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Welcome to Mr. Downey's 

7th Grade Civics & 6th Grade Physical Education Class!

Welcome to 7th Grade Civics! Listed below is pertinent information regarding my class:

 

The purpose of this course is to promote civic virtue through education of civics and an understanding of the political process at our various levels of government.  Students will gain a working knowledge of the concepts and principles of the founding documents of this country.  They will further develop their skills of historical and current events analysis. The coursework encourages students to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as good citizens. It will also serve as an introduction to the world of Economics. Students will have an opportunity to practice public speaking through various projects and activities. As a result of this course, students will be better prepared for participating in the world around them as they become informed citizens ready to impact their communities.

 

Here are some sample Civics EOC items to help you prepare for the state Exam in early May:

https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5662/urlt/CivicsEOCTIS.pdf

 

And a series of practice tests...

https://civics360.org/modules/HJsqzFPhl

 

 

*The online textbook can now be accessed through Clever. Find the "Ed" app (Click the heart icon on the app so it stays on your home screen). You may need to switch over the textbook from the World History book from last year to Florida Civics by hitting the drop down arrow after clicking on the "Discover" tab.

 

 

Parent Involvement form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGFdkdRdcxkri0OAfKowD2dg-mdwDN_TXv8hvkFPkSBWeGiw/viewform

 

Civics tutoring will be available to struggling students. Tutoring will be available on the following Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00: 4/24, 4/30, 5/8, & 5/15 . 

 

Google Classroom: 

Assignments:

  • Assignments will be posted daily on my Google Classroom for students and Teacher Connection page for parents to view. 

 

 

 ASSESSMENT

Students’ grades will be determined by using the following categories and percentages:

Practice -- 30%

Performance (Mastery) -- 70%

 

Grading Scale:   A (90-100)   B (80-89)   C (70-79)   D (60-69)   F (0-59)

 

Make-up Work:

Absent students should check google classroom and the teacher connection website for make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete classwork missed, turn in homework or, to request to take a missed test the day of their return from the absence.

Late Work: 

Students are expected to complete all assignments and submit them on or before the day it is due. Any work submitted the day after it was due will earn, at best, a score of 60%. Work submitted two or more days after the due date will not be accepted.

 

Welcome to 6th Grade Physical Education! Listed below is pertinent information regarding my class:

 

You need a sling bag for PE to hold your:

 

PE uniform

shoes (if wearing ones other than school shoes)- NO CROCS 

deodorant (HIGHLY recommended)

 

We will be labelling all PE clothes and sling bags during class, but if it can be done ahead of time, that would be FANTASTIC! 

 

Shirt should have LAST NAME written on the back, large enough to read (can be printed a Custom Apparel, or can just be in black Sharpie

Shorts should have LAST NAME on the outside of one leg, at the bottom, opposite side of the V.

ALL SHIRTS and SHORTS should be labelled, if you have multiple sets

Shoes, if spearate for PE should have name on the inside of both shoes

Sling Bag should also have LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL on the OUTSIDE of the sling bag!

 

This will be VERY helpful, but we will be doing this during the first week if necessary.

 

 ASSESSMENT

Students’ grades will be determined by using the following categories and percentages:

Practice -- 30%

Performance (Mastery) -- 70%

 

Grading Scale:   A (90-100)   B (80-89)   C (70-79)   D (60-69)   F (0-59)

 

Make-up Work:

Absent students should check google classroom and the teacher connection website for make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete classwork missed, turn in homework or, to request to take a missed test the day of their return from the absence.

Late Work: 

Students are expected to complete all assignments and submit them on or before the day it is due. Any work submitted the day after it was due will earn, at best, a score of 60%. Work submitted two or more days after the due date will not be accepted.

 

Syllabus Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCnOu3fsEHnk5f5hPSi4GddR0h8rzk4qSacRVNrE2e1zS4IA/viewform?usp=pp_url  

 

High School Girls Soccer Tryout Information

When: Monday, October 16 - Wednesday, October 18 (3 days of tryouts)
Location: Middleton Soccer Fields
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
 
Requirements for tryouts:

1. A minimum GPA of 2.0.

2. NEW Athletic Clearance Website* -- a valid physical uploaded WITH photocopies of the front/back of the insurance card on file.
 
If you have not set up your account please set it up by accessing Athletic Clearance/Instructions via www.tvcs.org → High School → Athletics → INSIDE ATHLETICS → Athletic Training → Athletic Clearance (More+ has Instructions) upper right corner
 
*Athletic Clearance Information: Parents/guardians of Student-Athletics MUST complete Athletic Clearance if they have not already done so. The Athletic Clearance MUST be done with a parent email and NOT with the students TVCS email account or personal email account.  Athletic Clearances set up under a student email will be deleted because the parent will not get information when the account is set up under a student's email account. 

3. Attend all three days of tryouts (contact Coaches if another sport interferes).
Coach Brian Rausch: brian.rausch@tvcs.org
Coach Alex Eugene: alexandra.eugene@tvcs.org
Coach Austin Downey: austin.downey@tvcs.org

4. Soccer cleats, shin guards, soccer socks, black soccer shorts (no spandex/leggings), grey t-shirt, no jewelry should be worn at any tryouts, practices or games. 

5. Bring your own water and/or sports drinks.

6. Parents/Guardians are required to pick up their student-athlete for 5:00pm sharp. 
 
Coaches will be available at lunches at the high school and middle school (Middleton-only) in mid-to-late September for in-person sign-ups.  If the student-athlete is unable to sign-up in person, they should complete the Google form using their student TVCS email address: 
 https://forms.gle/KhRVqnZFds5H6sF36 
 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me by email.

Sincerely,

Austin Downey

 

 

 

Contact: Austin.Downey@tvcs.org

PDF documents
Athletics Clearance Instructions -
Civics Syllabus -
Classroom Library -
Our High Officers -
PE Syllabus -

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