Parent Letter 2011-12
Dear Parents or Guardian,
Welcome to 7th Grade Science. I m pleased to have your child for science this year and will strive to teach required curriculum and beyond in hopes that each student will develop an interest in the world of science as well as further develop his/her metacognitive skills potential. Most of our work is class work, labs and inquiry activities. Homework will consist of reflecting on the day’s lesson, studying for test, or completing unfinished class work. Therefore, it is very important that your child is present. Academic Grades: Your child’s nine-week grade will be compiled of the following types of grades: weekly IQ-inquiry grades, lab grades, projects, quizzes, and assessments.
Grades will be recorded periodically in their agenda as returned to students. Make Up Work: If a student is absent they have three days to schedule make up work. This can be done at home or in Advisory class.
They may call a study buddy to see what they missed or check schoolrack.com
Classroom Rules:
1. Speak with purpose
2. Be prepared
3. Respect Others
4. Be punctual
5. Be a Buffalo not a Lion (ask your child the meaning of this)
7th Grade Procedures: 1. Students have three days to see me about missing work if they are absent.
2. Students must bring all materials necessary for class. Students will not be allowed to leave once they enter the room.
3. When the bell rings students are to be in their seat beginning bell work.
4. Agendas are to be signed on Monday and Thursday night.
5. Students will have two study buddies per subject.
6. Purses and gum are not allowed in class.
*Violation of any class rules result in disciplinary action, in accordance with Maury County Discipline Policy. Lab Work: We will have days in which we work in the science lab. The class will participate in many fun experiments. All students are required to follow lab rules at all times. **Materials Needed: 1. composition book 2. color pencils, markers, or crayons 3. bottle of glue 4. gallon baggie 5. colored printer paper, and 1 1 to 1 1/2" binder. Information for Glencoe Text book site:www.glencoe.com/ose Access code for 7th grade A0F0FE4B40 (0’s are zeros)
Thank you,
Suzanne Flowers Flowerss2@k12tn.net 931-840-3902 ext. 5522
