Welcome to 7th Grade Science Please find your seat

Who is Mrs. DeLeon? My Favorite Things Time with Family and Friends Dallas Cowboys Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs Texas Christian University and Oklahoma University TexMex I Love the Beach Chocolate

How well Do You Know Mrs. DeLeon?

Homeroom Forms-7th Grade Academic Misconduct Forms Personal Education Tech App. 7th Grade General Info. Nutrition Services 2015-2016-Media Release Form Sexual Harrasment Prevention Notice and Rights to Opt Out Student Code of Conduct Book School Nurse Health Info. Health Promotion Specials Review Yearbook Sheets Due Back Friday: Student Code of Content POD Signature Page

Morning POD Expectations Enter with Inside Voices Breakfast Backpacks Cell Phones Go to the restroom Stay in the POD area seated

General Procedures Agendas Transitions Fire Drills and Lock Downs Always have as a pass Keep with you at ALL TIMES Buy a new one for $7 You may only use your own Transitions Locker Breaks Bathroom Use Pathway to related arts Fire Drills and Lock Downs

Daily Science Class Procedures Place homework and stamp sheet on your desk Daily Science Question (DSQ) Copy Homework Silent Read Volunteers for DSQ (Participation Grade) Go over agenda and homework Activity and clean up

Bell Schedule 8:30 - 9:35 Period 1: Core (65) 9:40 - 10:30 Period 2: Related Arts (50) 10:35 - 11:35 Period 3: Core (60) 11:40 – 12:30 Period 4: Related Arts (50) 12:35 – 1:00 Period 5: Lunch (710/720) (25) BLT (730/740) 1:05 – 1:30 Period 6: Lunch (730/740) (25) BLT (710/720) 1:34 - 2:32 Period 7: Core (58) 2:36 - 3:35 Period 8: Core (59)

What if I’m Sick Where to find the work. 5 school days to make-up Lab or Video missed-still need to get answers (only time copying is allowed. Work due when you were out is due WHEN YOU RETURN (tests and quizzes too) Be sure to get homework stamped the day you return. Make-up work vs. Late Work

Late Work Late class work will incur a 30% deduction Late homework will incur a 50% deduction Projects = 10% off per day HONORS: Late work is only accepted 1st quarter

Lab Group Rules Read all lab procedures Assume responsibility for your own behavior Contribute to your groups work & help any group member who needs it. Ask *3 BEFORE ME Listen to all member ideas and suggestions Follow all safety procedures Also, remember lab grades are a high percentage of your grade

Discipline Infractions are earned by the following: Missing Supplies Emergency bathroom or locker 2 free passes per year Breaking lab group rules Off task Minor Disrespect Gum

Discipline Minor Infraction = Warning 2 Infractions/Reflection Sheets (in any class) = Detention & Parent Contact 3 Reflection Sheets = Office Referral (Administrator determines consequences) Major CI = Office Referral (Administrator determines consequences)

Detention Silent Lunch Detention Loss of recess

If you CHOOSE to follow the rules, you may earn a … AWESOME CARD Prize Box Free Homework Free RR/Locker Break Free Seating at lunch

What will we learn about? Scientific Method Chemistry Classification and Conservation of Matter Microbes & Disease Cells Genetics Human Body Ecology

Grading Scale

Do you notice you are struggling? Mrs. DeLeon is available most days before or after school…unless I have morning duty. Please notify Mrs. DeLeon at least one day in advance.

What will I need for class? Pencil/Pen Binder, agenda, and a silent reading book. 1 folder to leave in class Textbook – usually stays home Glue Stick, scissors or colored pencils

You are probably Remember Every choice has a consequence CHOOSE-to stay organized and Complete your work on time… Be respectful and kind to one another

Information Card Your Name Parents names and cell phone numbers Home numbers(s) Parent email addresses (specify mother or father) Anything you want me to know… Anything you want to know about me….. DeLeon Dad: Ernest Lazo 123-4567 Mom: Mary Mendez-Lazo 222-2222 Home: 233-3333 elazo1@yahoo.com (dad) mlazo@yahoo.com Science is my favorite subject…math is my weakest What days are recess?

Name Stick On your own paper, take the multiple Intelligence Survey “Where does your true intelligence Lie?” For scoring, use the scoring sheet on the back and count how many “T’s” you have in each column, ex A=2 Write your totals for A-G on your paper At the top of your stick ,color code it with your “intelligence” You may have 2 colors, like the example, if you have equal totals Write your first and last name taking one side of the stick. The stick will be used for calling on you to participate in class (grade) and for grouping. Ms. DeLeon