Welcome to 6th Grade

Earth Science & 7th grade Life

Science with

Mrs. Fischer Room F-2

Welcome to 6th Grade

Earth Science & 7th grade Life

Science with

Mrs. Fischer Room F-2

When Students Quietly EnterWhen Students Quietly Enter

Take out materials & homework for stamping

Write homework into Planner

Sit in seat before bell ringsDo the Daily “Sponge”

activityBegin class!

Take out materials & homework for stamping

Write homework into Planner

Sit in seat before bell ringsDo the Daily “Sponge”

activityBegin class!

Green SheetGreen Sheet A Green Sheet went home

outlining the essential course information. Your student is required to keep it in their science binder - in front of Sponge section.

Access it on the classroom webpage or in your student’s binder.

A Green Sheet went home outlining the essential course information. Your student is required to keep it in their science binder - in front of Sponge section.

Access it on the classroom webpage or in your student’s binder.

Textbooks we will use …Textbooks we will use …

6th grade - Prentice Hall Focus on Earth Science

7th grade - Prentice Hall Focus on Life Science

Possibly using other state adopted materials (we may be testing the various state approved adoptions to see which is the best fit for students in SJUSD).

Topics of StudyTopics of Study7th grade: Cells &Genetics History of Life on Earth

& Evolution Classification Human Body Systems Investigation/

Experimentation Safety in Laboratory (Guest

Speaker: Volunteers needed)

7th grade: Cells &Genetics History of Life on Earth

& Evolution Classification Human Body Systems Investigation/

Experimentation Safety in Laboratory (Guest

Speaker: Volunteers needed)

Based on the California State Standards for each grade.

6th grade: Changes in the

Surface of the Earth Natural Resources Weather, Oceans &

Energy Investigation/

Experimentation Safety in Laboratory &

Natural Disasters (Guest Speaker: Volunteers needed)

6th grade: Changes in the

Surface of the Earth Natural Resources Weather, Oceans &

Energy Investigation/

Experimentation Safety in Laboratory &

Natural Disasters (Guest Speaker: Volunteers needed)

GradingGrading

Follows typical A-F grading scaleLate work receives 70% of points it would

have earned, until the end of the 5th week of the grading period.

No late projects accepted. Surprise Quizzes are given. Academic Honesty is expected.

Extra Credit options will be available look at grade checks and classroom website for more information. Extra credit does not make up for missed information, it only boosts a grade.

Follows typical A-F grading scaleLate work receives 70% of points it would

have earned, until the end of the 5th week of the grading period.

No late projects accepted. Surprise Quizzes are given. Academic Honesty is expected.

Extra Credit options will be available look at grade checks and classroom website for more information. Extra credit does not make up for missed information, it only boosts a grade.

Grade checks go home every 4 to 6 weeks,Check student progress online with PIV, password will be available. See school website for updates on availability.

Make-Up Work, Extra HelpMake-Up Work, Extra Help Friday after school 2:30-3:00

p.m. (advanced notice appreciated)

If absent, students have one week* to make up labs

Parents/Guardians are welcome to come too!

Friday after school 2:30-3:00 p.m. (advanced notice appreciated)

If absent, students have one week* to make up labs

Parents/Guardians are welcome to come too!

* Unless other arrangements are made.

HomeworkHomeworkHomework is given most nightsCheck your student’s Planner and/or online!

Is posted in the classroom.

Homework is given most nightsCheck your student’s Planner and/or online!

Is posted in the classroom.

2 sharpened pencils (EVERY day)1 black or dark blue ink pen1 red penSix science sections in Binder with organized papers (a separate binder is needed when collecting the Notebook)Binder paper

2 sharpened pencils (EVERY day)1 black or dark blue ink pen1 red penSix science sections in Binder with organized papers (a separate binder is needed when collecting the Notebook)Binder paper

So, what else does my child need in class?

So, what else does my child need in class?

WebsiteWebsite

Website for the class is:

Homework is updated frequently.

Website for the class is:

Homework is updated frequently.

http://UnderTheMicroscope.MicroFisch.com

Have a great evening!!Have a great evening!!

I look forward to a rewarding and enriching year with your student!

I look forward to a rewarding and enriching year with your student!