Welcome to 7 th grade science

1. My course is an introduction to Chemistry and Biology STEM? NGSS? Chemistry 12 weeks Life Science 28 weeks Elements Microbiology Mixtures Plants and Animals Compounds Human body systems Welcome to 7th grade science Mrs. Maria Shapiro mshairo@portnet.k12.ny.us

2. 1997

3. Grading-see point log sheet • Tests and quizzes 70% of grade • Homework 15% • Labs 15%

4. Tests and quizzes • 2 or 3 tests a Q • 3 quizzes a Q • Departmentalized midterm and final • Review sheets before test • Basic list…they need to make it their own • I will teach study skills!

5. HW • HW 2-3 times a week Therefore…….no late assignments are accepted. • On my HW/web page • Also on the board every day!! • On the Mellow yellow Bulletin Board too-outside my room {all of team has too}

6. Labs • Usually will have several days to complete lab portion and a few days to answer questions at home • They have assigned lab groups..will change lab groups each quarter

7. Class Notes and Handouts • Copies of my notes are in the binder in my class room • Copies of all handouts in back of room-sign says extra copies

8. Extra help • Check website for “official” times • I welcome and encourage students to come during lunch and/or recess to ask questions, finish labs and/or study. • After school I am usually here until 3:45 and I would welcome questions then too • Have child email me if they want to make a scheduled time

9. Partnership • Balance parenting and child’s need for independence. They still need you!! Call Ms. Zelman 767 5545 for PTC • Be careful of APR (if child has an Alternate Perception of Reality) • Stay on top but not too much • When in doubt, check it out. Call or email even if small issue/question. • If mad---don’t email

10. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the team if something doesn’t sound right or if you have any questions at all. • I would be happy to discuss anything at all that is problematic or troublesome. • It is imperative that we foster a strong parent teacher partnership to ensure that your child has a successful year. • I look forward to getting to know you and your child this school year.

11. Accelerated Science in 8th grade In order to be considered for this High School course, the science department will look at the following grades for quarters 1,2 and 3: • Science,, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language In addition, we look at the grade on the screening test that is given by the department in the spring Must have an 80% average to be invited in