��Welcome to

Ms. Peters’ Class��

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E-mail:

Jennifer-Peters@scusd.edu

Website:

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https://sites.google.com/scusd.edu/mrspetersclass/home

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LANGUAGE ARTS AND

WORLD HISTORY

Background and Credentials

• This is my 22nd year teaching 7^th grade Core at Miwok Middle School!!!
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of California, Santa Cruz.
• Multiple Subject teaching credential with a middle level emphasis from California State University, Sacramento.
• Single Subject teaching credential in Social Studies also from CSUS.
• Previous profession doing grassroots lobbying for a non-profit water association in Sacramento.

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Family

Adjustment to 7th Grade

• Students need help with this BIG adjustment!
• Multiple teachers, subjects, deadlines
• Studying for tests (I mean really studying)
• New social interactions
• Technology distractions
• Life stressors
• Hormones!!!
• Please contact me now or any time during the year if there is anything special you think I need to know about your child or if your child seems to be struggling at home.
• Parent Teacher Conferences - PTCs are not automatic in middle school. They are scheduled at the request of a parent, teacher, counselor, admin, etc. PTCs are scheduled on Tuesday afternoons. Students are encouraged to attend PTCs

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Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. ~Maya Angelou

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Communication

Email: The best way to reach me is by e-mail at: Jennifer-Peters@scusd.edu

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Parent Square: I will send important class information such as field trip, due dates, class activities via Parent Square. Please be sure to read the Parents Square messages.

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Class Website: https://sites.google.com/scusd.edu/mrspetersclass/home

Google Classroom: Google Classroom is our online learning platform. Here students will find our Week at a Glance, Daily Agendas/Activities, assignment materials.

If a student turns in an assignment in class, they do not need to submit it digitally as well. They can just mark the assignment as done.

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Infinite Campus: Student grades will be entered on Infinite Campus not Google Classroom.

What to Expect in Core

World history during the Middle Ages (500-1600)

• Units:
• Medieval Europe
• Africa
• China
• Japan
• Mayas/Aztecs/Incas
• Renaissance/Reformation
• Comparative religion
• Projects:

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• Personal Timeline
• Fall of Rome Essay
• Collage
• Medieval Town Drama
• Kabuki Drama
• Passion Project
• Extra credit Medieval Castles, etc.

Language Arts

Reading and analyzing textbook selections, class novels, media, current events, and individual novels

• Writing:
• 1) Narrative
• 2) Literary Analysis
• 3) Argumentative Essay
• Short responses, quick writes, journals, poetry, etc.
• Language Conventions:
• Grammar: DLR, Grammar Fun Time! Grammar Gap Fillers
• Vocabulary
• Oral Presentations

Coming Soon…

Field Trip

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• Overnight field trip to San Francisco in Spring
• Tentative plan in March or April.
• Please email me ASAP if you are interested in being a chaperone!
• Parent chaperones will need to have district fingerprint and TB clearance.

Language Arts Curriculum

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• The SCUSD-adopted Language Arts curriculum aligns with the national common core standards.
1. myPerspectives – workbook and textbook all in one.

We will use the consumable workbook as well as digital assignments in myPerspectives.

We will read two novels which will be checked out from the library:

• Crispin: Cross of Lead by Avi
• The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
• Possible 3^rd novel

History Curriculum

History Curriculum

• Teachers Curriculum Institute
• Discovery Education
• We will be using the TCI textbook in class.
• Students are to keep their Discovery Education history textbook at home or in their lockers.

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Grading Policies

• In middle school, students transition to a points-based grading system.
• Each assignment is give a point value, assignments are scored and entered into the district’s Infinite Campus grading system.
• Weighted Grading Categories:
• Homework and Classwork 30%
• Projects and Presentations 30%
• Tests and Quizzes 35%
• Class Participation 5%
• Late Work:
• Late work will be accepted with prior approval from Ms. Peters. Points may be deducted from late work.

Missing Assignments:

• Please follow up with Mrs. Peters on any missing assignments.

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Weekly Grade Checks

• I recommend that both students and parents check Infinite Campus once per week.
• If there is a M next to an assignment, that means I did not get the assignment for some reason (not turned in, no name, etc.)
• If there is a blank next to the assignment, that means I have entered the assignment, but not the scores for the class yet – I appreciate your patience.
• If your child swears he/she did the assignment but did not receive the correct points, please have your child check the following:

1) No Name Tray

2) Their binder

3) Their student file

If your child still cannot find the assignment, then they can discuss the issue with me.

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Absences

• YAY! No need to send me an email asking what your child missed. Your child can find each day’s agenda, activities, and assignments on Google Classroom.
• When students return to class, they can get paper copies of handouts unless they choose to print them at home from Google Classroom.
• Students schedule make up tests with me during lunch on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
• Students usually need extra support getting back on track after an absence.

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Organization Tools

• One binder
• Six dividers
• Two pocket folder
• The Planner

Daily - Weekly - Quarterly Organization

Class Participation Points

Students will earn class participation points by being…:

• Prompt
• Prepared
• Polite
• Participatory
• Productive
• Positive
• Proud

Class participation points will be deducted for being being off-task, habitually tardy, unprepared (no supplies), disruptive, and not working or participating in class work and activities.

Important Notes

• Academic Integrity - AI
• Practicing for Tests
• Assignment Sheets
• Grading Rubrics