Classroom Syllabus
7th Grade ScienceMrs. Wankan

2017-2018

1st Nine Weeks / 2nd Nine Weeks / 3rd Nine Weeks / 4th Nine Weeks
Process Skills
Heredity
Classification
Natural Selection / Cells
Human Body / Homeostasis
Ecosystems
Adaptations
Catastrophic Events
Succession / Eco Regions
Groundwater
Fruitvale Project

Classroom Guidelines:
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. You will be treated with respect and are expectedto treat your peers and your teacher in a similar fashion.

To promote a positive and effective learning environment, the following class rules will be followed.

  • Be prepared.
  • Follow directions.
  • Respect self, others and property.
  • No eating or drinking in class without permission.
  • Keep hands, feet, objects and negative remarks to yourself.

You are responsible for your own actions!

Homework:
Homework will be assigned as needed.

Tests:
Review materials will be sent home prior to each test. Students will receive 5 ADDITIONAL POINTS towards their test grade for returning the study guide signed by a parent or guardian on the day of the test. (Test taking strategies are required on every test!)

Absences:
The student is responsible for collecting make-up work from the teacher. The student has ONE WEEK to make up and turn in make-up work.

Classroom Supplies:
ALL SUPPLIES MUST BE TURNED IN BY Friday, AUGUST 29, 2017. All students are required to have the following supplies for Science:
4 spiral (70 pages)2bottle of Elmer’s glue2pack of map pencilsscissors

**Special Note: Students are considered prepared for class when they are SITTING IN THEIR SEAT and have the following: pencil and Science journal.

Late Work:
There will be a 10 point deduction from late work per day. After 3 days, the assignment is a ZERO. For every day a student is absent, they will have the same amount of days to make up that work.

Cheating:
Cheating will not be tolerated. A ZERO will be given.

Cell Phones/MP3 Players:
Cell phones will only be utilized at the discretion of the teacher. Please turn them off before coming into class and keep them in your bag. Cell phones/MP3 players must be surrendered to the teacher if they are exposed in class without permission.

Tutorials:
Tutorials are available during the school day. Tutorials are mandatory for students who are failing.

Grades:
Percentages for Science are as follows:
45 % Summative Assessments

55% Formative Assessments