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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 – Wednesday Mr. Sweet – Wednesday
Mrs. Beane – Monday Mrs. Halacy – Tuesday
Mrs. Landini – Monday Miss Sachse – Monday
Mrs. Mordini - Thursday
SCIENCE: Mrs. Beane: Science will be a motivating,
challenging program of study, encompassing all areas of life
science within the Massachusetts Frameworks. Assignments will be
given nightly Monday through Thursday. Study skills are taught
within the core curriculum, to allow students to effectively
prepare for assessments. In addition, Science Today reports,
which are cooperative group assignments, will allow the learner
to keep up to date in the area of life science. Extra help is
available and encouraged.
The science classroom will motivate, help to build self-esteem,
instill proficient study skills, and hopefully enlighten each
student to reach their potential.
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.
MATH: Mrs. Clark, 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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