Welcome You might be asking yourself.... What is Life Science? It is any science that studies the structure and function of living organisms, their processes needed for survival, and the behavior and relationships they have with each other and their environment. Topic areas covered 2016-2017 include: animals and plants in their biomes, cells, ecology, and environmental science | Classroom Rules Respect yourself, others, and property * Listen when others are speaking * Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself Come prepared for class * Classwork/homework is completed * All materials needed for class are with you * Be ready to learn Follow directions the 1st time they are given |
Homework
Homework is given daily and is expected to be completed before the beginning of class
on the day it is due.
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Homework may be accepted one day late
for half credit
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See 7th grade/district Homework Policy
for more details
Tests and Quizzes
Tests are announced and written on the board
one week in advance
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Students are expected to make corrections on their tests in order to earn partial credit
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Quizzes may be announced one day in advance or occasionally be a "pop" quiz
Absences
Please call office with any absences....
including vacations
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It is your responsibility to make up
ALL missing work including:
classwork, notes, homework, quizzes, tests, etc
(most documents will be available on this website,
just click on "Forms and Docs")
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Ways to find out assignments:
phone or text a reliable friend, Homework Hotline,
or this website, just click on
"Homework Assignments"
Student Expectations
Attend class regularly and
arrive to class on time
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Come to class ready to learn with all of your materials
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Follow classroom rules
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Complete and have your own homework,
ready to grade, at the beginning of class
the day it is due
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~ Participate in class
~ Ask relevant questions
~ Respond to questions
~ Take good notes
~ Play an active role in group discussions
~ Ask for help if needed
Parents are encouraged to...
Review and discuss your child's planner daily
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Review teacher websites
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Take advantage of Parent Connect
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Check grades often
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Encourage your child to do their best at all times
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Encourage your child to seek help
if they are struggling
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Promote health and well-being for your child
both physically and emotionally