8TH GRADE SCIENCE
Homework
Course: 8th Grade Science
Instructor: Ms. Sally Lauzon
A. Student Expectations
- Come to class each day prepared to be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT
- Maintain a pace that will place their progress within the established guidelines by:
- Allow teacher to provide meaningful assistance to the maximum number of students by:
- Maintain the classroom as an organized, clean, neat area conductive to learning by:
- Return to class following periods of absence:
NOTE: Students have the responsibility for making up all missed work. This means that assignments are expected within a reasonable period of time. The teacher is eager to provide individual attention for all students requesting it; however, the students have full responsibility in this area. If the student fails to take initiative and make up their work within an acceptable time period, after school detention will be assigned. After an extended period of time a zero will be earned for the incomplete work.
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Arrive to class on time
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Have immediate access to a pen, pencil and calculator
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Maintain a complete and comprehensive notebook, an individual, three-ring binder is strongly recommended
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Keep current worksheets, homework, class work and labs up to date and readily available
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Working quickly and safely during lab periods
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Work whatever extra time needed to remain on schedule
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Request that materials be sent home early when absent but are capable of working
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When anticipating long absences request and complete the necessary work prior to leaving
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Devote whatever time is necessary for home study, at least an average of 30 minutes for each school day and complete all assignments on time
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Actively seek assistance whenever a problem arises that impedes learning
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Efficiently use class time to experience maximum learning
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Reading instructions carefully and working diligently with the materials provided
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Use alternate sources of assistance such as other students, reference materials, parents and guardians
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Request help with equipment not yet mastered
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Not writing on desks, tables, equipment and work surfaces
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Refrain from loud talk and disruptive behavior
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Replace all materials at the completion of each activity
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Clean up the work area and straightening chairs before leaving the classroom
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Knowing that class went on with out you and that you did miss work that will need to be made up
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With a late pass if necessary
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Maintain a schedule to catch up with the class by getting missed notes, homework, worksheets, etc.
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B. Determination of Grades: Each student�s quarterly grade will be computed based on the following variables
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Tests - there will be a test at the end of each chapter/topic studied. As topics are covered previous topics are also included, making the tests cumulative as the year progresses. |
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Quizzes - there will be at least one quiz per topic or per week |
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Lab reports � There will be lab experiments to help understand the material covered. A written report of all labs will be required. |
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Homework � Homework in one form or another will be assigned almost every day. Each assignment will be averaged in to determine the quarterly grade |
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Notebook � Each student will be required to keep an up-to-date notebook that includes all current and previously covered material |
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Behavior � in any science lab classroom appropriate behavior is a must: accordingly, the teacher will take behavior into account when computing the student�s quarterly grade. |
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The student's quarterly average will be calculated as follows: 1/3 homework, 1/3 tests, 1/3 labs. |
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The formula for computing a student�s final average is as follows: the sum of the four quarterly grades and the final exam, divided by 5. |
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Extra assistance: We all share the common goals of maximizing student learning and satisfactorily preparing students for their high school career. To achieve these goals we must all work together. As your teacher, I will be available to help according to my class schedule. Obtain a pass from me prior to our meeting; it will be your pass through the halls and will allow me to get the needed materials together to assist you. NOTE: While I stand ready to assist you, much of the responsibility for help lies with you. You must request the help, as I won�t always know when you need assistance, and you must make the time to receive the help. |
Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at school at: slauzon@sharonsprings.org or by phone at school at 284-2267
