Los Tules Tigers 8th Grade Science Mrs. Delgado

The BIG 3

Be RESPECTFUL B	e RESPONSIBLE Be SAFE

Introduction:

Welcome to Eighth Grade Science! This year in science, you will be examining the world around you by taking a look at three general areas of science: Physics, Astronomy and Heredity & Evolution. We’ll be improving your understanding of science and your brain power as we go.

Required Materials:

Every day in science, you will need to have these items with you:

Pencil (no pens) and Paper – borrowing = possible collateral

Open Mind – be prepared to learn!!

Course Content:

The idea behind this class is to explore the physical world around us. To do this, we will investigate these areas:

Safety & Lab Skills	Energy Earth’s and the universe	Heredity and Evolution
On- line safety	Forces and Motion

Classroom Rules and Consequences:

Being in eighth grade means you are a young adult so I expect you to act like one. You are expected to exhibit the following characteristics in relating to all adults and other students:

RESPECT	RESPONSIBILITY	CITIZENSHIP

FARINESS	TRUSTWORTHINESS	CARING

A Behavior Problems = Anything disruptive to the learning atmosphere.

There are 4 simple rules you must follow in Mrs. Delgado’s class. These rule are:

If it’s not nice, don’t say it.

If it’s not right, don’t do it.

Do what has to be done, when it has to be done, as well as it can be done.

Do it that way all the time.

If you do not follow my 4 simple rules, the possible consequences are:

Minor Offense # 1 - Verbal Warning, reminded of proper behavior

Minor Offense # 2 – Second warning

Minor Offense # 3 –	SENTENCES, possible Parent contact, and/or Detention, MINOR Referral

Minor Offense # 4 = MAJOR = Office referral.

Major Behavior Offenses will lead to an immediate office referral.

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Each trimester, you are allowed three unexcused tardies by me. If you get more than 3 tardies, you will receive sentences and/or detention time in addition to office consequences.

Restroom Policy: If you must use the restroom, you will owe DOUBLE the time you are out of class, due at break, lunch or after school. If you miss this time, you will have detention (minimum 15 minutes).

Missing Work Policy:

Students who are absent or have missing work will have until the following week’s Friday to turn in their missing assignment(s). If you are absent, please pick up your missing work by talking to your teacher. After the second Friday, missing work may be turned in for half credit. Makeup work will NOT be accepted after the fourth Friday after the absence and a score of “0” will be recorded.

A score of zero means an assignment cannot be made up. Grading Policy:

Grading Policy

Your grade will be determined using the points that you earn on all your assignments.

The grading scale is as follows:

A –	90% - 100%	Classwork + Lab Work	= 45 %

B –	80% - 89%	Weekly Calendar Checks	=	10 %

C –	65% - 79%	Tests and assessments	=	35 %

D –	50% - 64%	Weekly behavior/Participation	=	10 %

F –	00% - 49%

Overall Grade	=	100 %

Los Tules School Philosophy:

We believe that:

Each student has a right to learn.

Each teacher has a right to teach.

Therefore, in order to be successful, each student will need to:

Be on time and prepared to learn.

Be courteous, respectful and cooperative.

Respect personal and private property.

Be an active participant in the learning process.

Other Information:

I will usually be available after school to answer questions and provide time for make-ups for the students. If you have any further questions or concerns, please come and talk with me. To contact me outside of class, please call the school at 687-3156 or email at jdelgado@tcsdk8.org. You may also get information by going to the Tulare City School District website, www.TCSDk8.org, and navigating to the Los Tules section, then to my web page.

I have gone over the Science Syllabus information with my 8th grade student.

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