8th Grade —Welcome back St Cletus families!
Instructor: Mrs. Jennifer Van Wyck
Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions at jvanwyck@stcletusparish.com.
PE—Monday and Wednesday (Wear your gym uniform to school!)
Spanish at 8:10am
Tuesday—Mass at 8am
Art
Spanish at 12:45pm
Thursday-Music
Friday- TLC
AOC Math Priority Standards: (Follow Lyons Township Algebra I curriculum)
8.NS – Identifying numbers, rational and irrational.
8.EE-Work with radicals and Integers. Understand connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of linear equations. Analyze and solve quadratic equations. Analyze and solve logarithmic equations.
8.F-Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
8.G-Understand and apply Pythagorean Theorem and how that applies to quadratic equations. (Understand shapes and formulas for solving area and volume. Understand angles and lines. Review 7th grade.)
8.DS-Understand univariate data and various data collection charts and graphs.
Materials: Algebra textbook, one Notebook, one folder (or binder), pencils, calculator. Any calculator with a square root key will work (i.e. TI-30 – $15.00 Amazon).
An organized notebook is a key piece of success in junior high and high school math classes. Before students are allowed to correct any failed tests or do any retakes—a notebook check will be conducted. The student will be proving to me that they have put in the all the work on their end before special circumstances. The notebook should have daily notes/problems worked out.
Accelerated and Regular Math Groups: Students will be breaking out into smaller accelerated and regular math groups 2-3 times a week. The accelerated group will work with Mrs. Van Wyck and the regular math group will work with Ms. Fogle. Working as a team, we are hoping a provide a more one on one environment for students that need help mastering a topic.
Grades: Grades will consist of weekly i-ready (3 points), chapter homework (10-20 points) and tests/quizzes (~35-50 points) per each chapter. Weekly I-ready starts on Monday at 6am ends at 7pm Sunday evening—each student is responsible to get one lesson passed regardless of illnesses, days out, school activities. As you move through the grades, less and less points is assigned to homework/classwork. Math is primarily an individual summative grade in Junior High.
AOC Social Studies Priority Standards
Ancient civilization, world History, Geography, and culture in 6th grade social studies, students typically explore ancient world history and geography, with a focus on major civilizations and their development. This includes studying the geography of regions, examining the rise and fall of civilizations, and analyzing patterns of change and continuity. Exploring the development of North America, European history, and major events like the American Revolution and the Constitution. Focus on U.S. history, covering the period from exploration to the early 20th century. This includes the founding of the nation, the development of democratic principles, and the growth of the American Republic. Students also learn about significant events like the American Revolution, the Civil War, and westward expansion, as well as the structure and functions of the U.S. government.
Materials: Students need to have a notebook and folder. All handouts, websites, etc will be assigned and handed out on a daily basis. It is very important students put hand-outs in their folder, for safe keeping.
Grades: Students will have a daily quiz after watching CNN today. Students will also be graded on a series of class projects, quizzes, and homework. Seventh graders will take the Constitution Test and participate in the Chicago History Fair project.
Junior High Class Model:
Along with various specials teachers, students will be switching for Literature (Ms. Diaz), 8th Math (Ms. Fogle) and Religion (Mr. Ochoa) throughout the week. This gives students a feel for switching courses and having many different teachers and teacher expectations as they prepare for high school.