welcome to 7 th grade science mrs. maria shapiro my course is an introduction to chemistry and...
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Tests and quizzes 2 big tests/2 quizzes a Quarter Departmentalized midterm and final Review sheets before test Basic list…they need to make it their own I will teach study skills!TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to 7th grade science
Mrs. Maria [email protected]
My course is an introduction to Chemistry and Biology
Chemistry 12 weeks Life Science 28 weeksElements MicrobiologyMixtures Plants and AnimalsCompounds Human body systems
Grading-see point log sheet
• Tests and quizzes70% ish of grade
• Homework15%ish
• Labs15% ish
Tests and quizzes
• 2 big tests/2 quizzes a Quarter• Departmentalized midterm and final• Review sheets before test• Basic list…they need to make it their
own• I will teach study skills!
HW and assignments
• HW 2-3 times a week Therefore…….no late assignments are accepted.
• On my HW web page • Also on the board every day!!• Ed Moto?? Maybe…check website at eend of
next week...AND text reminders.• Follow me on instagram for
photos
Labs
• Usually will have several days to complete lab portion and a few days to answer questions at home
• They have assigned lab groups…...will change lab groups each quarter
Class Notes and Handouts
• Copies of my notes are in the binder in my class room• Copies of all handouts in back of room-
sign says extra copies• If needed, I can share my notes, etc in
google drive; email me
Extra help
• Check website for “official” times• I welcome and encourage students to
come during lunch and/or recess to ask questions-preferably not Monday or Friday
• Every Tuesday after school• Have child email me if they want to make
a scheduled time
Partnership• Balance parenting and child’s need for
independence. They still need you!! Call guidance 767 5545 for PTC
• Be careful of APR (if child has an Alternate Perception of Reality)
• Stay on top but not too much• When in doubt, check it out. Call or email even if
small issue/question.• If mad---don’t email
email me WHENVER you want..
• Please do not hesitate to contact me or the team if something doesn’t sound right or if you have any questions at all.
• I would be happy to discuss anything at all that is problematic or troublesome.
• It is imperative that we foster a strong parent teacher partnership to ensure that your child has a successful year.
• I look forward to getting to know you and your child this school year.
Accelerated Science in 8th grade..Check TAB on Weber MS homepage to find comprehensive information about
accelerated science
In order to be considered for thisHigh School course, the science department will look at the following grades for quarters1,2 and 3:• Science,, English, Social Studies, Foreign
Language In addition, we look at the grade on the screening
test that is given by the department in the springMust have an 80% average to be invited in