Science: Parent Letter

SCIENCE PARENT LETTER

8/11/25

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As a sixth grade science department, we believe that the education process is a partnership between the parents, students, and the teacher. As partners, we can make this year a very enjoyable and successful one for your child in science. We must all know what is needed and expected this year to be successful. Therefore, we are sending you this letter as our first communication for success. This letter is a brief description of the important things that you and your child will need to know about the procedures in our classrooms. We welcome your support and communication.

Sincerely,

Liz Hickey

Knowledge Mabasa

Gina Mogan

Syllabus

District 6th Science Year at a Glance

Class Procedures

Their Science Notebook (5-subject notebook), Chromebook and general supplies MUST be brought to class everyday.

Class Overview

Thermal Energy
Weather, Climate & Water Cycling
Plate Tectonics & Rock Cycling
Natural Hazards
Cells & Systems
Taxonomy & Classification

Rules

1. R- espect -respect people, property, and the feelings of others

2. U- tilize time -be prepared and stay on task from bell to bell

3. L- isten -pay attention and follow all instructions

4. E- xcellence -do your best on every assignment

5. S- afety -act in a way that ensures safety for all students at all times

Consequences/Rewards

Team and campus consequences and rewards will apply at all times. However, lab safety is extremely important and consequences for breaking lab safety rules could be more severe, and could result in the loss of lab privileges.

Grading Policy

We follow LISD District Science Grading Policies. There will be 5-10 grades per grading period. Graded assignments and assessments can be found in their Science notebook, Formative or Google Classroom and will be posted in HAC.

For more details, please refer to our 6th Grade Science Detailed Grading Policy by (clicking here-link coming soon).

Make-up Policy

Students are responsible for determining assignments missed and staying on schedule with the unit work. Refer to your team website for homework, the 6th grade Science website and Google Classroom for notes, study guides and other documents needed.

Homework Policy

Homework might be an activity, completing work from class, doing a scientific abstract, studying for a quiz or test, or extra practice for mastery of an objective.

*Homework is posted individually by teachers in their Google Classroom and on a board in their classrooms.

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