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Back To School Night Mrs. Neufeld 8 th Grade Science. September 10, 2014. My Goals. To be fair To be available to help kids To help your kids learn to be responsible Prepare your kids so they will succeed in high school science classes. My Plan. Be available to students after school
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Back To School NightMrs. Neufeld8th Grade Science September 10, 2014
My Goals • To be fair • To be available to help kids • To help your kids learn to be responsible • Prepare your kids so they will succeed in high school science classes
My Plan • Be available to students after school • Encourage students to use Minder Binder • Expect students to turn in completed work on time
Curriculum • Metrics/Lab Skills • Physics: We use a quantitative, mathematically based approach similar to the procedures students will use in high school • Astronomy • Chemistry • Family Life
Grading Policy • Based on total points • Neat and Complete
Parent Communication • Progress Reports: Anytime (Aeries) • Email • Phone
Homework • Homework extension of classroom activities • Due next day • Minder Binder
Tutoring • Study Hall: Thursday from 3:15 to 3:55 • Come to: • Get Help • Make up work • Work on projects • Personal Conference
Learning Environment • Follow McAuliffe Standards • Citizenship/Effort Grades
How YOU Can Help • Ask for Minder Binder • Ask your children to explain what they have learned • Encourage organization • Make sure kids make up work if they are absent • Remember what you were like when you were their age
Availability • Planning Period • 9:45 to 10:30 AM • School Phone • 714-816-3320 X-77216 • Email • aneufeld@losal.org • My Website www.losal.org/mcauliffe Click on teachers, then Neufeld. My agenda and homework assignments are listed under “Homework Assignments”