About 7th Grade

The seventh grade staff strives to provide a quality education for all students. Understanding that all students are unique, teachers create opportunities for every student to be successful and challenged. Students are encouraged to explore concepts and compare and contrast information across the curricula. Students are expected to be respectful to each other, the staff, and the school and to be responsible for their own actions and choices.

Supply List 7th Grade

Language Arts: 1 inch binder, Dividers

Loose leaf paper

Reading: Highlighter

2 pocket folder

Social Studies Spiral bound notebook for note taking

1 pocket folder

Blue and black pens, Highlighter, Colored pencils

French: 1 folder (students will keep all work from each quarter)

Science: 1 inch binder or room in another binder to keep science papers

Loose leaf paper or 1 subject notebook, highlighter

1 plastic paper protector, index cards

Spanish: 1 folder

Spanish dictionary

ILS: 2 pocket folder.

Math/Pre/Algebra: 3 ring binder

Separator pages

Loose leaf paper or a small notebook

Plastic sleeves

Pencils

7^th Grade Survival Kit

Pens, pencils, highlighters
computer flash drive
1-2 packs of loose leaf paper
School issued assignment notebook

ALL subjects: Positive attitude

Desire to learn

Willingness to work hard

Inquisitive minds

Respect for self and others

Earth Shuttle

What is Earth Shuttle?

An educational program for students interested in learning outside the classroom.

Daily workshops may include Seaworld/ Busch Gardens, MOSI- Museum of Science and Industry, and other educational programs.

Students take notes in all educational programs to use in writing their report.

Next year's itinerary may include:

SeaWorld: "Saving Our Seas" or Bush Gardens "African Safari"

Egmont Key Bay: Barrier Island Adventure, guided nature walk of the island to discuss flora & fauna. Snorkeling and beach study

MOSI- Museum of Science and Industry: Participate in a simulated space mission in the Challenger Learning Center. Create a comet using common household materials.

American Pro-Diving: Snorkel w/Manatees; learn about the history and conservation of these endangered animals, explore Rainbow River and its abundant wildlife and search for prehistoric sharks teeth.

Discovery Cove - "Dolphin & Coral Reef Experience"

Who goes on Earth Shuttle?

7^th and 8^th grade students may sign up.

Also, Windham children who are home schooled are welcomed to participate as well.

The 8^th grade Washington, DC trip happens at the same time, so if you think you'd like to go on both trips, you would need to go on Earth Shuttle as a seventh grader.

There are academic and behavior guidelines that must be met.

                                                                                                             When do we go?

We leave the Monday after April vacation.

You miss 1 week of school.

You need to get make-up work from teachers and do it over vacation.

What do we need to do when we get back?

There is a final report that each student writes, based on notes taken during the workshops. This report counts as a test grade in many subjects.

How much does it cost?

Early Bird Price: Next year's trip will cost $1690.00, including airfare for anyone who registers by June 15^th.

Adults approximately $1775.00

How do you pay for it?

There are four or five fundraisers throughout the year that you may participate in to earn money to help pay for your trip.

Are there meetings through the year?

Earth Shuttle meets every other month to provide important information to students and parents, and to facilitate fundraisers.

Where do we stay?

Accommodations may include Embassy Suites and Residence Inn in Orlando and Tampa.

Each small group (4-5) of students stays in a 2-bedroom suite with a chaperone.

Who are the chaperones?

We encourage parents to come with us as chaperones.

If you would like your parent to be in FL with you, but not too close, you can stay in a different suite than your parent. That way you can share the experience, but not every detail.

Registration: Students may register for the trip by picking up a registration form from Mrs. Fava or Miss Corbin anytime after June 9th. If you sign up by June 15^th you will be guaranteed a price of $1690.00 which includes land package and airfare.

You can also register online at worldstrides.com using the ID # 22539. If you plan on participating please spread the word to your friends and encourage them to sign up as well.
If you choose to wait until September the price will increase by about 12-15% (approximately $250). You MAY be able to sign up after June 15^th and still get the "08" price. It is NOT a guarantee. They may not have "09" prices ready until August.   Any questions please email Mrs. Fava (mfava@windhamsd.org) or Miss Corbin (lcorbin@windhamsd.org)

Browne Center

Browne Center Permission Slip/Release Form