Team 7A

1. Team 7A 2014-2015

2. Welcome to Team 7A Mr. Reed (Science) Mr. Wallin (Soc. Stud.) Ms. Ross (Math) Ms. Damm (Lang. Arts)

3. Smart Energetic Very Social Enthusiastic Not dependent Tough Hungry Gregarious Resourceful Annoying Daring Entertaining Really self-conscious

4. 7th Grade Student ExpectationsBE THE BEST YOU CAN BE…THE CHOICE IS YOURS! Always Choose To Be: Respectful An Active Listener An Enthusiastic Participant Aware and Sensitive to the Diverse Needs of Others Responsible in Group and Individual Interactions

5. Discipline The Refocus Program (Time to Teach) is: • A proactive not reactive approach to discipline • Prompt attention to the “little stuff” often prevents the “big stuff”. • Students are given 1 verbal warning to correct their behavior • If the behavior continues, the student is asked to leave the room to fill out a refocus form which helps them reflect on the behavior and what their corrected behavior should be when they return to class.

7. Discipline Progressive Discipline • Students are allowed one(1) refocus a day. If a second issue occurs the same day a student will be sent to ISI. • Students are allowed only (2) refocuses a week. If a third issue happens during the same week students will be sent to ISI. • Students will be given only six (6) refocuses per school year.

8. Discipline The “Big Stuff” • After six (6) refocuses, students will be sent directly to ISI and will follow the schools progressive disciplinary plan 3 time-outs to I.S.I. 1 full day of I.S.I. 6 time-outs to I.S.I. 2 full days of I.S.I. 9 time-outs to I.S.I. 3 full days of I.S.I. 12 time-outs to I.S.I. 1 day of Off Campus Suspension

9. Attendance • When students miss school, we miss them! • Regular attendance impacts student achievement. • We appreciate it when appointments and vacations are scheduled outside of school times. • Students are expected to complete all assignments missed during an absence. • Homework assignments may be requested ahead of time and/or during student absences.

10. homework • Homework will be assigned daily and consistently. • Homework is expected to be neat, legible, on time and complete. • Budget approximately 60 minutes per night.

11. Student Agenda/Calendar • Daily Use in Class • Monday Overview • Encourages Time Management • Log of homework, tests, quizzes, short and long term projects • Encourages parental involvement/awareness • To reinforce agenda or check homework assignments: Visit the Team 7A Website and click on ‘Team 7A Week At A Glance’

12. Home Strategies for Success • Encourage daily study/homework time. • Communicate with teacher if any concerns arise. • Check your child’s agenda and/or the Team 7A Website.

13. Learning Lab Starts Monday, August 11 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. • Before school tutoring will be available on Monday - Friday • Students may sign-up on their own or be recommended by teachers • Students to provide their own means of transportation to school • Must be at front gate at 7:30 a.m. sharp

14. Homework Club (Lunch time) • There will be a classroom and teacher during each grade level lunch period where a student could be assigned if they did not complete their homework. • Students who purchase school lunch will be given a ‘Front of the Line’ pass to go purchase their lunch and then return with that lunch to work through lunch.

15. Online Grade Access • Access from Kyrene School District webpage and clicking on the Parents tab and then ParentVUE • Will allow for one stop shopping for grades • Updated instantly as teachers enter a grade

16. Grade Reports • First Quarter ends: October 3, 2014 • Second Quarter ends: December 18, 2014 • Third Quarter ends: March 6, 2015 • Fourth Quarter ends: May 21, 2015 • FallParent Conferences: Oct. 22-23 • Spring Parent Conferences:Feb. 25-26 • Between the fourth and sixth week of each quarter, parents will be notified if their student is in danger of failing. • Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress in each class via StudentVue.

17. fieldtrips The Team 7A teachers feel that fieldtrips are an essential piece of the educational puzzle. They provide opportunities that most times just cannot be replicated in the classroom. Although we understand times are tough for all financially, there will be times that we may ask for donations to provide these opportunities.

18. Tax credit donations • Tax credit donations of up to $200 may be made to our school by an individual. • Contributions of any kind for team 7A are greatly appreciated! • Any donations will be used to offset our expenses for team field trips. • Thank you for your support!

19. Team 7a Wish List • We are always in short supply of the following items and would greatly appreciate donations anytime throughout the school year:

20. Akimel a-al ptsocheck us out! • General PTSO meetings on first Tuesday of every month at 11:00am. • Visit us at www.akimelptso.org and sign up on Volunteer page • Like us on FaceBook & receive updates. www.facebook.com/akimelptso • Email us at akimelaalptso@gmail.com • Fill out blue “Volunteer Interest Form” & turn it in to the front office or Academic Lab teacher. Forms available in front office.

21. Communicating With Us Mr. Reed - sreed@kyrene.org – 480-541-5928 Ms. Ross – hross@kyrene.org – 480-541-5923 Mr. Wallin – gwallin@kyrene.org – 480-541-5927 Ms. Damm – ldamm@kyrene.org – 480-541-5924

22. Let’s work together to achieve our common goals