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Ann Frank Permission Slip


Commandments for 7th Grade Girls to Live By
To encourage healthy relationships in the 7th grade, I shall...
1. avoid gossip - period! I shall stay out of things that aren’t my business.
2. always deal face-to-face in conversations containing feelings and emotions, and save online conversations for neutral topics. I will avoid using online tools to say things I wouldn’t say face-to-face.
3. be kind and respectful to all. I will practice the habit of speaking to everyone.
4. be honest in everything, especially my feelings and emotions.
5. remove the following from my vocabulary:
“JK”... ”Awkward”... ”Retarded”... homophobic insults... swear/cuss words or inappropriate language... sarcasm
6. write, say, and do only those things I am comfortable being made public.
7. balance time with all my friends and let others do the same. I shall try to understand if a friend needs space.
8. respect personal property, especially another’s cell phone and text messages.
9. recognize that I can only control myself. I will resist the urge to try to control others.
10. behave appropriately, both online and off, recognizing I am a LUKER!

Copyright GSL School, November 2011


Welcome to 7th grade! This year includes a variety of new privileges and responsibilities as boys and girls move into their final two years of Middle School at GSL. One change involves foreign language study, with students deciding whether to continue pursuing Spanish or begin coursework in Latin. Seventh graders improve their study skills by working through the challenge of exams and have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles on the Student Council and earn Honor Society distinction. Important 7th grade traditions include the creation of the class banner and the fantastic year-end class trip to Chicago. Seventh graders may also serve as acolytes, are invited to attend the Athletic Banquet for the first time, and have the chance to enjoy the 7th-8th grade dance. It's a significant passage in their educational journey as they begin to prepare for their graduating year at GSL.

Seventh Grade Commandments
This year in advisory, Mrs. Hendry and Ms. Attinger led the 7th grade girls in an impromptu series of conversations about themselves, their evolving relationships with each other, and the fact that they feel they are in "a good place" this year. The conversations were unusually rich and productive, so on impulse, they did some brainstorming about what's been working, and why. Before they knew it, they found themselves creating a set of commandments reflecting their best practices for maintaining healthy relationships with one another.

They were so proud of the results they created a poster, called "Commandments for a Seventh Grade Girl to Live By," and posted copies strategically around the middle school to inspire others. The girls also presented their commandments to the other middle school girls in chapel and received a standing ovation. See their commandments at right; an impressive list that can serve as an inspiration and model for everyone - boys, girls, and adults alike.

Teachers

English- Shanna Eason
Mathematics- Ellyse Attinger
History-John Stewart
Science- Jackson Boyd
Foreign Language:
   Latin- Kimberly White
   Spanish- Zach Burnett

Special Subjects:
   Studio Art- Diane Glueck
   Performing Arts- Leslie Reddick
   World Religions- John Stewart
   Physical Education- Rick Kohlhof & Debbie Callahan

Advisors

Seventh Grade Advisory Topics

Focus: Making Good Decisions (who am I, what are my values, what consequences do my actions have?)

Topics Covered in 2011-2012:

  • Traits for Success (organization, courage, faith, persistence, flexibility, generosity, responsibility, attentiveness, positive attitude)
  • Bullying/Community Expectations/Bulling 101 (video)
  • Goal-setting/Organization/Areas of growth
  • Exam tips by 8th grade honor society members
  • Learning Styles inventory (with Ms. Brunson)
  • “From Rude to Respectful” (video)
  • Planning for High School (with Mrs. Taylor & Mr. Boyer)
  • “Buy Me Generation” (video)
  • Holiday cards for soldiers
  • Netiquette/Etiquette (with Mrs. Meloni)
  • Class banners
  • Extreme Measures (video)
  • Alcohol & Drug Abuse (4 advisory periods, includes two videos)
  • Preparing for adolescence (meet with UT medical residents and follow-up reflections)
  • Class trip preparation
  • “Dear Me” letters

MS Assessments

7th Grade Assignments

Forms & Documents

7th-American History for week of February 6:

7th-World Religions for week of February 6:

  • 7th-World Religions for week of February 6:

    Due Monday, February 6:  Read first half of chapter on Buddhism
    Due Tuesday, February 7:  Report on Hajj documentary (and description of Five Pillars if quiz grade lacking)
    Due Wednesday, February 8:  Read second half of chapter on Buddhism

7th Latin - Week of 2/6

  • 7th Latin - Week of 2/6

    Due 2/6:  WB 7.6

    In Monday's class we will take Quizlet 7 and complete the story "Metella and Melissa" with a group project.

    Due 2/7:  Read and highlight culture section

    In Tuesday's class we will take Quizlet 8.  We will discuss the culture section and complete questions 1-9.

    Due 2/8:  Complete WB 7.8

    In Wednesday's class we will translate the story Animal Ferox and complete Culture questions 10-16.  We will begin studying for culture quiz (Thursday)

    Due 2/9:  Culture quiz today.

    In Thursday's class we will take a culture quiz, complete the word study and begin reviewing for the test (Friday). 

    Due 2/10:  Stage 7 Test today

    In Friday's class we will take a test.  

    Due 2/13:  None

7th English Week of February 6

  • 7th English Week of February 6

    Due on 2/6: EOL p. 395 Thinking Critically #2-7

    Quiz on 2/6: Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

    Due on 2/7: EOL p. 410 Thinking Critically #2-5

    Due on 2/8: Finish Reading Diary of Anne Frank Act II, Scene 1 and 2 (started in class) ~ finish no p. 424

    Due on 2/8: VW10 Defnitions p. 117-119 and Vocabulary in Context p. 123

    Due on 2/9: EOL p. 436 Thinking Critically #2-6

    Quiz on 2/9: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Quiz

    Field Trip on 2/10: Diary of Anne Frank

7 PreAlgebra Week of 2/6-2/10

  • 7 PreAlgebra Week of 2/6-2/10

     Monday: solving equations 

    Monday night HW: Solving Equations worksheet

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    Due Tuesday: Solving Equations worksheet

    Tuesday: creating equations to model real world situations

    Tuesday night HW: TBA

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    Due Wednesday:

    Wednesday: complex equations

    Wednesday night HW: first section of exam study guide

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    Due Thursday: first section of exam study guide

    Thursday: Begin review for exam

    Thursday night HW: 2nd section of exam study guide

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    Due Friday: 2nd section of exam study guide

    Friday: (field trip/7R review day) 

    Weekend HW: 3rd and 4th sections of exam study guide

     

7th Grade Science Week of 2/6

  • 7th Grade Science Week of 2/6

     

    Monday:  Chapter 2- Weather Quiz

    Homework:  None

    Tuesday:  Climatology Lab

    Homework:  Lab Report Due Friday

    Wednesday:  Chapter 3 Notes - Climate and Climate Types

    Homework:  p73 1-5

    Friday:  Begin Section 3.3 Climatic Changes

    No Homework