RELIGION & READING with Ms. Lachowicz Supplies: You are expected to come to class prepared every day with the supplies needed for individual classes. Text books will be kept in the classroom unless homework is given and need to be taken home. You are required to bring these items to every class:
Assignment Notebook
Homeroom Folder
Folder color coded for the class
Notebook color coded for the class
Novel
*Additional supplies will be stated by individual teacher. Absences: It is imperative that you attend school daily to ensure your success, however it is understood that illnesses and extenuating circumstances occur. If you are absent, your work will be due after the number of days you were absent. Ex: If you are absent for two days, your work will be due two days after you return to school. The same policy will be in place if you miss a quiz or test date. Time and date will be decided upon by the teacher. You as the student are responsible for getting missed work and turning it in to the teacher within the required time frame.
Grading Scale: Our class follows the school’s grading scale as follows:
A: 93% -100%
B: 85%-92%
C: 77% - 84%
D: 70% - 76%
F: 69% and below
Weighting of Grades: Our class weights grades as follows:
Assessments - 60%
Work Product- 30%
Participation – 10%
PowerSchool: Pope John Paul II uses PowerSchool to report grades and attendance to parents. Parents looking for updates on grades and missing assignments should check PowerSchool before contacting the classroom teacher. Tests/Projects & Quizzes: Tests/Projects and Quizzes make up the biggest part of your grade. Use your notes, homework, classwork, etc. to help you study and prepare before the quiz/test date. If you received a C or below and are unhappy with your grade, you must complete a Quiz/Test Correction form that must be signed by the student and parent. This sheet explains the steps you must take to raise your grade. Corrections are due one week after the quiz/test has been passed back. You may earn up to half-points back on incorrect problems if all parts of the process are followed. Additionally, a Midterm Exam will be given before December break and a Final Exam before summer break. These tests will account for a large portion of students’ test grades and corrections cannot be made. Projects cannot be corrected. (at Teachers' options) Homework & Late Work Policy: Homework and classwork are designed to take your pre existing knowledge and challenge you to expand your understanding and skills from the topic. The following expectations/requirements are to be accomplished on every homework, classwork, and project assignments that you are given. Unless instructed otherwise, you will follow these guidelines to receive full credit on an assignment.
Students are required to submit the homework/classwork on the assigned due dates.
Homework assignments not turned in on time may be completed at a “working lunch” and will receive full credit. Assignments turned in 1 daypast the due date will receive no more than half credit. Anything turned in after 2 days will be graded as a zero for incompletion.
These rules are applicable to other projects as well unless discussed with the teacher and parent.
Homework may be assigned on Fridays.
You must always strive to complete homework assignments on time to ensure you remain accountable for your own learning and show progress towards accomplishing the goals set forth in each class. Classroom Website: Each teacher has designed a website that posts important information regarding the classes they teach. The website is a valuable resource to find homework, newsletters, important information and helpful resources for students and families. Visit the classroom websites often for updates. Ms. Zaffaroni: zaffaroni.weebly.com [email protected] Ms. Lachowicz: slachowicz.weebly.com [email protected] Mr. Blaszak: jblaszak.weebly.com [email protected] Ms. Burk: lburkscience.weebly.com [email protected] Hours of Availability: You may sign up to meet with me using the sign-up sheet in the classroom. Please allow 24-hour notice. Technology: Junior High will be utilizing Chromebooks this school year. Parents and students must sign an acceptable use policy to use any technology devices here at Pope John Paul II School. Teachers will be setting up email accounts for students and utilize Google Classroom. There may be times when students are required to submit assignments online through Google Classroom or the teacher’s website. Each teacher will inform parents on what online resources and technology is used within individual classrooms. Cell Phones: Students are encouraged not to bring cell phones to school. Parents must sign the cell phone permission form if a student will be bringing a phone to school. The school is not responsible for any damaged or lost cell phones. All cell phones must be powered off and turned into the classroom teacher upon arrival to the classroom. The teacher will place the cellphone into a labeled plastic bag and lock them in the classroom. Phones will be returned as students are dismissed from the school building. Please see the school handbook for more information about the cell phone policy. Topics Covered
Reading Grade 6
Short stories and novels Use SQ3R strategy
Recognize, explain, and analyze: author’s point of view, character’s point of view, impact on story development
Infer main idea answering who, when, where, what, why, and how?
Use inference to support evidence for characters’ description and traits, relate to other text/self/world
Identify plot elements, use sequential order, summarize and paraphrase
Recognize, describe, explain various genres of literature: fiction/nonfiction/fantasy/historical biography/autobio/mystery/science fiction/myths/fables
Read all types of materials: short stories, novels, newspapers, magazine, etc.
Examine, explain, analyze and develop various story structures - compare and contrast - narrative/expository/persuasive/informative
Identify and use MLA and APA citation for research papers
Integrate and support information from various sources: opinions, commentaries, evaluations, judgements
Compare and contrast reading to viewing to listening forms of stories,poems, and dramas
Recognize and use poetic devices in poetry: alliteration, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, imagery, personification, onomatopoeia, rhythm, rhyme, schemes and patterns
Grade 7
Short stories and novels Use SQ3R strategy
Recognize, explain, and analyze: author’s point of view, character’s point of view, impact on story development
Infer main idea answering who, when, where, what, why, and how?
Use inference to support evidence for characters’ description and traits, relate to other text/self/world
Identify plot elements, use sequential order, summarize and paraphrase
Recognize, describe, explain various genres of literature: fiction/nonfiction/fantasy/historical biography/autobio/mystery/science fiction/myths/fables
Read all types of materials: short stories, novels, newspapers, magazine, etc.
Examine, explain, analyze and develop various story structures - compare and contrast - narrative/expository/persuasive/informative
Identify and use MLA and APA citation for research papers
Integrate and support information from various sources: opinions, commentaries, evaluations, judgements
Compare and contrast reading to viewing to listening forms of stories,poems, and dramas
Recognize and use poetic devices in poetry: alliteration, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, imagery, personification, onomatopoeia, rhythm, rhyme, schemes and patterns
Grade 8
Short stories and novels Use SQ3R strategy
Recognize, explain, and analyze: author’s point of view, character’s point of view, impact on story development
Infer main idea answering who, when, where, what, why, and how?
Use inference to support evidence for characters’ description and traits, relate to other text/self/world
Identify plot elements, use sequential order, summarize and paraphrase
Recognize, describe, explain various genres of literature: fiction/nonfiction/fantasy/historical biography/autobio/mystery/science fiction/myths/fables
Read all types of materials: short stories, novels, newspapers, magazine, etc.
Examine, explain, analyze and develop various story structures - compare and contrast - narrative/expository/persuasive/informative
Identify and use MLA and APA citation for research papers
Integrate and support information from various sources: opinions, commentaries, evaluations, judgements
Compare and contrast reading to viewing to listening forms of stories,poems, and dramas
Recognize and use poetic devices in poetry: alliteration, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, imagery, personification, onomatopoeia, rhythm, rhyme, schemes and patterns
Religion Grade 6
Identify, recite and explain prayers: Daily Mass, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, Apostles’ Creed, Meal Grace, Magnificat, Memorare, Nicene Creed, Rosary
Know, explain, and following the: Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, Beatitudes, Works of Mercy Do SERVICE
Examine and explain the history of our Holy Bible in parts -all books, when, by whom, and why
Learn and connect the lives of major holy people (patriarchs, judges, leaders, rulers, apostles, priests, popes, saints) and their works throughout times
Learn and connect the laws and history of God’s first Chosen people, the Israelites (Hebrews), connect with Judaism, our founding faith
Relate teaching from the Bible to our lives today
Grade 7
Identify, recite and explain prayers: Daily Mass, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, Apostles’ Creed, Meal Grace, Magnificat, Memorare, Nicene Creed, Rosary
Preparation for receiving the sacrament of Confirmation in spring (April)
Identify, recite and explain prayers: Daily Mass, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, Apostles’ Creed, Meal Grace, Nicene Creed, Rosary
Know, explain, and following the: Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, Beatitudes, Works of Mercy - Do SERVICE
Examine and analyze the history of the Church from Jesus’ death until current times
Describe the people of the Church and how they gave rise to Christianity and Catholicism using the Acts fo the Apostles from the Bible.
Grade 8
Identify, recite and explain prayers: Daily Mass, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, Apostles’ Creed, Meal Grace, Magnificat, Memorare, Nicene Creed, Rosary
Preparation for receiving the sacrament of Confirmation in spring (April)
Identify, recite and explain prayers: Daily Mass, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, Apostles’ Creed, Meal Grace, Nicene Creed, Rosary
Know, explain, and following the: Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, Beatitudes, Works of Mercy - Do SERVICE
Examine and analyze the history of the Church from Jesus’ death until current times
Describe the people of the Church and how they gave rise to Christianity and Catholicism using the Acts fo the Apostles from the Bible.