1. W ELCOME TO 5 TH G RADE S CIENCE M S. R EYNOLDS

2. Your generous donations to 5 th grade science is greatly appreciated!

3. Units Cells Microorganisms Animal & Plant Classification Genes Electricity Matter Earth’s Forces

4. S CIENCE THIS YEAR Hands-on activities Vocabulary Tests- a mixture of: T/F Multiple Choice Fill in the Blank Short Answer Critical Thinking Questions *Keep Tests/Quizzes to review for GA Milestones

5. How to help yourchild succeed Check my website regularly for information on current units and assignments. Help your child study- they don’t know how to study by themselves. IDEAS: Make flashcards Make/give practice tests Ask them questions about their notes Make study games Study a little bit, often *Extra Credit is added to tests for students who turn in their study aides (flashcards, etc.) on the day of the test

6. Grading Policy Test/Quizzes: 40% Class work/HWK: 35% Projects: 25% Late work Policy – Day 1 late= minus 10 points Day 2 late= minus 20 points Day 3 late= minus 30 points 3+ Days late= minus 50 points

7. A CCOUNTABILITY Review and sign the agenda nightly. Look for anything written in RED. My web page- http://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal /rebecca_reynolds/site/default.aspx Aspen (parent access to grades)- https://hosted195.renlearn.com/2045176/ HomeConnect/login.aspx https://hosted195.renlearn.com/2045176/ HomeConnect/login.aspx

8. C ONTACTING M E Email is the BEST way to contact me and will have the fastest response. Notes or phone call