Tuesday September 1st

7th & 8th Grade General Science: In science students completed a team building activity to help them get to know their peers. Following the activity the class had a discussion about respect and the importance of students showing respect for one another. We then joined Mr. Watts' class to introduce "Elements of Design" in a short PowerPoint presentation.
Homework: Sign the "Shooting Star House General Science" syllabus and turn in by Friday of this week.

7th Grade Math: Today students started class with a short warm up problem. Students then completed the CORE 2 Pre Course test. This test will help instructors understand each students understanding of 6th grade math material (CORE 1 Mathematics).
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 2 Math Syllabus
• Complete "Letter To Math Teacher" (due Wednesday)
  

8th Grade Math: Today in 8th grade math students were assigned a textbook for use in the classroom. In the coming days a second book will be assigned for students to keep at home. Students then started working on the Pre Algebra book's pre course assessment. We will finish this test tomorrow and grade it as a class.
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 3 Math Syllabus
• Complete "Letter To Math Teacher" (due Wednesday)