Spring-Ford 8th Grade Center

Orientation Information

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Orientation Video

Power Point Presentation

2013 – 2014 9th Grade Course Selection Book

Student Perspective Video Presentation

Link to 8th Grade Transition Video

Staff Members

Ms. Cooper: Students (A – K)

Mrs. Flynn: Students (L – Z)

Mr. Moyer: House Principal

Mrs. Bradfield: School Nurse

Mr. Siggins: Principal

Staff Members

Mrs. Evans: Main Office Secretary

Mrs. Allen: Main Office Secretary

Ms. Daw: Guidance Secretary

Mr. Doherty: Head Custodian

Grade 6

Each Day starts with Homeroom Period

Teams – 2 Teachers 5 Major Subjects

No Lockers

Escorted Throughout the Building

Daily Recess

Report Card – No Cumulative Impact

Academic Responsibility – Teacher

Grade 9

No Homeroom Period

No Teams

Assigned Lockers

Movement Throughout the Building

No Daily Recess

Report Card – Cumulative Impact

Academic Responsibility – Student

Grade 7

Introduce Students to the Following:

Academic – Social Responsibility

Multiple Content – Specific Teachers

Increased Academic Workload

Meeting Multiple Deadlines

Challenging Academic Material

Academic Responsibility – Shift

Grade 8

Ensure That Students Are Academically and Socially Prepared to be Successful in High School

Differences: 7th – 8th Grade

Facility – Lockers

Differences: 7th – 8th Grade

Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff

Professional - Support Staff

Differences: 7th – 8th Grade

Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff Academic Rigor

Academic Rigor 2014 - 2015

7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE

15% - Algebra 0% - French/Spanish 0% - Both

Academic Rigor 2014 - 2015

7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE

15% - Algebra 0% - French/Spanish 0% - Both

35% - Algebra/Geo 85% -

French/Spanish 35% - Both

Academic Rigor 2014 - 2015

7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE

15% - Algebra 0% - French/Spanish 0% - Both

35% - Algebra/Geo 85% - French/Spanish 35% - Both

Physical Science English World Geography

Differences: 7th – 8th Grade

Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff Academic Rigor High-Stakes Testing

7th Grade Testing

Algebra I – Keystone (15% of students)

PSSA Mathematics (All Students)

PSSA Reading (All Students)

8th Grade Testing

Algebra I, Geometry, French I, and Spanish I

H. S. Mid – Term (10% of Final Grade)

H. S. Final Exam (10% of Final Grade)

Algebra I – Keystone Exam (Grad. Req.)

8th Grade Testing

PSSA Mathematics (All Students)

PSSA Reading (All Students)

PSSA Science (All Students)

PSSA Writing (All Students)

8th Grade PSSA Testing Schedule

ELA 4/13 – 4/17

Math 4/20 – 4/24

Science 4/27 – 5/1

Students scoring Basic or Below Basic on the Math and/or Reading PSSA will have their 9th grade schedules adjusted to include a support class in place of a previously selected minor elective

Algebra I Keystone Testing Schedule

Non-Proficient Geometry students will re-take the Keystone Exam during the testing period: 12/3 – 12/17

Current Algebra I students will take the Keystone Exam during the testing period: 5/13 – 5/27

Midterm and Final Exams

Mid – Terms will be conducted during late January through early February

Mid – Term review packets will be distributed in late December

Final Exams will be conducted during early June

Final Exam review packets will be distributed in mid – May

Differences: 7th – 8th Grade

Facility – Lockers Professional – Support Staff Academic Rigor High – Stakes Testing Student Schedules

Student Schedules

SSS and Homeroom 8:05 AM – 8:20 AM Homeroom 8:20 AM – 8:43 AM SSS

Not to be Used for Homework Computer Lab, Remediation,

Meetings, Band – Chorus, Media Center, Make-Up Work/Testing

9th Grade Course Selection

Process Begins in Early February

9th Grade Honors Prerequisites

Two Marking Periods to Earn Prerequisite Grades – Parent Monitoring Encouraged

9th Grade Course Selection Book on School Website

Distinguished/Honor Roll

Distinguished Honors – 95% or above grade point average with all “A’s” (90% or above) in major subjects and must not have more than one “B” (80% - 89%) in minor subjects

Honors – 90% or above grade point average with all grades of “A’s” (90% or above) or “B’s” (80% - 89%) in all major and minor subjects

Scholar’s Banquet

105 vs. 50

National Junior Honor Society

95% Cumulative Average in 7th Grade

Student Informational Meeting

Parent Video

Process Completed by 3rd Quarter

Induction Ceremony in May

Academic Responsibility

Regular Completion of Homework

Homework

Limited Impact on Quarterly Grades

Essential Practice for Skill Development

Self – Assess True Understanding

Specific Remediation with Teacher

Teacher Fusion Pages

Academic Responsibility

Regular Completion of Homework

Make – Up Work

Academic Responsibility

Regular Completion of Homework

Make – Up Work

Short – Long Term Planning

Academic Responsibility

Regular Completion of Homework

Make – Up Work

Short – Long Term Planning

“Knowing the Score”

“Knowing the Score”

Fusion is used for accessing homework and teacher webpages

Skyward is used for accessing grades, attendance, cafeteria balances

“Knowing the Score”

Same Logon Information Used for Fusion and Skyward

Student User ID = Student Number

Student Password = First Initial, Last Initial, Day of Month Born. An example is Dave Arnold born on May 15th. His password would be da15.

Academic Responsibility

Regular Completion of Homework

Make – Up Work

Short – Long Term Planning

“Knowing the Score”

Seeking Immediate Help When Experiencing Academic Difficulty

Behavioral Expectations Consistently Give Your Best Effort

Do The Right Thing

Golden Rule

Outside Challenges Extracurricular Activities

Work

Peer – Social Groups

Autonomy vs. Parent Supervision

Activities Interscholastic and Intramural Athletics

Band and Chorus

Theatre

Math Counts and Reading Olympics

Clubs and Organizations

End of Year Activities 8th Grade Dance

Dorney Park Class Trip

Academically and Behaviorally Eligible

All Financial Obligations Are Resolved

Social-Emotional Concerns

Guidance Counselors

Student Assistance Team

Spring – Ford Counseling Services

Friend Watch

Communication Contact Teacher Directly

Maintain Accurate Contact Information in Skyward

School Website and E-mail Primary Tools

Telephone Messages Limited

2012 National Blue Ribbon

Since its inception 30 years ago, only 7,110 schools have received this award.

In 2012, only 314 schools out of 162,000 eligible schools received this recognition.

Highest possible recognition that the federal government can bestow to a school.

Grade 8 PSSA Math Scores

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201475

80

85

90

95

100

Grade 8 PSSA Reading Scores

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201475

80

85

90

95

100

Grade 8 PSSA Writing Scores

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201440

50

60

70

80

90

100

Grade 8 PSSA Science Scores

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201470

75

80

85

90

95

100

Next Steps

Student Schedules - Skyward at 4:00 PM on 8/15

Self – Guided Building Tours

Bring a Pre-Printed Copy of Student Schedule

Monday, August 18th from 11:00 AM through 5:00 PM

Annual “Meet the Teacher - Open-House” on August 27, 2014 beginning at 7:00 PM