2. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT MRS. ELAMPARO SCIENCE 7/8 HONORS ROOM 203

3. Introduction- 7 th This class is focused around life and health science. We will focus on organization skills. Cooperative group work skills are expected.

4. Introduction- 8 th This class is focused around physical and earth science. We will focus on organization skills. Cooperative group work skills are expected.

5. Content Organization- 7 th First semester we will cover Life Science concepts. The first project of the year is a 3-D cell. Second semester will be dedicated to Health Science, such as the human body, drugs and STD’s.

6. Content Organization- 8 th First semester we will cover Physical science concepts. The first major project of the year is the element brochure. Second semester will be dedicated to Astronomy, where a group project game board will be created.

7. Recommended Materials 1-inch ring binder Graph paper Scientific Calculator

8. Assignment Categories Tests/quizzes (40%) Science packets/homework (40%) Projects ( 20%)

9. Science Packet 1.Be sure your student’s science packet is organized in a 3-ring binder or folder. 2.Cover sheet should be the first item in the packet. 3.All assignments are stamped on the paper. 4.Each assignment is numbered in the upper right hand corner. 5.No stamp = no credit. Stamp with slash = 5 pts. Stamped work = 10 pts.

10. Science Packet (continued) 1)All assignments are assigned a number. 2)The numbers are listed on the Weekly Agenda Board and on the clip board. 3)The numbers are also listed on the online homework website. 4)Please use the Oxford website to see assignments we are doing in class and at home.

11. Student Expectations Be on time. Respect yourself and others. Be careful with lab equipment. Be responsible. Keep a positive attitude. Have fun!

12. Grades A: 100% to 89.5% B: 89.4% to 79.5% C: 79.4% to 69.5% D: 69.4% to 59.5% F: 59.4% and below

13. My Wish List Kleenex Paper towels Dry erase markers White board erasers Plastic/rubber gloves Student markers Scientific calculators Graph paper Manila file folders Thank you for your generosity!!!!!

14. Thanks for coming!!! I am looking forward to meeting you all this year. Please feel free to email me (preferably) or call me if you have any questions. The school phone number is: 220-3055 My email address is: elamparo_r@auhsd.k12.ca.us