Grace Nanney – Language Arts

Alex Glass – NC History and Science

Jim Cox - Math

Welcome Eagle Parents2012 - 2013

Mrs. Nanney Graduated as NC Teaching Fellow from Graduated as NC Teaching Fellow from

East Carolina University in May 2011.East Carolina University in May 2011.

Began teaching at Tucker Creek in April Began teaching at Tucker Creek in April 20112011

Licensed to teach Language Arts (6-9Licensed to teach Language Arts (6-9thth grades), grades),

Reading (K-12Reading (K-12thth grade), and Social grade), and Social Studies (6Studies (6thth-9-9thth grades). grades).

I grew up in Pamlico County and thoroughly I grew up in Pamlico County and thoroughly enjoy enjoy

this area of eastern NC! this area of eastern NC!

Grace.nanney@craven.k12.nc.usGrace.nanney@craven.k12.nc.us

…and family!

Mr. Glass…•Born in London.. Ohio

•Degree in Biology from Ohio Northern University

•Attended University of Ulster in Northern Ireland my Junior year

•Eagle Scout and current Scoutmaster/Cubmaster of Troop and Pack 412

•Active at The Sanctuary in Newport on Hwy. 70

•Have been teaching at TCMS since 2001

•Certified to teach Science and NC History Mary Helen, Cooper(5),

Ian(8)

Mr. CoxEagles Math

Teaching is my 3d CareerNavyBusiness (Fortune 100 Company)Teaching

EducationU.S. Naval Academy 1974 (BS, Physical

Oceanography)U.S. Naval Postgraduate School 1986 (MS,

Financial Mgt)Marymount University 1994, MEd

(Secondary Education)

I am dual certified, math and science 6 – 12 grades

I am married, with 2 daughters in college (I still remember the 8th grade vividly)

ScienceScienceMatter, EnergyMatter, EnergyEarth HistoryEarth HistoryStructure and FunctionStructure and FunctionEcosystemsEcosystemsGenetic VariationGenetic VariationMolecular BiologyMolecular Biology

NC HistoryNC HistoryIntegrated with PBLIntegrated with PBLAn overview of the States An overview of the States

historyhistory

Science and North Carolina History

Ms. Nanney’s Language Arts Class

8th Grade Curriculum: Reading Skills Reading Comprehension Writing Skills Grammar Spelling Elements of Literature

Follows Common Core State StandardsEquationsGeometryProportionsPythagorean TheoremSlopeLinear EquationsFunctions

8th Grade Math

I am the “guide on the side, not the sage on the stage”.

A lot of material to coverEvery day builds, no days offAll assigned work is due, even if sick

There is not time for bad conduct disruptions

Calculator – Should I buy one?

Important Points Math

Eagles will be working throughout year with NC Museum of Art

Collaborative effort between core courses and art

We spent three days in Raleigh at orientation/training

We have a number of core lessons that will culminate in a piece of art

There will be a field trip to NC Museum of Art during Spring Break

Our goal: Put a TCMS project “On On the Wallthe Wall”

Art of Collaboration

Engrade:Post grades and communicationsAvailable 24 x 7Parental Accounts

Wiki: We provide information to students and you (Homework)

Email and Phone are OKWe prefer Engrade!

Eagles Communication

Boxes of Kleenex (our most pressing need) Pencils Rolls of Paper Towels Tennis Balls (used are ok) Pens Printer Paper (ream)

Eagles Wish List -- TeamThank you very much for Thank you very much for all donations that you have all donations that you have made so far!!made so far!!

Assignments Engrade and Computing Guidelines

(copies of 1:1 Paperwork Expectations for conduct Late Work Policy

Agenda

Emphasis on both Monitored at School and County Level Read AR daily Even if goals are met, they still read AR during AR They can bring AR books from home Nook/Kindle are OK, (reading only) www.arbookfind.comwww.arbookfind.com AR is not about liking, it is about doing Acc Math a key part of Math/Algebra Acc Math assess for both knowledge and effort

Accelerated Math/Accelerated Reading

Do not expect of count on extra credit. It is unlikely it will be given

We adhere to our late work policyEach class is a little different, but no homework =

0 If you have questions or mitigating factors,

contact us via ENGRADE. We probably can resolve it

DO NOT WAIT until last days of quarter to get in late work

Grades are always due before the end of the quarter

Speaking of Grades…..

Some things about the 8th grade

Before we get started there are a lot of forms.

******** Parent Acknowledgment PageParent Acknowledgment Page****1:1 Laptop Agreement****1:1 Laptop AgreementStudent Code of Conduct AddendumStudent Code of Conduct AddendumEagles Computing GuidelinesEagles Computing Guidelines **** **** Engrade and WikiEngrade and Wiki

Technolgy FeeTechnolgy Fee

We have distributed copies of all formsWe have distributed copies of all formsThe Eagles Wiki also has the forms for download

Download the forms Read and Sign Return Signed Forms to Homeroom Teacher Laptop User Fee ($40.00) to Ms Anderson in Office

Before we distribute laptops we need forms and fee and Engrade

Eagles 1:1 Computing

WIKIs Eagles and a Wiki for Each Subj

Engrade Google Earth Power Algebra MathXL As well as open office word process, graphics, and

spreadsheet

Math will use computers 90%+ Language Arts/History/Science 50%

Integrated Project Based Learning

All apps are “on line” Any computer can be used to access online apps

We will use a lot of Apps and Sites

The stringent and almost stifling security IS FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUR CHILD

Every key stroke is recorded (our laptops, too!) There are filters and blocks at the county If students bypass filters, their keystrokes are

still recorded THE COMPUTERS ARE FOR SCHOOL WORK ONLY That means: No games, inappropriate sites,

social networking Random checks of history are routine Offenders will be caught. It is inevitable. Without a computer it will be near impossible to

pass math. All data on the computer is the property of the

school

Security

This year, laptops are staying at school

An assigned laptop for each class

Students change classes, laptops do not

Questions ???Finally….