7th Grade Science syllabus
Mrs. Richards | mrichards4@wcpss.net
What will we study? Thinking like a Scientist,, Atmosphere and Weather, Energy, Forces & Motion, Cells, Human Body, and Genetics
Grading: I will be following the MPMS Grading Policy as posted on the MPMS website. You will have Major and Minor activities to complete during the year. Grades are calculated by percentage points. You will receive an interim once a quarter to help you monitor your grades. You may view your grades at any time on Infinite Campus!
Late Work: The maximum grade that you can recieve on an late assignment is an 80%. For example, if you got a 98% you automatically get an 80%. If you got a 70% you will still get the 70%. Final cut off for late work will the end of each unit, interim, or quarter, whichever comes first (see MPMS policy). Zeros will be placed in PowerSchool until the work is handed in. Please check your grades in PowerSchool on a regular basis to see what you may be missing.
Absent: If you are absent from school due to illness or other excused reasons, you will be given 2 days for every 1 day you were absent to make up the work. For example, if you are sick 1 day, you get 2 extra days to make up the missing work. It is your responsibility to check with Mrs. Richards what you missed while you were not at school. This policy does not apply for long term vacations.
Extra Credit: No extra credit is offered at Mills Park Middle School.
Test Corrections: You will be able to make corrections on any test on which you scored below a 70. In order to be eligible to complete test correction, you must have completed the study guide (see MPMS policy). If you get below a 70% and want to complete the test corrections, please ask Mrs. Richards.
Classroom Expectations
Come to class prepared
Respect our class, time, & people
Ask questions & communicate
Have persistence!
Follow science lab safety
Class Expectations (SPOTS)
Show respect Possess a positive attitude Own your actions Think first Stay safe
Classroom Rewards Corrections
Daily Praise 1. Verbal warning or conversation with Mrs. Richards
SPOTS tickets 2. Parent/Guardian Contact
Positive contact home 3. Administrative Contact or Lunch Detention