Mrs. Creach’s Syllabus
2017/2018
8th Grade Science
Mustang Middle School
Welcome to another year at Mustang Middle School!
About me: I grew up in Altus, Oklahoma and after high school I attended college at SWOSU in Weatherford, Oklahoma. My husband and I live in Yukon. We have two sons, a 8 year old named Kaden and a 4 year old named Hudson. This will be my eleventh year at MMS and I can’t wait to meet my students this year!
Curriculum: This is an integrated course involving Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science. Life Science involves cell processes, animal adaptations and diversity among species. Physical Science will include the properties of matter, balancing chemical equations, analyzing chemical reactions and newton’s three laws of motion and how they apply to the world around us. Earth Science will focus on the history of Earth, the types of rocks and how they form, and earthquakes and volcanoes. Math and Language skills will also be integrated in analyzing and interpreting data.
Grading:
Assignments (labs, projects, classwork, homework) 60%
Quizzes 20%
Tests 20% (The Engineering fair project will be counted as a test grade, students will begin this when they return from Winter Break)
*Please use the parent portal link on the school website to view your child’s grade often.
Absent work policy: If a student is absent from school, they will have the number of days they missed to turn in the assignment. All my weekly assignments are posted in my classroom and on my website (which you can find on the school webpage by clicking the teacher sites on the left hand side). If students are gone for a school activity, I would prefer they get their assignments ahead of time.
Late work policy: If work is turned in late, I will deduct 25 points off their grade. Once the current nine weeks has ended, work from that nine weeks will not be accepted. (Exceptions will be made at teacher’s discretion.)
Classroom Expectations:In order to keep a positive learning environment inmy classroom, I have a few expectations for the students. I expect them to be prepared for class each day with their science notebook and a writing utensil, to be respectful,not only to the teacher, but to the other students in the classroom, to refrain from horseplay and other disruptive behaviors, and to hand in assignments on time.
Contacting me: The success of your student in my class is very important to me. If you have any questions or concerns during the year, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Email: Phone: 376-2448 I have plan from 8:40-9:34am.
** Email is the quickest way to reach me.