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Science
Room 822
2008-2009
School Notes
Secret Code "SCIENCE RULES!"
9-26-08
We are finishing up on the properties of water and ther will be a test on Friday October 3. the Test will be on the material covered on the Water is Weird chart (see key).
Today student finished the artice and study guide Water the Sum of the Parts (this will count as a quiz grade). It is due Monday and if students did not have time to complete it in class they could sign out a copy to cmplete at home.
Please return signed grade reports.
IMPORTANT!!!!!
I will be switching from school notes to a more user friendly site on blackboard. Students will be given instructions in class today. To get to blackboard:
Go to:
http://blackboard.wcpss.net
You do not need a login
click on
course site
middle school
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D.Scherr-Freedman
Gum Observation was due last Thursday and should be returned by Wednesday.
GREAT POP OFF LAB- The write up for this lab is
due 9-11-08. Students have been given the exact format that is required. Any labs not turned in on Thursday may be turned in on Friday for -10 points. No labs will be accepted after 9/19/28. Students turning in labs more than one day late will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
Lab Format Quiz -Thursday 9-11 if your student does not turn this lab in on time, it will be highlighted in the agenda.
Interims will go home 9-24
Open house from 6-8 on 9-24
Communication- I believe that communication is a vital part of successful educational partnership. I may be reached by e-mail at
dsfreedman@wcpss.net
I will post any long-term projects, quizzes or tests, as well as news and updates on:
www.schoolnotes.com
INTRODUCTION LETTER
Welcome to Ms. Scherr-Freedman’s class (you can call me Ms. S-F)! I’ll be teaching science and I’m looking forward to a great year with Quasars team. Science will be “hands-on” and will be based primarily on labs and activities. You will be required to keep a notebook in science.
Below is some information that might make your year go more smoothly. Please return the last page signed after you go over this information with your parents.
I Supplies (Bring these to class every day) See team supply list
Agenda- (This will be provided for you by the school) You are to bring your agenda to class and copy all assignments daily. Quiz grades will be taken from this agenda so copy those assignments for an easy 100%.
Parents- I will highlight missed assignments in the agenda so that you will be aware if your child has missed work. Please check this agenda at least once a week, and initial the agenda on Thursday Evenings. If your child has a history of missing work, check the agenda on a regular basis. It is my intention to keep you informed and to head off any problems before they become a threat to your child’s success.
II Assignments / Make-up work
You are to copy your assignments from the board daily. You are to choose a “study buddy” (or two) that you can call or copy assignments from when you return to class after an absence. This study buddy is also to collect any handouts that were distributed in class the day or days that you missed. There is a notebook at the front of the room that will contain a copy of all hand outs and notes. It is your responsibility to get any missed assignments and arrange for make-up work. Please refer to Wake County guidelines about make–up work due to excused absences. There will be a master copy of all handouts and notes in a notebook at the front of the room (please do not remove anything from this notebook). There will be copies of all handouts in a box next to the notebook.
Homework and class work must be turned in on time. Late homework (other than for absences) will not be accepted. Since homework is preparation for the next class or practice, it is graded on completion, not correctness. Projects and major assignments that are turned in late will loose 10 pts. on the 1st late day. Work turned in more than one day late will receive a zero. (Please discuss any extenuating circumstances with me prior to the due date)
• All science assignments may be completed on a computer unless other directions are given.
III Grading – I AM LOOKING FOR QUALITY WORK!
Science 15% Homework (100, 70, 0)
15% Class work and Participation
30% Quizzes and Projects
40% Tests and Lab reports
Interim reports will be sent home every quarter so please keep an eye out for these. If you do not see them please contact me. I will also send them home electronically if I have your email.
IV Classroom Guidelines
**** BE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS ****
1. Be polite and respectful of yourself and those around you.
2. Be seated and prepared for class when the bell rings. (see WFRM tardy policy)
3. No food or gum in class. (This is a school rule.)
4. When you enter the room, copy all assignments in your agenda. This is your warm up.
5. Be kind to all classroom animals.
6. Clean up after yourself.
7. No bookbags in class.
8. Do not leave until dismissed by S-F.
V Consequences for Poor Behavior Choices
(See school discipline policy)
1st offence: Warning / Student fills out a “Poor Choice” form documenting the poor choice and makes a plan to help avoid similar poor choices in the future.
2nd offence: Student is to write a letter of apology describing his/her poor choice, why it was a poor choice, and how he/she plans to correct this problem in the future. Parents may be asked to sign this letter. Or lunch detention
3rd offence: After school detention (ASD) Or lunch detention
4th offence: Additional ASD or referral to the office
• I reserve the right to change the order of these consequences due to the circumstances or severity of the offence. See school discipline policy.
Curriculum http://www.learnnc.org/scos/
Communication- I believe that communication is a vital part of successful educational partnership. I may be reached by e-mail at
dsfreedman@wcpss.net
I will also post any long-term projects, quizzes or tests, as well as news and updates on:
www.schoolnote.com
Please return this page to S-F
I believe that:
Education is a partnership between the student, the teacher and the parents. All students can be successful.
I have read and understand these guidelines: (Please read, sign & return this sheet. You may keep the first sheets as reference)
Science period ________
Home phone # __________________
Guardian -primary contact
Work pone #: ______________________ Cell Phone # ____________________
e-mail ________________________________ (Please print clearly) I will send you grade reports along with copies of any important information. You may also email me and I will cut and paste your email to insure the correct address.
Please note any heath concerns that I need to be aware of:
EXPECT TO WIN!
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