Mrs. Sharp’s Science Class Guidelines – 2016-2017

About the Teacher

I grew up in Bellaire, Texas where I attended Pershing JHS and Lamar HS, in Houston. I received my teaching degree in 1982 from THE UNIVERSITY of ARKANSAS. Woo Pig! I’m a HUGE Razorback fan and love sports. My husband’s name is Steve, and my two children are Sydney (20) and Marshall (17). We live in Friendswood.

This is my 25th year of teaching, my 5th year at Rodeo Palms JHS, and my 13th year of teaching in Alvin ISD. I previously taught 7th and 8th-grade Science at ASSETS Academy (Alvin ISD) for 6 years, and one year of 6th-grade science at Alvin Elementary. I have also taught 7th- and 8th-grade science at Pearland JH-East, PE for five years at Eagle Heights Christian Academy, one year of Biology/Coaching at Santa Fe HS, and two years of Health/Coaching at Santa Fe JHS. Rodeo Palms JHS is a great place to be and has some of the best teachers in the district. I'm so excited to meet all the new 7th-graders and I know that we will have a fantastic year.

Supplies

Bring the followingsupplies to class every day.

* 1 Composition notebook for an Interactive Science Notebook (ISN)

* 1 Folder with brads

* Pencil bag (keep in binder used for all classes)

* Hand-held pencil sharpener (student keep)

* Pencils/eraser (student keep)

*Black or blue pens(student keep)

* Scissors (student keep)

* Small bottle of glue or glue stick or tape (for ISN)

* Markers (student keep)

* Map pencils (student keep)

* 2 boxes of tissues (turn in to teacher)

* Ear buds (student keeps-bring everyday!)

Students will keep up with their own supplies and will not turn them in to the teachers. Supplies should be kept in a pencil bag in binder. One binder for all 7 classes, should be carried to each classes, daily. Students do NOT need a separate binder for each class. Binders should be divided into sections with dividers/tabs – one for each class.The binder should include a steady supply of notebook paper, a pencil bag, and other listed supplies. Homework assignments should be carried back and forth to school, in binder. Please do not send more than 2-3 pens/pencils at a time, as they tend to get lost or disappear.

I will take up the tissues on the first day, for use throughout the year. The composition notebook (ISN) and folder will be for use in the classroom. The composition notebook should be taken home ONLY to study from or finish assignments, as we will be working from the notebook most every day.

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device

Students are allowed to bring their own device for class use, however, phones will be stored away by the teacher during class time if it is not needed for an assignment. Students might be asked to text answers, use a timer, search the internet, or take online quizzes/tests. Please make sure your family’s data plan is communicated. Chromebooks will be available for student use in the classroom as well. Cell phones are not allowed to be out without the teacher’s permission. If students are texting, listening to music without permission, etc., without permission after the tardy bell, devices will be taken up and turned in to the office. The parent will then have to come up to the school and pay the $15 fine to retrieve the device.

Textbook

Textbooks can be checked outto keep at home during the school year with a note from a parent. I keep a class set of books in the classroom. An on-line textbook is available for use at home as well. Students will be given a code to access the online textbook (McGraw-Hill).

District Grading Policy

20% - Classwork/homework

40% - Labs/Quizzes/Progress Checks/Projects

40% - Tests

Homework

Assignments that are not completed in class may become homework.

Guidelines for Make-Up Work

Students are responsible for getting their missed work from absences. Copies of missed assignments and notes are available in the classroom and most assignments can be accessed on the Edmodo website. It is a good idea for students to attend tutorials to complete missed assignments when returning from an absence. Quizzes, tests, and labs will have to be made up before or after school, during tutorials. Students are also encouraged to attend tutorials for extra help when needed, as well as to get organized and fasten papers into ISN.

Tutorials:

Mon - 4:00 – 4:45

Fri – 8:15 – 8:44

Additional tutorials are available upon request.

District Late Work Policy

If students do not turn in an assignment on the day it is due, it will be considered late and students will not be able to earn 100 points on a perfect assignment. Students will receive a late grade as follows:

1 day late = 90

2 days late = 80

3 days late = 70

4+ days late = 0

Expected Behaviors

1. Be in your assigned seat, ready to work,when the bell rings. Sharpen pencil BEFORE the tardy bell rings.

2. Have needed supplies and homeworkassignments every day.

3. Keep hands, feet, books, and objects to yourself. Students are expected to treat the lab and lab

equipment safely and with respect.

4. Profanity, rude gestures, cruel teasing or put downs are not permitted.

5. Be respectful to any adult working atthis school.

Students are required to pass a lab safety quiz and sign a safety contract, before working with lab equipment. If we all follow the golden rule, we will have a fantastic year!

Primetimes (Daily Warm-ups)

Students will be in assigned seat, quietly working on the dailyPrimetime (warm-up question),whenthe bell rings, and use the restroom betweenclasses.

On-Line Resources & Announcements (check your child’s grades)

* Teacher Website: Parents and students are advised to visit my “Teacher Website” weekly, for lesson plans, announcements, and other helpful information. My website can be accessed from the district website at

* Skyward website: This is the new grades and attendance website the district will be using this year. Parents will be receiving information, in the mail, about the website and how to gain access.

* Edmodo.com: Students will use Edmodo.com to access assignments, homework, reviews, projects, etc. Parents can sign up for an Edmodo parent account, to access student assignments as well.

* Quia.com: Students will take electronic quizzes and tests via the website Quia.

Parents

Please fill out the attached “Parent Contact” form, on the next page, and have your child return the form to me. If your child returns the form by the end of the week, they will receive a free 100! Please read information below, as it explains how to sign-up forthe above mentioned websites.

Contact information:

Email:

Phone #: 281-245-2078

Conference: 1st period

I prefer to communicate via email and will try to respond within 24 hours.

How to Access District Website:

How to AccessRodeo Palms JHS Website & Mrs. Sharp’s Teacher Website:

  • Type:
  • Click on “schools”
  • Click on “Rodeo Palms JHS”
  • Click on “Faculty”, then “Ann Sharp”

How Parents sign up for “EDMODO” website

  • Students must first create their account, before parents can create an account. We will be creating accounts in class at the end of the week, then you can go to the links below for directions.

We will be creating accounts in class, at the end of the week

How to find the “Parent Code” in Edmodo:

** Students will be setting up Edmodo and other accounts the 2nd week of school***

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION

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Print Student’s first and last name Class Period (Science)

Mrs. Ann Sharp

Science Teacher

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Name of Parent Contact

______Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

Comments or Concerns:

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