Welcome to Earth & Space Science!
Miss Bandeira
Room 207
Office Hours: Tuesday, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm or by appointment with prior notice
Contact me anytime at:
Curriculum· Experimental Design/ Multiple Intelligence
· Astronomy
· Plate Tectonics
· Weathering/ Rocks and Minerals
· Geologic Time
· Atmosphere/ Weather
· Oceans/ Climate
· Chemistry & Physics Overview
· Environmental Issues / Materials
· 1” Binder
· 1 pack of loose leaf paper (200 sheets minimum- 3 hole punched)
· 1 package of binder reinforcement labels
· Scotch Tape
· #2 Pencils
· Blue/Black ink pens
· Daily Homework Planner (provided by school)
· Color Pencils – to be kept at home
Class Expectations
1. Be prepared with your materials and be ready to learn as soon as the bell rings.
2. Listen and follow instructions, as well as classroom rituals and routines.
3. During class discussions, make sure to respect other’s opinions and generate fun and creative conversations.
4. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
5. Write down your homework your planner everyday.
6. Respect others during test/quiz time by not communicating with classmates during the period.
7. Make sure to leave the classroom as you found it (Nice and Neat!)
8. All safety rules must be followed at all times.
9. Always remember to strive to do your best!
Class Consequences
1. Verbal warning/Loss of participation points
2. Contact home/ Note made in Genesis
3. Teacher detention
4. Violation of lab safety rules may result in lab privileges being revoked.
Grading
Quarterly grades will be calculated according to the following organization:
Tests 30%
Labs/Projects 25%
Classwork 20%
Quizzes 15%
Homework 10%
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TOTAL 100%
Homework
Homework will be checked/reviewed throughout the period. 5 points will be deducted each day it is late. After the fifth day late, the highest you can receive is a 50%. Current missing assignments will be posted in the classroom. It is your responsibility to monitor your missing work and complete it for partial credit.
Classwork
Classwork consists of assignments completed in class (group and individual), class participation, and being prepared. Everyone will start with a 100% for preparation. For every day you are unprepared, one point will be deducted from the preparation grade. You will not be permitted to go to your locker once class has begun.
Tests/Quizzes/Projects/Labs
Tests: They will always be announced at least three days in advance!! No excuses for being unprepared for a test. A test review in the form of a review game, study guide, or both will precede all tests the day before the scheduled test.
Quizzes: They will be announced and unannounced (pop-quizzes). Unannounced quizzes will be open-notebook. Everything is fair game so take detailed notes!!
Projects: There will be individual and group projects throughout the year. Projects will include, but will not be limited to: physical models, demonstrations, oral presentations, research papers, and science notebook checks.
Labs: Lab grades are based on not only the written report, but also how well you work within your group. Please follow the lab rubric to ensure your paper is of the utmost quality.
Retakes
For any quiz you receive a 66% or below on, you will be required to complete a remediation assignment for more practice. Any test you receive a 66% or below on, you can retake during office hours. It is up to you to change your grade, which is your responsibility as a student. Your parents/guardians will be required to sign your agreement slip.
Absentee Make Up Work
If you are absent, you are responsible for getting any missing notes from someone in class. Any handouts given out while you were absent can be found in the red hanging folder in the classroom. All make-up work should be completed within 1 week of absence for full credit. It is your responsibility to submit/show your make-up work. If you are absent the day of an announced quiz or test, be prepared to take it the day you return, preferably after school.
Extra Credit
Extra Credit opportunities will be provided throughout the marking period. Extra Credit may be handed in at any point throughout the marking period up to 5 days prior to the last day of the marking period to be credited for that marking period.
Science Notebooks
Notebooks must be in class every day. Notebooks will be periodically inspected for organization. Keep all science notes, handouts, and corrected work in the correct order in your notebook. They will be useful for following classes. Everything should be legible. If I can’t read it, it will not be graded.
Proper Assignment Heading
For work that is handed in, a proper heading must be used. A proper heading should begin with your FULL name (first and last), the date, the period of the class, my name, and the assignment title.
Academic Honesty
It is expected that each student adhere to the Franklin Township academic honesty and plagiarism policy. This means that all work will be done, by the individual student, in his or her own words. Do it right the first time, or be prepared to do it over.
Additional Notes:
Name: (please, print first and last name)
Directions: Please, read and sign the following statement. Then have a parent or guardian read and sign the statement below that.
STUDENT
I have read the attached packet both in class and on my own. I understand all material within the packet and I have asked questions to clarify any portions that I did not understand. I realize that I am responsible for all the information that it provides concerning the operation of our science classroom and my responsibilities and the expectations of me as a student.
STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE
PARENT/GUARDIAN
I have read and understand the attached packet concerning the operations of my child’s science class. I have reviewed important points with my child, which will help make them successful throughout the year. I will monitor and assist my child on a regular basis to ensure an acceptable effort and the best chance for positive achievement and learning. I will contact the teacher with ANY questions or concerns immediately throughout the year.
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (please, print first and last name)
Franklin Middle School
415 Francis St. Somerset, NJ 08873 (732)249-6410