1. Welcome to Tomball Intermediate
5th Grade
Mrs. Williamson
Science
ext. 4309

2. About me
This is my thirteenth year teaching 5th grade Math or Science or 6th grade Math/ Science in the Tomball District. I am a graduate of SHSU.
I am married, mother of four grown married daughters, and we are blessed with six grandchildren.

3. District Grading Guidelines
> B
> C
> D
> 69 & below F
> Daily Work/Quizzes 40%
> Major Grades 60%
> LATE WORK will receive point deductions
HOMEWORK MAY BE TAKEN AS A GRADE
Student’s grades can be found in the “Home Access Center” on the TISD website
Log in information can be obtained through registrar-Karen Burns

4. Communication > If a grade is circled on a science paper in the
> Wednesday Folders are sent home weekly and will contain progress/conduct reports, information from TIS/TISD, and graded papers.
> If a grade is circled on
a science paper in the
folder, that assignment
was taken as a grade.

5. Communication Student Planners
Are used to help students stay organized and includes information about what is going on in class and homework. If students lose their planner, it is their responsibility to purchase another from a store. There are not extra planners available.
Edlio teacher page

6. Remind 101

7. STAAR Testing Dates! MATH March 28, 2017 READING March 29, 2017
SCIENCE May 10, 2017
Released tests and more information can be found at the TEA website and is subject to change. *

8. Conduct and Work Study
Contact and Work Study are combined to be given as one final conduct grade each nine weeks. EACH CLASS is given a conduct grade based on this scale per week:
0-1 marks E
2 marks S
3 marks N
4 marks U

9. Types of Marks Unprepared Off task No homework
Refusal to work or participate
Talking/Disruptive Noises
Disrespect
Not Following Directions
Inappropriate Behavior

10. Rewards!!
Rewards are given to students for showing good character and following school procedures!
Cougar Bucks – to be spent on Market Days and coupons to use in class
Fun Friday

11. How Can You Help from Home?
Review your child’s science notebook
Quiz them about the topics we learned in class
Review the unit vocabulary with your child
Encourage your child to have a friend that they can buddy up with to do homework.

12. Homework > Homework - Monday-Thursday
> Students should work on homework
for a maximum of 30 minutes.
> Students must make an attempt
> Parents are encouraged to help with
homework (students' 90% of the
work, parents' 10%)

13. Curriculum Matter and Physical Properties
> Physical Science
Matter and Physical Properties
Electrical, Sound, Thermal and Light Energy
Force and Motion
> Earth Science
Changes to the Surface of the Earth
Sedimentary Rocks
Interaction between the Sun, Earth and Moon
Alternative Energy and Formation of Fossil Fuels
> Life Science
Interactions between and Cycles of Ecosystems
Ancient Environments
Adaptations and Traits

14. Teacher Page Please visit my Edlio Page (Teacher page)
Listed are all expectations and procedures
Visit Tomball Intermediate School webpage
Click on “About us”, then Staff Directory
Scroll down until you reach Viki Williamson
Click on my name. This is a link to my Edlio page.

15. TutoTutoringring
Tutoring is available before school at 7am.
If your child is absent or did not understand a homework assignment this is a terrific time for them to get caught up.