Welcome Parents to Open House. Staff in Room R12 Staff in Room R16

Welcome Parents to

Open House

Staff in Room R12Staff in Room R16

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

School wide Behavior System

We Are… Mighty Milford!

M – Mutually respectful

I – Innovative

G – Goal oriented

H – Honorable

T – Tenacious

Y – Young citizens

I will be positive!I will be engaged!I will show respect!I will participate!My actions, my consequences!

Classroom Expectations• Positive attitude towards others, self, and

tasks• Active engagement during the activities• Show RESPECT at all times to all individuals• Participation with the activities, lessons, and

group work• YOUR actions, YOUR consequences

• “Caught doing something good”-Reward System

Behavior System• Consequences for Inappropriate

Behaviors:• Verbal Warning (name on the board)• Lunch Detention (check next to name)• Removal from classroom (two checks

next to name)• Sent to the office and/or Parent/guardian

contact by phone

Behavior System Continued•  Some Examples of Inappropriate Behaviors Are:

• Speaking to the teacher in a disrespectful manner or rude/sarcastic tone of voice

• Using inappropriate or vulgar language• Throwing objects in class (pencils, books, paper, gum, etc.)• Bringing beverages/water or empty bottles to class (concealed

or unconcealed)• Taking out cosmetics, compacts, brushes, lotions, perfumes,

colognes, hair spray, etc.)• Taking out contraband materials (cell phones, CD/MP3 players,

headphones, games, etc.)• Writing on or defacing any piece of furniture/wall in the room• During computer instruction, going on other websites other than

the ones instructed to do so. • Constant disruption and calling out that interrupts the learning

of others

Curriculum• Reading

– Read 180– Read Naturally– X-Zone (Guided Reading)– On-line Resources for Guided Reading– Teen Bizz

Homework:They will be required to read 2 stories/articles a

week and answer the questions that follow. They need to hand them in on Wednesday and Friday.

Curriculum• Math

– Common Core Progress (6th/8th)– Glencoe Math (6th/8th)– Math 180 (7th grade only)

Math 180 – Math Triumphs (Alternative Standard

Students)– Supplemental math materials– On-line resources

Curriculum• Writing

– Read 180-Writing piece

– Writing supplemental material– Write Source materials

They will be writing informative, narrative, and argumentative writing pieces this year.

Grading System1. Report Cards will include percentages and letter grades (A through F)•Grade Scale (Passing for course: 65%)

– A – 100-90– B – 89-80– C – 79-70– D – 69-65– F – 64-50

•Grades cannot be changed after a marking period has ended with the exception of incompletes.•Lowest percentage grade for a marking period is 50%.

2. Final Grade for the year will be based on an average of marking period percentages.

3. Evidence that will be used to score:•Quizzes are given to check for understanding after a few lessons.•Tests are given to check for mastery of unit content.•Homework is given for lesson practice and to show understanding.•Other assignments include notebook checks, projects, etc.

Homework

– Homework will be collected to verify that it has been completed and will count towards your grade. Homework will be graded as follows:

2=Completion of homework and on time

1=Completion of homework, but not on time (late-defined as later that day or

possibly the next day)

0=Homework was not handed in

Web PageMilford Middle School

Contact Information

Phone Number: 215-529-2268 ext. Email: snewton@qcsd.org

2255 Allentown Road Quakertown, PA 18951 -