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Welcome to 8 th Grade Science

Welcome to 8 th Grade Science. Mr. Kyle Queen 201 9-2020. Getting to Know Me:. Born and raised in Hershey, PA. Moved to AZ in 2012 after I finished High School. ASU Alumni Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (2016) Master’s in Secondary Education (2018) Second Year Teaching

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Welcome to 8 th Grade Science

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  1. Welcome to 8th Grade Science Mr. Kyle Queen 2019-2020

  2. Getting to Know Me: Born and raised in Hershey, PA. Moved to AZ in 2012 after I finished High School. ASU Alumni • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (2016) • Master’s in Secondary Education (2018) Second Year Teaching - Student taught at Akimel A-al - Second Year at Altadena

  3. Communicating With Me E-mail Address kqueen@kyrene.org Voicemail 480-541-6147

  4. Curriculum Map 1st and 2nd Quarters3rd and 4th Quarters -Lab safety -Physicss -Scientific Method -Simple DNA/Mitosis -Matter -Cell -Chemistry -Genetics/Heredity -Physics -Ecology

  5. Philosophy and Expectations All students will gain an interest and improve their knowledge and appreciation of science. Basic Expectations of students: • Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class every day. • Students are expected to put forth effort in order to master all objectives. • Students are expected to turn in assignments on time • Students are expected to follow all class and school policies outlined in the student handbook.

  6. Grading A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: <60 • Assessment (tests, quizzes, projects, lab explanations) 80% • Classwork/homework/participation 20%

  7. Homework Policy • Homework includes reviewing concepts, notes, and objectives. • Homework will typically be the result of classwork not being finished during class time.

  8. Absences • Participation and collaboration are essential in science. • Missed labs may require utilizing lunch time or before/after school to make up. • Students are given an equal number of days to their absences to complete make-up work. • It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up work from the website, a group member, a classmate, or me.

  9. Academic Support-Learning Lab • Learning Lab (Before School): • Mon-Fri 7:30-8:00 • After school- Tuesday/Thursday-3:30-4:30 • An opportunity for students to work, study, and read • Permission slips obtained from teacher Content area teachers are available for one-on-one assistance

  10. What can you do to help your child? • Check Weekly Agenda • Review homework/projects • Check Graded Assignments • ParentVUE: http://sw.kyrene.org/parentvue • Teacher web pages • Encourage your child to attend learning lab! • Contact Me

  11. Online Grade/Coursework Access • I plan to communicate frequently (monthly emails) • Access coursework from class period specific Google Classroom (sign-up codes on my Altadena Website) • Website updated at least weekly to show agenda and upcoming assignments • Grades will be updated as quickly as possible and this depends on assignment type

  12. Wish List 6. Ziploc bags-gallon and sandwich 7. Kleenex • Whiteboard Markers • Hand-Sanitizer • Pencils • Clorox Wipes • AAA and AA - Batteries

  13. Thank you! Feel free to email me with any questions!

  14. What to Expect for 2019-20 • GATE Course of Study • Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum • Criteria for Placement • Professional Development

  15. Course of Study • Courses are taught by a content specialist (GATE teacher) • GATE coursework is available in all four core areas • English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies courses based upon grade level standards with extension/enrichment • Opportunities for high school math credit • Two electives of choice

  16. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum • Updated curriculum guides for all GATE courses • address challenge, complexity, choice and control • provide extension and enrichment • consistency across schools • collaboration between teachers • Syllabus for each course showing expectations and learning outcomes • Learning compacts are in place for participation in GATE courses to ensure courses are rigorous

  17. Criteria for Placement • Initial placement of students as they transition into 6th grade includes • Identification in one or more areas of giftedness AND/OR • Multiple measures of high ability (e.g., AzMERIT proficiency, classroom grades, teacher recommendation) • Full criteria available at https://www.kyrene.org/AdvPlacement • Subsequent course placements are defined by the course of study

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