First Day of School Year 2011-2012

Welcome Incoming 7th Graders!!!!!

7th Grade teachers will use this blog occassionally to post matters that affect the entire 7th grade population. To follow your teachers specifically, find their website on the right. Again, welcome to Hardy Middle School and let's make this your best year yet!

Movie Field Trip moved to Tuesday

The seventh grade students who have shown good effort and behavior in their classes this year have been invited to see "Kung Fu Panda II" at Georgetown Loews.  The date has been moved to Tuesday June 7th so it can be the same day as the 8th Grade field trip.  

We will be leaving from Hardy to walk (or bus) to the theatre and students must have $6 to buy their movie ticket.  Students should also bring a bagged lunch or money to buy lunch at the theatre.  Students are still required to wear the school uniform on field trips.

7th Grade Team

HW Set #24

These past few weeks students have begun chapter 2 and the study of algebraic properties. Their HW has been:

1) Page 66 (1-15)

2) Page 73 (1-10, 60-61)

3) Page 80 (1-9)

4) Page 87 (1-7) for this weekend

I apologize for not returning the Statistics Assessment students took last week. They have been graded and the scores just need to be entered into my grade book/computer. They will definitely get them back early next week.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Periods 2 & 8 HW

These past two weeks students have started chapter 4 and begun their study of complex equations. The HW has been:

Page 166 (1-21, 53)

Page 173 (11-22, 29-32, 44)

Page 177 (1-13) for the weekend

Period 8 students may not have my signature on their HW's because I have missed some afternoons with DCPS meetings and time off. Period 2 students should have my signature on their HW's showing they have earned credit. Most students will have to review each lesson in their textbook because the concepts have been very challenging.

Mr. Sunukjian

Math HW Set #23

This week students prepared for and took their Statistics Assessment. They should have created their own study guide based on the concepts we reviewed in class. The only HW signed was Page 640 (3-6). Over the weekend there is an extra credit design pattern.

The Logic Quiz was returned this week and we will begin our Algebra Unit (chapter 2) on Monday.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Periods 2 & 8 HW

This week the algebra students prepared for and took the Chapter 3 Test on equations. It was a very challenging test and students will get them back next week. It is extremely important for students to review this test and do the Test Corrections because chapter 4 also involves equations. If students want to remain in the algebra program they must master equations going into next year. The HW for the week was:

1) Chapter 3 "Need to Know" study guide

2) Page 151 Chapter Review (1-7, 13-51) Odd #'s only

There is an extra credit design pattern for students to complete this weekend. The Logic Quiz was returned this week.

Mr. Sunukjian

4th Advisory Math HW Set #23

Students got back into the routine this week of daily lessons and HW. The HW due was Page 590 (3-6). This assignment completed our study of Statistics and Data. Next week students will review for a mini-test on Graphs (50 points) and Chapter 11 pages 581 - 596 has great content for their review. Also, students took a logic quiz on Friday and it will be returned by the end of the week.

Mr. Sunukjian

PS. Look for a 4th Advisory letter that students will bring home on Monday

Algebra Periods 2 & 8 HW

This week students got back into the routine of daily lessons and HW. The two assignments due were:

1) Page 142 (1-14, 36-39)

2) Page 147 (1-21)

Over the weekend the algebra students began their review for Chapter 3 with a "Need to Know" study guide. Their Chapter 3 Unit test will be this week. Also, students took a logic quiz last Friday and it will be returned by the end of the week.

Mr. Sunukjian

PS. Look for a 4th Advisory letter coming home with students on Monday

Spring Break Math

Students did a great job giving their best effort on the DCCAS! Our school received good marks from DCPS observers for our testing environment. Therefore, as a reward, students will have no official Math HW over spring break.

This week students my students had one HW due on probability. For 7th Grade Math (periods 3,5,&6) it was Page 637 (1-8, 25) and for Algebra (periods 2 & 8) it was Page 136 (1-22).

Enjoy the break and Happy Easter,

Mr. Sunukjian

DCCAS Starts Tomorrow!

This past week all of my classes have been reviewing for the DCCAS.  Each student has received a "Study Guide" (sorry for the format change on google docs) and each student has been asked to bring a calculator to the first day of the Test.  the DCCAS only allows a calculator on the first math section.  Please encourage your student to give their BEST EFFORT on each and every question.  This begins with the preparation of an early bed time and protein rich breakfast.

There will be no math HW during this testing week.

Mr. Sunukjian

Math HW Set #22 Continued and Bring Calculator

This week students reviewed for the DCCAS and had two HW assignments:

1) Page 584 (1-5, 30) from last week

2) Page 803 (1-12) chapter 1 extra practice

3) Page 804 (32-39) chapter 2 extra practice

Students also need to bring a calculator (simple operations) this week to prepare for the DCCAS starting in April.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Period 2 & 8 HW & Bring Calculator

This week students continued in Chapter 3 and took a quiz.  Their HW was:

3) Page 127 (4-28)

4) Page 128 (1-14)

and Page 131 (1-21) over the weekend.

Each student took a quiz on Thursday and period 2 students got theirs back on Friday.  Overall many algebra students are struggling with solving equations and many of them will need to get extra help.  I will be staying after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 30 minutes of tutoring.  Please recommend your student to attend if they need the help.

Also, each student needs to bring a calculator (simple operations) to school this week to prepare for the DCCAS starting in April.

Mr. Sunukjian

Art Class Reports

Mrs. Carpenter sent home progress reports with her students on Thursday.  This report needs to be signed and returned on Monday March 21st.   Please review the progress of your student and encourage them to complete all their work with their best artistic effort.

Art Department

Algebra Period 2 & 8 HW/Projects/DCCAS

The algebra classes had 2 assignments due this week.

3) Page 121 (2-10, 26-44)

4) Page 127 (4-28)

Over the weekend students need to complete their projects due on Monday (march 21st).  See below project post for details.  Also, students are reviewing for the DCCAS.  This link provides access to "DCCAS Resource Guide" which has helpful information, standards, and practice problems for students.  The DCCAS testing window opens April 4th.

Mr. Sunukjian

Math HW/Project/DCCAS

This week students continued reviewing for the DCCAS.  Click on link and scroll to DCCAS Resource Guide.  This will provide helpful information, standards, and practice problems for students.  

There was one assignment corrected this week.  

1) Page 584 (1-5, 30)

Students need to finish their projects (see post below for details) this weekend to get full credit.  Every school day the project is late students lose 5 points.  The 3rd Advisory ends March 25th and the projects must be turned in to receive 3rd Advisory credit.  

Mr. Sunukjian

3rd Advisory Math Project

The 3rd Advisory project is Tables to Graph.  The project is Due Monday March 21st.  Every school day the project is late 10% will be deducted.  Students have the project instructions and need to be very detailed in their work.  Please look over the project before it is turned in to prevent errors.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Period 2 & 8 HW

This week students finished chapter 1 and got their test scores.  Each student who scored under 90% were required to do "Test Corrections".  These corrections are to be completed by the end of the weekend.  The HW due this week was:

1) Page 111 (1-19, 34)

2) Page 117 (12-34)

Over the weekend students should start on their projects.

Mr. Sunukjian

Math HW Set #21

This week students took their Ratios unit test and began studying data displays.  I have not finished grading their test but will complete it by the end of next week.  Their HW was:

1) Page 318 (7-35 odd #'s only)

2) Ratio Study Guide (to be used on the unit test)

3) Page 595 (1-3)

Over the weekend students should work on their projects.

Mr. Sunukjian

Ancient Civilizations: Mr Foster

Mr. Foster's class will begin Chapter 10 next week: The History of the Hebrews

HW Set #20

This week students finished up the Ratios unit and they will be given a Unit Test next Tuesday (3/8/11). This week the HW was:

1) Page 309 (3-11)
2) Page 315 (1-8, 29-30)

Over the weekend students are to complete the chapter 6 review Page 318 (7-35 odd #'s only) and the Ratios Study Guide (which will be used on Tuesday's test). Students need to put in a couple of hours this weekend reviewing and studying.
Mr. Sunukjian