Welcome to Ms. Shaffer’s Class! Thank you for attending curriculum night!

About Me I was born in California, and moved to Texas in 2 nd grade – graduated from Llano High School I attended Modesto Jr College where I ran track and cross country, and then received my bachelors and masters degree from Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX I have 3 children, and will soon have 2 step children – getting married this June I have been teaching and coaching for 28 years in public schools! I teach 7 th & 8 th grade science at LTMS

Supplies for Class: Pen or pencil Red grading pen Science textbook Science journal Folder or binder Webpage: Grading: Tests/Projects – 30% Formal Labs – 30% Daily Grades – 20% Daily Assessments (guided labs/quizzes) – 20%

Assignments are due the next day unless otherwise stated Homework is often graded in class Assignments are accepted one day late with a 30 point deduction Assignments two or more days late are a zero Projects one day late receive a 15 point deduction, and two days late 30 point deduction Daily Work:

Absent Work: Please check my webpage and Schoology to see what is missed Students should speak with me as soon as they return after an absence (before school, or before or after class) Students are responsible for any work they missed

Lab Policies Each student must pass a lab safety test with at least 85% and turn in a signed lab safety contract in order to participate for the year Students must wear closed toe shoes and follow dress code rules for the lab on lab days Students should remain on task and no horseplay will be tolerated Disruptive behavior will result in the student being removed from the lab and possibly an office referral