Room 510-Carr Intermediate

Phone: (714) 480-4100 (ext. 64234)

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Mrs. Eckes’Science Class

Welcome to seventh grade science! I’m excited to have you in my class. I look forward to our year of scientific collaboration and learning.

It is important to develop scientific skills that give you college and career choices. I hope that many of you will choose to pursue a college-based career in a science related field because we need bright, inquisitive people who will have a positive impact on our world and solve challenges of the future.

Classroom supply suggestions:

Single Subject spiral bound Notebook –this will be kept at school

Science section in binder; pencils; colored pencils, binder paper; markers; ruler

Life Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Science, Engineering, and Technology will be covered as we explore the following units this year:

Living and Nonliving things are made of atoms.

Matter cycles and energy flows in systems of all scales within the Earth system.

Natural processes and human activities have shaped Earth’s resources and ecosystems.

Human activities help sustain biodiversity and ecosystem services in a changing world.

Classroom Management Policy: If a student is interfering with the learning opportunity of anyone else in our class, the following actions will be taken in the order described below.

First, I will give a warning.
If the warning does not work, a phone call home will be made and an after school detention will be assigned.
If the issue is not resolved, I will refer the student to the school principal.

Grading:Your grade will include: classwork, homework, andassessments.

A=100-90%B=89-80%C=79-70%D=69-60%F=59-50%

Not Passing

This is thefirst homework assignment in science this year:

Review this form with your parents or guardians and have them sign the form. Make sure it is filled out, signed and returned by Friday, 9/2/16 to receive full credit.

Students, please write down any information you feel will help you be successful in our science class:

Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for the opportunity to work with your cherished children. I believe in open communication and welcome you to contact me with any questions, concerns, or feedback.

I believe through open communication and by working together we will have a successful year! Please let me know if there is any information you feel I should know that will help your child have a successful year in science:

Feel free to contact me regarding any feedback, or questions!

I understand the classroom policy & procedures in my7th grade science class. If I had any questions, I have asked them. I understand the expectations of the teacher and I understand how to succeed in this class. I will do my best to develop my knowledge of science.

Signed, ______(student signs)

Parents-How can I contact you?

Parent/Guardian name:______

Phone number:______

Email:______

I have read and I understand the expectations of my student’s science teacher. If I have questions I will contact the teacher. I will support my child’s learning so that they will succeed.

Signed, ______(Parent/Guardian signs)