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Curriculum NightTeam Epic
September 12, 2013
Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Please take the next three (3) minutes to complete our Curriculum Night quiz!
Team Epic Quiz
Ms. Mandy Bert
Mrs. Marian Ducommun
Mr. George King
Mrs. Julie Petrovic
Ms. Michelle Salazar
Mr. Matt Sniadecki
Staff Introductions
Student-Created Team Goal – Team members will create an epic legacy.
Students will be… Focused on Learning Prepared Involved Positive in Words & Actions Role Models Friendly & Respectful
Students have created t-shirts based on this goal and will be rewarded with Epic Legacy certificates throughout the year.
Team Epic Philosophy
Based on district curriculum and state standards Common Core
Read every day
Readers’ & Writers’ Institute – emphasis on process, not product
Social and emotional growth
Self assessment is valued – targets, reflection pieces, etc.
Language Arts
Online textbook is a valuable resource
Quality of work matters – not just time spent
Self-directed learning is key
Occasional struggles are OK
Teachers are here to help – request an appointment
Math
Activity- and inquiry –based
Students make discoveries
Discuss science targets with students
Attendance is essential
Make an appointment - science teachers are available before and after school, as well as during Supervised Study
Science
Students will be able to successfully meet district targets in U.S. History by:◦ Historical reading skills◦ Folder, textbook, assignments◦ Listening carefully and following directions ◦ Asking questions ◦ Completing assignments carefully and on time◦ Always being respectful
Social Science
http://schools.naperville203.org/jefferson/
Homework & Team Information Team information is currently housed on the Homework
Connection/Sharepoint site
Newsletters More information via electronic team newsletters
◦ First sent by end of September◦ Current email address in Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus 24/7 access to grade book
Team Information & Technology
Canvas Individual classroom teachers – discussions,
links, documents
Office365 Students will be trained on October 4 in
Social Science classes Email address, “cloud” storage, web-based
software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Team Information & Technology
If you or your student have trouble with technology, contact these individuals:
Infinite Campus:“Infinite Campus Help” on the Parents tab on JJHS [email protected] 630-420-6825
Canvas, Office365: Dr. Vicky Ross [email protected]
Technology Trouble?
The Role of the Teachers/Team Supervised Study Make appointment with teacher to review Peer tutoring – coming soon! Communication Monthly newsletter Team site Epic Legacy awards, contact home for positives Getting in touch Please email us! Whole-child learning Educate academically, socially, emotionally, etc. Redo/Retake assignments- Varies by teacher/assignment; requires action plan
The Role of the Student Initial assignment Read & reread directions & target Review notes and/or section in textbook Ask for help/clarification when the assignment is first given Check Homework Connection & Canvas (especially in the
case of an absence)
After the assignment is scored Read over your score and comments Make an appointment with teacher during Sup. Study to
discuss work Make an appointment to meet with teacher, family &
student (last option)
Infinite Campus- 24/7 access to grades, comments, etc.-No surprises! Once a grade is entered, it’s “live” Shows scores, comments, and other notes from
teachers (missing, exempt, late, etc.) Family conversations At least once a week Review Infinite Campus, progress, strengths,
accomplishments, areas that need improvement Ask to see artifacts/examples of work Self-advocacy Encourage students to meet with teachers to problem
solve Set up teacher/family/student conference after all other
strategies have been exhausted
The Role of the Family
We will send out emails asking for chaperones and speakers as the dates get closer.
Career Speaker Day (Spring)◦ JJHS
Holocaust Museum (May 2014)◦ Skokie, IL
Bernie’s Book Bank (May 2014)◦ Downtown Naperville
Chaperones & Career Day Speakers
Team Epic hosts ELL students at JJHS
Opportunities for all to expand world views and hear about different cultures and perspectives
ELL Students
If you have not already done so, please highlight your student’s name on the list in the hallway.
Thank you for your time!
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