Florida Department of Education



Ms. Vigue viguec@ Science 8th Grade 2020-2021

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Materials Needed

• Composition notebook

• Plenty of #2 pencils or pens!

• Headphones or ear buds

• Optional: colored pencils, highlighter, expo marker, mouse

A. Major Concepts covered in Science 3:

• The practice of science

• The characteristics of scientific knowledge

• The role of theories, laws, hypotheses, and models

• Science and society

• Earth in space and time

• Properties and changes in matter

• Matter and energy transformation

The goal of the Montford Middle School Science Department is to promote enthusiasm and a love for science evidenced by the students and modeled by the teachers. The science experience in my classroom will optimize traditional learning with hands on activities, media and technology to entice all learners and enhance student understanding.

*We will use the Canvas platform through Classlink for class instruction and materials. The textbook we will use for reference/extra material is Elevate Science 3 (Pearson) and may be accessed through student Classlink. DA students may pick up a hard copy of the textbook. B & M students will have textbook at school.

B. Course Requirements: These requirements include, but are not limited to, the benchmarks from the New Generation Sunshine State Standards that are relevant to this course and are listed in agenda as taught.

C. Canvas Platform: All student information can be found through Classlink and their Canvas platform. Students may find

*Agenda link-shows daily assignments and due dates, and emphasized standards

*Live Lesson Link-Zoom link for daily class period

*Modules-Informative text, videos, activities, assignments, quizzes, discussions and tests

*Email Me link

D. Website: My website has basic class information and extra help links and my email address

D. Grading – please access Focus often for updates on grades

The school grading scale is as follows:

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

59% F

All assessments, labs, and class work are awarded a specific number of points based on complexity and role in the learning process for the 8th grade. Once entered into our grading program, these points are weighted as follows:

❖ Assessments, major labs and special projects 70%

❖ Mini lab activities / Classwork / Homework 30%

E. Posting Grades

Grades will be posted promptly and viewed in real time through Focus.

F. Assignments and Homework: Work for each grading period will include (but not be limited to) daily work, homework, lab reports, tests and projects. Work will often be completed in Units which allows for students’ special accommodations and encourages the student to learn to budget their time accordingly.

Each assignment will be posted in the agenda through Canvas and can be accessed through Canvas Modules. Students are expected to turn their assignments in on time. Late work may be penalized or not be accepted.

G. Absenteeism: Students will receive full credit for assignments and tests completed after an excused absence provided the work is completed within a reasonable time (typically 2 days for each day absent). It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the make-up work from me. Remember that by accessing Canvas, you can view what is planned for each day and can complete work from home.

H. Classroom Guidelines: To create an environment for learning, students are expected to:

❖ Come to class on time and prepared (pencils or pens, devise, headphones or earbuds). DA students should be logged into Zoom during the first 15 minutes of class for attendance.

❖ Show respect and consideration to fellow students and teacher

❖ Listen attentively while others are speaking

❖ Raise their hand (even online) for permission to speak or leave their seat

❖ Follow lab safety rules

❖ Turn work in on time

❖ Use class time responsibly to compete assignments

I. Discipline: In class I will maintain a safe and positive learning environment, respectful of all students. Citizenship grades will be earned following the Montford Student Handbook Guidelines.

❖ First infraction, verbal warnings

❖ Second infraction, student/teacher conference

❖ Third infraction, contact parent

❖ Finally, if the misbehavior continues, written referral to administration

Other interventions may include time out in the classroom or another room. Please see the student handbook for Montford’s Discipline Plan.

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Thank you for taking the time to read over the class information letter. This syllabus is also available on my website and Canvas. If you have any concerns, contact me at viguec@.

Cheryl Vigue

Montford Middle School

8th grade science

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