SCIENCE class information

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✩Keep! Moving! Forward! 

Each week is a fresh start, another chance to show your personal best! When you have a less than stellar week, accept the lost point(s )and move on to the next week, the next opportunity to shine both academically and behaviorally.

✩Remember, you are a  PDMS T.I.G.E.R. !

At all times, conduct yourself in accordance with the T.I.G.E.R. behavior traits which are prominently displayed in several points around campus. Take a moment to review them each week.

 

Wish List for classroom donations:

paper towels!

liquid hand soap

tissues 

round balloons

quart size ziplock bags

gallon size ziplock bags

isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol 95%

0.7mm lead refills for mechanical pencils

 

DAILY SCHEDULE: 

*5 minutes to get ready to learn. Follow the instructions on the screen *40 minutes: Science lesson or activity for the day.

HOMEWORK:  10-20 minutes M-Th

*Review your student notebook

*If needed: take a picture of missed notes and copy into your notebook at home

 

ACADEMIC GRADING:

Your FINAL academic grade is determined by the percentage of total points you earn  for the trimester. There will be at least one assignment per week. 

100%=A+ 99-90%=A 89-80%=B 79-70%=C 67-60%=D 59%-0=F   

Academic grade may be adjusted at the end of the trimester based on active and consistent class participation and completion of all assignments to the best of your ability.

 

EFFORT GRADING:

Your FINAL effort grade will match your final academic grade.

Effort grade may be adjusted at the end of the trimester based on active and consistent class participation and completion of all assignments to the best of your ability.

 

CITIZENSHIP GRADING:

You start with 10 points each week. Your FINAL citizenship grade is determined by how many of those points you have left at the end of the trimester. 

100%= A+ 99-90%=A 89-80%=B 79-70%=C 69-60%=D 59%-0=F  

EXPECTATION: Behave in accordance with the T.I.G.E.R. traits at all times. 

T.I.R. are the traits with the most impact on the overall classroom environment. 

 

#1


 T: Teamwork

*Please positively contribute to all classroom activities by:


  1. remaining with your team and staying on task  during group activities

  2. contributing to the assignment or activity to the best of your ability 

  3. cooperating with your team/quad by compromising on any disagreements 

  4. keeping your area picked-up and clean at all times

#2 


I: Integrity

*Please follow district, school, and classroom rules at all times by:


  1. following class routines, procedures, and directions correctly and consistently

  2. staying focused on instruction by not purposely disrupting or playing on your iPad

  3. not chewing gum 

  4. keeping your cell phone off and in your backpack while on campus

  5. getting permission before leaving your seat/area

#3 


R: Responsibility & Respect

*Please contribute to the positive classroom environment by:


  1. being prepared for learning with a charged iPad (35%+), a highlighter, SN, and a writing tool

  2. keeping your body parts and any other objects to yourself at all times

  3. using polite language & attitude when interacting with peers and adults 

  4. being on time to class

 

You will LOSE:

*1 citizenship point each time you do not meet any of these expectations. 

*3 citizenship points when your name is left by a guest teacher for causing a problem in class. 

Everyone LOSES 2 citizenship points when a guest teacher ranks the class 6 or lower. Do your best to help maintain an effective learning environment when I am out! :)

Everyone EARNS:

*3 bonus citizenship points when a guest teacher gives the class a rank of 10 for the day! 

*2 bonus points when a guest teacher gives the class a rank of 9 for the day.

*1+ bonus points for outstanding whole class behavior at assemblies and drills

Your points are entered into PowerSchool each week. All subtractions will get a notation in the comments section referencing the infraction. EX:

EXTRA CREDIT: 

Earn up to TEN points:

-complete a “STEM Stars” assignment before the trimester due date. The directions for this assignment are on the “STEM Stars” wall in the classroom. You can complete ONE of these assignments per trimester. 

 

REQUESTED MATERIALS:

-pencil(s)=mechanical preferred.

-highlighter(s)=any color

-colored pens/markers &/or colored pencils (optional)


 MATERIALS PROVIDED in class:

-plastic 3-prong folder & lined paper=your science notebook

-glue stick & tape 

-crayons & markers 

-scissors & stapler 

-headphones

**Bluetooth earbuds/headphones are not allowed.**