This year is sure to be an exciting one in science class!! Among many other scientific topics we will be studying Earth Science, Chemistry, and a bit of engineering mixed in along the way.
PLEASE, keep one eye on this tool at all times! THIS is your window into my classroom, once a grade goes into PowerSchool, it is too late to make any changes to the assignment.
We need to work together to grow to be proactive rather than reactive. Paying close attention to Google Classroom (GCR) will help reinforce these proactive measures necessary for success. Without these positive practices students are left falling back on the reactive actions of regret that can often sneak in during these preteen / early teen years.
Pencil
Science Workbook
Science Binder (with loose leaf paper)
Chromebook (charged!!)
Reading book
** Positive attitude and willingness to participate, work, and learn with classmates 🙂
I have pencils at the entrance of the classroom, grab one on the way in. No excuses will be accepted that work can't be completed due to lack of having a pen/pencil.
Should have a separate binder JUST for science class. Needs to hold your science workbook, notes and graded assignments.
Daily assignments will be completed together as a class. If it is NOT finished, it is to be completed as homework.
Assignments are checked the following day based on completion, following directions, and effort. They will be recorded into PowerSchool (PS) as homework.
Daily assignments that are not completed as I have instructed, will result in a zero grade for that HW assignment.
I model ALL developing writing techniques, such as sentence starters, to be sure students understand what a complete sentence looks like and how to use them successfully in their workbooks. The expectation is that students will copy the sentence starter right off the board into their workbooks until they are comfortable enough to successfully create their own sentence starters independently.
I will also be modeling how to use supporting details from the text to add more evidence to student claims and answers. The students will have plenty of opportunities to “turn and learn” with their partners to get their creative juices flowing.
I run my class as a family, where we learn and grow together. =)
ALL tests will be announced and reviewed in advance.
There are no “make-ups” for tests or quizzes given to students who perform below average. Make-ups are ONLY given to those students who were ABSENT on test day.
All topics and concepts are reviewed in advance, students are well prepared for all tests & Quizzes.
We use an online vocabulary flashcard program called Quizlet (located in my GCR) where students can easily learn the vocab in a fun, interactive way. Put the time in playing the games and studying the terms and success will follow on test day.
Students are responsible for obtaining assignments missed due to being absent. Any missed assignments are DUE THE DAY AFTER the student returns to school from their absence.
Students are responsible for obtaining missed notes/work due to their absence. I have a bin in the front of the class where they can find handouts that were distributed. GCR is another location to find out what we did in class the day they were absent. Also remember to look at teacher copy of
Grading is based on a point system. All assignments are given a point value, at the end of the quarter, the total number of points awarded will be divided by the total number of points assigned.
Students will be informed of the grading scale, what it is that I am looking for and what I am not looking for, per each assignment.
It is part of the modeling that I do while teaching.
Students will also be informed of the point value and the grading criteria before the grade goes into PS.
I conference with each student BEFORE I input grades into PS. So rest assured, your child knows exactly why they received the grade they did, we have discussed it in great detail =)
That being said, I am always happy to chat with you about it too !!