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Welcome Back. Calhoun Middle School An International Baccalaureate School 2012-2013. WE ARE COUGAR PROUD!. Welcome to Mrs . Boone’s EXPO class. Presentation Contents. About me What is IB and the Middle Years Program? Curriculum we cover this year Supplies needed this year Policies - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Welcome BackCalhoun Middle School
An International Baccalaureate School2012-2013
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WE ARE COUGAR PROUD!
Welcome to Mrs. Boone’s EXPO class.
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Presentation Contents
• About me• What is IB and the Middle Years
Program? • Curriculum we cover this year• Supplies needed this year• Policies• How to contact me
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About Me…Husband: KevinTwo daughters: Melanie and SamanthaTwo sons: Andrew and MatthewDog: JulesCat: PepperFish: Michael ScottSecond year at CalhounLove to readMy daughter Samantha says, “[I’m] the
best mom ever”Like a tidy classroom
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What is International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme
The MYP is:
• for students aged 11 to 16
• a framework of academic challenge
• eight subject groups, plus personal project in the final year. At CMS students choose French or Spanish
• taught in any language
• Includes a community service requirement
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Course Highlights • Depth and Complexity• Scholarly Behaviors• Leadership• Research Skills• Writing• Novels• Logical Thinking• Creative Problem Solving• Analogies• Claymation• Vocabulary• Poetry• Teen Issues: Public Service
Announcements
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Classroom Supplies Needed This Year:
agendacomposition booknotebook paperwriting utensilsmap pencils, markers, crayonsposter boardcraft materials (will notify prior to use)
recyclable materials (will notify prior to use)
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Grading Policy
• Sixth Grade:Test and Projects 40%Daily Work 40%Quizzes 20%
• Seventh Grade:Test and Projects 40%Daily Work 40%Quizzes 20%
• Eighth Grade:Test and Projects 50%Daily Work 30%Quizzes 20%
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How to Contact Me…
Susan Boone
• Email: [email protected]• Voicemail: 940 369-2382• Webpage:
http://www.dentonisd.org//Domain/1578