1. Welcome to Team Evolution!
Growing… Changing… Evolving… EVERYDAY
Back to School Night – 2017
Mrs. Jeanne Czapkowski – Science (team leader)
“Mrs. Chip”

2. WHAT WILL MY CHILD BE STUDYING IN SCIENCE THIS YEAR?

3. 6th Grade Science Topics Intro to Chemistry and Physics
Science classroom safety
Science tools & Metric Measurement
Science and Engineering Practices (STEM)
Motion and Forces
Energy and Matter
Properties of Matter
Interactions of Matter
Waves, Electricity, and Magnetism

4. Your Child Will… Keep an organized scientist notebook Notebook Rubric
Demonstrate science safety rules
Work collaboratively in small groups
Participate in a hands-on approach to inquiry - based science instruction
Enjoy science! 

5. HOW WILL MY CHILD’S GRADE BE CALCULATED?

6. Grading Policy Habits of Mind (10%). Independent Practice (20%)
Formative Assessment (30%)
Summative Assessment (40%)
These categories provide the instructor with the
information about the students’ learning and work
habits along the way, in addition to assessing their
mastery of the standards.

7. Students should be using their assignment pads on a daily basis
Students should be using their assignment pads on a daily basis. They should be brought home each night and brought back in the next day. We encourage using one HW folder for all subjects which should also travel back and forth from school.

8. 2 Types of Homework
Working Homework – This is the type of homework that the teacher reviews in class the next day. This type of homework cannot be made up. A student will receive a Pass or Fail for homework for the day.
Graded Homework – This is the type of homework that the teacher collects and grades. This type of homework can be made up until the day of the unit or chapter assessment. A 15 point deduction will be taken for a late graded assignment.

9. HOW DO WE RECOGNIZE STUDENTS FOR TRYING THEIR BEST?
RAFFLE TICKETS
AWARD CEREMONIES
LOTS OF SMILES 

10. Most Evolved Student Award
Each marking period, teachers will select one student from each of their classes that has changed the most over the marking period.
It does not necessarily mean the student who has the best grades in the class. It is a student that is working hard and trying their best to better themselves.
Example: A student who really disorganized at the beginning of the year, but has evolved into a more organized student.
Example: A student who was struggling with a particular topic, but worked real hard to succeed by asking for extra help and maybe they now understand the topic.
Students earning this achievement will
receive:
A certificate, a handshake, and a lollipop
Pictures will be taken and hung inside classrooms

11. Final Thoughts…
Keep the lines of communication open – is the easiest and quickest way to contact teachers.
Make homework time a routine in your home.
Check your child’s assignment pad daily.
Talk to your child about their school day. Ask, “What was your favorite part of your day today?”
Have a Great Night!

12. Get Your Team Evolution T-Shirt!
We wear our t-shirts for school activities and to show team spirit, plus they look awesome!
Order forms will be available soon! Please hand them in to your homeroom teacher.