1. Mrs. Michele Naramore
7th and 8th grade Science

2. About Me Seventh year at Cal Aero
B.A. in Human Development and Masters in Education from Azusa Pacific University
Credentials: Multiple Subject (Elementary) , Foundational Science (Junior High)
English Authorization
I am married with 4 children ages I’ve seen a thing or two

3. Welcome Ms. Bertrand
This year I have a Student teacher who is working with my first 3 classes. She is a student from Cal State Fullerton and is finishing up her last leg of her credential and has been with me since last January. She will stay till early December. She is a great teacher and your students really like her.
Her first day of school was tonight. Im sorry you missed her

4. Contact Information
Phone: x 8802
Website

5. Goals for the school year
I want every student to succeed
I want to see each student push themselves
I aim to spark curiosity in your student so that they can become self-motivated, analytical, and independent thinkers!

6. AVIATOR EXPECTATIONS
POLICIES ON DRESS CODE AND CELL PHONE USE ON CAMPUS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Cells phones must be turned off once on campus.
Most common reminders for Dress Code
See through leggings or clothes may not be worn at school
No rips above the knees and no ripped shorts
No tube tops, halter tops. Tank tops must be 2 fingers wide
No low cut tops or bare midriffs
Shirts need to cover lower back and stomach

7. Book Pilot First half of year McGraw Hill Inspire
Can log on to books via ClassLinks or McGraw Hill Read Anywhere App
Second half of year
Discovery Education
More to come

8. Topics Covered 7th grade
Next Generation Science Standards – Integrated
Matter – atoms, periodic table, chemical reactions
Ecosystems – organisms, food chains, food webs, energy
Earth and Earth’s Systems – natural resources, natural disasters, rock cycle, conservation
Class Focus -
Communicating, collaborating, creativity, critical thinking

9. Topics Covered 8th grade
Next Generation Science Standards – Integrated
Energy and Newton’s Laws
Waves
Electromagnetism
Earth’s History and Natural Selection
Earth’s Gravity
Class Focus - Communicating, collaborating, creativity, critical thinking

10. Grading Policy
__60___% Tests and projects __40___% Homework/Classwork

11. Homework Policy ~3 nights a week, ~30 minutes
Interactive notebook-Poly Plastic Cover
Grade print out/
Late work policy.
Marked down a grade everyday it’s late. If your student is absent, they may turn their work in the next day.
Absent bin
Tests can be made up if the student receives less than 80%. Max score on re-take is 80%

12. Discipline Policy Verbal warning
Maturity essay- must be signed by their parent and returned the following day
Minor incident logs
3 logs will incur a detention
Major incident logs-office referral
Loss of science privileges (this could mean the student watches his/her lab group perform the next experiment)
Serious violations will result in an office referral

13. Science specimens/organisms and supplies
Donations
Our PTO has generously given the science a donation but our department is always in need of:
Science specimens/organisms and supplies
frogs, eyeballs, etc
Copy paper
Clorox wipes
Kleenex
Rubber gloves
Zip lock bags
Cash is always welcome

14. Remember:
I truly believe in your childs’s potential and I want you to believe in it too!
Let’s have a GREAT year!
Michele Naramore

15. Yearbook/School Publications
Mrs. Michele Naramore
Yearbook/School Publications

16. Topics Covered Yearbook
This course in Yearbook has two primary objectives: (1) To teach students the skills required to create the book and (2) to produce a book which reflects journalistic standards. To accomplish these objectives, the yearbook journalism students will devote their time to the following: 
Learning their rights and responsibilities as student journalists
Gaining proficiency in desktop publishing with Herff Jones eDesign
Learning and using journalistic writing techniques
Developing student leadership and decision-making skills
And most importantly, producing a yearbook the staff, the school and the community can enjoy 
Due Dates are strictly enforced!

18. Classwork/ Homework Policy
When projects are assigned, a due date will be given. Homework is not often but it is a part of their grade as most work will be done in class.
Due dates are imperative.
Grade print out/
Work in the class will focus on Communicating, collaborating, creativity, critical thinking
Late work policy
Marked down a grade everyday it’s late. If your student is absent, they may turn their work in the next day.
Tests can be made up if the student receives less than 80%

19. Grading
__60___% Tests and projects __40___% Homework/Classwork

20. Discipline Policy Verbal warning
Maturity essay- must be signed by their parent and returned the following day
Detention
Loss of science privileges (this could mean the student watches his/her lab group perform the next experiment)
Serious violations will result in an office referral

21. Donations :
Copy paper
Clorox wipes
Kleenex
Ink
SD cards

22. Remember:
I truly believe in your student’s potential and I want you to believe in it too!
Let’s have a GREAT year! -
Michele Naramore