Transcript Welcome to 7th Grade Life Science and 8th Grade Physical Science Mrs. Fleck.

Welcome to 7th Grade Life Science
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8th Grade Physical Science
Mrs. Fleck
A New Journey
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Organization
Assignments/Homework
Project Due Dates
Time Management
TPS Planners …NO EXCUSES!
Classroom Website
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Announcements/Calendar
Homework on Haiku Site
Meet the Teacher
Parent Portal
Curriculum
Projects
Catalina Island – 7th
Washington, D.C. – 8th Grade
Communication
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Class Website (Haiku)
Remind (text message app)
E-mail
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Please allow 24 hours for me to return an
e-mail response.
• Email messages over the weekends will
respond on Monday. 
Course Units
7th Grade
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Scientific Method
Living Things
Cells
Heredity
Evolution
Plants
Human Body
Light
8th Grade
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Safety
Measurement
Scientific Method
Structure of Matter
Periodic Table
Reactions
Forces and Motions
Earth in the Solar System
Density and Buoyancy
Grading Policy
It is expected that parents review their child’s
grades on Aeries on a weekly basis.
Practice
Class work/Homework
20%
Labs and Activities
30%
Quizzes
10%
Tests
30%
Mid-Term/Final Exam
10%
Technology in the Classroom
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Science quizzes and tests online (EADMS)
Use of Turnitin.com to submit written research papers.
Use of Chromebooks for WebQuests, research, and typing.
Haiku Classroom website/ homework /calendar
Apple TV with Interactive iPad to engage students.
Share relevant and current science news into the classroom
• Please Note: We are still continuing our classical approach to
teaching while incorporating technology as an added tool.
Homework Procedures
• All homework assignments are written on the board and
on the classroom website. Students are expected to
record homework assignments in student planners,
along with any incomplete class work due the next day.
• If a student is unable to complete their homework or
unfinished class work, they may be granted a one-day
extension only if a written parent note is given to the
teacher on the day the assignment(s) were due.
(This policy is in effect as long as it is not overused.)
• Students are highly encouraged to use their Study Hall
time wisely in order to get a jump on their homework.
Classroom Rules
1. Class starts at the bell. Line up and be on
time.
2. Remain quiet while others are speaking.
3. Don’t be creepy. Keep your hands and feet
to yourself.
4. We are family. Help each other. Work
together. Two heads are better than one.
5. Clean up after yourself.
Discipline Policy
• If a student is disruptive to teacher and/or other students, the
consequences are as follows:
• First Offense – Student will receive a warning and told why he/she
received a warning.
• Second Offense - Student will conference with teacher during Study
Hall to resolve behavioral issue. Parent is notified.
• Third Offense - Student will receive an after school detention and a
teacher/parent conference will be requested.
• Fourth Offense – Student will receive an after school detention and a
teacher/parent conference will be requested.
• Fifth Offense – Student will receive a Saturday School detention.
Remind App
 Info is located on the website and in packet.
 Remind is another form of communication we use via text
messages (last minute reminders).
 This is optional.
 Students may also participate and sign up.
 The application is private and safe.
 This will not be our main source of communication.
Remind App – 7th Graders
Remind App – 8th Graders
8th Grade Field Trip
Washington, D.C.
• Informational Meeting – Next Wednesday, August 26th from
6:00pm to 6:30pm - Room #35
• Trip is scheduled for February 21-26, 2016
7th Grade Field Trip
Catalina Island
Stay tuned for further information