Advice for Middle Years Freshman Honors Students:
Greater Expectations
Dueling siblings Rafe and Georgia Khatchadorian are an opinionated duo, and as most middle schoolers know, siblings and friends don't exactly see eye to eye sometimes. But, when wild-card Rafe and mostly-straight-laced Georgia go at it, the only thing more fun than their ranting is getting to join in! Their back-and-forth banter on a range of topics—from bullying to cafeteria food to school dress codes—introduces more than 40 writing and drawing prompts and other games, along with room for readers to share their own points of view.
Sound Familiar?
As "freshman" in middle school you are young adults now. And, as honors students many times there are great expectations that you feel are upon you from parents, friends and even yourself. Unlike high school, senior year is just around the corner, literally. You are now entering JUNIOR HIGH and will be treated as such. It is expected that your behavior will be in line with your new role. This will also be the time when you will decide what type of student you intend to be. The ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN is upon you, the one you will have with yourself. The choice is made..... by you! Students who are successful in honors level classes at the middle school level are more likely to continue as Honors, AP or IB (International Baccalaureate) students in high school.
So , why take challenging classes as a middle school student?
Honors classes, AP (Advanced Placement), and IB (International Baccalaureate) are tougher than the average high school class, both in content learned and speed in which they are taught. They can shift your high school experience from being one long nap to an ideal stepping stone for your college, career, and life of your choosing.
The differences between these types of classes are simple. Honors classes move at a quicker pace than regular classes, usually involving additional topics covered in greater depth. AP and IB classes, on the other hand, are college-level classes, which are identical if not more rigorous than college classes. These two types also give you college credit if you score high enough on the final exams.
But why would you want to put so much extra effort into the next two years? If you have read this far,maybe you don't need much more convincing. Or do you?
- See more at: http://myfootpath.com/colleges/college-preparation/honors-ap-ib-high-school-classes/#sthash.HGduSXZQ.dpuf
Sound Familiar?
As "freshman" in middle school you are young adults now. And, as honors students many times there are great expectations that you feel are upon you from parents, friends and even yourself. Unlike high school, senior year is just around the corner, literally. You are now entering JUNIOR HIGH and will be treated as such. It is expected that your behavior will be in line with your new role. This will also be the time when you will decide what type of student you intend to be. The ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN is upon you, the one you will have with yourself. The choice is made..... by you! Students who are successful in honors level classes at the middle school level are more likely to continue as Honors, AP or IB (International Baccalaureate) students in high school.
So , why take challenging classes as a middle school student?
Honors classes, AP (Advanced Placement), and IB (International Baccalaureate) are tougher than the average high school class, both in content learned and speed in which they are taught. They can shift your high school experience from being one long nap to an ideal stepping stone for your college, career, and life of your choosing.
The differences between these types of classes are simple. Honors classes move at a quicker pace than regular classes, usually involving additional topics covered in greater depth. AP and IB classes, on the other hand, are college-level classes, which are identical if not more rigorous than college classes. These two types also give you college credit if you score high enough on the final exams.
But why would you want to put so much extra effort into the next two years? If you have read this far,maybe you don't need much more convincing. Or do you?
- See more at: http://myfootpath.com/colleges/college-preparation/honors-ap-ib-high-school-classes/#sthash.HGduSXZQ.dpuf
We do so declare, with Honors ... as 7th Graders ...
Classroom Procedures:
“There are no rules, only procedures! “
1. Positivity: Graduate each day with honor, and without regret.
2.Be on time and prepared
3. Collect handouts from the door; Be seated and wait quietly
4. Choice: Make the right choices throughout the period
-Begin work on Quiz or Activity immediately (first 10 minutes)
-Raise hand to ask/answer questions
- Periodic mental review of Impulse Control
5. Bathroom Breaks first 5-7 minutes ONLY
6. Teacher dismisses class
Daily Reflection: What have I learned?
" Do you want to know who you are? Act! Actions will delineate and define you."
~ Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States
~ Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States
Curriculum Units of Study
First Half: September through January
I. Geography and the First Americans
II. The Age of European Exploration:
An American Perspective
III. The New World Takes Shape: 13 European Colonies
IV. “Revolution Evolution”: Road to Revolution
V. The American Revolutionary War
VI. Government & Constitution: A Democratic Resolution
Second Half: February through May
VII. The Early Republic: Washington, Adams and Jefferson
VIII. The New Republic: Madison, Monroe,& Quincy-Adams
IX. The Jacksonian Era
X. Manifest Destiny: From Exploration to Expansion
XI. A Nation Torn Apart: North, South and Civil War
XII. Final Exam Review and Assessment
I. Geography and the First Americans
II. The Age of European Exploration:
An American Perspective
III. The New World Takes Shape: 13 European Colonies
IV. “Revolution Evolution”: Road to Revolution
V. The American Revolutionary War
VI. Government & Constitution: A Democratic Resolution
Second Half: February through May
VII. The Early Republic: Washington, Adams and Jefferson
VIII. The New Republic: Madison, Monroe,& Quincy-Adams
IX. The Jacksonian Era
X. Manifest Destiny: From Exploration to Expansion
XI. A Nation Torn Apart: North, South and Civil War
XII. Final Exam Review and Assessment
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The Civil War Saga: Division, Rebellion and Reunion
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The Industrial Revolution
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