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8th Grade Parent Information Night
8th Grade Parent Information Night
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Vocabulary quizzes are on
Friday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
2
Formative assessments include
Homework
All of the above
Quizzes
No Red Ink
3
MYP -Which one DOES NOT fit?
ATL's (Approaches to Learning)
Command Terms/Global Explorations
Middle Years Programme
Move Your Pack
4
Should I already be concerned about my child's upper school math placement?
Yes, I am trying to push them and stress them out.
Yes, I know my child is a genius
No, the math department finds their best fit.
No, my child doesn't have to take math in the upper school
5
Math is 8th grade is focused on the
product of mathematical reasoning and problem solving
process of mathematical reasoning and problem solving
6
We recommend some 8th graders take Spanish 2 in 9th (skip Span 1). What factor do we consider?
teacher recommendations
how they scored on assessments in Ms. Lunsford's class
how many years they have studied Spanish
their upper school GPA
7
Our students learn the importance of giving back to our community by
traveling to Promise Academy to teach& mentor kindergartners
helping the Memphis Zoo prepare for upcoming events
cleaning up the trails at Lichterman Nature Center
walking the dogs at the Humane Society
8
What kind of activities do the students do in Chattanooga?
rafting, service projects, aquarium, zip lining, ruby falls
sing Karaoke in the city of Chattanooga
sit around and play video games all day and night
go shopping for school clothes at all the local shops
9
An 8th grader taking French with Mrs. Rosario would be in which class?
French 8
French 1B
Phase 3 French
Year 3 French
10
Summative assessments DO NOT include
Major Tests
Quizzes
Essays
Projects
11
Which skill(s) will students be developing throughout the course of the year in Global Studies?
Critical Thinking
Public Speaking and Debate
Research and Investigation
Algebraic Operations
12
KTH stands for
Kentucky, Tennessee, Hawaii
Kraut, tomatoes, hummas
Knowledge, Truth, Honor
Kindness, Teachable Moments, Hats
13
Students will be learning the skills of science. Which of these will not be taught?
using excel to graph data
writing lab reports
procrastinating
identifying and appropriately using common lab tools
14
What is essential for students to work toward in 8
th
grade language acquisition classes?
All of the above
Growth in Self-management/study skills
Reading goals: 600-700 words, 400-600 characters
Writing goals: 200-250 words/characters
15
Which branch of science will our 8th graders study this year?
Physical Science ex: Physics, Chemisty
Life Science ex: Botany, Zoology, Anatomy
Earth Science ex: Meteorology, Oceanography, Geology
16
If you have questions, what should you do?
Keep everyone here until midnight asking questions
put the question on a notecard w/your child's name and yours
email your child's adviser or email Mrs. Trusty
look it up on google
17
Some of the concepts we will cover in science include....
motion and forces
electricity and magnetism
atoms and the periodic table
all of the above
18
What is the area of study for 8
th
grade Individuals and Society?
All of the Above
Modern American History
Modern World History
World Geography
19
When does Daily Focus take place?
The first ten-minutes of the school day
During common time after lunch
Before school during Early Room
After school in the library
20
We have high yet achievable expectations for our student. Which of these is NOT expected?
emailing teachers when absent to get make-up work
preparing for tests ahead; no re-tests on assessments
turning in homework in on time; late work is not accepted
showing up late every day to class
21
In 8th grade, we encourage our students to self-advocate by (choose all that apply)
asking for help when they need clarification
seeking extra resources when more practice is needed
emailing or visiting their teachers during zero hour
hiding under their desk :)
22
What is the objective of Lausanne’s Daily Focus?
To offer more academic support
To give students extra time for homework
To talk about the daily lunch menu
To develop self-management, social, & communication skills
23
What is taught in 8th grade math?
snapchat filters
pre-algebra
algebra and geometry
cooking techniques
24
Will I be getting a lot more information with forms for the Chattanooga Trip?
Maybe?????
No, just drop them off and hope all goes well
Yes, of course you will know everything and be updated
Yes, if you are good
25
Where can I find my child's weekly agenda and grades?
on Snapchat/Instagram
on Veracross under each subject on the parent portal
on the floor in front of their bed
ask my child to show me his/her agenda book
26
What is the
GINB
?
Geography Is Never Boring
A song we sing together to the tune of YMCA
Global Interactive NoteBook
Stretching exercises that we do at the beginning of class
27
Since students do not have a textbook, where will they
locate
important resources for class?
Online Textbook
In the "Resources" tab or "Posts" on Veracross
Through Google Search
Everything will be emailed to them daily
28
When and where will the 8th grade trip be this year?
Belize, July 13th
Chattanooga, TN October 1-3
Paris, September 1st
Africa, June 10th
29
8th Grade English is primarily devoted to the study of:
Balloon Making
Sports Techniques
Genres of Writing
Music Styles
30
Can my child bring their phone or other electronic devices on the trip?
Yes, we want them to play games on their phones and not talk
Yes, nothing builds self-advocacy like calling your parents
No, but if there is a reason they can use a chaperones phone
No, we want them to be unplugged and enjoy the experience
31
Mindful Moments- Which one does not belong
to provide transition between classes
to provide oxygen to the brain
to decompress from the last class
to visit a guru
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8th grade math assessments look like
performance tasks and content
multiple choice
skill and drill only
drawing pictures
