Ms. Mooney’s science class Welcome to Ms. Mooney’s science class Open House 2017

Comprehensive science & Advanced 6th & 7th Objective for this year is to increase inquiry through hands-on experiments, add science based literacy reading to lessons, & elevate vocabulary knowledge through usage & application.

Goals for the Year Experiments & Investigations Writing lab summaries & defending results Increasing science vocabulary usage Reading/analyzing science articles FCAT Preparation

Class Content: Content Includes: - Scientific practices -Physical Science -Earth & Space science -Environmental Sciences -Life Science

Student Expectations Having all necessary materials. Being respectful to teacher & classmates. Actively participating in class. Maintaining a “healthy” grade point average all year. Trying to complete all assigns to the best of ability Communicate with parents. Student Expectations

Grading policy 100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59-0 F If an assignment is not turned in the student will receive a zero (Z) for each grade amount If a student missed a class (absent) & the assignment is too difficult to make up the student will receive an excused (X)

Class Information: Homework: home learning is not given on a daily basis. It is given when necessary OR if a students needs to complete a class/lab assignment. Daily Journals: students are expected to complete daily bell ringers in complete form for full credit. Textbook: textbooks are consumable & are available on student portal. Tardy assignments: work turned in late will result in a grade lower each consecutive day after original due date.

Questions… Please contact me at mooneye@dadeschools.net Thank you!