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Dear Parents:
The staff feels that this is an excellent opportunity to make you
aware of our expectations in each academic area. This is important
because your child will have little time in school to adequately
complete assignments and study. Consequently this places a great
deal of emphasis on making sure that the work is completed at
home. It should also be noted that your child will be receiving
between an hour and an hour and a half of homework each night. If
work takes more time than this, it could signify a potential
problem.
Homework is expected to be completed fully, on time, and be
exemplary of the student’s best efforts. In the event that
excessive assignments are due, parents will be notified.
Hopefully, this will eliminate the potential for serious problems.
It is, however, understood that a student with prolonged illness
or a legitimate reason will be given consideration.
The seventh grade team asks for your support and cooperation in
properly supervising your child’s work. The PRIME RESPONSIBILITY
for learning still remains with the STUDENT. With your help, we
anticipate a successful year for every student.
In addition, each teacher is scheduled to offer extra help one
afternoon a week. Teachers often offer extra sessions on other
days on an as needed basis.
Mrs. Clark – Thursday Mr. Sweet –
Tuesday
Mrs. Beane – Monday Mrs. Fox –
Monday
Mrs. Halacy – Wednesday Mrs. Landini – Monday
Miss Sachse – Monday Mrs. Mordini -
Thursday
SCIENCE: Mrs. Beane has high expectations of her students.
Maximum effort is needed from every student in order to have a
successful year. Students are expected to review their binders
nightly without exception. This is important because all tests and
varied assignments are based on the information contained therein.
In addition, students will be assigned written work (worksheets,
lab reports, textbook questions, and cooperative group
assignments). All of these are key factors in the student’s
overall grade. If at any time a student is experiencing
difficulty, he or she is encouraged to ask for extra help.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Miss Sachse The social studies curriculum
for 7th grade will involve the areas of study detailed in the
Massachusetts Social Studies Curriculum Frameworks. They are
Ancient Man, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, and Rome. These
topics will include the development of culture, civilization, and
the relationship between our own civilization and those long
passed into history. Using our textbooks and the History Alive
program, we hope students will find this year rewarding and
enjoyable.
Parents are encouraged to get involved with their child’s studies.
Long term projects and overnight homework will be given on a
regular basis. Hopefully you will get a chance to look at the
wonderful things your child produces in class.
MATH: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Fox, Mr. Sweet. Each student is
expected to perform to the best of his/her ability. Students
should come to class every day prepared with their textbook,
notebook/binder, pencil, and completed assignments. Assignments
should be done neatly, and have all work shown. Homework is given
on a regular basis. Assessments are given at the end of each unit
and quizzes are given periodically. The math team members
encourage anyone having difficulty to see them for extra help.
LANGUAGE ARTS/READING: Mrs. Halacy, Mrs. Landini. Language
Arts/Reading will be challenging but rewarding. Teachers will work
to create a classroom which enhances academic learning,
self-esteem, respect, and the essential skills students will need
in the future. Students will be responsible for writing
assignments, oral presentations, cooperative learning activities,
various research assignments, and homework.
Spelling, sentence correction/grammar, and vocabulary tests are
given on a weekly basis. Literature tests are usually given at the
end of a unit or at selected intervals in longer works. Extra help
is available, and we encourage all students to ask for assistance.
Supplies for 7th Grade
Required supplies for core classes:
* Blue or black pens for all classes
* Colored pencils
* Pencils and erasers for all classes
* Glue sticks
* Calculators
* 3-ring notebooks – You are required to have a different
binder for each class (with filler paper and dividers).
* Pocket folders – at least 3
Recommended supplies:
* Scissors
* Markers/highlighters
* Kleenex and/or paper towel donations
* Spell checkers
* 3 hole punch
* Ruler
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