1. Welcome to Life Science
Ms. Sabbag

2. A little about me…
Fifth year at TRMS BS in Dietetics, worked as a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator before becoming a teacher Certified in middle school science and K-12 Phyiscal Education and Health I have a son who just started at KSU and another son who is a Junior at CHS

3. Course Outline
Safety Skills, Scientific Inquiry Process & Metric System
Characteristics of Life
Cells & Cell Processes
Genetics of DNA
Evolution
Classification
Ecology
Human Body Systems

4. Grading Scheme Major Assessments 40% Minor Assessments 30%
Quizzes, labs, small projects
Classwork 20%
Homework 10%
Test re-takes are given only for 50% and below for a maximum grade of 70%

5. Homework Expectations
Frequency of homework will vary depending on the material and level of understanding. Not busy work!!!
Please check your child’s agenda book daily.
Points will be deducted for late work.

6. Make-Up Policy
The student needs to check the Make-Up folders when they return from being absent
They have one day for each day they were absent to complete the work
It is the students responsibility to make sure they turn in the make up work on time.

7. Help Sessions Mornings by appointment
Before tests, large projects, or as needed
During Real Time
Working Lunch offered during large projects

8. Communication
is the best way to contact me.
My blog will be updated on Monday Mornings