From the five
teachers:
Vision: We strive to be a model team of committed and enthusiastic expert teachers in our fields and of middle school learners.
Mission: We, the teachers of Team Discovery, value educating the whole child; therefore, while focusing on academic excellence for all, we remain cognizant of instilling fair moral values and building character by providing relevant experiences that inspire life long learning.
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Vision: We strive to be a model team of committed and enthusiastic expert teachers in our fields and of middle school learners.
Mission: We, the teachers of Team Discovery, value educating the whole child; therefore, while focusing on academic excellence for all, we remain cognizant of instilling fair moral values and building character by providing relevant experiences that inspire life long learning.
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Click here for 40 Developmental
Assets for Adolescents. The Search
Institute has identified the following
building blocks of healthy development—known
as Developmental Assets—that help young
children grow up healthy, caring, and
responsible. This particular list is intended
for adolescents (age 12-18). The links also
have ideas on how to help your child develop
in these areas.
Team Discovery
Faculty & Staff
To contact a member of the GMS faculty or staff, please use our Faculty and Staff Directory (Click Here).
Marlene McIlheran, Science
Jane Patterson -Mlenar, Math/Algebra
Colleen Perry, Social Studies
Sharon Radocha, English
Team Expectations
Here is our 8th Grade Discipline Plan*
Expectations:
*The plan is subject to the discretion of the classroom teacher as appropriate to circumstances.
8th Grade Homework Policy
For daily work/homework, the following plan is in place for this school year:
Team Discovery
Faculty & Staff
To contact a member of the GMS faculty or staff, please use our Faculty and Staff Directory (Click Here).
Marlene McIlheran, Science
Jane Patterson -Mlenar, Math/Algebra
Colleen Perry, Social Studies
Sharon Radocha, English
Team Expectations
Here is our 8th Grade Discipline Plan*
Expectations:
- Be in the classroom on time.
- Be respectful of others and school property.
- Be prepared.
- Verbal warning.
- Show infraction and/or move seat.
- Infraction is given and parents may be contacted.
*The plan is subject to the discretion of the classroom teacher as appropriate to circumstances.
8th Grade Homework Policy
For daily work/homework, the following plan is in place for this school year:
- Daily work and homework must be turned in on-time in order to receive full-credit.
- There will be a one-day extension per day of excused absence
- Late papers will be accepted for a lower grade up to two days late.
- If the assignment is one day late, the highest grade you can get is a C. If the assignment is two days late, the highest grade would be a D.
- Extra credit will not be given as a
replacement for missed course work or be used to
artificially inflate grades at the end of the
quarter.
- Student Handbook (PDF)
- Course Descriptions (PDF)