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Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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WEEKLY AGENDA “GOING FROM GOOD TO GREAT”
Excellence, Equity, and Empowerment
FRANKLIN MILITARY ACADEMY The Home of The Learning Knights
Excellent Job
Cadets and Captain White Freedom Classic Performance
Welcome To Franklin Military Academy Ms. Epps
David A. Hudson - (H) Col.
January 16, 2017
Title I Middle & High School https://www.rvaschools.net/FMA
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Middle School Athletics
Make-UP SCHEDULE 2017-2018
December7,2017@3:30pmBinford@HendersonFranklin@AlbertHillBrown@MLKBoushall @ET
December14,2017@3:30pmBrown@BinfordAlbertHill@ETHenderson@MLKFranklin@Boushall
January4,2018@3:30pmPostponed(SeeJan.17)
January9,2018@3:30pmPostponed(SeeJan.31)
LeagueCommissioner:StefanieRamseyOffice:698-3026Fax:648-6075
January23,2018@3:30pmBinford@Franklin
AlbertHill@MLK
Brown@ET
Boushall@Henderson
January25,2018@3:30pmHenderson@Binford
AlbertHill@Franklin
MLK@Brown
ET@Boushall
January31,2018@3:30pmET@Binford
Henderson@AlbertHill
MLK@Franklin
Brown@Boushall
PlayoffsFebruary1,2018– TBD
February6,2018– TBD
February8,2018– @ArmstrongHighSchool
January11,2018@3:30pmBinford@MLKBoushall@AlbertHillET@FranklinHenderson@Brown
January17,2018@3:30pmBoushall @BinfordAlbertHill@BrownMLK@ETFranklin@Henderson
January18,2018@3:30pmBinford@AlbertHillMLK@BoushallFranklin@BrownET@Henderson
LeagueCo-Commissioner:TravisAmosCell:(804)720-0915Fax:780-6057Email:tamos@rvaschools.net
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
https://www.donorschoose.org
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
https://www.donorschoose.org
TESTING
DO NOT DISTURB TESTING IN PROGRESS
January 22, 2018- February 5, 2018
FRANKLIN MILITARY ACADEMY OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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TO: STAFF FROM: David Hudson, Principal RE: TESTING PROTOCAL MUST BE READ BEFORE GIVING A TEST Date: January 21, 2018 Richmond Public Schools Testing Protocol for Middle & High School
Nine Week Tests
First Grade
a. Test students in small groups
b. Make sure computers have Test Nav or a Test icon on it before students start testing.
c. Make sure computers are fully charged.
d. Make sure you tell students the importance of
Second Grade
e. Test students in small groups
f. Teacher is to read the test aloud to students
g. Students will read the test independently
h. Students mark the answers on the Edusoft bubble answer sheet
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Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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Franklin Military Academy Reminders
PTA Board Meeting - January 24, 2018 - 5:30 p.m.
PTA General Meeting - January 24, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, January 29 is now a full instructional day for students (Previously a 3-hour early dismissal day)
Wednesday, January 31 is now the new ending date for the first semester
Thursday, February 1st is teacher Work Day and no school for students
February 1s is the deadline for 8th grade returning students to place applications for high school online
Wednesday, February 7 is now when second quarter report cards will be sent home
Monday, February 19 is now a full instructional day for students (Previously a student/staff holiday for Presidents’ Day)
DSQ Oratorical Contest February 3, 2018
9:00 a.m. Please note that Thursday, February 1 will remain as a teacher workday, with no classes for students.
As a result of these changes, mid-term exams will be cancelled for high school students and middle school students who take high school courses. However, exams for dual enrollment courses, if required by the college or university, will still be given during the exam period. Other students may opt to take mid-term exams, and should contact their
teacher(s) or more details.
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
https://www.donorschoose.org
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
https://www.donorschoose.org
RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Middle School Athletics
Make-UP SCHEDULE 2017-2018
January4,2018@3:30pmPostponed(SeeJan.29)
January9,2018@3:30pmPostponed(SeeJan.31)
January18,2018@3:30pmPostponed(SeeFebruary1,)
January23,2018@3:30pmBinford @FranklinAlbertHill@MLKBrown@ETBoushall @Henderson
LeagueCommissioner:StefanieRamseyOffice:698-3026Fax:648-6075
January31,2018@3:30pmET@BinfordHenderson@AlbertHillMLK@FranklinBrown@Boushall
February1,2018@3:30Binford @AlbertHillMLK@BoushallFranklin@BrownET@Henderson
PlayoffsFebruary6,2018– TBDFebruary8,2018– TBDFebruary13,2018– @ArmstrongHighSchool
January25,2018@3:30pmHenderson@BinfordAlbertHill@FranklinMLK@BrownET@Boushall
January29,2018@3:30pmBoushall @BinfordAlbertHill@BrownMLK@ETFranklin@Henderson
LeagueCo-Commissioner:TravisAmosCell:(804)720-0915Fax:780-6057Email:tamos@rvaschools.net
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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Lesson Plans Due Dates FROM: David A. Hudson
RE: Lesson Plans Schedule Date: January 23, 2018
February 9, 2018
February 23, 2018
March 6, 2017
March 9, 2018
March 23, 2018
April 6, 2018
April 20, 2018
May 4, 2018
May 18, 2018
June 1, 2018
June 15, 2018
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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Capt. Jones Math Specialist Schedule Teacher 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Matthews
Algebra II Geometry Geometry Algebra II
Math Analysis Geometry
Dixon Algebra I Algebra I 7 Math 7 Math Algebra I 7 Math Godfrey
8 Rem Math
10 Alg Fnd/SS ISS
8 Rem Math
Comptr Math AFDA
Barclay 8 Science 8 Science 8 Math 7/8 Math 8 Science 8 Math Watson 7 Rem
Math 6/7 Math 6 Math 6 Math SAT Math Jones (Current) 7th Pull Planning 8th Grade 6th/7th Planning 8th/9th Algebra Pull/Plan Jones (Revised, Pre Dec 5) Planning Planning With Dixon Pull With
Barclay Pull Pull Pull
Jones (Revised, Post Dec 5) Planning Planning With Dixon Pull With
Barclay With Dixon Pull With
Barclay
Exceptional Education Schedule January 8, 2018
Claiborne Even Day 2nd- Nunez-Rm-209/6th grade Science /K Dark 4th – Planning 6th- Dixon-Rm. 204/7th grade Math/I. Tyler 8th- Dixon-Rm. 204/7th Math/ J. Haskins and Matthews-Rm. 301 Student: N.Tune/Geometry Odd Day 1st- Watson-Rm. 107/7th grade Math Students: K. Dark/I. Tyler 3rd- Dixon-Rm. 204/7th grade math, Students: K. Dark 5th – Lunch Duty in Cafeteria and Lunch 7th – Dixon Rm.204/7th grade math, student: J. Haskins Bland Even Day 2nd- Smith-Rm. 207/ Terrell-Rm. 205 4th- Smith –Rm.207/Gilliam-Rm. 106 6th Lunch/ Lunch Duty in Cafeteria 8th Planning Odd Day
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1st Smith-11 grade English- Rm. 207 3rd Watson-6th grade Math 107 5th Giffin-7th grade English Rm. 306 7th Giffin- 7th grade English Rm. 306/ 6th grade English- Scott Rm. 108 Cpt. Loney PERIOD 2 Teacher: Wester; Room 310 Course: Anatomy Students: G. Fisher; D. Miles
PERIOD 3 Teacher: Nunez; Room 209 Course: 07 Science Student: J. Haskins
PERIOD 4 Teacher: Paschall;Room 210 Course: Scientific Research Student: J. Haskins
PERIOD 7 Teacher: Maj. Stewart; Room 103 Course: Leadership Student: J. Haskins; K. Dark
PERIOD 6 Teacher: Metclaf; Room 101 Course: 07 History Students: K. Dark; J. Haskins
Cpt. Bland 2nd Smith 207/ Terrell 205 4th- Smith 207/Gilliam 106 6th Lunch/ Lunch Duty 8th Consultation 1st Smith 207 3rd Watson 107 5th Giffin 306 7th Giffin 306/ Scott 108
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FRANKLIN MILITARY ACADEMY PLEASE MAKE SURE DATA IS TURNED IN ON TIME
Tri-Weekly Schedule Subject To Change 2017-2018
September 18th - September 22nd Data Due September 27th (Bring Data To Grade Level Meeting) First Interim – October 5, 2017
Early Dismissal October 11, 2017– Professional Development Day
October 23rd – October 27th Data Due November 1st (Bring Data To Grade Level Meeting) End of Nine Weeks – November 6, 2017
3 Hours Early Dismissal For Students – November 6, 2017 – No School For Students November 7, 2017
Parent- Teacher Conference Day – November 6 & 7th, 2017
Report Card Goes Home After Conferences
December 4th t – December 12th Data Due December 13th (Bring Data To Grade Level Meeting)
December 13, 2017 – 2nd Interim
Winter Break – December 18, 2017 – December 29, 2017 Holiday January 15, 2018 – Martin L. King Day
January 16th - January 19th Data Due January 24th (Bring Data To Grade Level Meeting) End of 2nd Nine Weeks February 1, 2018
Report Cards Go Home February 5, 2018
February 26th – March 2nd Data Due March 14th (Bring Data To Grade Level Meeting)
2 Hours Early Dismissal March 7th – Teacher Work Day - Parent – Teacher Conference
March 19th – March 23rd Data Due March 28th (Bring Data To Grade Level Meeting)
Spring Break April 2nd – April 6th 3 Hours Early Dismissal April 12, 2018
April 16th – April 20th Data Due April 18th (Bring Data To Grade Level Meeting)
AMO: Annual Measurable Objectives for Reading and Language Arts This table shows Virginia’s annual measurable objectives for reading and language arts. For a school or school division to have made AYP during 2004-2005 at least 65 percent of students overall and students in each subgroup must have demonstrated proficiency on Standards of Learning.
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ODD DAY DUTY POSTS Location Teacher Time
1st Period Cafeteria Archer, Stewart, Jones, Special Loney, Clake, Smith 7:15-7:40 Buses Gilliam, Mills 7:15 Middle School Formation Gilliam, Mills, Stewart, Paschall 7:40 High School Formation McCray, Day, Thornton 7:40 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall Paschall 8:00 3rd Floor Front Hall Wester 8:00 3rd Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall Corey 9:35 3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall Johnson-Macon 9:35 5th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall Dixon 11:35 3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall Godfrey 11:35 1st Floor Front Hall Scott 12:40 1st Floor Front Hall Dubinsky 12:55 7th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall James 1:10 3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall Marshall 1:10 Tec Students P.M. Special Loney 2:15 p.m. Cafeteria
EVEN DAY DUTY POSTS Location Teacher Time
2nd Period Cafeteria Archer, Stewart, Jones, Special Loney, Clake,J. Smith 7:15-7:40 Buses Gilliam, Mills 7:15 Middle School Formation Gilliam, Mills, Stewart, Paschall 7:40 High School Formation McCray, Day, Thornton 7:40 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall B. Taylor 8:00 3rd Floor Front Hall Gelrud 8:00 4th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall Barclay 9:35 3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall Giffin 9:35 6th Period 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall Shelton 11:35 1st Floor Front Hall N. Smith 12:40 1st Floor Front Hall Terrell 12:55 8th Period Watson 2nd Floor Landing/Front Hall 1:10 Walker 3rd Floor Landing/Front Hall 1:10
Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 Telephone (804) 780-8526
Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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Duties All middle school teachers are to pick up classes inside of cafeteria after lunch 6th – 8th
In School Suspension Schedule - Please use your classroom
In-School Suspension Instructor Schedule Location: Room 308
Period Time Teacher Period Time Teacher 01 Odd – 1st Period 8:05- 9:35 Godfrey, Brian 01 Even – 2nd Period 8:05- 9:35 Giffin, Andrew
02 Odd – 3rd Period 9:40- 11:10 Terrell, Tiffany 02 Even – 4th Period 9:40- 11:10 Jones
03 Odd – 5th Period 10:55- 12:30 White, 03 Even – 6th Period 10:55- 12:30 Walker, Nikitria
04 Odd – 7th Period 12:30 – 2:05 Thornton, Leon 04 Even – 8th Period 12:30 – 2:05 Paschall, Kathy
Note: This will be a rotating schedule amongst assigned Instructors below based on planning periods available
LUNCH DUTY POSTS Location Teacher Time
Odd Day Cafeteria D. White, Claiborne, Day,
Thornton, Jones, Special Education Instructional Assistant, McCray, Shelton, Matthews, Special Loney, Administration, Jones
11:10
Cafeteria Metcalf, Nunez, Mills, Gilliam, Jones, Special education Instructional Assistant, Saakova, Evancoe, Bland, Special Loney, Administration, Jones
12:45
Tec Students P.M. Special Loney 2:15 p.m. Cafeteria BUS DUTY POSTS (In addition to these posts, all teachers are requested to be outside helping with release)
Location Teacher Time 37th St Hudson, J. Smith 2:45 M St Day 2:45 N St Thornton, McCray 2:45
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Assigned ISS Instructors Brian Godfrey (period 1 or 5) Andrew Giffin (period 2 or 4) Tiffany Terrell – English (period 3 or 5) Andrea Stewart (period 4 or 7) Daniella White – Choir (period 5 or 7) Nikitria Walker (period 2 or 6) Leon Thornton (period 1, 3 or 7) Kathy Paschall (period 6 or 8) Gary McCray (period 2, 6 or 8) Kelvin Gilliam (period 6 or 8) Carlton Day (period 5 or 6)
Formation Middle School Duty If your name is listed, you are needed to be with students during formation at 7:50 a.m.. This will assist military staff to complete formation in a timely manner. This also needed to assist with discipline. Thanks in advance for your assistance. 1st Period: Taylor, White, Corey, Gilliam, Stewart, James, Barclay, Watson, Metcalf, Dubinsky 2nd Period: Corey, Saakova, Gilliam, Stewart, Terrell, James, Dubinsky, Nunez, Evancoe, Clarke There are some repeats: Corey, Dubinsky and James for both days, and although it is technically Homeroom/Formation, perhaps those that are not listed could also assist. Meaning, there are some middle school teachers that don't have a 1st or 2nd period class: Scott and Godfrey.
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MAPS MATH Testing Schedule Winter 2018 REVISED 1/19/2018
Monday1/15
Tuesday1/16
Wednesday1/17
Thursday1/18
Friday/19
OFF English(6-9) English(6-9) Math/Alg1 Math/Alg1
1st–Block1 2nd-Block1 1st-Block1 2nd-Block1 1st-Block1
OFF Terrell-English8(26)
Giffin-English9(16)
Terrell-English8(26)
Giffin-English9(16)
4th-Block2 3rd-Block2 4th-Block2 3rd-Block2
OFF Scott-English7(22)
Scott-English6(17)
Scott-English7(22) Scott-English6(17)
6th–Block3 5th-3rdBlock 6th–Block3 5th-3rdBlock
OFF Terrell-English8(17)
GiffinEnglish7(23)
Terrell-English8(17)
GiffinEnglish7(23)
OFF Giffin-English9(17)
ScottEnglish6(10)
Giffin-English9(17) ScottEnglish6(10)
OFF Scott-English7(14)
---- Scott-English7(14) ----
8th–Block4 7th-Block4 8th–Block4 7th-Block4
OFF Giffin-English9(15)
TerrellEnglish8(17)
Giffin-English9(15) TerrellEnglish8(17)
---- GiffinEnglish7(23)
---- GiffinEnglish7(23)
---- ScottEnglish6(23)
---- ScottEnglish6(23)
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Monday1/22
Tuesday1/23
Wednesday1/24
English(6-9) English(6-9) Math/Alg1
2nd-Block1 1st-Block1 2nd-Block1
Terrell-English8(26) Giffin-English9(16)
Terrell-English8(26)
4th-Block2 3rd-Block2 4th-Block2
Scott-English7(22) Scott-English6(17)
Scott-English7(22)
6th–Block3 5th-3rdBlock 6th–Block3
Terrell-English8(17) GiffinEnglish7(23)
Terrell-English8(17)
Giffin-English9(17) ScottEnglish6(10)
Giffin-English9(17)
Scott-English7(14) ---- Scott-English7(14)
8th–Block4 7th-Block4 8th–Block4
Giffin-English9(15) TerrellEnglish8(17)
Giffin-English9(15)
GiffinEnglish7(23)
----
ScottEnglish6(23)
----
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Fax (804) 780-8054 Office of The Principal
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MAPS ENGLISH Testing Schedule Winter 2018 REVISED 1/19/2018
Monday1/15 Tuesday1/16 Wednesday1/17 Thursday1/25 Friday1/26
Math/Alg1 Math/Alg1
2nd-Block1 1st-Block1
DixonAlg1(22) DixonAlg1(16)
4th-Block2 3rd-Block2
WatsonMath6(17)
DixonMath7(23)WatsonMath6/7
(20) 6th–Block3 5th-3rdBlock
DixonMath7(16) BarclayMath8(22)
BarclayMath7/8(24)
---
---- ---
8th–Block4 7th-Block4
DixonMath7(19) DixonAlg1(18)
BarclayMath8(20)
WatsonMath6(13)
---
Monday1/29 Tuesday1/30 Wednesday1/31 Thursday2/1 Friday2/3
Math/Alg1 Math/Alg1
2nd-Block1 1st-Block1
DixonAlg1(22) DixonAlg1(16)
4th-Block2 3rd-Block2
WatsonMath6(17) DixonMath7(23)WatsonMath6/7
(20)
6th–Block3 5th-3rdBlock
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DixonMath7(16) BarclayMath8(22)
BarclayMath7/8(24) ---
---- ---
8th–Block4 7th-Block4
DixonMath7(19) DixonAlg1(18)
BarclayMath8(20) WatsonMath6(13)
---
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UPCOMINGTESTSANDDATESSOLTesting
English -6th,7th,8thand11th Math-6th,7th,8th,Algebra,GeometryandAlgebraII Science-8thgradephysicalscience,EarthScience,BiologyandChemistry History -8thGov.andEconomics,9thGeography,10thWorldHistory,and11thGradeVAUsHistory
Test Population DateMAPPSTesting 6th-9thGrade January16-19,2018SOLExpeditedRetakes 9th–12thGrade January22-23,2018Workkeys 10th&Selected11thGrade January24-25,2018SATSchoolDay 11thGrade March21,2018SOLWritingTest 8th&11thGrade March12-26,2018WorkkeysBusinessReadingSelected12thGrade April30-May4,2018SOLNon-WritingTest 6th–12thGrade May14-June15,2018 Ms.Smith’sClass-WorkKeys–1/24/18,1/25/18/-2nd–3rdand8thPeriodstoMediacenter
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WEEKLY AGENDA Events: Middle School Career Exploration Expo--
High School Finance Park----Feb. 9, 2018 Middle/High School--Job Shadowing Feb. 2018 Middle School - The word for the week for 1/20/18 is COMPLICIT : helping to commit a crime or do wrong in some way
• He was complicit in the cover-up. High School - The word for the week for 1/02/18 is COMPLICIT : helping to commit a crime or do wrong in some way
• He was complicit in the cover-up. J. Smith Schedule January 22, 2018 Observations History January 23, 2018 Re-Evaluation 10:00 Student - A.P. January 24, 2018 Observations Electives January 25, 2018 Attendance 9:00 - January 26, 2018 Observations English On Friday, January 19, 2018 a testing Meeting with Capt. Noble, Dr. Bannister, Ms Turnage and myself. Schedule has been adjusted to the following. January 22, 2018 January 23, 2018 January 24, 2018 January 25, 2018 January 26, 2018 MAPP testing MAPP testing MAPP testing MAPP testing MAPP testing SOL Retakes
(Media Center) Work Keys Work Keys SOL Make-up
Media Center Ms. Turnage will conduct a Professional Development on Thursday, January 25, 2018 after school for teachers on Power Schools. MISC lessons for the year February 13 & 14 (cryogenics, maybe for physical science)
April 13, 17, 20, and 24 (Challenger Center FT, for 6th grade)
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FRANKLIN MILITARY SCHOOL – DAVID A. HUDSON Day Time Team Planning Faculty Meeting 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS -
3:00 p.m.
Leadership Team Meeting MONDAY 1:00 P.M. Professional Development Every Thursday 3:00 p.m. School Planning and Management Team
1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
3:00 P.M.
Child Study Team TUESDAY ALL DAY Grade Level Planning WEDNESDAY ALL DAY Attendance Meeting Friday 9:30 a.m. These are the items that I learned about at the meeting. 1. The audit will be internal. That means we need to get together and check writing portfolios for the English department. 2. The rubric that was given to you last summer needs to be utilized by all of the English instructors. 3. Central office staff will be asking for feedback on the items that you are using and will make final decisions on what will be adopted once the state department approves them all.
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Happy Birthday Jose Pomier January 20
Michelle Gelrud –January 31
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RICHMOND ALUMNAE CHAPTER P.O. BOX 25254 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. RICHMOND, VA 23260-5254 November 20, 2017 To Richmond Area School Administrators, Parents, and Students: The Arts and Letters Committee of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is proud to announce its 28th Annual Oratorical Contest to be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Franklin Military Academy. The contest is open to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Richmond Metropolitan area. Competition categories will include narratives, oral and dramatic interpretation, originality, storytelling and presentation abilities. Students are encouraged to compose original selections with a theme around Black History which is celebrated during the month of February. This year’s theme is “The Word on the Street: #ouryouthmatter”.
We request your assistance in recommending talented youth for this event. The competition will encourage and provide a showcase for our aspiring students. All participants will be recognized and special awards will be given to the winners of each of the five grade level categories. Please encourage and recommend students to participate.
School Administrators: If you plan to have students participate in the contest, please designate a coordinator from your school and submit their contact information via email to artsandletters.dstrichmond@gmail.com. Schools are recognized for the highest participation the day of the contest.
Parents and Students: If students wish to participate in the contest, you MUST complete the attached permission slip and Use of Image Release Form. Forms must be received by January 13, 2018.
PLEASE COPY THIS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND HAVE STUDENTS RETURN THE ATTACHED SLIP AND THE USE OF IMAGE RELEASE FORM TO THEIR SCHOOL’S COORDINATOR.
For more information, please contact Anita Roane at artsandletters.dstrichmond@gmail.com or 804-912-4353.
Thank you, Connie L. Cuffee Anita R. Roane Connie L. Cuffee, President Anita R. Roane, Chairperson Richmond Alumnae Chapter Arts & Letters Committee
SISTERHOODSCHOLARSHIPSERVICE
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Junior Achievement Schedule
Major Stewart @ Franklin Military Academy 11 8th Graders on Odd days 9:35 – 11:10 5 January 11 January 19 January 25 January 31 January 7 February 12 7th Graders on Even days 8:05 – 9: 36 4 January 10 January 16 January 24 January 30 January 6 February 14 7th Graders on Even Days 11:10 – 12:45 8 February 14 February 22 February 28 February 6 March 14 March
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FMA2 (2017-2018 Calendar)
Franklin Military Academy ~ Focused, Motivated Achievers (FMA2)
Richmond (VA) Chapter The Links Incorporated
2017-2018 Umbrella Project Calendar
Date Focus Person(s) Responsible October 17, 2017 1st official meeting of FMA2
(Revisiting Rules, getting to know each other, program expectations)
Facet chairmen and Chapter Members
October 23, 2017 Facet Meeting @ 6 pm at Twin Hickory Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA 23509)
Facet Chairmen
October 24, 2017 Museum Preparation-An overview of key exhibits, tour guidelines, museum etiquette and expectations. The lesson included a viewing of the National Museum of African American History and Culture opening.
Link Cheryl and Link Denise- International Trends and Services/National Trends and Services
October 28, 2017 Trip to DC-Depart @ 9:15 a.m. from Franklin Military Academy and return @7 p.m.
FMA2, Parents and Links
October 31, 2017 The lesson included reflections of the most memorable exhibits in the museum, an overview of the museum’s origin, structure/design, and museum trivia recap.
Link Mieko and Link Bernie- Services to Youth/The Arts
November 7, 2017 Election Day- No School November 14, 2017 Overview of ITS, Survey
National Trends and Services/ International Trends and Services
November 21, 2017 No Program November 27, 2017 Facet Committees Meeting at North
Park Library 7pm for all committee members. (Large Meeting Room) Address: 8508 Franconia Road Richmond, VA 23227 Facet Chairmen will meet at 6 p.m.
Facet Chairmen
November 28, 2017 “IceSTEAM Social” – project based integrated learning
Services to Youth
December 5, 2017 “Slavery and the African Diaspora”- Dr. Laurenett Lee
The Arts
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Upcoming Events for Military: • Marksmanship Team Competition Upcoming TBD • JPA Inspection for the JROTC Program 8 February 2018 • JLAB Practice for upcoming competition 8 February 2018 • Washington Wizards Game 23 February 2018 • MLK Drill Meet March TDB. More to follow
Recruiting: ASVAB Testing for all Juniors and Seniors 19 January 2018 at 0800 in the gym. Coordination’s to take place with all as testing is also taking place that same week for certain grade levels.
Professional Development – Thursday – Committee Reports Are Due Data meetings will start next week. Please bring data and all assessments to meeting. Let me know if time is a problem
with your schedule. (See below)
Upcoming Military Events: • Marksmanship Team Competition Upcoming TBD • JPA Inspection for the JROTC Program 8 February 2018 • JLAB Practice for upcoming competition 8 February 2018 • Washington Wizards Game 23 February 2018 • MLK Drill Meet March TDB. More to follow
Recruiting: ASVAB Testing for all Juniors and Seniors 26 January 2018 at 0800 in the Cafeteria Coordination’s to take place with all as testing is also taking place that same week for certain grade levels.
Monday, January 22, 2018 ● Make sure committees are meeting. Committees next report meeting will be January 25. All committees should
have met by that time. ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we are on time to
pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● MAPP Testing Reading ● Oratorical practice after school. – Ms. James – 3:00 p.m. ● Goal Meetings will start in the next two weeks. Make sure you have your data to support your goal. You need to
use the same assessment you used in September –October. Let me know if you have any questions.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
● Make sure committees are meeting. Committees next report meeting will be January 25. All committees should have met by that time.
● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period.
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● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we are on time to pick middle school students up in cafeteria.
● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● Boys’ Basketball Game – Binford @ Franklin ● We are getting close to half of the school year, make sure we are getting cadets prepared for the Standards of
Learning Assessments. Students on the remediation list needs to be remediated daily. I am asking department chairperson to assist with tutors.
● Links meeting with 9th grade students at 3:00 p.m. – Links will be using media center and Evancoe’s class (Mrs. Timmons)
● SOL Expedited Retakes 9th – 12th Grade – No Bells Will Sound - Administration/Military will assist in releasing class.
● Goal Meetings will start in the next two weeks. Make sure you have your data to support your goal. You need to use the same assessment you used in September –October. Let me know if you have any questions.
● FALL NON-WRITING SOL RETAKES will be given on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. This is a change from the original date of Monday, January 22, 2018.
● MAPP Testing Reading ● Field Trip Noble – 8th Grade Students ● Spelling Bee Mary Munford – 6:00 p.m. ● a. SSG Greenier from the Army Reserve to assist Cadets with a practice ASVAB this week. She will be
coming in on Tuesday &Wednesday 22-26 January 2018 from 0830-1100. ● b. Ms. Powell from Brayton and Stratton College to present college strategies and cadets who are
interested in nursing a way to attend nursing school at little cost, Tuesday 23 January 2018 from 0900-1200.
Wednesday January 24, 2018 ● Ms. Turnage ITRT – Franklin Military Academy ● Make sure committees are meeting. Committees next report meeting will be January 4. All committees should
have met by that time. ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we are on time to
pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● Data meetings will start next week. Please bring data and all assessments to meeting. Let me know if time on
Google Docs is a problem with your schedule. ● We are getting close to half of the school year, make sure we are getting cadets prepared for the Standards of
Learning Assessments. Students on the remediation list needs to be remediated daily. I am asking department chairperson to assist with tutors.
● Goal Meetings will start in the next two weeks. Make sure you have your data to support your goal. You need to use the same assessment you used in September –October. Let me know if you have any questions.
● Work keys-10th & Selected 11th Grade -No Bells Will Sound - Administration/Military will assist in releasing class.
● MAPP Testing Reading ● PTA Board Meeting & PTA General Meeting – Ms. Francis ● Ms. Hundley’s Meeting – Conference Room Office – 4:30 p.m.
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● SSG Greenier from the Army Reserve to assist Cadets with a practice ASVAB this week. She will be coming in on Tuesday &Wednesday 22-26 January 2018 from 0830-1100.
● Ms. Nutter from Department of Education and COL Norrell, DAI of JROTC Richmond to discuss STEM / JLCL Camp Wednesday 24 January 2018
Thursday, January 25, 2018 ● Make sure committees are meeting. Committees next report meeting will be January 4. All committees should
have met by that time. ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we are on time to
pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● We are getting close to half of the school year, make sure we are getting cadets prepared for the Standards of
Learning Assessments. Students on the remediation list needs to be remediated daily. I am asking department chairperson to assist with tutors.
● Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club will meet daily in cafeteria and Evancoe’s class immediately after school. Make sure you secure your rooms daily.
● SOL Spring Writing Test – March 3/12/18 – We need all teachers to have daily journal writing and writing portfolios. Please identify an area in classroom so administration can check writing samples.
● Work keys-10th & Selected 11th Grade -No Bells Will Sound - Administration/Military will assist in releasing class.
● Goal Meetings will start in the next two weeks. Make sure you have your data to support your goal. You need to use the same assessment you used in September –October. Let me know if you have any questions.
● MAPP Testing Reading
Friday, January 26, 2018 ● Ms. Turnage ITRT – Franklin Military Academy ● Post attendance within the first fifteen minutes of each period. ● All middle school teachers will come in the cafeteria and pick students up daily. Make sure we are on time to
pick middle school students up in cafeteria. ● All staff & military staff needs to be in cafeteria at lunch and breakfast. ● Data meetings will start next week. Please bring data and all assessments to meeting. Let me know if time on
Google Docs is a problem with your schedule. ● We are getting close to half of the school year, make sure we are getting cadets prepared for the Standards of
Learning Assessments. Students on the remediation list needs to be remediated daily. I am asking department chairperson to assist with tutors.
● Work keys-10th & Selected 11th Grade -No Bells Will Sound - Administration/Military will assist in releasing class.
● MAPP Testing Reading ● Prospective Middle School Students for 6th Grade Shadow Day- Sgt. Gilliam ● Goal Meetings will start in the next two weeks. Make sure you have your data to support your goal. You need to
use the same assessment you used in September –October. Let me know if you have any questions. ● FALL NON-WRITING SOL RETAKES will be given on 2018. - Make-Ups and World
History II tests will be given on Friday, January 26, 2018. ● Military Assessment in cafeteria after formation
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● Persons from MEPs to deliver the ASVAB Test to all Seniors and Juniors on 26 Jan 18 in the cafeteria. ● Colonel Norrell to visit 25 Jan 18 Thursday at 1100 to discuss STEM / JCLC Camp
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Custodian Schedule
2017-2018 Daily Duties Crew Chief Mr. Herman Taylor Report to work at 6:00 a.m. Lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Day End at 2:30 p.m. 2nd Floor rooms Cleaning including gym and auditorium and run hall throughout the day. Check building upon arrival to ensure all rooms were cleaned and trash empty. Cafeteria duty for breakfast and lunch. Run hall throughout day Ms. McCall 9:00 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. All rooms on 1st floor including office, bathrooms and cafeteria Mr. Belton 9:00 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. All rooms on 3rd floor including bathrooms
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Military Instruction Franklin Military Department: Date: 15-19 January 2018 Stewart: Life Skills Training Gilliam : The Signs of Success McCray: Military Customs, and Courtesies / RAT Test Testing Thornton: Career Exploration Strategy / Strategies / Heat and Cold Weather Injuries / Physical Fitness Day: Career Exploration Strategy / Strategies / Physical Fitness Military Events and Activities for the Week:
Language Arts 6th Grade Language Arts – SOL Test Reading 6.4 The student will read and determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
a) Identify word origins and derivations. b) Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. c) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words. d) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of figurative language. e) Use word-reference materials. f) Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. a) Skim materials using text features such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize
information. b) Identify main idea. c) Summarize supporting details. d) Create an objective summary including main idea and supporting details. e) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information. f) Identify the author’s organizational pattern(s). g) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. h) Differentiate between fact and opinion. i) Identify cause and effect relationships. j) Analyze ideas within and between selections providing textual evidence. k) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
7th Grade Language Arts - SOL Test 7.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
f) Describe how word choice and language structure convey an author’s viewpoint. g) Identify the main idea. h) Summarize text identifying supporting details. i) Create an objective summary including main idea and supporting details. j) Identify cause and effect relationships.
Writing 7.7 The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative, expository, persuasive, and reflective with an emphasis on expository and persuasive writing.
e) Use quotation marks with dialogue and direct quotations.
8th Grade Language Arts - SOL Test 8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic texts.
a) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of an author’s use of figurative language. b) Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meanings of words and phrases. c) Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to determine the meaning(s) of unfamiliar words and
technical vocabulary. d) Identify the meaning of common idioms. e) Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology. f) Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotation. g) Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
8.5 The student will read and analyze a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama. a) Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey
meaning. b) Identify cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot. c) Explain the development of the theme(s).
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d) Explain the use of symbols and figurative language. e) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using references to the
text for support. f) Identify and analyze characteristics within a variety of genres. g) Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts. h) Compare and contrast the authors’ use of word choice, dialogue, form, rhyme, rhythm, and voice
in different texts. i) Compare and contrast authors’ styles. j) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
9th Grade Language Arts 9.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of fictional texts including narratives, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
a) Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms. b) Explain the relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme. g) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a written work. i) Analyze how the author’s specific word choices and syntax impact the author’s purpose.
10th Grade Language Arts Communication and Multimodal Literacies 10.1 The student will make planned multimodal, interactive presentations collaboratively and individually.
a) Make strategic use of multimodal tools. b) Credit information sources. c) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse teams including setting rules and goals for
group work such as coming to informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, and presenting alternate views.
d) Assume responsibility for specific group tasks. e) Include all group members and value individual contributions made by each group member. f) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively and speak using appropriate discussion rules with awareness
of verbal and nonverbal cues. g) Respond thoughtfully and tactfully to diverse perspectives, summarizing points of agreement and
disagreement. h) Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose. i) Access, critically evaluate, and use information accurately to solve problems. j) Use reflection to evaluate one’s own role and the group process in small-group activities. k) Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, use of evidence, rhetoric, and identify any faulty reasoning.
10.2 The student will examine, analyze, and produce media messages. a) Create media messages for diverse audiences. b) Credit information sources. c) Evaluate sources for relationships between intent, factual content, and opinion. d) Analyze the impact of selected media formats on meaning.
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Research 10.8 The student will find, evaluate, and select credible resources to create a research product.
a) Verify the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of information. b) Analyze information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and supporting
ideas, conflicting information, and point of view or bias. c) Evaluate and select evidence from a variety of sources to introduce counter claims and to support claims. d) Cite sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as
that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA). e) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for
gathering and using information.
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11th Grade Language Arts – SOL Test Communication and Multimodal Literacies 11.1 The student will make planned informative and persuasive multimodal, interactive presentations collaboratively and individually.
a) Select and effectively use multimodal tools to design and develop presentation content. b) Credit information sources. c) Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. d) Respond thoughtfully and tactfully to diverse perspectives, summarizing points of agreement and
disagreement. e) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively and speak using appropriate discussion rules with awareness
of verbal and nonverbal cues. f) Anticipate and address alternative or opposing perspectives and counterclaims. g) Evaluate the various techniques used to construct arguments in multimodal presentations. h) Use vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
11.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze relationships among American literature, history, and culture.
a) Describe contributions of different cultures to the development of American literature. b) Compare and contrast the development of American literature in its historical context. c) Analyze American literature, as it reflects traditional and contemporary themes, motifs, universal
characters, and genres. d) Interpret the social or cultural function of American literature. e) Analyze how context and language structures convey an author’s intent and viewpoint. f) Critique how authors use key literary elements to contribute to meaning including character
development, theme, conflict, and archetypes within and across texts . 11.5 The student will read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate a variety of nonfiction texts including employment documents and technical writing.
a) Apply information from texts to clarify understanding of concepts. b) Read and correctly interpret an application for employment, workplace documents, or an application for
college admission. c) Analyze technical writing for clarity. d) Paraphrase and synthesize ideas within and between texts.
11.6 The student will write in a variety of forms, to include persuasive/argumentative, reflective, interpretive, and analytic with an emphasis on persuasion/argumentation.
a) Apply components of a recursive writing process for multiple purposes to create a focused, organized, and coherent piece of writing to address a specific audience and purpose.
b) Produce arguments in writing developing a thesis that demonstrates knowledgeable judgments, addresses counterclaims, and provides effective conclusions.
c) Organize claims, counterclaims, and evidence in a sustained and logical sequence. d) Adapt evidence, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation.
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e) Use words, phrases, clauses, and varied syntax to create a cohesive argument. f) Blend multiple forms of writing including embedding narratives to produce effective essays. g) Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy and depth of information. h) Write and revise to a standard acceptable both in the workplace and in postsecondary education.
11.7 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English.
a) Use complex sentence structure to infuse sentence variety in writing. b) Use verbals and verbal phrases correctly to achieve sentence conciseness and variety. c) Distinguish between active and passive voice.
12th Grade Language Arts Writing 12.6 The student will write in a variety of forms to include persuasive/argumentative reflective, interpretive, and analytic with an emphasis on persuasion/argumentation.
a) Apply components of a recursive writing process for multiple purposes to create a focused, organized, and coherent piece of writing to address a specific audience and purpose.
b) Produce arguments in writing that develop a thesis to demonstrate knowledgeable judgments, address counterclaims, and provide effective conclusions.
c) Use a variety of rhetorical strategies to clarify and defend a position organizing claims, counterclaims, and evidence in a sustained and logical sequence.
d) Blend multiple forms of writing including embedding a narrative to produce effective essays. e) Adapt evidence, vocabulary, voice, and tone to audience, purpose, and situation. f) Use words, phrases, clauses, and varied syntax to connect all parts of the argument creating cohesion
from the information presented. g) Revise writing for clarity of content, depth of information, and technique of presentation. h) Write and revise to a standard acceptable both in the workplace and in postsecondary education. i) Write to clearly describe personal qualifications for potential occupational or educational opportunities.
12.7 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for Standard English. a) Use complex sentence structure to infuse sentence variety in writing. b) Edit, proofread, and prepare writing for intended audience and purpose. c) Use a style manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American
Psychological Association (APA), to apply rules for punctuation and formatting of direct quotations.
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6th Grade Mathematics Focus: Applications of Operations with Rational Numbers 6.6 The student will
a) multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers; and b) estimate solutions and then solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions. 6.18 The student will solve one-step linear equations in one variable involving whole number coefficients and
positive rational solutions. 7th Grade Mathematics
Probability and Statistics
Probability and Statistics
Focus: Applications of Statistics and Probability 7.9 The student will investigate and describe the difference between the experimental probability and theoretical
probability of an event. 7.10 The student will determine the probability of compound events, using the Fundamental (Basic) Counting
Principle. 7.11 The student, given data for a practical situation, will
a) construct and analyze histograms; and b) compare and contrast histograms with other types of graphs presenting information from the same data set.
8th Grade Mathematics Computation and Estimation
Focus: Practical Applications of Operations with Real Numbers 8.3 The student will
a) solve practical problems involving rational numbers, percents, ratios, and proportions; and b) determine the percent increase or decrease for a given situation.
Algebra Equations and Inequalities
A.4 The student will solve multistep linear and quadratic equations in two variables, including a) solving literal equations (formulas) for a given variable; b) justifying steps used in simplifying expressions and solving equations, using field properties and axioms of
equality that are valid for the set of real numbers and its subsets; c) solving quadratic equations algebraically and graphically; d) solving multistep linear equations algebraically and graphically; e) solving systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and graphically; and f) solving real-world problems involving equations and systems of equations.
Functions
A.7 The student will investigate and analyze function (linear and quadratic) families and their characteristics both algebraically and graphically, including a) determining whether a relation is a function; b) domain and range; c) zeros of a function;
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d) x- and y-intercepts; e) finding the values of a function for elements in its domain; and f) making connections between and among multiple representations of functions including concrete, verbal,
numeric, graphic, and algebraic. Algebra Functions &Data Analysis A.11 The student will collect and analyze data, determine the equation of the curve of best fit in order to make predictions, and solve real-world problems, using mathematical models. Mathematical models will include Geometry G.8 The student will solve real-world problems involving right triangles by using the Pythagorean Theorem and its
converse, properties of special right triangles, and right triangle trigonometry.
Algebra II AII.11 The student will identify properties of a normal distribution and apply those properties to determine
probabilities associated with areas under the standard normal curve.
Pre-Calculus
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Science 6th Grade Science 6.4 The student will investigate and understand that all matter is made up of atoms. Key concepts include
a) atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons; b) atoms of a particular element are alike but are different from atoms of other elements; c) elements may be represented by chemical symbols; d) two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical forces (bonds); e) compounds may be represented by chemical formulas; f) chemical equations can be used to model chemical changes; and g) a limited number of elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans,
and the atmosphere. 7th Grade Science - Life Science LS.5 The student will investigate and understand the basic physical and chemical processes of photosynthesis and
its importance to plant and animal life. Key concepts include a) energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll; b) transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen; and
8th Grade Science – Physical Science PS.5 The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these changes to the
Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include a) nuclear reactions.
Earth Science ES.6 The student will investigate and understand the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Key concepts include a) fossil fuels, minerals, rocks, water, and vegetation; b) advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources; c) resources found in Virginia; and d) environmental costs and benefits.
Astronomy Biology BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand common mechanisms of inheritance and protein synthesis. Key
concepts include a) cell growth and division; b) gamete formation; c) cell specialization; d) prediction of inheritance of traits based on the Mendelian laws of heredity;
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Chemistry CH.5 The student will investigate and understand that the phases of matter are explained by kinetic theory and
forces of attraction between particles. Key concepts include a) pressure, temperature, and volume; b) partial pressure and gas laws; c) vapor pressure;
Physics PH.5 The student will investigate and understand the interrelationships among mass, distance, force, and time
through mathematical and experimental processes. Key concepts include d. Newton’s Law & Motion Anatomy
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6th United States History to 1865 USI.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the factors that shaped colonial America by
b) describing life in the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies, with emphasis on how people interacted with their environment to produce goods and services, including examples of specialization and interdependence;
7th United States History to Present Reshaping the Nation and the Emergence of Modern America: 1877 to the Early 1900s
USII.4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of how life changed after the Civil War by e) describing the impact of the Progressive Movement on child labor, working conditions, the rise of
organized labor, women’s suffrage, and the temperance movement. USII.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the changing role of the United States from the late nineteenth
century through World War I by a) explaining the reasons for and results of the Spanish American War;
8th Grade Science Civics and Economics CE.8 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the local level by
a) describing the structure and powers of the local government; b) explaining the relationship of local government to the state government; c) explaining and/or simulating the lawmaking process.
9th Grade Geography Era I: Human Origins and Early Civilizations, Prehistory to 1000 B.C. (B.C.E.)
WHI.2 The student will demonstrate knowledge of early development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution by a) explaining the impact of geographic environment on hunter-gatherer societies; b) listing characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies, including their use of tools and fire; c) describing technological and social advancements that gave rise to stable communities; d) explaining how archaeological discoveries are changing present-day knowledge of early peoples.
10th World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the
Present WHII.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the political, cultural, geographic, and economic conditions in
the world about 1500 A.D. (C.E.) by a) locating major states and empires; b) describing artistic, literary, and intellectual ideas of the Renaissance; c) describing the distribution of major religions; d) analyzing major trade patterns;
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e) citing major technological and scientific exchanges in the Eastern Hemisphere. Era V: Emergence of a Global Age, 1500 to 1650 A.D. (C.E.)
WHI.6 The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Rome from about 700 B.C. (B.C.E.) to 500 A.D. (C.E.) in
terms of its impact on Western civilization by a) assessing the influence of geography on Roman economic, social, and political development; b) describing Roman mythology and religion; c) explaining the social structure and role of slavery, significance of citizenship, and the development of
democratic features in the government of the Roman Republic; d) sequencing events leading to Roman military domination of the Mediterranean basin and Western Europe
and the spread of Roman culture in these areas; 11th Virginia & United States History
Expansion and Reform: 1788 to 1860
Era III: Postclassical Civilizations, 300 to 1000 A.D. (C.E.)
WHI.7 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from about 300 to 1000 A.D. (C.E.) by c) characterizing Byzantine art and architecture and the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions; d) explaining disputes that led to the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox
Church; e) mapping and assessing the impact of Byzantine influence and trade on Russia and Eastern Europe.
12th Virginia and United States Government WHII.9 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of the Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth
century by a) citing scientific, technological, and industrial developments and explaining how they brought about
urbanization and social and environmental changes; b) explaining the emergence of capitalism as a dominant economic pattern, and the subsequent development of
socialism and communism; c) describing the evolution of the nature of work and the labor force, including its effects on families, the
status of women and children, the slave trade, and the labor union movement; d) explaining the rise of industrial economies and their link to imperialism and nationalism; e) assessing the impact of European economic and military power on Asia and Africa, with emphasis on the
competition for resources and the responses of colonized peoples.