Meet the Teacher Night 2015

7th and 8th Grade

Introductions

• 7th Grade Teachers–Ms. Haelewyn–Ms. Marshall

• 8th Grade Teachers–Ms. Carver–Mrs. Manthei

Classroom Rules and Expectations

• Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.• Follow directions the first time given.• Show respect for all individuals and property in

the school.• Be prepared and ready to learn.• All electronic devices are prohibited.

**Please speak with your homeroom teachers about other rules and procedures within their own rooms.

Power of “I” Grading FAILING IS NO LONGER AN OPTION!

 • This grading system puts more responsibility and accountability on the student

to do their assignments, turn them in on time, and take pride in their work and grades. This will make them effective students and give them a sense of success.

• The following steps are what will take place in the “Power of I” grading:– Any assignment that receives a grade lower than a 70% is considered an E. – The student may redo the assignment within the allotted time period given. – Once the assignment is properly redone, it will be reassessed for a higher

grade. – If not redone within the time period given, the student will keep their original

score.– If a test is lower than 70%, it must be redone with a parent signature.

Students may also have additional work to complete to verify they understand the material.

• All missing and E assignments are due within - 1 week for 7th graders- 3 days for 8th graders

Grades• Each student will be given a student ID number

so you can check grades on-line at any time; your log in information is at the bottom of your student’s schedule. If it gets misplaced, you can check with the office to obtain the information.

• Students will also be given a formal progress report that must be signed and returned mid-way through each trimester.

• FYI: PowerSchool is turned off the last week of each trimester. In order to see final grades, we strongly encourage attending Parent Teacher Conferences.

Elective Classes

• Electives are the same two classes every day for the entire trimester.

• Electives times:– First Elective: 8:30-9:30– Second Elective: 1:00-2:00

• You will receive two new electives each trimester.• The final schedule is not posted online until the

day of the new trimester. **What you see currently online for trimester two electives are not necessarily what your child will have. Please wait until the trimester begins to request a change of class.

Book Reports

• Each 7th and 8th grade student is required to finish at least one book report each Trimester. This is an outside of class activity.

• Students must turn in a book report for each book they read. An outline of information to be included in the report will be given to students, as well as an example report for reference.

• If your child says they do not have homework, they can always read for their book report.

Field Trips/ Fund Raisers

•We are planning a Middle School field trip to Washington D.C. in March 2016.

– Roughly $800.00 per person (including flight, meals, activities, hotel, etc.)– Chaperones will have to pay the $800.00 as well.

•We will have a parent meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00pm in the theater.

•Also, keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming fundraisers and information.

– Hungry Howies, Movie Night, Restaurant Fundraiser, etc.

•If you need any additional information, please e-mail Ms. Haelewyn directly.

Ms. Haelewyn & Ms. Marshall:• Interactive Notebooks (Science, Math, and Social Studies):

Each week, student’s complete a reading on the monthly topic, write notes on the left side of their notebook, and complete a hands-on activity/experiment on the right-side of their notebook.**All of this information needs to stay in their interactive notebook which is checked monthly.

• Student Council: Initial meeting will be Wednesday, September 23rd after school. Regular meetings will be every other Wednesday from 3:30-4:15. Students must be signed out by their parent/guardian before leaving. Student Council is in charge of:

– Middle School Dances (December & June)– Spirit Week and Prep Rallies– School Store– Help Organize undraisers for the Middle School class trip and more– Community Service Event (one a year)– And much more…

Mrs. Manthei & Ms. Carver:• Volleyball:

– Girls’ Middle School Volleyball will be holding try-outs September 14-15 afterschool in the back gym

– Students must have a physical on file to participate in practices and games

• Practices will be held M-Th 3:40-5:00pm.– The first game is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday,

September 22nd at 4:30 vs Hamtramck • Binder Method:

– We are moving over into the Binder Method to better assist our eighth grade students in organization when they move into the rigors of High School

– Students are required to have at least one 2” Binder that will contain all of their notes, assignments, etc for the four core classes

Dress Code: Girls

1. Skirts/jumpers/skorts: navy or black (polyester/cotton) dress apparel. No shorter than two inches above the knee.

2. Pants/capris: navy or black (polyester/cotton) dress pants. No denim, cargo pants, corduroy, or yoga pants. To Meet the Dress Code requirements dress pants may NOT have outside pockets or rivets.

3. Shorts: navy or black (polyester/cotton) dress shorts. No shorter than two inches above the knee. May only be worn in 70 degree or above weather.

4. Cardigan Sweater: white, navy or black. Solid colors only, Trillium logo polo must be worn underneath. No hooded sweaters or hooded zip sweatshirts permitted. Students may wear Trillium fleece or college bound sweatshirts (may be bought through our vendors).

5. Tights: navy, black, or white solid color only. Socks must be a solid white, navy, or black if they are above the ankles.

Dress Code: Girls

1. Shoes: Solid black, navy, or brown shoes with non-skid sole. Solid means that 90 -100% of shoe is all the standard color. Thread, sole, or logo may be different colors (teacher discretion). Spike or Plat-form heeled shoes, sandals or open-toe shoes, or open-back shoes are not permitted. Black tennis shoes are permitted – must be tied if laces present and shoes must be neat. Fashion boots are acceptable, but must be worn under pant legs.

2. Long sleeve shirts may be worn under short sleeve uniform shirt but must be a solid color of grey, white, navy, or black. Hooded shirts are NOT permitted underneath uniform shirt.

3. A reasonable number of earrings are permitted. No facial piercings are allowed in grades K-8. Any piercings determined to be a distraction will not be allowed.

4. A reasonable amount of makeup is permitted but may not be a distraction.

Dress Code: Boys 1. Pants: navy or black (polyester/cotton) dress pants. No denim,

cargo pants, corduroy, etc. To Meet the Dress Code requirements dress pants may NOT have outside pockets or rivets.

2. Shorts: navy or black (polyester/cotton) dress shorts. No shorter than two inches above the knee. May only be worn in 70 degree or above weather.

3. Cardigan Sweater: white, navy, or black. Solid colors only, Trillium logo polo must be worn underneath. No hooded sweaters or hooded zip sweatshirts permitted. Students may wear trillium fleece or college bound sweatshirts (may be bought through our vendors).

4. Shoes: Solid black, navy, or brown shoes with non-skid sole. Solid means that 90 -100% of shoe is all the standard color. Thread, sole, or logo may be different colors (teacher discretion).

Dress Code: Boys6. Long sleeve shirts may be worn under short sleeve uniform shirt

but must be a solid color of grey, white, navy, or black. Hooded shirts are NOT permitted underneath uniform shirt.

7. Earrings a reasonable number of earrings (1 or 2) and may not be distracting (small studded earrings only). No facial piercings are allowed in grades K-8. Any piercings determined to be a distraction will not be allowed.

Dress Code General

• Additional guidelines for ALL STUDENTS:

• All clothing, jewelry, and hair choices should be non-distracting. Trillium Academy reserves the right to determine what is appropriate for the school environment.

• Hats are not to be worn in the building.

• Jewelry, if worn, should be lightweight, simple in style, kept to a minimum and not displayed over their uniform.

Dress Code General

• Hair should be neat, clean, and styled in an appropriate conservative style.– No Mohawks– Faux-hawks no higher than 2 inches are permitted (hair is short

on sides and taller on top)

• Leggings: Leggings may be worn as tights under skirts. They must be a solid color of black, gray, navy, or white. They may NOT be worn as pants. Skirts must still not be shorter than 2’ above the knee.

Dress Code General

• Shirts must be neatly tucked into the waistband for grades K-8, If shirt is sloppy and too long or tied up, it will be treated as a dress code violation. No midriffs or tied up shirts are to be worn. All clothes need to be the appropriate size for the student.

• No facial piercings are allowed in grades K-8. Any piercings determined to be a distraction by administration will not be allowed.

• No purses or personal handbags or backpacks will be permitted into class.

• Winter attire such as boots, coats, hats, gloves, etc, will not be permitted in class. If these items are worn to school (which we recommend in cold months) they must be removed and proper uniform attire worn to enter the classroom.

• Any dress code violations will result in a before or after school detention. Students with violations will not re-enter class until their uniform is properly situated.

Dress Code General

Physical Education Attire:

• All students in grades K-12 need safe play tennis shoes to change into for P.E. Students in grades K-6 are required to wear tennis shoes and grades 5-6 recommend changing shirts into P.E. uniform shirt. Students in grades 7-12 are required to change into P.E. Uniform.

• P.E. uniforms, with exception of tennis shoes, are purchased in the main office and consist of a Trillium Physical Education Dept. T-shirt and shorts.

Title One 101

• Federally Funded Program• Funds used to purchase materials and hire

personnel to enhance intervention in math, reading, science, and social studies and implement the program

• Provides intervention services for at-risk students

• Funding is determined by the number of families who qualify for free and reduced lunch

• Purpose is to close the achievement gap of our students

Title One Support and Services• Trillium is Schoolwide Title One• Provide academic, social, and emotional intervention• Program Components:

– Level 1: Classroom Intervention (Individualized Student Plans, Differentiated Instruction)

– Level 2: RTI Push-In and Pull-Out program (working with at-risk/struggling students based on assessments in Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies)

– Level 3: Intensive RTI support, one on one programs, Neuro-reading, individualized therapy

Title One Components• Activities/Events – After school clubs, tutoring,

summer program, Family Nights, Community Partnerships

• Parent Involvement – PEO, Parent Support Group, Conferences, Parent Compact, Parent Involvement Policy, Surveys, Watch Dogs (volunteering), Newsletters, Power School, Assessment Reports, Science Fair, College Readiness, March is Reading Month, etc…

• Educational Program – Teach Like a Champion, Daily 5, OnPoint Literacy, Step Up to Writing, 6+1 Traits of Writing, Singapore Math, Differentiated Instruction, Technology, Common Core, School Improvement Plan, Highly Qualified Staff

• Data Driven – Professional Learning Communities, Data Meetings, Individualized Student Plans, Assessment Learning Objectives (MEAP, Performance Series, Explore, Plan, ACT, MME, Monthly Benchmark Tests)

Questions?