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Clarice Chick
cchick@dist102.org
309-382-3546 ext. 227
ROOM 227
Science (6th-8th Grade)
Required Daily Materials: CHARGED Chromebook, A Spiral Notebook just for Science, writing utensil(s), folder, Science book, COMPLETED Homework (when assigned)
Preferred form of communication: Email or Class Dojo
Estimated response time:
Weekdays: Any messages after 9pm will be returned the next day.
Weekends: In non-emergencies, most communication received on weekends will be responded to by the end of the next full school day
Hours of Availability:
Before and/or after school BY ADVANCE REQUEST.
My schedule:
1st/2nd hr -7th Grade
3rd/4th hr- 8th Grade
Lunch
5th hr-Study Hall
6th/8th hr-6th Grade
7th hr-Prep Period
Grading
Total Semester Grade:
To prepare students for High School grades will be done in Weighted Categories
Test (Summatives) 60%
Class Work (Formatives) 40%
Students will have the opportunity to redo some assignments for a better grade.
Retakes on tests are at the teacher's discretion and students must show some type of remediation that they did to help improve their grade.
Students and parents are encouraged to regularly use Lumen to check grades.
STUDENTS are encouraged to discuss any discrepancies/concerns with the teacher before or after school.
Parents please discuss missing assignments/grades with your student before contacting the teacher.
Science Progression
6th Grade- Earth Science
7th Grade-Life Science
8th Grade-Physical Science
Phone Use
PHONES WILL NOT BE USED IN CLASS WITHOUT PERMISSION . Students with phones out that are not being used for a class activity will have their phones sent to the office. First offense students can pick up at the end of the day, second offense, parents will have to come and pick it up.
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
Students will be expected to:
Organize and carry out experiments properly, maturely, & responsibly using lab equipment and following applicable lab safety rules.
Gather data from experiments and analyze outcomes of the data to develop a claim that is supported by scientific evidence and reasoning.
Apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Complete all assignments in a timely manner as designated by the teacher.
Keep an organized notebook
CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES
Effectively communicate within a group and with the teacher, both in writing and verbally.
Be responsible for his/her own learning.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:
Be PRESENT.
Attendance is VITAL to your success in this class.
Be PREPARED.
Bring all materials and supplies every day.
Be ENGAGED.
Participate in classroom learning tasks.
Be RESPECTFUL.
Behave courteously & cooperatively. Use appropriate language and conduct for a classroom setting.
Late Work ⏰
Late work is accepted with penalty until the unit test.
After Unit test highest grade is a 50%
Be sure to discuss your late work arrangements with me before you leave class on the day that it was due.
Academic Dishonesty ⚠
Academic dishonesty is a highly serious offense in your education. This includes copying someone’s work OR sharing your work with someone.
All forms of academic dishonesty will be handled very seriously and immediate consequences will occur, including a phone call home, possible detention and a zero in the gradebook for the assignment.
It is important that you do YOUR OWN WORK---that is where learning occurs!
Student Signature: _____________
Make-up work:
The best way for students to stay current with with their school work due to absences is to:
Extended absences: There is a form on file that must be filled out in the office by students and parents.
Check Google Classroom when absent and do the assignments before coming back to school. Contact the teacher if you cannot find the assignment for that day.
It is the students responsibility to discuss absences with the teachers upon returning to school and make arrangements to get work made up.
Discipline
My main goal is to teach students science and prepare them for high school while also helping them to be responsible and kind humans. Students need to be prepared for class, engaged, and not disruptive to the learning environment in order for this to happen. Students and I worked together to come up with our classroom rules and expectations. After school detentions will be given if your student is constantly disruptive and/or not prepared. A phone call home will precede an after school detention.
