Tracy Area High School
934 Pine St.
Tracy, MN 56175
Phone (507)629-5518
Welcome to 8th Grade Physical Science!!!
Student Name: ______________________________
Course Topics:
SEMESTER ONE
Scientific Method
Forces
Phases of Matter
SEMESTER TWO
Waves- (Sound and Light)
Energy
Periodic Table( Intro)
Supplies to bring to class daily:
FULLY CHARGED Computer and cord
Science Workbooks (provided by teacher)
Pencils and/or Pen
*Colored pencils, scissors, glue stick
*I have some class supplies but I highly recommend bringing personal supplies!
Student Responsibilities:
Be respectful, on time, and prepared every day.
Zero tolerance for any kind of bullying.
Turn in your completed work on time.
Follow all safety protocols. Failure to do so may mean loss of lab privileges.
Do not copy someone else’s work or give your answers to someone else to copy. You will receive a zero on an assignment if any part is identical to another students’ work.
Students are responsible for completing their work in class, they should not come home with homework if they use their time wisely.
Late work may be accepted for full credit if turned in on or before current unit test day!!!
Grading Policy:
Academic Grade
We use a point based scale that consists of homework, classwork, and assessments. Larger assignments are worth more points.
There will be several extra credit assignments throughout the year.
CLASSROOM GRADING SCALE
A+ 98-100
A 94-97
A- 90-93
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F 59
Participation Points
Grades are based on your cooperation, participation, effort in class, how well you follow rules, and how well you treat others.
Locating your grade:
Check grades online at any time by using the JMC website.
Grades will be updated weekly usually on fridays ( Please be patient)
Guardians can view grades through the parent portal here.
If your child is missing something and they turn it in, grades will be updated the following Friday!! JMC will send out repeat emails to those still missing assignments, If I were to publish every time a student turns something in.
How can I find out what I missed if I am absent?
If you know in advance, please allow me a few days to get you the assignments you will be missing.
Assignments and handouts can be found in the purple bins at the front of your class. For excused absences you will have additional time to turn in missed work for full credit.
If you have additional questions please email me.
Parent/ Teacher Conference-
Parent-teacher conferences are an important time to connect and celebrate student growth. Even if your child is doing well, I encourage you to attend. Conferences are not just for addressing challenges—they are also a chance to:
Hear about your child’s progress and strengths
Discuss strategies to keep them challenged and engaged
Partner together on goals for the rest of the year
Your participation makes a big difference in your child’s success, and I look forward to meeting with you.
Office Hours:
I am available everyday from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact Ms. April :
Best option → Laubenthala@tracy.k12.mn.us
School Phone # (507)629-5500 Ext: 2153
Thank you!!!
Ms. L