6th Grade Academic Core



6th Grade Science

Syllabus 2018-19

Welcome to the 6th grade at Albert Hill Middle School! Middle school is a time when students go through many unique changes, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. As your students adjust to life in middle school, we will work to make this a successful year for them. Communication between parents and teachers is an important factor in helping your child succeed. We look forward to building a relationship with your students and you.

• Stephanie Perry-Science 6/Life Science, room 108, e-mail: sperry@

• School number: 780-6107

• Perry Science Webpage: sperryscience.

• Sign up for Remind for announcements and information that will go directly to your phone. To join, enter the number 81010 and use the code @hillli once you download the Remind app.

Participation

Active participation in both small-group activities and whole-class discussions is required. We expect all members of the class to be well prepared and fully engaged.

Homework/Classwork

The list of homework assignments should be written in the agenda and should be shown daily to a parent or guardian. Homework assignments for science will be assigned on odd calendar days and are due on the following odd calendar day. If homework is not complete on the day it is due, students may still turn it in for partial credit. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of late assignments and missed work. Twenty percent per day will be deducted for late assignments. Students will have three days to complete work that was missed due to absence.

Conferences/Communication

The best way to communicate with me is by e-mail or the Remind app. We intend to respond to e-mails within 24 hours. Please resend your e-mail if you haven’t received a response within that time period. I am more than willing to meet with you during my planning periods if you prefer, or at a time more convenient to you.

*Please see me or email me if your child requires special accommodations due to learning disabilities, religious practices, physical requirements, medical needs, or any other reason.

The Richmond Public Schools Grading Scale:

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = 0-59

9 weeks Grade Calculations:

• Tests/Projects: 35% (Science Fair Final Project due in March. will be worth 3 test grades)

• Quizzes: 25%

• Classwork/Labs: 30%

• Homework: 10%

Course Objectives

SOL Objectives for each course are available online at .

*This syllabus is a general guideline for this course. All information contained in this document is subject to change at the discretion of the course instructor. Students and parents will be notified of any necessary adjustments made after September 15th, 2018.

Academic Honesty

No student shall lie, cheat, or steal academic information with the intent to gain academic advantage.

Behavior

We expect students to be:

• respectful and considerate of all members of the school community

• academically and personally honest

• responsible for the choices they make

Consequences

1st infraction: verbal warning

2nd infraction: Student-teacher conference and or “silent lunch”

3rd infraction: Parent-teacher conference is required

4th infraction or major offense (fighting, cheating, forgery, etc.): a referral will be sent to the office. This is an extreme consequence as referrals are made part of the student’s permanent file.

Rewards

Praise (daily)

Positive notes or calls home (random)

Various other perks (throughout the school year)

THE JOY OF LEARNING (each day of the school year)

Supply List: Ms. Perry Science

• Composition Book

• 2 pocket folder

• Pencils

For Shared use. If able, please bring the first week of school:

• 1 box of tissues

• Hand Sanitizer

• Clorox Wipes

• Glue stick

• Scissors

• Color markers or colored pencils

• Roll of invisible tape

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