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Science 8 Name ________________________________
Mrs. Sciglibaglio / Mr. Hennen

Topic: Class Information 2011 Date _____________Period ____________

AIM: What will Science 8 be like this year?

1. What should I do when I enter Mrs. Sciglibaglio’s and Mr. Hennen’s classroom?

a. Be ready to explore the Earth!

Please be seated upon entering the room.

Copy the new HW assignment into your agenda book.

Take out HW from previous night.
Begin the DO Now or copy the aim, including the date.

b. You should be sitting and working by the time the bell rings.

Mingling around the room is not permitted even before the bell.

c. Please sharpen your pencils before class or during class work, not during instruction.

d. Bring your ideas, questions and experiences to share…we LOVE to talk about science!

2. When can I leave the room?

a. Please limit lavatory breaks to the first or last ten minutes of class.
Raise your hand with 2 fingers, sign the log, take the pass.

You may not leave science every day for a lavatory break.
Please limit leaving the room to 1-2x per week.

b. Locker runs are not permitted.
Please be prepared with your homework, science binder/folder, pen and pencil.

c. Please do not pack up your belongings or leave your desk until I dismiss the class.

3. What will we be studying?

a. Mostly earth science and environmental science topics. These include meteorology (weather), climate, pollution, astronomy (space), geology (rocks, earthquakes and volcanoes, weathering and erosion)

b. Preparation for the NY State Intermediate Science Assessment. This test determines your high school placement. It includes topics from 5^th-8^th grade. There is a written and lab portion of the test in June.

4. How will I be graded?

Tests: 40%

Labs and projects: 30%

Quizzes: 15% (occasional notebook quizzes)
Homework/Classwork 15%

Total 100%

5. What is the homework policy?

a. Homework will be assigned 2 or more days per week and evaluated on these criteria:

(P+) Excellent effort, complete, neat, very few mistakes, on time. (100)

(P) Good effort, complete, a few mistakes, on time (85)
(P-) Poor effort, incomplete, sloppy, many mistakes, or late (60)
0 Not handed in, illegible, unexcused. (0)

b. If you are absent, you have 1 day to make up the HW for each day you are out.

c. If you miss a homework for an unexcused reason, you have 1 day to hand it in for a (P-). Late homework beyond 1 day is not accepted.

d. You are responsible for turning in late HW. It MUST include your name, date and a description of the assignment on the top.

e. Copying of HW for any class is totally unacceptable and will be confiscated.

6. What supplies do I need?

a. 1.5” 3 ring binder for handouts and note outlines. SCIENCE ONLY PLEASE.

b. Looseleaf for notes and homework

c. Blue or black ink pen only (no colors or permanent markers)

e. 1 box of pencils, 2 to leave in box in room

f. Zippered pencil case with 3 holes to fit in binder

g. Bring AGENDA every day

7. When is extra help? In room 227

a. Tuesday afternoons 3:15 – 3:55

b. Thursday afternoons 3:15 – 3:55

c. By appointment

8. What should I do when I am absent?
PLEASE USE MY WEBSITE FOR ALL NOTES, REVIEW SHEETS and HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

a. Pick up your missed work dittos/notes from the weekly trays.

b. Copy the missed HW from a friend’s agenda.
You will have 1 day to make up missed HW for each day you were absent.

d. Attend extra help.

e. Tests and quizzes will be made up at extra help. You must make up tests, quizzes and labs within 1-2 weeks of returning to school.

9. How should I organize my notes?
   
   

1. Like this handout! Your notes will look like this question and answer format to help you study for tests. We will also be using a lot of charts, drawings, and movies.

2. Number the worksheet or notes in upper right hand corner.

3. Always include your name, period and date on your work.

4. Add your notes and handouts to your binder in number order... this way you will know what you are missing when absent.

5. Graded tests, labs and projects should be added to your portfolio folder.

6. This document will be the first handout in your binder!

SCIENCE 8 Course Outline
Mrs. Sciglibaglio and Mr. Hennen

Student Name ___________________________________________________________Period____________

HOMEWORK #1: Due Monday 9/19/10
a. Read this document with your parents or guardians at home.

b. Write any questions or concerns in the space provided below.

c. Send in Supplies and Signed Contract to be checked on Monday 9/13/10.

d. Read and initial the Internet /Printer / Computer Requirement.

Computer / Printer / Internet Access Requirement:
The use of technology is a significant part of the science activities in our classroom. We will be using portable laptop computers and visiting the computer lab for several major assignments, including our final project. If the student is unable to finish in the allotted time at school (absence or other), access to computers with printers and the internet is necessary. There are several options available:

a) Lunchtime in the Computer Lab at JFK or in the JFK library.

b) Extra help after school at JFK.

c) Personal Computer at home or relative.

d) Public Library.

Ample time is given for alternate arrangements to be made. Please discuss with your student to plan for the unexpected and not wait until the last minute with these technology based activities.

We understand the requirement for computer with printing and internet access and are able to utilize one of the four available options listed above.

Student Initials _____________ Parent Initials _________________

Questions or comments from students:

Questions or comments from parents:

Please complete HW #1 and return/sign this form by Monday 9/19/11

Signature of Student _________________________________________

Signature of Parent _________________________________________

If you like to communicate via email, please provide your email address here: __________________________