Accelerated Science

Mrs. Kerrie Bocci

Conference: 11:37am – 12:32pm

Phone #: 281-357-3030 ext. 1244

E-mail:

BASIC SUPPLIES

  • 1” binder (3-ring) with clear view sleeve
  • 1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
  • Pencils

DAILY DO’S

  • Do take care of any personal business BEFORE class starts.
  • Do sharpen pencils BEFORE the bell rings.
  • Do be in your seat working on warm-ups when the tardy bell rings.
  • Do record homework and test dates.
  • Do show proper respect for teachers, students, property and self.

ABSENCES

  • When you are absent, it is your responsibility to get and complete missed assignments.
  • You have the same number of days you were absent to complete the assignment(s).

TUTORING

  • Tuesdays 3:00 – 3:30pm
  • Available for all students – must provide your own transportation

ACCELERATED GUIDELINES

  • 85 or higher for yearly average in Science course the preceding year or Level III on STAAR Math test the preceding year
  • At end of 1stsemester, all students with average below 70will be removed from the course.
  • Parents and staff may recommend a student exit if average is between 70-74.

GRADES

  • 60% Major: Tests / Assessments
  • 40% Daily: Classwork / Homework / Quizzes /

Lab Activities / Notebooks

CELL PHONES

  • Cell phones allowed for educational purposes

ONLY and otherwise should be out of sight.

LATE WORK

  • DailyMajor work assignments will be accepted late with the following reduction in grade:
  • 1 day late: -15 points
  • 2 days late: -30 points
  • 3 days late: grade of 0

LABORATORY POLICIES

  • Students are expected to adhere to all laboratory safety procedures.
  • Failure to adhere to the laboratory safety procedures will result in immediate removal from the lab activity and appropriate disciplinary actions.
  • The TISD Safety Contract must be signed by each student and a parent/guardian.

NOTEBOOK

  • The 3-ring binder with clear view sleeve is required and must be dedicated to Science use only.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to take binder home each night to review vocabulary, notes, etc., as this will be the primary resource for review and test preparation.
  • The binder must be brought to class each day.

TEXTBOOK

  • Each student is responsible for two textbooks (one 8th grade and one 7th grade).
  • Students will be assigned login information so that they may access the textbooks online at home.
  • The fee to replace a lost textbook is$25.

CLASSROOM RULES

  • Be Prompt

Arrive to class on time and ready to learn

  • Be Prepared

Have all required supplies in class each day (binder, paper, pencil)

  • Be a Person of Character

Demonstrate quality character traits (Respect, Kindness, Good Citizenship, Fairness, Responsibility, Trust, and Academic Integrity)

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

  • Communication

Students will communicate appropriately and effectively with teachers, administrators, other students, parents and members of the community.

  • Collaboration

Students will work collaboratively with classmates, teachers, and others to achieve the course objectives.

  • Commitment

Students will demonstrate a commitment to learning and exercise leadership for the advancement of his/her emotional and academic growth; be responsible, punctual, regular in attendance and prepared to participate in all aspects of class.

  • Ethical Conduct

Students will uphold the Student Code of Conduct; demonstrate respect and maintain ethical conduct in relationships with everyone in the school community. Academic honesty is expected.

This syllabus is to be kept in your binderall year.Your signature indicates your understanding of the expectations, as well as an agreement to abide by the expectations.

Student’s SignatureParent’s Signature