Welcome to 7th Grade Science!
Dear Students and Parents,
It is an honor to be your science teacher this year! 2011-2012 will be a great year because of you! I want to welcome you to the 7th grade and hope to share with you my enthusiasm for science. We will be learning many exciting things this year including:
· The Nature of Science
· Biological systems and their relationships, heredity and reproduction, and homeostasis
· Properties of matter
· Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, energy,
· Space and Earth Science
Daily Requirements:
Paper, Pens, Pencils (I do not keep extras) are require daily!
A POSITIVE attitude! Everyone can and will succeed and you will be held to a high standard!
Procedures:
Bell Ringer: Every class period begins with a bell ringer assignment. Come in, get to your set, and complete the bell ringer in the first 3 minutes of class.
Class Room and Lab Notes: The notebook will be your responsibility to keep. At the beginning of each class period, after completing the bell ringer assignment, write the daily objective and date in your notebook.
Homework: Homework will NOT be given every night, but when it is assigned it will be on the white board beneath the objectives for the day. Homework points count as follows: 10 points for completing the homework with a reasonable attempt, 7 points for completing at least half of the homework assignment with the correct answers. If the homework is not completed you will be entered into the ZAP program for the day.
Absence: If you are absent you will need to get any notes, worksheets, and homework assignment from the appropriate folder.
My Expectations:
· Respect the teacher as outlined in the Student Handbook and by me.
· Respect others: Property, ideas, values, listen while they speak, and treat others how you want to be treated.
· Work to be completed, turned in on time, neat, and organized.
· Follow ALL rules
· I expect C’s or higher! You can do it
Grade Scale
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: < 60
Weighting
Tests, Projects, Quizzes: 50% of grade
Labs and Lab Tests: 20% of grade
Homework, Participation, Bell Ringers: 30% of grade
Extra credit will be available!
Dear Students and Parents,
It is an honor to be your science teacher this year! 2011-2012 will be a great year because of you! I want to welcome you to the 7th grade and hope to share with you my enthusiasm for science. We will be learning many exciting things this year including:
· The Nature of Science
· Biological systems and their relationships, heredity and reproduction, and homeostasis
· Properties of matter
· Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, energy,
· Space and Earth Science
Daily Requirements:
Paper, Pens, Pencils (I do not keep extras) are require daily!
A POSITIVE attitude! Everyone can and will succeed and you will be held to a high standard!
Procedures:
Bell Ringer: Every class period begins with a bell ringer assignment. Come in, get to your set, and complete the bell ringer in the first 3 minutes of class.
Class Room and Lab Notes: The notebook will be your responsibility to keep. At the beginning of each class period, after completing the bell ringer assignment, write the daily objective and date in your notebook.
Homework: Homework will NOT be given every night, but when it is assigned it will be on the white board beneath the objectives for the day. Homework points count as follows: 10 points for completing the homework with a reasonable attempt, 7 points for completing at least half of the homework assignment with the correct answers. If the homework is not completed you will be entered into the ZAP program for the day.
Absence: If you are absent you will need to get any notes, worksheets, and homework assignment from the appropriate folder.
My Expectations:
· Respect the teacher as outlined in the Student Handbook and by me.
· Respect others: Property, ideas, values, listen while they speak, and treat others how you want to be treated.
· Work to be completed, turned in on time, neat, and organized.
· Follow ALL rules
· I expect C’s or higher! You can do it
Grade Scale
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: < 60
Weighting
Tests, Projects, Quizzes: 50% of grade
Labs and Lab Tests: 20% of grade
Homework, Participation, Bell Ringers: 30% of grade
Extra credit will be available!
