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BCMA Instructional Agenda
Important Dates, Notices,
Reminders & Information
Important Dates in May
May 3, 2017
Algebra I End of Course STAAR Exam
May 20, 2017
8th Grade Graduation Promotion Ceremony
May 22, 2017 May 23, 2017
7th Grade Field Trip BCMA Career Day May 24, 2017 May 25, 2017
BCMA Field Day BCMA Awards Day
8th Grade End of Year Events
MAY 5, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
BCMA Gym, Formal Dinner and Dance
MAY 15, 9:00 -10:00 AM
Cafeteria, Breakfast and Yearbook Signing
MAY 16, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Auditorium, Dr. Klotman Visit
MAY 17, 9:00 -12:00 PM
BCMA Field, Splash Day
MAY 18, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Gym
Teacher-Student Games
MAY 19: 8th Grade Field Trip to
Six Flags over Texas in San Antonio, TX
MAY 20: 2:00 PM
Graduation Ceremony at the YWCPA Auditorium Tutorials Began Monday, September 26, 2016
As of Monday, May 8, 2o17
Tutorials will no longer occur.
Please make plans to
pick students up promptly at 4:15PM.
Progress Report & Report Card Dates
Please note the following dates that your child will be
issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the
remainder of the 2016-2017 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Final Date for
Grades Entered
Date Report
Sent to Parents
PR 4 January 25th January 27th
Cycle 4 RC February 15th February 17th
PR 5 March 8th March 10th
Cycle 5 RC April 5th April 7th
PR 6 April 26th April 28th
Cycle 6 RC TBD Last Day
of School
Saturday Tutorials
There Will be No Saturday Tutorials
Dean Detentions & Saturday Detentions
Will be Determined, Based on Need
BCMA 2016-2017 Mock & STAAR Assessment Dates
Subject Area Mock STAAR Test Date STAAR Test Date STAAR Test Re-Take
8th Grade Mathematics Tuesday, February 07, 2017 Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Monday, May 08, 2017
8th Grade ELA-R Wednesday, February 08, 2017 Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Tuesday, May 09, 2017
6th Grade ELA-R Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Tuesday, May 09, 2017
7th Grade ELA-R Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Tuesday, May 09, 2017
6th Grade Mathematics Wednesday, March 01, 2017 Monday, May 08, 2017
7th Grade Mathematics Wednesday, March 01, 2017 Monday, May 08, 2017
8th Grade Science Tuesday, April 04, 2017 Wednesday, May 10, 2017
8th Grade Social Studies Wednesday, April 05, 2017 Thursday, May 11, 2017
7th Grade ELA-W SnapShot #4: Complete Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Algebra I TBD: Alg I Teachers Decide Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Completed Mock STAAR Assessments: 8th Grade Mathematics & 8th Grade ELA-R
Inquire with Student & Teacher for Results
BCMA Instructional Agenda Week of May 8, 2017 through May 12, 2017
Dress Code Monday - Thursday
Gray Polo Shirt w/BCMA Logo (Tucked Into) Khaki Pants or Knee Length Skirt w/Belt
Gray BCMA Sweater or Solid Gray Sweater
BCMA I.D. Badge worn on Neck (All Times) Friday
Solid Blue Jeans (No Cuts, Holes or Tears) with BCMA Spirit Shirt or College Shirt
Students who daily abuse Dress Code will have items (Jackets, Sweaters & Hats Confiscated by Dean)
Parent / Teacher Communication
Communication between Parents and Teachers is highly
encouraged at BCMA. To facilitate this process, I am
providing the e-mail address of the faculty who work with
the 7th Graders here at BCMA:
ELA-R / ELA-W Department 1. Ms. Davis cdavis39@houstonisd.org 2. Ms. Yap myap@houstonisd.org
Math (Alg. I) Department 1. Mr. Wanjala bwanjala@houstonisd.org 2. Ms. Morgan
samantha.morgan@houstonisd.org Science Department
1. Ms. Tyson Kaaren.tysondupigny@houstonisd.org
2. Ms. Holley linda.holley@houstonisd.org Social Studies Department
1. Mr. Conrad fconradj@houstonisd.org 2. Ms. Stewart lstewar5@houstonisd.org
SDM Department
1. Mr. Wertz mwertz@houstonisd.org
2. Mr. Rasti
jonathan.rasti@houstonisd.org
Latin Department
1. Ms. Kirk mkirk2@houstonisd.org
2. Mr. Berry
james.berryIV@houstonisd.org
Tech Applications / Principles of Technology
1. Ms. Chao Greysi.Chao@houstonisd.org
Parent / Teacher Communication Math Lab
Ms. Kerawala skerawal@houstonisd.org
Gym / Physical Education
1. Coach Strong kstrong@houstonisd.org
Progress Report & Report Card Dates
Please note the following dates that your child will be issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the
remainder of the 2016-2017 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Final Date for Grades Entered
Date Report Sent to Parents
PR 4 January 25th January 27th
Cycle 4 RC February 15th February 17th
PR 5 March 8th March 10th
Cycle 5 RC April 5th April 7th
PR 6 April 26th April 28th
Cycle 6 RC TBD Last Day of School
This Week in ELA-R with Ms. Davis & Ms. Yap
This Week in Science w/ Ms. Holley
Art Elective – Week 18 (Spring)
This week in Art with Ms. Price in Art Elective
Theme of the Week: Art with Application
Monday, May 1 – Friday, May 5, 2017
BOARDGAMES
DUE End of Class MONDAY, MAY 1st; A Day
DUE End of Class TUESDAY, MAY 2nd; B Day
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 (A Day):
Mother’s Day Artwork
THURSDAY, MAY 4 (B Day):
Test out board games
FRIDAY, MAY 5 (A Day):
Test out board games
This Week in Algebra I w/Mr. Wanjala & Mr. Turloski
May 1st & 2nd
Concepts: Review of Post Mock papers.
Homework: STAAR Practice Book
Complete Final Review Pages
May 3rd & 4th
Concepts: End-Of-Course (EOC) Algebra 1 STAAR Exam
May 5th
Concepts: Algebra I EOC Review Group Activities
Homework: Introduction to Geometric Concepts
Algebra I End-Of-Course (EOC) STAAR Exam May 3, 2017
BCMA Instructional Agenda
This Week in the Math Lab w/Ms. Kerawala
Classwork this Week: TSW complete individualized topics, assignments, earn their piece of the pie, and take quizzes in www.Aleks.com program. Students have approximately an hour in class daily to work on weekly topic and time assignments. Anything not completed in class will be expected to be completed at home.
ALEKS Assignments Posted: Cycle 6 Week 6 (www.ALEKS.com)
Topic of the Week: Due to the nature of the program and built in extended deadline with multiple attempts, the program will not allow extension for assignments past the due dates. These assignments must be done in a timely manner. Student are expected to 1) work at least two hours and 2) complete at least 8 topics for this week.
Due Date Sunday, midnight 5/14/17 for
6.6 Time and 6.6 Topic Sunday, midnight 5/21/17 for
Pie Progress Cycle 6 Goal Upcoming Topic: The program is self-pacing, and therefore some students may need to work over two hours to master 8 topics. The assignments are as follows:
Topic: 6.6—8 Topics Time: 6.6 –2 Hour Test or Quiz: Make-up time
All quiz and tests are done on the ALEKS program in class. Every student is given the opportunity to look at worked examples during a quiz/test and a chance to make corrections at least once on ALL quizzes and tests during the allotted class time. Weekly Focus: Daily, students will continue to review skills needed for success in 7th grade math. We will continue to work on STAAR math Test.
Weekly Focus: STAAR TEST Project Due:
Pie Progress Cycle 6 Goal:
100% of PIE completed, due May 21
Work must be shown clearly to receive credit on homework and classwork. Students must use composition book to show their work they do on Aleks. Student must show work on at least 20 problems for each class period.
No Work = No Credit
This Week in 7th Grade Math w/Ms. Morgan & Mr. Wanjala
7TH GRADE MATH STAAR MONDAY, MAY 8TH
Make sure students are rested & have breakfast in the morning
MANY STUDENTS ARE COMING TO CLASS
WITHOUT SUPPLIES PLEASE BRING THE REQUIRED SUPPLIES EVERY DAY
Pencil with eraser & Math Notebook or a tabbed 3-ring binder with loose leaf paper
Please Note: Instructional agendas are subject to change
due to unforeseen schedule conflicts
Supplies Needed Daily: Composition Book (Notebook), 1 Pocket Folder w/Brackets, Paper and Glue Stick.
Math Lab Tutorial Hours
Computers and tutoring will be available on
Tuesdays / Thursdays from 7:30-8:00 A.M. in
Room 129.
No Late Arrivals Permitted Students will be picked up from front door at
7:30 and escorted to lab. Two other labs available
Thursday after school from 4:15-5:15.
This week in Magister Berry’s 7th Grade Latin Week of May 8 - May 12, 2017
STAAR TESTING
When students are not involved in STAAR testing this week, we will be:
o Completing #ColorOurCollections (Art Projects)
o Reviewing Vocabulary and Culture for Stages 10 and 11.
o Complete Introduction to Stage 12.
o Finishing National Latin Exam Review
This Week in Social Studies with Mrs. Stewart & Mr. Conrad
BCMA Instructional Agenda
This Week in Scientific Decision Making w/ Mr. Rasti & Mr. Wertz Week of May 8th – May12th
Monday, May8th & Tuesday, May9th T.S.W be taking there STAAR Tests Wednesday, May 10th & Thursday, May 11th T.S.W engage in a Molecule making activity creating physical replications of common molecules found in our daily life.
Do now: Review of behavior and conditioning. Quiz # 2 covering behavior and conditioning. Molecule creation activity. Literacy in the Middle .
o Homework: Alcohol biology and behavior vocabulary.
Friday, April 28th T.S.W complete the JMOL Molecule making activity creating chemical compound that are found in caffeine, nicotine, and cocaine.
Do now: Active reading over alcohol. JMOL organic compound creator. Molecule creation activity. Literacy in the Middle .
o Homework: Alcohol biology and behavior vocabulary.
This week in Ms. Tyson’s 7th Grade Pre-AP Science Class we will…….
Monday, May 8, 2017 Topic: Introduction to Atoms and Atomic Structure
Discuss the idea of the atom as the simplest unit of matter
Identify 3 main subatomic particles
Explain the information listed on the periodic table of each element Activity #1: Meet the Elements Song Activity #2: Virtual Lab: How Can a Molecular Model Be Built? Activity #3: Bill Nye: Atoms Activity #4: Work on Slide Preparation---Texas Ecosystem Power Point Presentation
Homework: Texas Ecosystem Power Point Presentation (Due Wed.-Thurs. May 17-18, 2017)
Tuesday-Wednesday, May 9-10, 2017 Topic: Properties of Elements
Compare/Contrast the properties of elements
Identify elements based on their properties Activity #1: Name the chemical symbol Activity #2: Virtual Lab: What Properties do Elements Have? Activity #3: Work on Slide Editing---Texas Ecosystem Power Point Presentation
Homework: Texas Ecosystem Power Point Presentation (Due Wed.-Thurs. May 17-18, 2017)
Thursday-Friday, May 11-12, 2017 Final Exam Review Ongoing work on Slide Editing---Texas Ecosystem Power Point Presentation
(Due Wed.-Thurs. May 17-18, 2017)
STAAR TESTING: May 8, 2017 (Math) & May 9, 2017 (Reading)
7th Grade END OF YEAR ASSESSMENT:
May 15th & 16th
BCMA Instructional Agenda
Instructional Agenda
Mr. Eligio Math Lab (7th Grade)
STAAR REVIEW ON ALEKS PROGRAM
Minimum of 9 topics learned every
class meeting
STAAR TEST on Monday and Tuesday
Note to Student / Parent:
Make-up work in ALEKS will have a highest
of 70% and should be done by Saturday at
11:59 pm
Gradebook Category for ALEKS program (100%) Pie Progress 20%
Time 20%
Topic 40%
Objective 20%
Website: www.aleks.com
Instructional Agenda Monday, May 8th – Friday, May 12th
Computer Science 7th Grade
Learning Objective: Student will continue working on their
website project. Student will upload their images to their
website. Student will learn CSS. Students will add color to their website.
Vocabulary:
CSS: CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheet. Target: The first part of a CSS rule is the
target. Here is where you define what part of your website will follow these rules.
Properties and Values: Last, we have the actual properties you want to update and the values you want to update them with.
This Week in Latin I with Ms. Kirk
Cambridge website cambridgescp.com, currently free, open access to all 4th edition materials
grammar practice, vocabulary practice, translation aids Technology is a daily part of our class, please allow your students to bring their cell phones, tablets, laptops, and any internet-ready technological device with them on the day they have Latin. A day that says Kahoot! is definitely a cell phone or tablet day.
Ongoing Extra-Credit: Students who volunteer to turn packet activities into Kahoot! quizzes and storyboards will
receive a 100 for a project grade if done to satisfactory!
Latin I Assessment Schedule - 2/27
Declension Test (B8, B10) - 2/28
3rd Declension Quiz 1 (A5) - 4/2
3rd Declension Quiz 2 (A5) - 4/6
Declension Test (A5) Please note that all retakes must be done within two calendar days of receiving the grade, regardless of its being posted on GradeSpeed. If a student is absent for any quiz or test, they must make up the assessment by the next class period in order to receive a grade for it.