SCIENCE

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READING

Contacts

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WSMCS 8TH GRADE

OPEN HOUSE

Meet Our Assistants

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Ms. Patty Ann Seymour

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Ms. Elizabeth D’ Amato

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Meet the Counselors

Ms. Andrea Mantone amantone@bboed.org

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Ms. Maura Cangiano mcangiano@bboed.org

Ms. Isabella Spatola ispatola@bboed.org

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Contacts

Mr. DeAngelo- jdeangelo@bboed.org

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Mrs. Blackman- amoffit@bboed.org

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Mrs. DiPasquale- jdipasquale@bboed.org

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Mrs. McDermott- elmcdermott@bboed.org

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Mrs. Colon- mpaonecolon@bboed.org

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Mr. Tonnesen- rtonnesen@bboed.org

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Mr. Ajosa- fajosa@bboed.org

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A Typical Day For a 8th Grader

Students are to enter through the main entrance between 8:15 and 8:40.

Students are to report to their homeroom by 8:40, if not, students will be marked late. Students who are late 3 times will be given ICE by their homeroom teacher.

Once students arrive they are to go directly upstairs to their homeroom. Upon arrival at their homeroom, students are expected to go to their lockers for their morning classes (Periods 1- 5).

Students are then expected to go to their homeroom for breakfast and morning exercises.

After morning exercises, the students go through their morning routine.

Period 6 is lunch for the 8th grade. In lunch, students are expected to stay in their seats, with their homeroom, for safety reasons.

After lunch, students finish out their day with periods 7-9.

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Expectations

• Be on time and prepared for all classes.
• Do not ask to use the restroom as soon as you walk into the classroom.
• Be mindful of homework and due dates. Late policies will be strictly adhered to.
• Students need to ask questions when they don’t understand something.
• Chromebooks: Students are expected to use their school issued chromebook device each day. Students who opt to bring their device to and from school are expected to have their device fully charged upon entering the building.
• Cell Phones: Students are allowed to carry their cell phones with them, however, cell phones should be turned off and not visible throughout the day. In case of an emergency, your student will be allowed to call you under the guidance of a teacher, or the main office.
• Behavior: All students are expected to respect the rules and regulations set forth by WSMCS and The Bayonne Board of Education. Failing to comply may result in exclusion from some activities and school initiatives.

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With your support we will make this year your students best!

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ENglish/Language Arts

-Program and Novels for the year:

• myPerspectives Grade 8
• The Giver,
• Night,
• Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
• Of Mice and Men
• Independent Reading Novel (one for each MP)

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-Focuses for the Year:

“Quick-Writes”, RACE strategy, Grammar, Evidence-based writing, Narrative, Informational, Argumentative, Research, Notice and Note Fiction/Non-Fiction, Independent Reading Project, Literature Circles

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-Online Resources: Google Classroom, i-Ready, and Commonlit.org

-ELA Grading System:

• Test/Project/Essay/Presentation: 60%
• Quiz: 20%
• Homework: 10%
• Classwork: 10%

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Supplies:

• 5 subject notebook
• 1 composition notebook
• Pens, pencils, and highlighters
• Folder
• Pocket Dictionary/Thesaurus
• Post It Notes

myPerspectives Grade 8:

• Themed units based on the standards
• Spiral review with new concepts
• Engaging and comprehensive

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Math

Grade 8 Math Books

• Big Ideas Textbook
• Big Ideas Student Journal

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Suggested Supplies

• 5 Subject Notebook
• Folder
• Pencils

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Grading

• 60% Tests
• 20% Quizzes
• 10% Classwork
• 10% Homework

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Online Resources

• Big Ideas Online Textbook
• iReady
• ST Math
• Khan Academy

Focuses for the Year

• Equations, Transformations, Angles and Triangles, Graphing and Writing Linear Equations, Systems of Linear Equations, Data Analysis and Displays, Functions, Exponents and Scientific Notation, Real Numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem, Volume and Similar Solids

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Policy 5410

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Science

• Science Syllabus (was due 9/15)
• Lab Safety Contract (was due 9/15)
• Grade 8 Science Activity books (8 Books spread out over the 3 trimesters)
• Online textbook: HMH Into Science (Ed:Science)(Accessed through Clever)
• Science STEM Challenge Project:
• Topic Selection due 10/8 (classwork grade for MP1)
• Background Research Report due 11/13 (Test grade for MP1)
• Research Plan due 12/3 (classwork grade for MP1)
• Project Slide Show due 12/10 (Test grade for MP1)
• Grading Policy
• 60% Tests
• 20% Lab/Quizzes
• 10% Homework
• 10% Classwork

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• NJSLA Grade 8 Science in May

• Suggested Supplies
• Notebook and Folder
• Pens & Pencils
• Highlighter
• Post-it Notes

Social Studies

Syllabus found on Google Classroom

Homework- Notes (Given every lecture, must be in notebooks), Current Event articles (Once a week, due every Thursday) Textbook work given at teachers discretion

National History Day Research Project started 9/17 due 1/31/26

Grading Breakdown

Homework 5%

Test/Quizzes 50%

Projects 45%

Inclusion

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Independence

Attendance and Participation

Co-teaching

Organizational Skills/Preparing for High School

Communication

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