2010-2011

Little About Darin Hickethier

Grew up in one of the Milton Hershey Middle School student homes for ~ 14 years (houseparents’ son).

Am a product of DTSD, K-12. Graduated from HHS in 1999.

Undergraduate at Messiah College

Quick Math ? for Hershey Kiss

a) 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 = ___

b) What is the name for the shape of a stop sign?

c) ? What is the smallest prime number ¿

Math – Mr. Hickethier

2-Year AlgebraOrganizing Data

Interpreting GraphsArea & SubproblemsLooking for Patterns

Writing & Solving EquationsRatios & ProportionsSystems of Equations

Math – Mr. Hickethier

Algebra IGraphing: Lines & ParabolasProblem SolvingSolving Systems of EquationsPattern Invention w/ Parabolic GrowthQuadratic Functions1- and 2-Variable InequalitiesExponential Expressions

Math – Mr. HickethierGeometryTransformationsAngle MeasurementsSimilarity & CongruenceTrigonometryProbabilityProofs

Math – Grading Students will be assessed primarily

on work completed in class. Some assignments that are taken home will also be assessed. Quizzes and tests will account for a majority of the points earned. Homework quizzes will be administered to keep students accountable for homework (completion AND understanding!).

Math – Web Resources Homework Support

www.hotmath.com

College Preparatory Mathematicswww.cpm.org

Advisory

Group of 10 – 12 students meet with a teacher once a week

Opportunity for students to connect with one adult

Advisory

“As you know, create a good climate, and you are going to have kids who perform at a good academic level.”

From Middle School Journal Sept. 2009

Communication ArtsMrs. Hegge

5 Major Units of Study:

Mythology Injustice Overcoming Obstacles Crime and Punishment Humor

Within each unit, students learn…

Reading Strategies Writing Skills

Grammar Vocabulary

Author’s Craft Figurative Language

Poetry Short Stories

Team Information

Team NovaStar meets every Odd Cycle Day at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Mr. Finkill is the team leader. Please contact him to set up a meeting or to discuss any team-related questions or concerns.

American CulturesMr. Finkill

What we will study this year…

Creation of our Nation

The Constitution and Bill of Rights

Early 18th Century History of America and expansion

The Civil War

What we will study this year…

Following the themes of the Gettysburg Address

We remember the past and the sacrifices made in order to work towards a better future

How to access class information

http://derrymoodle.caiu.org Moodle web site is open for people to log

in as a guesthttp://symbaloo.comSymbaloo is a site with links to all

important websites students will use in American Cultures.

Field Trips Philadelphia - Friday November 5th

Chaperones are needed for this field trip. Sign up tonight if interested.

Gettysburg - Spring 2010 Clearances on file with the district

office are necessary to chaperone any field trip.

SCIENCEMr. Shay

What will we study?

Major Units of study:- Weather and Water- Astronomy (mini unit)- Earth History- Force and Motion

Grading Procedures Most of your child’s grade will be

based on Mid-Summative assessments and Final Unit Exams (Summative Assessments)

Other class work and activities will be checked for task completion and accuracy (Formative Assessment: P,S,U)

How to access science class information

Mr. Shay’s school web site.All unit information & assignments are posted on this site.(found at www.hershey.k12.pa.us )

Unit multi-media materials(found at www.fossweb.com )

Critical Learning Skills

The administration and faculty spent last year researching and developing skills in two reporting categories that will be reported to parents as part of the report card.

Work Skills Interpersonal Skills

Work Skills Descriptors

Uses tools/strategies to support academic success

Uses time effectively at school Demonstrates skills necessary

to become a self-directed learner

Interpersonal Skills Descriptors Exhibits appropriate conduct

when working within the school community

Uses effective communication skills with members of the school community

Demonstrates teamwork skills necessary to be a contributing member of the school community

Reporting Scale

Needs Improvement

NI The student minimally exhibits the skills

Satisfactory S The student exhibits the skills in a satisfactory manner

Excellent E The student consistently exhibits the skills in an effective manner

Critical Learning Skills

Scores for critical learning skills will be reported in each class every marking period.

Check out pages 41 & 42 of the Student Handbook to learn more

BTSN Closing Thoughts Shift in many areas…

Learning Success Wiki

Team Novastar Wiki