SCIENCE
✩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.
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#1
T: Teamwork
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*Please contribute to all classroom activities by:
a) remaining with your team/quad and staying on task
b) contributing to the group assignment or activity to the best of your ability
c) cooperating with your team/quad by compromising on any disagreements
d) helping to keep all areas clean
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#2
I: Integrity
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*Please follow district, school, and classroom rules by:
a) following class routines, procedures, and directions correctly and consistently
b) staying focused on instruction
c) not chewing gum
d) keeping your cell phone turned off & in your backpack while on campus
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#3
R: Responsibility & Respect
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*Please contribute to the positive classroom environment by:
a) being prepared for learning:
*a charged iPad, a highlighter, SN, and a writing tool (science);
b) keeping your body parts and any other objects to yourself at all times
c) using polite language and tone when interacting with peers and adults on campus
d) being on time to class/roll call
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You will LOSE:
*2 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.
Do your best to help maintain positive & 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.
*3 bonus points for outstanding whole class behavior at assemblies and drills
*3 bonus points for returning forms by the due date
Your points are entered into PowerSchool each week. All subtractions will get a notation in the comments section referencing the infraction.
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 (SN)
-glue stick & tape
-crayons & markers
-scissors & stapler
-headphones
**Bluetooth earbuds/headphones are not allowed.**