1. Mrs. Marcie Ackell Red Phoenix Team Language Arts and Science Room 205

2.  The preferred way to communicate with myself is via email, but may leave a voicemail.  Please make sure contact information is always up to date on your child’s information sheet. Welcome !

3.  Be sure to read either the overhead or board to have materials ready for the beginning of class.  Materials – in place and ready for class when the bell rings. - Missing any materials – unprepared for class  Planners-All assignments and important information recorded daily as directed Daily Procedures

4. Science  In Science we use the hands on kits called FOSS as well as informational readers and packets.  We have 3 learning maps (overall topics of study).

5. Forces of Motion  Key Learning: An objects motion is a result of all of the forces acting upon it.  Foss Kits used: Models and Designs and Levers and Pulleys  We also cover the Scientific Method and an overall introduction to science.  Major assessments: Rube Goldberg project, Levers and Pulleys Project, Simple Machines and Models and Designs Test, Amusement Park Project, Catapult Project, Newton’s Laws/Forces of Motion Unit Test.

6. Life Key Learning: Cells are the most basic unit of life and are able to carry out life’s processes.  Foss Kit used: Diversity of Life  Major Assessments: Diversity of Life Test Part 1, Building a Cell Project, Kingdoms of Life Project, Diversity of Life Test Part 2

7. Ecosystems  Key Learning: Aquatic, terrestrial and human-made ecosystems consist of diverse living and non-living components that change over time and among geographic areas.  Field Trip- Wildwood Nature Center  Major Assessments- Ecology Test, Ecology Project (watersheds and wetlands)

8.  Assignments – full name and date - follow directions - follow directions - complete and neat - point system – all home work assignments/points Late/missed assignments- District Policy : The earned percentage rate will be reduced by 10% for the first day, 20% for the second day, 30% for the third day, and 0% on the fourth day. Late/missed assignments- District Policy : The earned percentage rate will be reduced by 10% for the first day, 20% for the second day, 30% for the third day, and 0% on the fourth day. * Example- If a student earns an 80% on the assignment and it is one day late, the final grade will be a 70%, with two days late 60%, and with three days late 50%. After three school days, late work will no longer be accepted.

9.  Daily Materials – journals, packet(s), planner, homework, and sharpened pencils - Notes -Labs-Homework-Projects-Quizzes/Tests Science

10.  Secondary report card is used  Grades are reported as percent  There is one grade for Science: Test.50 Test.50 Quiz.25 Quiz.25 Classwork.15 Classwork.15 Homework.05 Homework.05 Lab.05 Lab.05 Science Grades

11. Homework:  Daily Calendar – on our Team’s website http://www.cdschools.org/Page/10532 http://www.cdschools.org/Page/10532 http://www.cdschools.org/Page/10532  HW Buddy – absent from school  Student is responsible for obtaining missed assignments Misc.

12.  Warning Card System-Building Behavior Plan Procedures and routines - Unprepared for class –after three signatures in the log Warning Card

13.  The best way to contact me: mackell@cdschools.org mackell@cdschools.org Telephone: 540-4606 Ext. 74113 to leave voicemail. Calls will be returned as soon as possible, usually at the end of the day. Telephone: 540-4606 Ext. 74113 to leave voicemail. Calls will be returned as soon as possible, usually at the end of the day. Thank You for Coming !