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Haverford Middle School Florida Panthers

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Haverford Middle School Florida Panthers

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  1. Haverford Middle SchoolFlorida Panthers The Florida Panther Team is a 6th grade team of teachers who pride themselves in student center learning and activities that encourage students to use higher level thinking to achieve success. We encourage daily organization and preparedness as a key to individual student growth for the units taught in all of the sixth grade curriculum.

  2. Welcome • 6th grade highlights and expectations • Middle school teaming • Team leader • Mrs. Shannon • Team Teachers • Mrs. Watson • Mrs. Flounders • Team meetings • Daily Schedule

  3. Panther Expectations • Homework posted on HMS teacher websites daily • Assignment book - organization tool • Student responsibilities when absent • Student accountability and daily preparation

  4. Grading Philosophy Accurate performance-based feedback Common assessments and long-term assignments (80%) Short-term assignments, notebooks, homework, and classwork (20%) Quarterly grading Midterm and final (count in final grade) PowerSchool updated every other week

  5. Math Mrs. Watson / Room 213 /watson@havsd.net/x5213 • Curriculum • PA State Standards and Core Standards • Resources • Math in Focus text, online component • Levels • Ability grouping

  6. Math Expectations – persevereand try everything Grading – 80% (assessments) / 20% (other) Support – Math Club 2 days a week HW Club 4 days a week

  7. Science Mrs. Shannon – Rm. 223 – shannon@havsd.net - x5223 • Curriculum: • Rocks, Minerals, and Soil • MicroLife • Energy • Weather and Atmosphere • Program highlights / expectations: • Inquiry based • Collaborative learning experiences • Hands on learning experiences

  8. Science • Materials: • 3 ring binders • Dividers • Lab book • Text book • McDougal Littell • Assessments: • 80% • 20% • Midterm Exam • Final Exam

  9. Social Studies Mrs. Flounders – Rm. 211 – flounders@havsd.net - x5211 • Curriculum: • Geography / Maps and Globes Review • Ancient Cultures of SW Asia and Africa • Religions of the World • Modern Day Cultures of the Middle East and Africa

  10. Social Studies • Interactive Notebook – 5 subject spiral • Assessments • 80% / 20% - common assessment and homework • Midterm and Final Exam • Resources: • The World History (online access: http://my.hrw.com ) • World Explorer Series • The World Past and Present • Access to Internet for current events

  11. Language Arts Reading: Houghton Mifflin Anthology, core novels (Jaguar and Bud, Not Buddy), other teacher-selected novels, independent reading book, read-alouds Writing: Write Source Skillsbook, Anthology Practice Book, writing prompts (narrative, informational, persuasive, poetry) Assessments: 80% / 20%, multiple district-wide assessments Homework: nightly reading required in addition to daily HW Projects: long-term and short-term projects

  12. Special Education The special education program at Haverford Middle School includes a variety of programs and services to meet the varied needs of students who have been identified as exceptional. The goal is to educate students in the least restrictive environment. The curriculum is the same as the general education curriculum. The materials used are supplemented in order work more intensely on specific skills.

  13. Special Education Language Arts • Language Circle: Linguistics • Language Circle: Framing Your Thoughts • Read Naturally Math • Smaller groupings allow for slower paced instruction, additional practice, and individualized attention. • Curricular materials are adapted to meet students’ unique needs.

  14. General Information PowerSchool Advisory Google Drive / Internet access Support clubs: Homework club (starts in mid-October: M-Th, 2:40-3:30, Room 252 and 278) Math club (mid-October: T/Th, room 280, Ms.Bond) After school activities

  15. Thank you for coming! Don’t forget to pick up an orange “business” card with all our information! 6th grade Physical forms – DUE September 30 Band parents – meet in room 143 at 8:00 PM Thank you for your support! We are looking forward to a successful 6th grade year!

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