7th Grade Science
Class Syllabus
Mr. Young: youngs@joshuaisd.org
Welcome to Nichols Middle School and to my Science class. You are extremely fortunate to be in the best school in Joshua! As a seventh grader, you will be held to a higher level of responsibility than before. You will be expected to work harder and act more mature than in 6th grade. As long as you keep a positive attitude and a willingness to be the best you can be, you will be great! Here are the expectations for my class.
Class Rules:
· BE ON TIME!!
· Bring necessary materials
· Keep hands and feet to yourself
· Treat classmates, school property, school personnel with respect
· Treat YOURSELF with respect!!
· Come to class ready to be actively engaged with class activities… no dead weight
· Have PRIDE!! Be a champion!
Supply List:
· Box of #2 pencils
· Notebook paper
· Class folder with pockets and brads. (IMPORTANT)
· 1 box of broad tipped markers
Grading Policy:
· Daily Work: 60%
· Labs, projects, tests and quizzes (quick checks): 40%
o Failed tests can be made up within one week of first test (max retake score on a test is 70% (passing)
o Missing work can be turned in late but it will drop 10 points for each day it’s late.
· No name papers will be kept in a folder on the desk. Feel free to look through and get your paper, write your name on it, and turn it in. No points will be taken off if your paper is in the “No Name” folder.
Absences:
In the event that you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask for any missed assignments. I keep extra copies of our assignments on my filing cabinet by my desk.
Most of our work is done in class, however if you do not finish the assignment in class it is your responsibility to turn it in, completed, by the next day. The grade of the assignment will drop by 10% each day after the due date.