCIPALMRS. JOAN SAPIR GUIDANCE – Current Grade 8MRS. DANIELLE ORGONIK GUIDANCE - Current Grade 7MRS. JODI GOLDSTEIN GRADE 8 MATH TEACHER
Welcome Parents!Incoming Grade 8Parent Orientation
Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School A Tradition of Excellence in Education
Overview of Topics to be Discussed
Grade 8 Scheduling and ProgramsWhat our Students are Saying about Eighth
GradeClubs and ActivitiesSocial and Emotional Issues as You Begin to
Prepare for High SchoolParenting Issues
Grade 8 Scheduling
TEAMING IN GRADE 8Students are on a team of teachers in grade 8
for their four core subject areas: Math, Social Studies, Science and English
They do not travel as a classEach team has approximately one hundred
studentsTeams have common team planning time
every day
Core Subject Areas
All students take the same four core subject areas: Math, Social Studies, Science and English
Students will take either Algebra I or Math 8-2 based on their current placement
Algebra I is a high school level course and culminates in a Regents exam in June
Students were recommended for Earth Science or Science 8
Students were recommended for either Art 9 or Art 8
Foundations of Literature is an alternate ELA class some students take
Self Selection Deadline is APRIL 30th
LOTE
All students take a Language Other Than English (LOTE) in grade 8
The LOTE courses are either Spanish or French, depending what the child chose to take in grade 6
The successful completion of a language in grade 7 and 8 marks the completion of Spanish 1R or French 1R and allows students to take Spanish 2R or French 2R in grade 9
Encore Classes
The encore classes students take in grade 8 are as follows:
Physical Education – Full Year/Alt. DayHealth– Full Year/Alt. DayArt 8 – Half YearTechnology – Half YearArt 9 – Full Year
Academic Intervention Services
Academic Intervention Services (AIS): AIS Reading or AIS Math
Support is provided for all students that do not meet NYS Standards in the areas of math and reading
Students that score below a level three on NYS Assessments are mandated by NYS to receive additional support
This is traditionally taken in lieu of Art and Technology in grade 8
Special Education Services
Students that have an IEP and receive support services may receive either Resource Room or an Integrated Co-Teaching Model Schedule
Students would receive a support period in lieu of Technology and Art
NYS Assessments in Grade 8
ELAMathScienceSocial Studies (Regional Exam)LOTE Proficiency (Regional Exam)Accelerated Courses: Algebra I and Earth
Science Regents
Clubs and Activities
There are a wide range of clubs for students to participate in (See the list in the handout)
Clubs meet during zero period on Monday or Wednesday
Students can continue to participate in interscholastic athletics in grade 8
There are four athletic seasons in middle school modified athletics
A limited amount of spots available on some teams
Music Program
Students can participate in the following performing groups in grade 8:
Symphonic OrchestraChorusBandJazz Band
Study Tips
Time to study: plan a definite time to study each day and then study at that time. Try to keep this time consistent so that this becomes routine.
Place to study: designate a place to study. Make sure there is good lighting, and plenty of room. It is also important for there to be quiet, and free of distractions i.e., TV, cell phones, computer… unless it is used for assignments.
Materials for Study: make sure you have what you need…sharpened pencils, pen, ruler, agenda, notebook, textbooks.
Time Management Tips
Keep a schedule. Make a weekly schedule that is visible in your child’s place of study. It should give you more detailed information for important commitments and deadlines. Plan time for homework and other activities. Be careful not to overload your child’s schedule with extra curricular activities which may interfere with homework and study time.
Set priorities. Consider what assignments are most demanding and require more energy. Plan to tackle the tough things first.
Overcome procrastination. Have a plan for how to handle any long term assignments , test and quizzes. Make sure to schedule time to do those in addition to regular homework. Take bigger assignments and break them into smaller, manageable steps.
Things to remember
The agenda should be used for writing and monitoring homework assignments daily
Utilize 9th period extra help on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Review notes on weekly basis
Encourage your child to regularly check and organize his/her binders on a weekly basis.
You are not alone!!!
Teachers and Guidance work together to help your child have a successful year.
Please call the Guidance Office if you have any concerns or questions.