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WEEKLY AGENDA “GOING FROM GOOD TO GREAT”
Excellence, Equity, and Empowerment
FRANKLIN MILITARY
ACADEMY The Home of The Learning Knights
David A. Hudson - (H) Col. December 11, 2017 Title I Middle & High School https://www.rvaschools.net/FMA
Hudson’s Catered Lunch For Staff A Catered Holiday Fellowship
Friday December 15th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Teachers’ Lounge
Ham Turkey
Green Beans Yams
Tossed Salad Rolls
Dessert Choice of Drink
FREE CHAIR MASSAGES FOR ALL RPS EMPLOYEES!!! Call now to schedule your appointment.
Scheduling would be for 15 min slots with two therapists.
1. Friday, December 8th - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Norrell Elementary School
2. Monday, Dec 11th - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Norrell Elementary School
3. Wednesday Dec 13th - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Norrell Elementary School
4. Friday, December 15th - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM City Hall – 17th Floor Conference Room Kitchen (301 N. 9th Street, 23222)
CALL 804.592.5400 NOW!!
Need to relieve holiday stress? Relax and enjoy a
FREE 15 minute chair massage!!
For more information, contact the Benefits Office at 780.7879
RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Middle School Athletics
Boys BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2017-2018
December7,2017@3:30pmBinford@Henderson
AlbertHill@Franklin
Brown@MLK
Boushall @ET
December14,2017@3:30pmBrown@BinfordAlbertHill@ET
Henderson@MLK
Franklin@Boushall
January4,2018@3:30pmBoushall@Binford
AlbertHill@Brown
MLK@ET
Franklin@Henderson
LeagueCommissioner:StefanieRamseyOffice:698-3026
Fax:648-6075
January23,2018@3:30pmBinford@Franklin
AlbertHill@MLK
Brown@ET
Boushall@Henderson
January25,2018@3:30pmHenderson@Binford
Franklin@AlbertHill
MLK@Brown
ET@Boushall
PlayoffsJanuary31,2018– TBD
February6,2018– TBD
February8,2018– TBD
ReportScorestoTravisAmos
January9,2018@3:30pmET@Binford
Henderson@AlbertHill
MLK@Franklin
Brown@Boushall
January11,2018@3:30pmBinford@MLK
Boushall@AlbertHill
ET@Franklin
Henderson@Brown
January18,2018@3:30pmBinford@AlbertHill
MLK@Boushall
Franklin@BrownET@Henderson
LeagueCo-Commissioner:
TravisAmos
Cell:(804)720-0915
Fax:780-6057
The Happy Holton Players production of
Music by Alan MenkenBook by Linda WoolvertonLyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Wed., December 13th &Thurs., December 14th
2 pm & 7 pmTickets $6
Linwood Holton Elementary School1600 W. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond VA 23227
Lesson Plans Due Dates FROM: David A. Hudson
RE: Lesson Plans Schedule Date: December 13, 2017
January 5, 2018
January 19, 2018
February 9, 2018
February 23, 2018
March 6, 2017
March 9, 2018
March 23, 2018
April 6, 2018
April 20, 2018
May 4, 2018
May 18, 2018
June 1, 2018
June 15, 2018
Jones’ Math Specialist Schedule Teacher 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Matthews
Algebra II Geometry Geometry Algebra II
Math Analysis Geometry
Dixon Algebra I Algebra I 7 Math 7 Math Algebra I 7 Math
Godfrey 8 Rem Math
10 Alg Fnd/SS ISS
8 Rem Math
Comptr Math AFDA
Barclay 8 Science 8 Science 8 Math 7/8
Math 8 Science 8 Math
Watson 7 Rem Math 6/7 Math 6 Math 6 Math SAT Math
Jones (Current) 7th Pull Planning 8th Grade 6th/7th Planning 8th/9th Algebra Pull/Plan
Jones (Revised, Pre Dec 5)
Planning Planning With Dixon Pull With
Barclay Pull Pull Pull
Jones (Revised, Post Dec 5)
Planning Planning With Dixon Pull With
Barclay With Dixon Pull With
Barclay
FRANKLIN MILITARY ACADEMY PLEASE MAKE SURE DATA IS TURNED IN ON TIME
Tri-Weekly Schedule Subject To Change 2017-2018
September 18th - September 22nd Data Due September 27th (Bring Data To Grade
Level Meeting)
First Interim – October 5, 2017
Early Dismissal October 11, 2017– Professional Development Day
October 23rd – October 27th Data Due November 1st (Bring Data To Grade Level
Meeting)
End of Nine Weeks – November 6, 2017
3 Hours Early Dismissal For Students – November 6, 2017 – No School For Students November 7, 2017
Parent- Teacher Conference Day – November 6 & 7th, 2017
Report Card Goes Home After Conferences
December 4th t – December 12th Data Due December 13th (Bring Data To Grade Level
Meeting)
December 13, 2017 – 2nd Interim
Winter Break – December 18, 2017 – December 29, 2017 3 Hours Early Dismissal January 29, 2018 – Professional Development Day – Early Release For Students
Holiday January 15, 2018 – Martin L. King Day
January 16th - January 19th Data Due January 24th (Bring Data To Grade Level
Meeting)
End of 2nd Nine Weeks February 1, 2018
Report Cards Go Home February 5, 2018
February 26th – March 2nd Data Due March 14th (Bring Data To Grade Level
Meeting)
2 Hours Early Dismissal March 7th – Teacher Work Day - Parent – Teacher Conference
March 19th – March 23rd Data Due March 28th (Bring Data To Grade
Level Meeting)
Spring Break April 2nd – April 6th 3 Hours Early Dismissal April 12, 2018
April 16th – April 20th Data Due April 18th (Bring Data To Grade
Level Meeting)
AMO: Annual Measurable Objectives for Reading and Language Arts This table shows Virginia’s annual measurable objectives for reading and language arts. For a school or school division to have made AYP during 2004-2005 at least 65 percent of students overall and students in each subgroup must have demonstrated proficiency on Standards of Learning
ODD DAY DUTY POSTS Location Teacher Time
1st Period Cafeteria Archer, Stewart, Jones, Special Loney, Clake,
Smith 7:15-7:40
Buses Gilliam, Mills 7:15 Middle School Formation Gilliam, Mills, Stewart, Paschall 7:40 High School Formation McCray, Day, Thornton 7:40 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Paschall 8:00
3rd Floor Front Hall Wester 8:00 3rd Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Corey 9:35
3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Johnson-Macon 9:35
5th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Dixon 11:35
3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Godfrey 11:35
1st Floor Front Hall Scott 12:40 1st Floor Front Hall Dubinsky 12:55 7th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall
James 1:10
3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Marshall 1:10
Tec Students P.M. Special Loney 2:15 p.m. Cafeteria
EVEN DAY DUTY POSTS Location Teacher Time
2nd Period Cafeteria Archer, Stewart, Jones, Special Loney, Clake,J.
Smith 7:15-7:40
Buses Gilliam, Mills 7:15
Middle School Formation Gilliam, Mills, Stewart, Paschall 7:40 High School Formation McCray, Day, Thornton 7:40 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall
B. Taylor 8:00
3rd Floor Front Hall Gelrud 8:00 4th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Barclay 9:35
3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Giffin 9:35
6th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall
Shelton 11:35
1st Floor Front Hall N. Smith 12:40 1st Floor Front Hall Terrell 12:55 8th Period Watson 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall 1:10 Walker 3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall 1:10
Duties All middle school teachers are to pick up classes inside of cafeteria after lunch 6th – 8th
In School Suspension Schedule - Please use your classroom
In-School Suspension Instructor Schedule
Location: Room 308 Period Time Teacher Period Time Teacher 01 Odd – 1st Period 8:05- 9:35 Godfrey, Brian 01 Even – 2nd Period 8:05- 9:35 Giffin, Andrew
02 Odd – 3rd Period 9:40- 11:10 Terrell, Tiffany 02 Even – 4th Period 9:40- 11:10 Jones
03 Odd – 5th Period 10:55- 12:30 White, 03 Even – 6th Period 10:55- 12:30 Walker, Nikitria
04 Odd – 7th Period 12:30 – 2:05 Thornton, Leon 04 Even – 8th Period 12:30 – 2:05 Paschall, Kathy
Note: This will be a rotating schedule amongst assigned Instructors below based on planning periods available
LUNCH DUTY POSTS Location Teacher Time
Odd Day Cafeteria D. White, Claiborne, Day,
Thornton, Jones, Special Education Instructional Assistant, McCray, Shelton, Matthews, Special Loney, Administration, Jones
11:10
Cafeteria Metcalf, Nunez, Mills, Gilliam, Jones, Special education Instructional Assistant, Saakova, Evancoe, Bland, Special Loney, Administration, Jones
12:45
Tec Students P.M. Special Loney 2:15 p.m. Cafeteria BUS DUTY POSTS (In addition to these posts, all teachers are requested to be outside helping with release)
Location Teacher Time 37th St Hudson, J. Smith 2:45 M St Day 2:45 N St Thornton, McCray 2:45
Assigned ISS Instructors Brian Godfrey (period 1 or 5) Andrew Giffin (period 2 or 4) Tiffany Terrell – English (period 3 or 5) Andrea Stewart (period 4 or 7) Daniella White – Choir (period 5 or 7) Nikitria Walker (period 2 or 6) Leon Thornton (period 1, 3 or 7) Kathy Paschall (period 6 or 8) Gary McCray (period 2, 6 or 8) Kelvin Gilliam (period 6 or 8) Carlton Day (period 5 or 6)
Formation Middle School Duty If your name is listed, you are needed to be with students during formation at 7:50 a.m.. This will assist military staff to complete formation in a timely manner. This also needed to assist with discipline. Thanks in advance for your assistance. 1st Period: Taylor, White, Corey, Gilliam, Stewart, James, Barclay, Watson, Metcalf, Dubinsky 2nd Period: Corey, Saakova, Gilliam, Stewart, Terrell, James, Dubinsky, Nunez, Evancoe, Clarke There are some repeats: Corey, Dubinsky and James for both days, and although it is technically Homeroom/Formation, perhaps those that are not listed could also assist. Meaning, there are some middle school teachers that don't have a 1st or 2nd period class: Scott and Godfrey.
WEEKLY AGENDA Events: Middle School Career Exploration Expo--
High School Finance Park----Feb. 9, 2018 Middle/High School--Job Shadowing Feb. 2018 Middle School - The word for the week for 12/13/17 is indispensable Definition of Definition of indispensable 1: not subject to being set aside or neglected
• an indispensable obligation 2: absolutely necessary : essential
• an indispensable member of the staff •
High School - The word for the week for 12/13/17 is indispensable Definition of prognostic 1: something that foretells : portent 2: prognostication, prophecy J. Smith Schedule December 11, 2017 Observations Testing December 12, 2017 Child Find
9:00 AM Observations - Guidance
December 13, 2017 Observations \ December 14, 2017 Re-Evaluation
Meeting 9:00 AM -
Assistant Principal Meeting – Huguenot HS
December 15, 2017 Observations
MISC lessons for the year December 12 & 13 (chemistry) January 3 & 4 (7th grade life science or 6th general science) January 9 & 10 (7th life science or 6th general science) February 13 & 14 (cryogenics, maybe for physical science) April 13, 17, 20, and 24 (Challenger Center FT, for 6th grade) FRANKLIN MILITARY SCHOOL – DAVID A. HUDSON Day Time Team Planning Faculty Meeting 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS -
3:00 p.m.
Leadership Team Meeting MONDAY 1:00 P.M. Professional Development Every Thursday 3:00 p.m. School Planning and Management Team
1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
3:00 P.M.
Child Study Team TUESDAY ALL DAY Grade Level Planning WEDNESDAY ALL DAY Attendance Meeting Friday 9:30 a.m.
Happy Birthday Rita Ward
December 22 Nicole Williams
December 20
RICHMOND ALUMNAE CHAPTER P.O. BOX 25254 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. RICHMOND, VA 23260-5254 November 20, 2017 To Richmond Area School Administrators, Parents, and Students: The Arts and Letters Committee of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is proud to announce its 28th Annual Oratorical Contest to be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Franklin Military Academy. The contest is open to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Richmond Metropolitan area. Competition categories will include narratives, oral and dramatic interpretation, originality, storytelling and presentation abilities. Students are encouraged to compose original selections with a theme around Black History which is celebrated during the month of February. This year’s theme is “The Word on the Street: #ouryouthmatter”.
We request your assistance in recommending talented youth for this event. The competition will encourage and provide a showcase for our aspiring students. All participants will be recognized and special awards will be given to the winners of each of the five grade level categories. Please encourage and recommend students to participate.
School Administrators: If you plan to have students participate in the contest, please designate a coordinator from your school and submit their contact information via email to [email protected]. Schools are recognized for the highest participation the day of the contest.
Parents and Students: If students wish to participate in the contest, you MUST complete the attached permission slip and Use of Image Release Form. Forms must be received by January 13, 2018.
PLEASE COPY THIS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND HAVE STUDENTS RETURN THE ATTACHED SLIP AND THE USE OF IMAGE RELEASE FORM TO THEIR SCHOOL’S COORDINATOR.
For more information, please contact Anita Roane at [email protected] or 804-912-4353.
Thank you, Connie L. Cuffee Anita R. Roane Connie L. Cuffee, President Anita R. Roane, Chairperson Richmond Alumnae Chapter Arts & Letters Committee
SISTERHOODSCHOLARSHIPSERVICE
Junior Achievement Schedule
Major Stewart @ Franklin Military Academy 11 8th Graders on Odd days 9:35 – 11:10 5 January 11 January 19 January 25 January 31 January 7 February 12 7th Graders on Even days 8:05 – 9: 36 4 January 10 January 16 January 24 January 30 January 6 February 14 7th Graders on Even Days 11:10 – 12:45 8 February 14 February 22 February 28 February 6 March 14 March
FMA2 (2017-2018 Calendar)
Franklin Military Academy ~ Focused, Motivated Achievers (FMA2)
Richmond (VA) Chapter The Links Incorporated
2017-2018 Umbrella Project Calendar
Date Focus Person(s) Responsible October 17, 2017 1st official meeting of FMA2
(Revisiting Rules, getting to know each other, program expectations)
Facet chairmen and Chapter Members
October 23, 2017 Facet Meeting @ 6 pm at Twin Hickory Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA 23509)
Facet Chairmen
October 24, 2017 Museum Preparation-An overview of key exhibits, tour guidelines, museum etiquette and expectations. The lesson included a viewing of the National Museum of African American History and Culture opening.
Link Cheryl and Link Denise- International Trends and Services/National Trends and Services
October 28, 2017 Trip to DC-Depart @ 9:15 a.m. from Franklin Military Academy and return @7 p.m.
FMA2, Parents and Links
October 31, 2017 The lesson included reflections of the most memorable exhibits in the museum, an overview of the museum’s origin, structure/design, and museum trivia recap.
Link Mieko and Link Bernie- Services to Youth/The Arts
November 7, 2017 Election Day- No School November 14, 2017 Overview of ITS, Survey
National Trends and Services/ International Trends and Services
November 21, 2017 No Program November 27, 2017 Facet Committees Meeting at North
Park Library 7pm for all committee members. (Large Meeting Room) Address: 8508 Franconia Road Richmond, VA 23227 Facet Chairmen will meet at 6 p.m.
Facet Chairmen
November 28, 2017 “IceSTEAM Social” – project based integrated learning
Services to Youth
December 5, 2017 “Slavery and the African Diaspora”- Dr. Laurenett Lee
The Arts
Military Events and Activities for the Week: Marksmanship Team: Marksmanship Training for upcoming events Recruiting: Rescheduling the ASVAB with Fort Lee for 19 January 2018. Prep sessions will take place on 6 January 2018 for all those interested. Please see COL Day Flag Detail: Charlie Company
Monday, December 11, 2017
● Administration Meeting – 8:30 a.m. ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we
are on time to pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● Teachers, make sure remediation is taken place with students that will be tested in December. ● Custodians Meeting – 10:30 a.m. ● Picture Make Up Day – Organizations pictures will also be taken. ● Make sure you are placing your grades online for interim. ● Make sure we are getting students ready for SOLs. Test is just a few months away
and I am starting to see pace slowing down in some classes. Make sure we are instructing class to the last minute of classes and do not leave classes unattended. Please remember we are here to teach students. Thanks in advance for your attention.
● Spelling Bee - Monday afternoon (12/11), from 1:15 - 2:30, the middle school spelling bee will take place in the auditorium. Located below is the list of students that will be participating in the competition. I want to invite all middle school classes and teachers to attend. The program will also be included in this upcoming weekly agenda, so look out for that for more information!
6th Grade: - Mesijah Johnson Billups - Michael Jefferson - Grace Taylor - Marqis Ragland - Te'jawn Brown - Carmell McCloud 7th Grade: - Eden Taylor - Timmond Batten - Kethomas Miller - Rebekah Fluellen - Tionte Gurley - Kendell Woolridge - Miracle Beatty 8th Grade: - Burney Hatchett - Trevion Clarke
- Enaejah Lee - Deshawn Goodwyn
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017
● Make sure committees are meeting. Committees next report meeting will be November 30th. All committees should have met by that time.
● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we
are on time to pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● Make sure you are placing your grades online for interim. ● Math & Science Center – Wester/Marshall Classes
Wednesday December 13, 2017 ● Ms. Turnage ITRT – Franklin Military Academy ● Make sure committees are meeting. Committees next report meeting will be November 30th. All
committees should have met by that time. ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we
are on time to pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● Choir To City Hall ● Tutor Training ● Red Cross Blood Drive: Franklin Cadets will host a Blood Drive on 13 December 2017
from 1030-1300
Thursday, December 14, 2017 ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we
are on time to pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● Professional Development 3:00 p.m. ● Make sure you are using Power School to design rigor assessment. Make sure assessments are
multiple choice, open ended and drag questions. If you are a SOL tested area, make sure test are aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning and you are using the blueprints.
● Franklin Military Academy Winter Concert – 6:00 p.m. Auditorium ● Franklin @ Boushall – Boys’ Basketball
Friday, December 15, 2017 ● Ms. Turnage ITRT – Franklin Military Academy ● Make sure committees are meeting. Committees next report meeting will be November 30th. All
committees should have met by that time. ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we
are on time to pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast.
● Interim Report Cards Go Home ● Choir to J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School ● Middle School Basketball Game (See Metcalf) ● Luncheon Teachers’ Lounge
Hudson’s Catered Lunch For Staff A Catered Holiday Fellowship
Friday December 15th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Teachers’ Lounge
Ham Turkey
Green Beans Yams
Tossed Salad Rolls
Dessert Choice of Drink
Saturday, December 16, 2017 Wreaths Across America: Wreaths Across America will take place on 16 December 2017 from 0800-1200 Coats for Kids:
Coats for Kid Grand Finale to take place at the Old K-Mart building off of Midlothian Turnpike from 0800-0900. Great Job Cadets!!!!!
Custodian Schedule
2016-20172017-2018 Daily Duties Crew Chief Mr. Herman Taylor Report to work at 6:00 a.m. Lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Day End at 2:30 p.m. 2nd Floor rooms Cleaning including gym and auditorium and run hall throughout the day. Check building upon arrival to ensure all rooms were cleaned and trash empty. Cafeteria duty for breakfast and lunch. Run hall throughout day Ms. McCall 9:00 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. All rooms on 1st floor including office, bathrooms and cafeteria Mr. Belton 9:00 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. All rooms on 3rd floor including bathrooms
Military Instruction Stewart: Media Influences / Counseling Sessions / Life Skills Training Gilliam: Christmas at the White House Military Time McCray: American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies / Marching Techniques Thornton: First Aid / Roles of Citizens / Physical Fitness Day: Conflict Mediation LET III / Communication LET IV / Physical Fitness
Language Arts 6th Grade Language Arts Reading 6.4 The student will read and determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
d) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of figurative language. 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, and poetry.
c) Explain how an author uses character development to drive conflict and resolution. j) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. i) Identify cause and effect relationships.
Writing
6.7 The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative, expository, persuasive, and reflective with an emphasis on narrative and reflective writing.
a) Engage in writing as a recursive process. c) Use a variety of prewriting strategies to generate and organize ideas. g) Compose a thesis statement for expository and persuasive writing. i) Use transition words and phrases.
7.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
f) Describe how word choice and language structure convey an author’s viewpoint. g) Identify the main idea. h) Summarize text identifying supporting details. i) Create an objective summary including main idea and supporting details. j) Identify cause and effect relationships.
Writing 7.7 The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative, expository, persuasive, and reflective with an emphasis on expository and persuasive writing.
a) Engage in writing as a recursive process. b) Choose intended audience and purpose. f) Compose a thesis statement for persuasive writing that includes a position.
7.8 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English.
e) Use quotation marks with dialogue and direct quotations.
Research 7.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources to create a research product.
a) Formulate and revise questions about a research topic. b) Collect, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources. c) Analyze and evaluate the validity and credibility of resources.
8th Grade Language Arts Reading 8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic texts.
a) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of an author’s use of figurative language. b) Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meanings of words and phrases. c) Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to determine the meaning(s) of unfamiliar
words and technical vocabulary. d) Identify the meaning of common idioms. e) Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology. f) Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotation. g) Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
8.5 The student will read and analyze a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
a) Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey meaning.
b) Identify cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot. c) Explain the development of the theme(s). d) Explain the use of symbols and figurative language. e) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using
references to the text for support. f) Identify and analyze characteristics within a variety of genres. g) Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts. h) Compare and contrast the authors’ use of word choice, dialogue, form, rhyme,
rhythm, and voice in different texts. i) Compare and contrast authors’ styles.
j) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
8.6 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts. a) Identify an author’s organizational pattern using textual clues, such as transitional words and phrases. b) Apply knowledge of text features and organizational patterns to analyze selections. c) Skim materials to develop an overview or locate information. d) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using
evidence from text as support. e) Analyze the author’s qualifications, viewpoint, word choice, and impact. f) Analyze details for relevance and accuracy. g) Differentiate between fact and opinion. h) Identify the main idea. i) Summarize the text identifying supporting details. j) Identify cause and effect relationships. k) Evaluate, organize, and synthesize information for use in written and other formats. l) Analyze ideas within and between selections providing textual evidence. m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
9th Grade Language Arts 9.5 The student will read and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts.
a) Apply knowledge of text features and organizational patterns to understand, analyze, and gain meaning from texts.
b) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.
c) Analyze the author’s qualifications, viewpoint, and impact. d) Recognize an author’s intended purpose for writing and identify the main idea. e) Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize ideas, while maintaining meaning and a logical
sequence of events, within and between texts. f) Identify characteristics of expository, technical, and persuasive texts.
10th Grade Language Arts 10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
a) Make inferences and draw conclusions using references from the text(s) for support. b) Analyze the similarities and differences of techniques and literary forms represented in
the literature of different cultures and eras. c) Interpret the cultural or social function of world and ethnic literature. d) Analyze universal themes prevalent in the literature of different cultures. e) Examine a literary selection from several critical perspectives. f) Critique how authors use key literary elements to contribute to meaning including,
character development, theme, conflict, and archetypes. g) Interpret how themes are connected within and across texts. h) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a literary text(s). i) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the
intended meaning of the text. j) Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts.
10.5 The student will read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate nonfiction texts. a) Analyze text features and organizational patterns to evaluate the meaning of texts. b) Recognize an author’s intended audience and purpose for writing. c) Skim materials to develop an overview and locate information. d) Compare and contrast informational texts for intent and content. e) Interpret and use data and information in maps, charts, graphs, timelines, tables, and diagrams. f) Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied information using textual
support as evidence. g) Analyze and synthesize information in order to solve problems, answer questions, and
generate new knowledge. h) Analyze ideas within and between selections providing textual evidence.
11th Grade Language Arts 11.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze relationships among American literature, history, and culture.
a) Describe contributions of different cultures to the development of American literature. b) Compare and contrast the development of American literature in its historical context. c) Analyze American literature, as it reflects traditional and contemporary themes, motifs,
universal characters, and genres. d) Interpret the social or cultural function of American literature. e) Analyze how context and language structures convey an author’s intent and viewpoint. f) Critique how authors use key literary elements to contribute to meaning including
character development, theme, conflict, and archetypes within and across texts . 11.5 The student will read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate a variety of nonfiction texts including employment documents and technical writing.
a) Apply information from texts to clarify understanding of concepts. b) Read and correctly interpret an application for employment, workplace documents, or an
application for college admission. c) Analyze technical writing for clarity. d) Paraphrase and synthesize ideas within and between texts.
11.6 The student will write in a variety of forms, to include persuasive/argumentative, reflective, interpretive, and analytic with an emphasis on persuasion/argumentation.
a) Apply components of a recursive writing process for multiple purposes to create a focused, organized, and coherent piece of writing to address a specific audience and purpose.
b) Produce arguments in writing developing a thesis that demonstrates knowledgeable judgments, addresses counterclaims, and provides effective conclusions.
c) Organize claims, counterclaims, and evidence in a sustained and logical sequence. d) Adapt evidence, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation. e) Use words, phrases, clauses, and varied syntax to create a cohesive argument. f) Blend multiple forms of writing including embedding narratives to produce effective essays. g) Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy and depth of information. h) Write and revise to a standard acceptable both in the workplace and in postsecondary education.
11.7 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English.
a) Use complex sentence structure to infuse sentence variety in writing. b) Use verbals and verbal phrases correctly to achieve sentence conciseness and variety. c) Distinguish between active and passive voice.
12th Grade Language Arts Writing 12.6 The student will write in a variety of forms to include persuasive/argumentative reflective, interpretive, and analytic with an emphasis on persuasion/argumentation.
a) Apply components of a recursive writing process for multiple purposes to create a focused, organized, and coherent piece of writing to address a specific audience and purpose.
b) Produce arguments in writing that develop a thesis to demonstrate knowledgeable judgments, address counterclaims, and provide effective conclusions.
c) Use a variety of rhetorical strategies to clarify and defend a position organizing claims, counterclaims, and evidence in a sustained and logical sequence.
d) Blend multiple forms of writing including embedding a narrative to produce effective essays. e) Adapt evidence, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation. f) Use words, phrases, clauses, and varied syntax to connect all parts of the argument
creating cohesion from the information presented. g) Revise writing for clarity of content, depth of information, and technique of presentation. h) Write and revise to a standard acceptable both in the workplace and in postsecondary education. i) Write to clearly describe personal qualifications for potential occupational or educational opportunities.
12.7 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for Standard English. a) Use complex sentence structure to infuse sentence variety in writing. b) Edit, proofread, and prepare writing for intended audience and purpose. c) Use a style manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the
American Psychological Association (APA), to apply rules for punctuation and formatting of direct quotations.
6th Grade Mathematics 6.8 The student will evaluate whole number numerical expressions, using the order of operations. 7th Grade Mathematics
Probability and Statistics
Focus: Applications of Statistics and Probability 7.9 The student will investigate and describe the difference between the experimental probability
and theoretical probability of an event. 8th Grade Mathematics 8.7 The student will
a) investigate and solve practical problems involving volume and surface area of prisms, cylinders, cones, and pyramids; and
b) describe how changing one measured attribute of a figure affects the volume and surface area.
Algebra Expressions and Operations
A.1 The student will represent verbal quantitative situations algebraically and evaluate these expressions for given replacement values of the variables.
A.5 The student will solve multistep linear inequalities in two variables, including
a) solving multistep linear inequalities algebraically and graphically; b) justifying steps used in solving inequalities, using axioms of inequality and properties of
order that are valid for the set of real numbers and its subsets; c) solving real-world problems involving inequalities; and d) solving systems of inequalities.
Algebra Functions &Data Analysis AFDA.1 The student will investigate and analyze function (linear, quadratic, exponential, and
logarithmic) families and their characteristics. Key concepts include a) continuity; b) local and absolute maxima and minima; c) domain and range; d) zeros; e) intercepts; f) intervals in which the function is increasing/decreasing; g) end behaviors; and h) asymptotes.
AFDA.4 The student will transfer between and analyze multiple representations of functions, including algebraic formulas, graphs, tables, and words. Students will select and use appropriate representations for analysis, interpretation, and prediction.
Geometry
G.6 The student, given information in the form of a figure or statement, will prove two triangles are congruent, using algebraic and coordinate methods as well as deductive proofs.
Algebra II AII.2* The student will investigate and apply the properties of arithmetic and geometric sequences and
series to solve real-world problems, including writing the first n terms, finding the nth term, and evaluating summation formulas. Notation will include S and an. *Standard AII.2 will be assessed in the Functions and Statistics reporting category. (Revised March 2011)
Pre-Calculus Science 6th Grade Science 6.4 The student will investigate and understand that all matter is made up of atoms. Key concepts
include a) atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons; b) atoms of a particular element are alike but are different from atoms of other elements; c) elements may be represented by chemical symbols; d) two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical
forces (bonds); e) compounds may be represented by chemical formulas; f) chemical equations can be used to model chemical changes; and g) a limited number of elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living
matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere. 7th Grade Science - Life Science LS.5 The student will investigate and understand the basic physical and chemical processes of
photosynthesis and its importance to plant and animal life. Key concepts include a) energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll; b) transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen; and c) photosynthesis as the foundation of virtually all food webs.
8th Grade Science – Physical Science PS.5 The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these
changes to the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include a) physical changes; b) chemical changes; and c) nuclear reactions.
Earth Science ES.9 The student will investigate and understand that many aspects of the history and evolution of
Earth and life can be inferred by studying rocks and fossils. Key concepts include a) traces and remains of ancient, often extinct, life are preserved by various means in many
sedimentary rocks; b) superposition, cross-cutting relationships, index fossils, and radioactive decay are
methods of dating bodies of rock; c) absolute and relative dating have different applications but can be used together to
determine the age of rocks and structures; and d) rocks and fossils from many different geologic periods and epochs are found in Virginia.
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Astronomy Biology BIO.3 The student will investigate and understand relationships between cell structure and function. Key concepts
include a) evidence supporting the cell theory; b) characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; c) similarities between the activities of the organelles in a single cell and a whole organism; d) the cell membrane model; and e) the impact of surface area to volume ratio on cell division, material transport, and other life processes.
Chemistry CH.5 The student will investigate and understand that the phases of matter are explained by kinetic theory and
forces of attraction between particles. Key concepts include a) pressure, temperature, and volume; b) partial pressure and gas laws; c) vapor pressure; d) phase changes; e) molar heats of fusion and vaporization; f) specific heat capacity; and g) colligative properties.
Physics PH.5 The student will investigate and understand the interrelationships among mass, distance, force, and time
through mathematical and experimental processes. Key concepts include a) linear motion;
Anatomy
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6th United States History to 1865 USI.4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of European exploration in North America and West Africa by
a) describing the motivations for, obstacles to, and accomplishments of the Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English explorations;
b) describing cultural and economic interactions between Europeans and American Indians that led to cooperation and conflict, with emphasis on the American Indian concept of land;
c) identifying the location and describing the characteristics of West African societies (Ghana, Mali, and Songhai) and their interactions with traders.
USI.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the factors that shaped colonial America by a) describing the religious and economic events and conditions that led to the colonization of America; b) describing life in the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies, with emphasis on how people
interacted with their environment to produce goods and services, including examples of specialization and interdependence;
c) describing colonial life in America from the perspectives of large landowners, farmers, artisans, women, free African Americans, indentured servants, and enslaved African Americans;
d) identifying the political and economic relationships between the colonies and Great Britain.
7th United States History to Present Reshaping the Nation and the Emergence of Modern America: 1877 to the Early 1900s
USII.4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of how life changed after the Civil War by a) identifying the reasons for westward expansion, including its impact on American Indians; b) explaining the reasons for the increase in immigration, growth of cities, new inventions, and challenges
arising from this expansion; c) describing racial segregation, the rise of “Jim Crow,” and other constraints faced by African Americans
and other groups in the post-Reconstruction South; d) explaining the impact of new inventions, the rise of big business, the growth of industry, and life on
American farms; e) describing the impact of the Progressive Movement on child labor, working conditions, the rise of
organized labor, women’s suffrage, and the temperance movement.
8th Grade Science Civics and Economics CE.10 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the judicial systems established by the Constitution of Virginia and
the Constitution of the United States by a) describing the organization of the United States judicial system as consisting of state and federal courts with
original and appellate jurisdiction; b) describing the exercise of judicial review; c) comparing and contrasting civil and criminal cases; d) explaining how due process protections seek to ensure justice.
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9th Grade Geography CE.1 The student will develop the social studies skills responsible citizenship requires, including the ability to
a) examine and interpret primary and secondary source documents; b) create and explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets; c) analyze political cartoons, political advertisements, pictures, and other graphic media; d) distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information; e) review information for accuracy, separating fact from opinion; f) identify a problem, weigh the expected costs and benefits and possible consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a decision-making model; g) formulate an informed, carefully reasoned position on a community issue; h) select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate.
10th World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the
Present WHII.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the political, cultural, geographic, and economic conditions in
the world about 1500 A.D. (C.E.) by a) locating major states and empires; b) describing artistic, literary, and intellectual ideas of the Renaissance; c) describing the distribution of major religions; d) analyzing major trade patterns; e) citing major technological and scientific exchanges in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Era V: Emergence of a Global Age, 1500 to 1650 A.D. (C.E.)
11th Virginia & United States History Expansion and Reform: 1788 to 1860
Era III: Postclassical Civilizations, 300 to 1000 A.D. (C.E.)
WHI.7 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from about 300 to 1000 A.D. (C.E.) by a) explaining the establishment of Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire; b) identifying Justinian and his contributions, including the codification of Roman law, and describing the
expansion of the Byzantine Empire and economy; c) characterizing Byzantine art and architecture and the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions; d) explaining disputes that led to the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox
Church; e) mapping and assessing the impact of Byzantine influence and trade on Russia and Eastern Europe.
12th Virginia and United States Government GOVT.8 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the state and local governments
described in the Constitution of Virginia by a) examining the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; b) examining the structure and powers of local governments: county, city, and town;
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c) analyzing the relationship between state and local governments and the roles of regional authorities, governing boards, and commissions;
d) examining the ways individuals and groups exert influence on state and local governments; e) evaluating the effectiveness of citizen efforts to influence decisions of state and local governments by
examining historical or contemporary events.
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