WE L C O M E

Eastport South Manor

Junior-Senior
High School








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E a s t p o r t - S o u t h Ma n o r
C e n t r a l S c h o o l D i s t r i c t
B o a r d o f E d u c a t i o n 1 3 - 1 4
Kenneth Cooke, President
Kevin Gleason, Vice-President
Marie Brown, Member
Patricia Harran, Member
Karen Kesnig, Member
Donna Moeller, Member
Nicholas Vero, Member

C e n t r a l O f f i c e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
Mark A. Nocero
Superintendent of Schools

Jennifer Morrison Hart, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

Richard R. Snyder
Assistant Superintendent for Business

Linda A. Weiss
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel



P r i n c i p a l
M r . J o s e p h A . S t e i m e l
A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l s
M s . J e a n e t t e K e i c h e r
M r . J a m e s P . Mc C l i n t o c k
M r . C h a d Wa l e r s t e i n
D e a n s
M r . L i n b r u n n e r ( A - K )
M r . G i a c o l o n e ( L - Z )
D e p t . C h a i r p e r s o n s
M s . A v i o n e ( E L A / S S )
M r . B a r u c h ( M a t h / S c i e n c e )
G u i d a n c e C o u n s e l o r s
M s . K a i s e r ( A - K )
M s . C r u c e t ( L - Z )




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G r a d e 7 C u r r i c u l u m

E n g l i s h - L a n g u a g e A r t s ( E L A )
7th grade ELA follows a balanced literacy approach incorporating
the main skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. These
life-long skills are fostered via classroom reading and writing
assignments. All students also take a half-year research class where
they use various technological tools to create a research paper. In
the spring of grade 7, all students will take the NYS ELA assessment.
Ma t h e m a t i c s
The 7th grade math curriculum encompasses rational numbers and
exponents; proportionality and linear relationships; introduction to
sampling inference; and the creation, comparison, and analysis of
geometric figures. All students will have a math lab attached to
their classes which is used for more in-depth study of topics. In the
spring of grade 7, all students will take the NYS math assessment.
S c i e n c e
7th grade science classes focus on physical science. Specifically
topics such as motion, energy, nuclear reactions, chemistry, waves,
simple machines, and classification of matter are studied. Students
will complete labs by working collaboratively with their peers, they
will engage in critical thinking, and complete reading and writing
assignments based on course topics.
S o c i a l S t u d i e s
The grade 7 social studies curriculum explores history from the time
of early exploration through the Civil War. Teachers will utilize
portfolio assessment; provide students with opportunities for
research; and teach students how to analyze primary and secondary
source documents using close reading methods and examination of
text evidence.
Wo r l d L a n g u a g e
By now all incoming 7th graders have chosen between French and
Spanish for their foreign language course. Research has shown that
learning a foreign language improves ones knowledge of English
structure and vocabulary. Students will learn the basics of French
and Spanish communication and vocabulary. This course represents
the first half of a two year language sequence for high school credit.
Mu s i c D e p a r t m e n t I n f o r m a t i o n

L e s s o n P r o c e d u r e s
Lessons are 50% of grade.
Lessons are a pull-out from regularly scheduled classes.
Lessons are mandatory; students are required to attend 80% of
lessons each quarter.
Lessons rotate through music teachers lesson periods.
Students will not be scheduled to miss more than two of the same
class in a marking period.
Schedules are handed out individually, posted in classrooms, and
emailed home.
Permission from classroom teacher is not required; it is a courtesy to
inform the classroom teacher the day before (students should not go
to class first and then to lessons).
Lesson should not be attended during a class in which the student is in
danger of failing.
Students will be signed in by their music teacher for the period they
attended
Students must sign in to lessons.

M a k e - U p L e s s o n P r o c e d u r e s
Make-up lessons are scheduled during the last week of each quarter.
For a make-up lesson, a classroom teacher must give permission.
Make-up lessons may be available at other time at the discretion/
availability of the music teacher.
Make-up lessons should not be attended during a class in which the
student is struggling academically.
Students will be signed in by their music teacher for the period they
attended.
Expl orat or y Cl as s es
Ar t
This course is an in-depth study of the elements of design and styles of art.
Line, shape, form, texture, color and value will be examined both
individually and combined with one another so that their importance to the
completed composition can be analyzed. Students will explore various art
media and techniques to create two-dimensional and three dimensional
artwork.
Band
This course is designed to examine a variety of styles of music by
composers, both classical and contemporary, with an emphasis on
performance. The main objectives of the ESM Band program are to provide
students with an incentive to learn more about music literature and develop
greater technical facility through the art of performance.
Chor us
This course teaches and reinforces the basic fundamentals of vocal
technique and musicianship. By singing compositions of various time
periods and styles, students will enhance their knowledge of music
notation, history, and theory as well as continued instruction of solfege (Do,
Re, Mi) and sight-reading.
Gener al Mus i c
This course is designed to teach 7th grade students to be astute listeners,
performers, and consumers of music. Other curriculum material includes
music history (beginning with the study of Medieval Era Music and ending
with todays music); as well as elements of style and composition, and
Music Theory.
Home and Car eer s
This course is designed to familiarize students with healthy foods. It will
cover basic nutrition and vitamin facts needed to understand the proper
foods to eat. Students will learn how to care for and use various kitchen
appliances. The class will learn the fundamentals of food preparation and
how to prepare a variety of nutritional snacks.
Phys i c al Educ at i on
The aim of the Physical Education department is to provide the opportunity
for each student to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and
socially according to his or her needs, interests, objectives and capacities
through the many facets of learning offered through physical activity.
Tec hnol ogy
Students will learn about and apply concepts from Math and Science while
constructing hands on projects. Each student will design, construct, and
test the performance of their projects.


Communi c at i on

Agenda Book
Each child will receive an agenda book during the first week of school. The
student planner serves many purposes. The agenda book contains the
schools code of conduct and, most importantly, space for your child to
write down all homework assignments. The agenda book is also a great
communication tool between home and school as many teachers will write
notes to parents; parents are asked to check their childs agenda book every
night.

News l et t er
Each quarter, we will send out newsletters with information about whats
new at ESM JHS. These will include information on the different team
events, school wide events, and other important messages.

Webs i t e
The Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School website is a great place to find
up to date information about school events. Please check back frequently if
you would like to be in the know.

Sc hool Tool Par ent Por t al
The School Tool Parent Portal is a place where you can track the progress of
your child. On this site you can check attendance, schedule, assessment
scores, and teachers online gradebooks in which you can view your childs
classroom grades.
Please visit: http://schooltool.esmonline.org/schooltoolweb/
for access to this useful tool.

Sc hool Suppl i es
For your convenience, we will be offering the 7th grade school supply lists
for purchase online.
To order your supplies please visit:
www.schoolsuppliesamericaonlineorders.com
Click on Eastport South Manor in the left column.
Select the supply list for your childs team.
The supplies will be available for pick-up here at ESM in late August.
7t h Grade

All of our seventh grade academic
classes (ELA, math, science, and SS) are
held in the 1500 hallway (JHS wing). It
is here that all of our teams are housed
so students have the experience of a
school within a school.


Teami ng
Our seventh graders will all be a part of an academic team, further
enhancing the school within a school concept. Each team is
comprised of a common set of teachers for all of the students on
that team; students will have the same teachers for each of their
academic classes (ELA, math, science, social studies).










PBI S
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is a systematic
approach to proactive, school-side behavior. The purpose of our
PBIS program is to promote, recognize, and reward responsibility
for positive behavior and citizenship.
Each quarter, students will have the opportunity to earn Shark Bites
from their teachers for demonstrating positive behavior
characteristics and good citizenship. These Shark Bites can be
redeemed for prizes from our PBIS cart and for quarterly ice-cream
socials during lunch periods.
B e l l S c h e d u l e
E a r l y B e l l 7 : 1 8 a m
P e r i o d 1 7 : 2 0 - 8 : 0 0
H o m e r o o m ( p e r . 1 ) 8 : 0 0 - 8 : 0 7
P e r i o d 2 8 : 1 2 - 8 : 5 2
P e r i o d 3 8 : 5 7 - 9 : 3 7
P e r i o d 4 9 : 4 2 - 1 0 : 2 2
P e r i o d 5 1 0 : 2 7 - 1 1 : 0 7
P e r i o d 6 1 1 : 1 2 - 1 1 : 5 2
P e r i o d 7 1 1 : 5 7 - 1 2 : 3 7
P e r i o d 8 1 2 : 4 2 - 1 : 2 2
P e r i o d 9 1 : 2 7 - 2 : 0 7
A n n o u n c e m e n t s ( p e r . 9 ) 2 : 0 7 - 2 : 1 0

S a m p l e 7 t h G r a d e S c h e d u l e
















*Please note, some classes rotate on an A/B day schedule and do not meet
every day. Students should listen to announcements to know A or B day.
There is also an A/B day calendar in the agenda book.
P e r i o d C l a s s
1 Music (A)/PE (B)
2 ELA
3
ELA (10 week)
Art (10 week)
Math (B)
4 Math
5 Science
6 Lunch
7 Technology
(20 weeks)
H&C
(20 weeks)
8 Spanish or French
9 Social Studies
G u i d a n c e C o u n s e l o r s
G u i d a n c e Mi s s i o n S t a t e m e n t
Our goal is to ensure that students are comfortable with
themselves, have positive peer relationships, and meet with success
both academically and socially. We encourage this through access
to assistance, empowerment and knowledge, our programs,
one-to-one meetings, and an open-door policy.

G u i d a n c e P r o g r a m s
Peer Tutoring
Red Ribbon Week
Guidance Direct Career Inventory
Anti-Bullying Programs
7th Grade Group Introductions
Study Skills

S u g g e s t i o n s f o r P a r e n t s
Check your childs agenda book every night for daily homework,
long-term assignments, and teacher correspondence.
Obtain teacher extra-help schedules.
Attend open-house night.
Correspond/communicate with teachers via parent portal,
teacher webpages, and e-mail.
Discuss time management with your child.
Review your childs progress on tests, quizzes, and homework.
Review progress reports and report cards with your child.
Encourage your childs participation in extra-help.
Encourage your childs participation in clubs and sports.
Communicate with your childs guidance counselor.
Ext r ac ur r i c ul ar Ac t i vi t i es
At hl et i c s
We offer interscholastic sports for all of our JHS students. The
schedule of sports is as follows:
Fal l Ear l y- Wi nt er
Cross-Country (B/G) Basketball (B)
Football Volleyball (G)
Soccer (B/G) Cheerleading
Tennis (G)
Cheerleading
L at e- Wi nt er Spr i ng
Wrestling Baseball
Basketball (G) Lacrosse (B/G)
Volleyball (B) Track (B/G)
Softball
Tennis (B)

Cl ubs
ESM JHS has a good number of extra-curricular activities that
students could take part in after school. The 13-14 list of clubs is
below and is subject to change next year:

Art Club
Family and Consumer Science Club
History Club
Junior High Jazz Band
Language Club
Literary Magazine
National Junior Honor Society
Newspaper Club
Science Club
Students Aiding Living Things (SALT)
Specialized Science
Specialized Art
Yearbook Club