Science Class Rules: Website: Please keep your textbook at home. NGSS does not align. We will be relying on articles and class notes instead of the textbook. You can create a free newsela account to access the same article bank I use. Class Rules: Be polite Be prompt Be productive Be prepared Be positive Website: The school district is transitioning our website provider. Please use google classroom for online resources until the new website is up and running. Ask me how to get a prize ticket Science Supply List: Pen, pencil, colors, dry erase marker Lined paper Scissors, tape, glue Science notebook Planner Extra Help available during PRIDE. Please make an appointment to make the best use of our time. Contact Mrs. Calverley 951 302 5151 x 3538 dcalverley@tvusd.k12.ca.us room 309 HW: 15 minutes nightly ** Use a timer. ** Google Classroom: Students have access to our classroom online through their school gmail account. Login information: Username: ID#@my.tvusd.k12.ca.us Password: student birthday Grades: 30% Quizzes 30% Portfolio 20% Lab Reports 20% Practice WH determined by practice percentage Cit determined by class behavior Quizlet is a great online study resource. Students can use their school gmail address to create a free account. Join our class at “309 Science 2018-2019”. Bring your science notebook to class daily.

Making the transition to middle school Check infinite campus weekly with your student and discuss recently posted scores and assignments. Create a regular homework routine where your student can work independently. Expect about an hour of homework Mon-Thurs when all subjects are added up. At this age, students are developing their studying habits. Spend time actively studying with your student to help them learn how to study. Make time to check and discuss your student’s planner and their finished work on a nightly basis. As your student’s maturity and work ethic develop, check planner and assignments less often. Organization in middle school can be a challenge. Please remind you student to clean out and organize their backpack and binder every weekend. Empower your student to be their own advocate by allowing them to write a clarification email or ask for a PRIDE appointment instead of you doing it. Create down time for your student to unwind after a busy school day and ensure they are getting enough sleep.