Greeting: Teachers and students greet one another as students enter the room.
Share Activity: “Mistletoe Monday”
I think the concept of mistletoe is awkward and weird. What is something that you think is awkward and weird?
Can share, write on post-its, write on board, etc.
Daily News: Ask if students have any news that they would like to share with the group.
How do you perform CPR?
Write daily theme on the board or somewhere that all can see.
Gather in a complete circle.
Determine who will lead (teacher or 1 student).
Have each student either answer the daily question or say “pass.”
Share news from the night/day before that the students would like to talk about.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017:
Greeting: Teachers and students greet one another as students enter the room.
Share Activity: “Take it to the Snow Tuesday”
What is your favorite thing to do in the snow?
Can share, write on post-its, write on board, etc.
Daily News: Ask if students have any news that they would like to share with the group.
How do you perform CPR?
Write daily theme on the board or somewhere that all can see.
Gather in a complete circle.
Determine who will lead (teacher or 1 student).
Have each student either answer the daily question or say “pass.”
Share news from the night/day before that the students would like to talk about.
December - Generosity Week 1 Date: 12.12.17 OVERVIEW & PURPOSE -Focus: What is generosity? Why is generosity important? MATERIALS NEEDED1. None needed
Introduction (1 minute): Ask students: -What is generosity? (showing kindness to others, giving to others) -What are some examples of being generous? (various answers but could include giving someone a gift, sharing a snack at lunch, helping someone with their homework, offering to help someone who drops something, volunteering) -Why is generosity important? (when you show someone kindness, often times that kindness is passed on to someone else. This creates a more positive place for people to be! Whether it is at school, at home or in the community. -Does anyone have an example of a time that someone was generous to them? How did it make you feel?
Think about a time someone was generous to you. How did it make you feel? Did you decide to pass on their kindness afterward? Why or why not?
Transition Think about how others have been generous to you. What are some ways that you are generous to others?
Close the lesson
Wednesday, December 13, 2017: On non-advisory days, please write the daily theme and quote on your board for students to see.
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you know, the more places you'll go."
Thursday, December 14, 2017: On non-advisory days, please write the daily theme and quote on your board for students to see.
"If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours."
Friday, December 15, 2017:
Greeting: Teachers and students greet one another as students enter the room.
Share Activity: “Fact or Fiction Friday”
On your Post-It note, write down 2 false statements and 1 true. We will need to guess which one is true!
Can share, write on post-its, write on board, etc.
Daily News: Ask if students have any news that they would like to share with the group.
How do you perform CPR?
Write daily theme on the board or somewhere that all can see.
Gather in a complete circle.
Determine who will lead (teacher or 1 student).
Have each student either answer the daily question or say “pass.”
Share news from the night/day before that the students would like to talk about.
September - Responsibility Week 1 Day 3 Date: 9.20.17, 10.27.17, 11.7.17 ( throughout the school year) OVERVIEW & PURPOSE -Focus: Why is it important to check our progress in our classes? (O) MATERIALS NEEDED
Ask advisory: Why is it important to check our progress in our classes? Today we will sign into Student Portal and learn/review how to navigate through the portal so you are able to keep track of your progress (grades, scores on specific assignments, missing assignments, upcoming assignments).
Activity: Step 1: Logging In
Log into Student Portal through District Website under “Students” tab, titled Infinite Campus Portal Login.
Why use the website and not the app: The app is rarely up-to-date and does not include all the same features as the web version.
Username-student id number, usually begins with 999 or 100
Password-technology password assigned to them
If needed, student’s username and passwords can both be found under roster technology tab.
Step 2: Creating a HomeScreen Icon
Now we will make a homescreen icon.
Tap the “Share” button
Now tap the “Add to Home Screen” Icon
Now students can find a link on their homescreen to quickly access their Student Portal
Step 3: Using the Portal
On the left you will see a menu option. Tap on “Grades” tab.
Now that we are in the “Grades” tab you will see many features.
Current grades will be shaded in two different colors. Yellow for in-progress and green for final mid-quarter and final quarter grades.
Students should always use the yellow grades to monitor their grades (this will be the grade they will write down on their sheet along with the percent). This grade will change as assignments are recorded by their teachers.
To determine missing or upcoming assignments, click on the individual subjects.
Missing assignments will be indicated in red.
Take notice of the due dates of assignments, points scored (earned by student) and total points.
Step 4: The Advisory Grade Report (O)
We will be competing the Advisory Grade Reports frequently throughout the year.
To complete the Grade Report students complete the following:
1st column: List current elective classes
2nd column: List letter grades for each class
3rd column: List percentage to the nearest tenth
4th column: List goal grade (not wish) for the quarter
5th column: List any missing assignments/tests/projects (must click on specific subject to find)
6th column: Use agenda/planner or the Portal to determine significant (what makes an assignment significant?) upcoming work.
7th column (optional): For students with grades lower than C- have students get those teacher’s signatures.
8th column (optional): For teachers of those classes to write additional comments that might be pertinent to the situation.
Grade reports need to be placed in Student Advisory Binder with the most current grade sheet on top.
Closure Questions (2 minutes):
How does using Student Portal relate to our monthly theme of responsibility?
Transition Throughout the week continue to check your grades on your own and complete any missing or upcoming assignments. Tips (teacher hack)
Only step 4 of this lesson is meant to be repeated throughout the school year
To make grade checks go quicker, set a timer (start with 15 mins, but goal would be 10 mins) on the screen or teacher iPad
Play instrumental music during grade checks to prevent talking. Reminding students that they should ALL be able to hear the music clearly. (student talk delays completion significantly)
Monitor while students are completing grade checks