Open House “Enzyme Question”

1. Open House “Enzyme Question” 1. Rank the activities listed below from most to least important. • checking JPAMS • studying • checking the class website • completing assignments • paying attention in class

2. Please see the handout for contact information and course content. Mrs. Jaclyn Bearden, M. Ed. 7th Grade Life Science Class

3. STJH Grading Categories: • Class Work 30% —Enzymes, Notes, Practice Pages, Activities, Labs, Planner • Homework10% —Assignments to be done at home • Tests 40% —Tests, Projects, Labs, Quizzes • Exam 20% —covers all content from the quarter

4. Helping Students Succeed: My interventions: • Allow retakes of failed quizzes and tests (not exams). • Allow late assignments (worth up to 70% credit). • Available before and after school most days for extra help, retakes, make-up, etc. • Class binders for planner assignments and make-up work. • Responsive to parent contact. Email is best.

5. Helping Students Succeed: I need your support: • Read the back of your yellow handout. • Insist that your child: • Try his or her best (organization, assignments, etc.) • Not earn zeros—ever! • Study a little every night • Communicate with me about what is going on with your child • Check JPAMS regularly

6. Grade Book Entries: Late Work & Retakes Late Grade Original Score Example: A student turned in complete homework 1 day late. (0 was the original score, 70 is the late grade.) Example: A student failed a quiz and retook it. (30 was the original score, 85 is the retake grade.) Grade=70.0 2nd Attempt Original Score Grade=85.30

7. Open House “Enzyme Question” 1. Rank the activities listed below from most to least important. • checking JPAMS • studying • checking the class website • completing assignments • paying attention in class

8. It depends. Every child is different.

9. Please see the handout for contact information and course content. Mrs. Jaclyn Bearden, M. Ed. 7th Grade Life Science Class