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7th Grade Math

DESCRIPTION:

The 7th grade curriculum will be presented in a guided notes format. The teacher will use manipulatives (when applicable) and class participation that includes answering out loud, writing on the white board, and group activities to make math more fun and engaging. The curriculum is divided into 8 units including: number operations, expressions, equations and inequalities, ratios/proportions/percents, functions and graphing, introduction to geometry, measurement (area and volume), probability and statistics. See below for more details. Each unit will have parent checked homework and quizzes and teacher graded unit tests. There is also an option for spiral review extra credit assignments. Test corrections are required for any test grade below 94% and can raise the test grade. There will also be occasional warm-ups to begin classes and mini pop quizzes that will sometimes be graded or used to communicate with parents. Students have fun through weekly “get to know you more” prompts like share your favorite food, what do you like to do for fun and hidden talent type questions. 

A syllabus will be provided with each week’s lessons that will be covered and required homework assignments. Canvas will be used to post grades and Google Classroom will be used as a hub for syllabus, messages for students/parents as well as videos for missed classes. Homework should take 1-2.5 hours per week depending on student’s ability. Parents are required to check homework. Binders will be checked periodically,  unannounced. 

The teacher is available for quick help throughout the week via text (anytime) or FaceTime (scheduled). 

Teacher: Jill Savoye jill_proverbs2121@yahoo.com 919-368-1167

PREREQUISITES:

Completed 6th grade math with 75% proficiency and mastered multiplication facts 1-12 in a timed manner (approximately 40 mixed facts in 1 minute). Students who have not successfully completed 6th grade math are not recommended to take this course. Please use this link to assess your child. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Hkbc92bH30rKMu5ydnVXlNO6rYUjKDtjYsc7IOOGt8/edit If they get below 75% and you still think they should be in the class, please contact the teacher.  Summer tutoring is an option to get them ready if they are close. You may also consider dropping down to 6th grade math. Typically, in homeschool math classes, there’s a wide range of ages. 

MATERIALS AND TEXT:

We will be using Gina Wilson’s 7th Grade Math Curriculum/All Things Algebra. It is very structured and boxed out for organization. Each lesson includes guided notes and homework. You will be able to purchase a binder that includes the curriculum from the teacher.

Materials needed: calculator (phone calculator is fine), purchased binder, ruler, and protractor. 

Springs Christian Theatre

Springs Christian Theatre is an extra curricular drama opportunity for public, private & home schooled students ages 8 and up to learn performance skills and teamwork through musicals and plays. Each semester class focuses on learning basic acting skills and culminates with a performance. For more information, contact Tiffany Schmidt at SpringsTheatre07@gmail.com.

Springs Christian Theatre presents…

“Acorns to Oaks”

Thursday, February 20, 7 PM – canceled due to inclement weather

Friday, February 21, 4 PM – New show time!

Friday, February 21, 7 PM

The Shepherd’s Church

6051 Tryon Rd, Cary

Enter through the WEST rounded portico and follow the signs to The Lodge – 2nd floor of Children’s Center.

Synopsis: This musical takes place at Promise Land Farm, where some farmers teach the Parable of the Sower to several farmhands who don’t know a thing about farming, or how it relates to the gospel. Using Matthew 13, the farmers teach the farmhands not only how to plant seeds, but also how to let the Word of God take root and grow in their hearts.

FREE Admission. It’s about 70 minutes long with creative characters, upbeat songs and a lasting message! A wonderful message for an audience of all ages. Hope you can join us.

Questions? Contact:

SpringsTheatre07@gmail.com

Facebook: Springs Christian Theatre

Instagram: springstheatre07

Tiffany Schmidt

Director, Springs Christian Theatre

“Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the ‘springs’ of life.” – Proverbs 4:23

Musical Theatre Class with Springs Christian Theatre

October 7, 2019 – February 24, 2020
Monday’s 3:30 – 5:30 PM
The Shepherd’s Church (The Lodge)
Ages 8-16
Production: final week of February

Parent info meeting and auditions/get to know each other group activities:
Monday, Sept 30, 3:30-5:30
3:30 – 4:00 parents & students
4:00 – 5:30 students only

Cost:
$10/audition fee (due Sept 30)
$40/month tuition (due Oct – Feb)

To audition:
• Email name & age of student by Friday, 9/27 to Tiffany Schmidt @ SpringsTheatre07@gmail.com
• Attend parent meeting @3:30 on Mon, 9/30 in Colonial Corners 
• If you are trying for a speaking role, come with minute or less monologue (poem, speech, character from a book or favorite movie) — You could also prepare something with a sibling or friend. — Have fun with this!! 
• If you are trying for a solo or duet, come with a minute or less song. (Any praise song you know well is great!)
• If not trying for speaking/singing roles, you do not have to audition alone. You can participate in the group scenes and song choreography.
• Only a small part of auditions will be singing/speaking.  Most of time will be group activities, getting to know each other, acting games, & learning song choreography.

Commitment/Volunteers: Each family needs to have someone available to commit to helping put on our production. Volunteers interested in helping with various areas are welcome to contact me.

Volunteers/Questions?: contact Tiffany Schmidt
SpringsTheatre07@gmail.com or tschmidt@colonial.org

Homeschool Graduation

The homeschool graduation is in great need for help this year. We need adults who have enjoyed the blessings of the graduation as well as wish to see this tradition continued for the homeschool community at Colonial Baptist. Here are the areas of need:

  • Coordinate morning breakfast – assist Carolyn Cuany (need 2)
  • Coordinate ceremony – assist Beth Grose (need 2)
  • Coordinate communication for graduates
  • Edit biographies and coordinate slide show
  • Help with assigning and overseeing volunteers

If you would like to help out and join our team, please contact Beth Grose at ladywisdom2@gmail.com or call 919.616.1759.

Homeschool Club Days

Registration is now open for Colonial Homeschool Club Days. Club Days is currently divided into a one-hour literature club where children will read and discuss great books and a second-hour current events club.

The goal of literature club is to create a family style relaxed environment while also providing a structured schedule, clear objectives, and high behavioral expectations for participants. Book discussions will be conversational in nature. Children will be encouraged to share their experiences and opinions with each other while parents help to facilitate and encourage discussion.

The goal of current events club is to talk about local, national, and world events using God’s World News resources (digital, print, and mobile resources) as a basis for discussion. Parents are required to purchase GWN for participation in the current events club. Access subscription services at www.gwnews.com or 1-800-951-KIDS (5437).

Club Days will meet a total of 8 Friday afternoons throughout the year. The Literature Club will meet from 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m and the Current Events Club will meet from 3:00 p.m.- 4:00p.m.

Dates are as follows:

September 26, October 10, December 12, January 23, February 20, March 6, April 24, and May 8.

Club Days is free and open for children in kindergarten through high school. Although there is no charge, families are required to be Colonial Homeschoolers members. Once sign-up is complete, groups will be formed and divided based on factors such as age, grade, and reading /comprehension level. Ultimately, each family should decide for themselves which group best fits their child(ren). If you would like to participate in club days please register on Colonial Homeschoolers by August 20, 2014. For additional information, please contact Doug and Meg Burgin at freegentile@gmail.com.