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Science-8 with Mr. Rose

Welcome to Science 8 with Mr. Rose! In this course, I have high expectations for all students and aim to challenge you at a high level. Daily study and organization are key for success. Communication with parents is critical; please engage with your child about their learning and help them stay responsible for their work. Our class website includes essential resources, assignments, and grading policies. Late work has specific guidelines, and attendance at tutorials is crucial for understanding and success. Let’s work together to achieve your best this year!

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Science-8 with Mr. Rose

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  1. Science-8 with Mr. Rose What to Expect… Where to Find… What to Do… August 30, 2012

  2. My Expectations of Students • Be challenged at a high level • Study daily, 10-15 minutes • Utilize technology • Keep notebook up to date, organized, and neat • Complete & turn assignments in on time • Attend tutorials as needed

  3. My Expectations of Parents • Be involved • Examine/discuss notebook with child • Ask what was learned today…don’t accept the answer, “nothing.” -- make them be specific • Guide without doing/ask questions • Check website and ask questions • Check grades on Parent Self Serve • Work together with me as a team to encourage success for the student

  4. I… • Have high expectations for ALL students • Keep grades updated regularly • Send home progress reports for averages below 75 • Keep my website calendar up to date • Post digital information on my ‘Notes and Handouts’ web page • Can best be reached through email

  5. My Web Site • http://greenslime.info • Includes: • My schedule • Contact information • Tutorial information • Assignment calendar • Notes and handouts • Links to the textbook online, Virtual Class, and other great sources

  6. Grades • Check grades using • Parent Self-serve (Documentation) • Progress report will be emailed or sent via student if average falls below 75 • 10-15 daily grades & 3-5 major grades are taken each 9 weeks

  7. Homework • Study* notes 7 days a week • Study* at least 10-15 minutes per night • Complete lab reports • Anything not completed in class * Study: to actively engage in review of material…thismeans DO something with the material, not just read it; i.e., make flash cards, write quiz questions, have a parent quiz you, add pictures, etc.

  8. Late Work • By district policy • Late daily work will not be accepted for points, but is still examined • Late major work will be 15 points off per day late (up to 2 days) unless other terms are agreed upon • However… • If late daily work is brought to tutorials the next morning, I will take it for a maximum of a 70; after that, work will still be done for no points • If late major work is brought to tutorials, I will only take off 5 points for the 1st day, 10 points for the 2nd day, and 15 points for the 3rd day

  9. Tutorials • Monday - Friday from 8:10-8:50 A.M. (Reminder Binder must be signed the day before if entering through cafeteria; otherwise, knock on my back door) • Monday - Friday from 7:30-8:05 A.M. (knock on my back door) • Assigned duties/meetings/training could alter this schedule • Official Blalack Science tutorials occur on Wednesdays from 8:10 – 8:50 A.M. • Required attendance on Wednesdays if student is failing

  10. Failed Exams & Projects • Students who fail major grades MUST… • correct and return their test with a parent signature • Attend tutorials for reteaching (next morning) • Attend tutorials to retake test (highest grade will be recorded) • Have corrections, reteaching, and retest completed within 3 days

  11. Absences • Check Calendar and Notes web pages • Check ABSENCE Folder in back of class upon return • Copy Instructions, Process skills, & Notes from classmate • Check with me if you have questions • Preferred time-during tutorials • Have 1 day per day absent to make up work without late penalties

  12. Science Portfolio Notebook • Goes home EVERY day • Kept neat and organized (per given instructions [p.2]) • Counts as a major grade each quarter • Method of communication between home and school…look through it from time to time, especially Graded Work section • Bring to class daily

  13. Vcampus (Moodle) • All PreAP students must participate in Virtual Classroom projects and quizzes • All students will have access to a Virtual Class and a STAAR review class • Weekly tutorial chat session monitored by a Science teacher • Wiki glossary for vocabulary look up • Opportunity to chat with peers about work • Extra credit activities Vcampus: http://vcampus.cfbisd.edu/

  14. Questions & Contact Info • Email: roseb@cfbisd.edu • Phone: 972-968-3500 x3588 • Conference time: 12:15 – 1:15 • Or contact counselor’s office • My web site: http://greenslime.info

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