1. Welcome to 8th Grade Science!
Mr. Baron
Classroom 407

2. About Mr. Baron…
Texas A&M, with a degree in Horticulture/minor in science
Certified in Mathematics 6-12
Certified in Science 4-8
18th year teaching middle school math and/or science

3. About Ms. Brandon…
University of Connecticut, with a degree in Animal Science
Certified in Special Education EC-12
Certified in Science 4-8
10th year teaching middle school special education and/or science

4. Topics We Will Cover Safety Ecology Food Webs
Human Dependence on ocean system
Weather
Force
Motion
Newton’s Laws
Plate Tectonics
Topographic Maps
Atoms
Periodic Table
Chemical formulas and equations
Chemical Reactions
Universe
Moon Phases
Seasons

5. Grading Policy The following lists the categories for grading:
Formative (Daily Work)
30% (Pre-AP)
40% (On Level)
Summative (Tests and Projects)
70% (Pre-AP)
60% (On Level)

6. Absences and Make-up Work
When a student is absent from school, it is the student’s responsibility to collect any make-up work he or she might have.
The student will have one day for every day that he or she was absent to make up any work missed.

7. Late Work Points will be deducted from work that is turned in late.
1 day late, highest 80
2 days late, highest grade 60
3 days late, highest grade 50

8. Tutorials
Tutoring is available Wednesday from 8:00 to 8:25 am and from 4:00 to 4:30 pm.

9. Classroom Rules
Show respect for your teacher and classmates with your words and actions.
Listen quietly when the teacher is talking.
Work during work times.
Remain seated during class, until the bell rings, unless you have permission to get up.
Take care of our classroom supplies and lab equipment.

10. Supplies KMS Binder (including all supplies)
A 2 ½ - 3 inch 3 ring binder
A pencil bag to store the following supplies:
Two or more pens
Two or more pencils
Highlighter
Colored Pencils
A small pencil sharpener
A grading pen
Planner (KMS will sell these at orientation)
Notebook Paper
3 packages of 5 dividers
Homework folder
Glue
Paper Towels
Unlined Paper
2 Spirals (70 pages)

11. Contact Information
(preferred method)
Phone:
Website:

12. Questions?