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

A New Journey Organization Assignments/Homework Project Due Dates Time Management TPS Planners …NO EXCUSES!

Classroom Website Announcements/Calendar Homework on Haiku Site Meet the Teacher Parent Portal Curriculum Projects Catalina Island – 7 th Washington, D.C. – 8 th Grade

Communication Class Website (Haiku) Remind (text message app) Parent/Teacher Conferences Please allow 24 hours for me to return an response. messages over the weekends will respond on Monday.

Course Units 7 th Grade Scientific Method Living Things Cells Heredity Evolution Plants Human Body Light 8 th Grade Safety Measurement Scientific Method Structure of Matter Periodic Table Reactions Forces and Motions Earth in the Solar System Density and Buoyancy

Grading Policy Practice20% Class work/Homework Labs and Activities30% Quizzes10% Tests30% Mid-Term/Final Exam10% It is expected that parents review their child’s grades on Aeries on a weekly basis.

Technology in the Classroom  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 – 7 th Graders

Remind App – 8 th Graders

8 th Grade Field Trip Washington, D.C. Informational Meeting – Next Wednesday, August 26 th from 6:00pm to 6:30pm - Room #35 Trip is scheduled for February 21-26, 2016

7 th Grade Field Trip Catalina Island Stay tuned for further information