Welcome to Mrs. Hurd's Class Website!
**I am currently working on a google classroom for our class! I will send a remind notification when it is ready!
I hope you are all safe and healthy during this difficult time. I have edited this website and uploaded the next few PowerPoint presentations that we would have done in class. If you click at the top where it says 8th Grade Physical/Earth Science, you will see a drop down menu where you can find the PowerPoint presentations as well as some assignments to get you started! If students do not have a printer, answers can be written on a piece of paper. I will continue to send "Remind messages" as I upload new content. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me at
khurd@centralislip.k12.ny.us .
Every Tuesday after school or by appointment
Interactive Science Workbooks
Science Standards
Teacher/Academic Behavioral Expectations:
Ø Students are expected to be prepared for class with all necessary materials.
Ø Students should be polite and considerate of others.
Ø Students should be willing to participate in class in an appropriate manner raising his/her hand, staying focused and on task, sharing relevant material/ideas.
Ø Students should complete all assignments in a timely manner.
Ø All student assignments should be brought to class in a neat and organized manner.
Materials Needed for Science Class:
- 1 Science binder with loose-leaf paper
- 1 Class folder
- Blue or Black Pen (for note taking and written assignments)
- Pencils (for exams and graphs)
- Index Cards
- Tests/Projects– 35%
- Quizzes - 15%
- Classwork and Participation – 20%
- Homework – 10%
- Quarterly Exam – 20%
Quarterly and Final Exam:
A quarterly exam is given at the end of the first, second, and third quarters. The Quarterly Exam will be worth 20% of your quarter grade. A final exam is given at the end of the year, and will be worth 1/5 of your final average.