Grade 7 Science Course Syllabus - The Anthony School



Grade 7 Science Course Syllabus

2013-2014 School Year

Instructor: Mr. Chris McDaniel

Home Phone: (501)661-4663

Cell Phone: (501)837-8787

E-mail: Chrisbmcdaniel@; ChrisM@

Course Goals: Students will experience science through hands-on activities and creative assignments. Students will use the scientific method to collect and interpret data and report information.

Notebooks:

Each student will be expected to keep an organized class notebook which will contain homework assignments to be turned in and all class lecture notes necessary to complete assignments and prepare for exams. The note taking process will be discussed in class.

Homework Assignments:

Students will be expected to complete any and all homework assignments and submit them by the expected date. All homework assignments will be graded on completeness and neatness. Students will be required to make up and submit missed assignments at times determined by the instructor. A grade penalty of 10% per day will be given for late assignments. After three (3) days, a maximum of half credit will be given. Homework assignments will be posted on a daily basis on the middle school assignment board located on the Anthony School website. Students who are absent from school should check the assignment board to keep up with their daily assignments. Students who anticipate extended absences should inform the instructor so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Homework assignments will be corrected in class on the date that they are due and turned in for a grade. Incomplete homework assignments completed during the class period in which they are due will receive a zero (0).

Quizzes and Exams:

To emphasize the importance of daily study, unannounced quizzes over the previous day’s work may be given on any day. Exams will be announced at least one (1) week in advance and detailed study guides for each exam will be given in class. Exams will cover class material determined by the instructor. Students who miss any quiz or exam will be expected to take the quiz or exam on the day that they return to school unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. If a student is not pleased with an exam grade, that student may rework the incorrect questions to better understand the concepts covered in those questions and to earn additional points.

Grading:

Homework will be counted as approximately 65% of the final grade, while quizzes/exams will count as approximately 35% of the final grade. Students are encouraged to check their daily progress on Power School.

Attendance/Tardiness:

Students should attend class regularly. Excessive tardiness will not be tolerated. Students who are excessively tardy will be subject to action consistent with the procedures outlined in the Anthony School Parent/Student Handbook.

Classroom Behavior:

All students must follow the rules as outlined in the Anthony School Parent/Student Handbook. Any deviation from these rules will result in an appropriate and immediate action. Disruptive behavior during class will not be tolerated.

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