Parent/Guardian, sign and date __________________________________ Mrs. Laing Room 411 7th Grade Life Science Adv How is my grade calculated? The best method of contact is email: Belynda.Laing@Okaloosaschools.com You may also call the school at 638-7500 and leave a message and be sure to join Remind! Communication REMIND To join the class remind, text the message @36ckbc to 81010 Semester Exam There will be semester exams given at the end of each semester. Keeping all graded materials will aid in preparation for the exam. FAQ: Can I chew gum in class? No! Why not? Check out the area on the bottom of the tables  What are the rules for using the bathroom? Students must have their Agenda to request a pass to leave the classroom. 3 passes are permitted per quarter. Plan accordingly! Can I use a pen for class? Absolutely, but please make sure it is in a color that is easy to read. No neon ink  Do you give extra credit? Extra credit opportunities are not provided on an individual basis, but will be occasionally made available to the entire class. What will we study? A LOT!! We will start with the Nature of science (fun!!) and then go to Cells 1st Qtr). From cells we will move to heredity/DNA (yay!!) (2nd Qtr). During the 3rd Qtr we will discuss Diversity, Evolution and the Interdependence of living things. Finally, the 4th Qtr will bring us to Energy Transformation and Human Body Systems. Class Rule: Be respectful to the teacher, your classmates and school property. YOU!! In your seat, ready to start class, when the tardy bell rings!! Pencil/pen Paper Folder/binder to organize your science papers in Interactive science notebook Any assignments that are due – no late work will be accepted!! Colored pencils/markers Glue Scissors Highlighter Class Materials Parent/Guardian, sign and date __________________________________