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BCMA Instructional Agenda
Important Dates, Notices, Reminders & Information
Important Dates in January / February
SnapShot #4 Window January 18, 2016: SharePoint
January 26, 2016 through February 2, 2016
SnapShot #5 Window
February 22, 2016: SharePoint
March 2, 2016 through March 9, 2016
SnapShot #4 & #5 are optional, due to amount of
testing, students may take in class within window.
Important Notices, Reminders & Information
Gifted & Talented Application Process Update
Application Deadline: October 31, 2016
All GT Testing for Window #1 has been completed,
results will be shared individually once results
have been returned.
Tutorials Began Monday, September 26, 2016
Mondays: English Language Arts (R&W)
Tuesdays: Science
Wednesdays: Social Studies
Thursdays: Mathematics
Progress Report & Report Card Dates
Please note the following dates that your child will be
issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the
remainder of the 2016-2017 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Final Date for
Grades Entered
Date Report
Sent to Parents
PR 4 January 25th January 27th
Cycle 4 RC February 15th February 17th
PR 5 March 8th March 10th Cycle 5 RC April 5th April 7th
PR 6 April 26th April 28th
Cycle 6 RC TBD Last Day of
School
Saturday Tutorials
Look for the Schedule of Saturday Tutorials, which will
be sent home with BCMA students. Saturday Tutorials
will begin:
Saturday from 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Saturday Detentions
Held on the same dates as Saturday Tutorials:
Saturday from 9:00AM – 12:00PM
BCMA National Junior Honor Society
BCMA’s National Junior Honor Society is currently reviewing semester averages and preparing to send
out notifications to prospective members. Eligible
students will be notified on Friday, January 27th.
If your student has at least a 3.7 GPA, he/she is
eligible. Please check in with your student on the 27th
to make sure that he/she receives the invitation. If
you have any questions, contact Ms. Davis via email
PTO Calendar of Events MARCH 2017
6 6th Grade Dance
13-17 SPRING BREAK
31 PTO New Families Social 6p-7:30
7th Grade Field Trip
Information regarding the 7th Grade Field Trip is coming soon! Detailed information will include behavior
expectations for those able to attend, fundraising opportunity with a chance for rewards and other pertinent dates:
Monday, May 22, 2017
NJHS Update
Students will be notified on March 10th if they are eligible for the National Junior Honor Society. If you have
any questions before then, please contact Ms. Davis at [email protected].
BCMA 2016-2017 Mock STAAR Assessment Dates
Subject Area Mock STAAR Test Date STAAR Test Date STAAR Test Re-Take
8th Grade Mathematics Tuesday, February 07, 2017 Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Monday, May 08, 2017
8th Grade ELA-R Wednesday, February 08, 2017 Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Tuesday, May 09, 2017
6th Grade ELA-R Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Tuesday, May 09, 2017
7th Grade ELA-R Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Tuesday, May 09, 2017
6th Grade Mathematics Wednesday, March 01, 2017 Monday, May 08, 2017
7th Grade Mathematics Wednesday, March 01, 2017 Monday, May 08, 2017
8th Grade Science Tuesday, April 04, 2017 Wednesday, May 10, 2017
8th Grade Social Studies Wednesday, April 05, 2017 Thursday, May 11, 2017
7th Grade ELA-W SnapShot #4: Complete Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Algebra I TBD: Alg I Teachers Decide Test Window: May 1st - 5th
Completed Mock STAAR Assessments: 8th Grade Mathematics & 8th Grade ELA-R
Inquire with Student & Teacher for Results
BCMA Instructional Agenda Week of March 27, 2017 through March 31, 2017
Dress Code Monday - Thursday
Gray Polo Shirt w/BCMA Logo (Tucked Into) Khaki Pants or Knee Length Skirt w/Belt
Gray BCMA Sweater or Solid Gray Sweater
BCMA I.D. Badge worn on Neck (All Times) Friday
Solid Blue Jeans (No Cuts, Holes or Tears) with BCMA Spirit Shirt or College Shirt
Students who daily abuse Dress Code will have items (Jackets, Sweaters & Hats Confiscated by Dean)
Parent / Teacher Communication
Communication between Parents and Teachers is highly
encouraged at BCMA. To facilitate this process, I am
providing the e-mail address of the faculty who work with
the 7th Graders here at BCMA:
ELA-R / ELA-W Department 1. Ms. Davis [email protected] 2. Ms. Yap [email protected]
Math (Alg. I) Department 1. Mr. Wanjala [email protected] 2. Ms. Morgan
[email protected] Science Department
1. Ms. Tyson [email protected]
2. Ms. Holley [email protected] Social Studies Department
1. Mr. Conrad [email protected] 2. Ms. Stewart [email protected]
SDM Department
1. Mr. Wertz [email protected]
2. Mr. Rasti
Latin Department
1. Ms. Kirk [email protected]
2. Mr. Berry
Tech Applications / Principles of Technology
1. Ms. Chao [email protected]
Gym / Physical Education
1. Coach Strong [email protected]
Parent / Teacher Communication Math Lab
1. Ms. Kerawala [email protected]
Progress Report & Report Card Dates
Please note the following dates that your child will be issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the
remainder of the 2016-2017 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Final Date for Grades Entered
Date Report Sent to Parents
PR 4 January 25th January 27th
Cycle 4 RC February 15th February 17th
PR 5 March 8th March 10th
Cycle 5 RC April 5th April 7th
PR 6 April 26th April 28th
Cycle 6 RC TBD Last Day of School
2)s
This Week in ELA-R with Ms. Davis & Ms. Yap
Note to students and families: Tutorials matter! Please take advantage of the remaining tutorial days to ensure that your student is ready for the test on March 28th.
This Week in Science w/ Ms. Holley
This week in Art with Ms. Price in Art 6 Theme of the Week: Color Theory/Abstract Art
Monday, March 27 – Friday, March 31, 2017 B6 CLASS – Finish Color Theory Unit
o FINISH Project #9: Color Wheel Tree (Tuesday)
o Art Critique of Project #9: Color Wheel Tree (Tuesday)
Project #10: Picasso-Style Self-Portrait (Thursday)
o Learn about Abstract Art
B8 CLASS – Continue Color Theory Unit (Tuesday & Thursday)
Continue Working on Color Theory Skit based on Eric Carle’s Hello, Red Fox --- we will
need a lot of creativity, cooperation and
scientific know-how to pull this off!
Parts have been assigned, students have read over script.
We will start designing and creating masks using papier mache for costuming.
Ms. Price will contact individual parents of actors to discuss costumes.
Students may bring their own paintbrushes to class for painting. Please bring a t-shirt to paint in to prevent stains on school uniforms.
This Week in Algebra I w/Mr. Wanjala & Mr. Turloski
March 27th/28st
Concepts: Exponential Growth and Decay & Review of the Algebra 1 MOCK STAAR
Homework: Worksheet on Exponential
Growth and Decay
March 29nd/30th
Concepts: Review of the Algebra 1 MOCK STAAR
Homework: Work from the STAAR
Algebra 1 Practice Book; Pages 18, 21, 24, 27 & 30
March 31st
Concepts: Reteach & Review of Important Topics
Homework: Countdown to the EOC
Algebra 1 STAAR Series 6 & 7
BCMA Instructional Agenda
This Week in the Math Lab w/Ms. Kerawala
Classwork this Week: TSW complete individualized topics, assignments, earn their piece of the pie, and take quizzes in www.Aleks.com program. Students have approximately an hour in class daily to work on weekly topic and time assignments. Anything not completed in class will be expected to be completed at home.
ALEKS Assignments Posted: Cycle 5 Week 6 (www.ALEKS.com)
Topic of the Week: Due to the nature of the program and built in extended deadline with multiple attempts, the program will not allow extension for assignments past the due dates. These assignments must be done in a timely manner. Student are expected to 1) work at least two hours and 2) complete at least 8 topics for this week.
Due Date Sunday, midnight 4/2/17 for
5.6 Time and 5.6 Topic Sunday, midnight 5/21/17 for
Pie Progress Cycle 6 Goal Upcoming Topic: The program is self-pacing, and therefore some students may need to work over two hours to master 8 topics. The assignments are as follows:
Topic: 5.6—8 Topics Time: 5.6 –2 Hour
All quiz and tests are done on the ALEKS program in class. Every student is given the opportunity to look at worked examples during a quiz/test and a chance to make corrections at least once on ALL quizzes and tests during the allotted class time. Weekly Focus: Daily, students will continue to review skills needed for success in 7th grade math. We will continue to work on STAAR math Test.
Weekly Focus: STAAR TEST Project Due:
Pie Progress Cycle 6 Goal: 100% of PIE completed, due May 21
Work must be shown clearly to receive credit on homework and classwork. Students must use composition book to show their work they do on Aleks. Student must show work on at least 20 problems for each class period.
No Work = No Credit
This Week in 7th Grade Math w/Ms. Morgan & Mr. Wanjala
MANY STUDENTS ARE COMING TO CLASS WITHOUT SUPPLIES
PLEASE BRING THE REQUIRED SUPPLIES EVERY DAY Pencil with eraser & Math Notebook or a tabbed
3-ring binder with loose leaf paper Please Note:
Instructional agendas are subject to change due to unforeseen schedule conflicts
Supplies Needed Daily: Composition Book (Notebook), 1 Pocket Folder w/Brackets, Paper and Glue Stick.
Math Lab Tutorial Hours
Computers and tutoring will be available on
Tuesdays / Thursdays from 7:30-8:00 A.M. in
Room 129.
No Late Arrivals Permitted Students will be picked up from front door at
7:30 and escorted to lab. Two other labs available
Thursday after school from 4:15-5:15.
This week in Magister Berry’s 7th Grade Latin Week of March 27 - March 31, 2017
Grades & Assignments
Sid Space Brainstorming Homework o Due Monday, March 27 for A Day o Due Tuesday, March 28 for B Day
Illustrate Prepositions (Participation and Classwork Grades)
o In-class on Monday, March 27 for A Day
o In-class on Tuesday, March 28 for B Day
Capi Patsi Brainstorming (Participation) o In-class Wednesday, March 29 for A
Day o In-class Thursday, March 30 for B Day
Chariot Racing Derivatives Game (Participation)
o In-class on Wednesday, March 29 for A Day
o In-class on Thursday, March 30 for B Day
Finish illustrations of Capi Patsi (Homework) o Due Friday, March 31 for A Day o Due Monday, April 3 for B Day
Review translation for Stage 10 (Groups; Daily Grade)
o In-class on Friday, March 31 for A Day
o In-class on Monday, April 3 for B Day
NLE Warm-up - Questions and Translation portion
Divide and Conquer and Latin TAGS
Famous Roman Women
This Week in Social Studies with Mrs. Stewart & Mr. Conrad
Monday & Wednesday
YOU DO: Finish Bill of Rights Mosaics and Level of Government Memes
Tuesday
STAAR Writing Test
Thursday & Friday
I DO: New Learning: Responsibilities Reading
WE DO: Guided Practice: Rights and Responsibilities Scenarios
YOU DO: Check for Understanding: Civil Responsibility Comic Strip
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This Week in Scientific Decision Making w/ Mr. Rasti & Mr. Wertz
Week of March 27th – March 31st
Monday, March 27th
T.S.W. prepare for the writing portion of the STAAR test by reading and answering writing prompts from articles in the latest Science World magazine.
Do Now: STAAR practice questions. Students will read the Science World articles and complete the writing prompts. Students will work on Rare Disease P.S.A project.
o Homework: Continue working on Rare Disease P.S.A. project due 3/30/17.
Tuesday, March 28th
T.S.W complete the Writing portion of the STAAR Test. Students will complete the Writing portion of the STAAR Test. Students will work on their Rare Disease P.S.A. projects.
o Homework: Continue working on Rare Disease P.S.A. project due 3/30/17.
Wednesday, March 29th & Thursday, March 30th
T.S.W turn in Rare Disease P.S.A. projects, and assess their knowledge of Rare Disease by way of important terms associated with Genetics and Heredity.
Do Now: STAAR practice questions Students will complete a Quiz over genetics & heredity vocabulary terms. Students will read and analyze the article Health Experts Release Official List of Water Bottle Brands to
Avoid at all Costs Students will look in ideas for their upcoming Water Project
o Homework: Define greywater, and give 3 ways it can be reincorporated into our environment in a positive manner.
Friday, March 31st
T.S.W. learn the benefits and uses of greywater and how to incorporate this knowledge into their own lives. Do Now: STAAR practice questions. Students will read Greywater Basics article. Students will summarize how they could use grey water in their own lives. Literacy in the Middle .
o Homework: Choose topic for Water project .
This week in Ms. Tyson’s 7th Grade Pre-AP Science Class we will…….
Monday, March 27, 2017 Topic: Learning About Food Chains
Define food chain
Identify the roles of different organisms in a food chain
Explain how and in what sequence energy is transferred through different communities of organisms Activity #1: Food Chains Activity #2: Bill Nye—Food Chains Activity #3: Virtual Lab---How Is Energy Transferred Through A Community of Organisms?
Homework: Energy and Food Chains Worksheet (Due March 27-28, 2017) *7th Grade Testing STAAR- Reading on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Tuesday-Wednesday, March 28-29, 2017
Topic: The Difference Between Food Chains and Webs
Define food chain and food web
Classify organisms per its place in the Food Webs Activity #1: Video-The Difference Between Food Chains and Food Webs Activity #2: Creating a Food Chain/Food Web Activity #3: Pond Ecosystem
Homework: Complete and submit all incomplete assignments for the week *Cycle 5 ends on Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday-Friday, March 30-31
Topic: Learning About Energy Pyramids
Identify various organisms and the role of each in the Food Web
Analyze and calculate the flow of energy in five simplified model ecosystems Activity #1: Calculating the Flow of Energy in a Food Pyramid Activity #2: Creating an Energy Pyramid Activity #3: Virtual Lab—How Does Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem?
Homework: Texas Ecosystem Poster (Due Thurs.-Fri., April 6-7. 2017) Review for Quiz (4/3-4/2017)
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Instructional Agenda Mr. Eligio
Math Lab (7th Grade)
STAAR REVIEW (Practice coach plus)
Ratios and Rates (Lesson Practice I and II on pages 106-109)
Proportions (Lesson Practice I and II on pages 118-121)
Proportional Relationships (Lesson Practice I and II on pages 130-133)
Minimum of 5 topics learned every class meeting in Aleks program
Quiz on Ratio and Proportion Homework:
Online homework in aleks program (Parents, I am letting you know that I assign homework regularly and they are due the following meeting. Please follow-up with your student. Thank you!)
Note:
You need to learned 5 topics mastered during this class period
Make-up work on Aleks will have a highest of 70% and should be done by Saturday at 6:00 pm
You need to show your work in your Composition Notebook to get a % on
Participation Grade
Website: www.aleks.com
Instructional Agenda Monday, March 27th – Friday, March 31st
Computer Science 7th Grade
Learning Objective: Students will review concepts learned
playing MakeQuest. Students will manipulate existing
JavaScript code. Students will learn to change game art.
Vocabulary:
Comment: a special line of code that start with two forward slashes (ie: //This is a comment); Coders use comments to remind themselves and others what a section or line of code means. When the computer runs code it will ignore all comments.
Variable: a special container that holds a value to reuse in JavaScript; Variables have a name and a value (i.e. myVariable = 10).
Function: acts as a verb in JavaScript; It is used to perform an action or set of actions with a single line of code.
If Statement: conditional expressions and conditional constructs are features of a programming language, which perform different computations or actions depending on whether a programmer-specified boolean condition evaluates to true or false.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday (A Days)
Take Exam 2.
Start Code Game in Globaloria
Presentation of the game on Friday Tuesday and Thursday (B Days)
Finish Code Game in Globaloria.
Presentation of the game on Thursday. *Instructional agenda is subject to charge depending on the circumstances.
This Week in Latin I with Ms. Kirk
Cambridge website cambridgescp.com, currently free, open access to all 4th edition materials
grammar practice, vocabulary practice, translation aids Technology is a daily part of our class, please allow your students to bring their cell phones, tablets, laptops, and any internet-ready technological device with them on the day they have Latin. A day that says Kahoot! is definitely a cell phone or tablet day.
Ongoing Extra-Credit: Students who volunteer to turn packet activities into Kahoot! quizzes and storyboards will
receive a 100 for a project grade if done to satisfactory!
Latin I Assessment Schedule - 2/27
Declension Test (B8, B10) - 2/28
3rd Declension Quiz 1 (A5) - 4/2
3rd Declension Quiz 2 (A5) - 4/6
Declension Test (A5) Please note that all retakes must be done within two calendar days of receiving the grade, regardless of its being posted on GradeSpeed. If a student is absent for any quiz or test, they must make up the assessment by the next class period in order to receive a grade for it.
