Science Grades 6-8
Mrs. Hirsch
I Textbook
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade textbooks are integrated. Each grade
level will have all major areas of science included in their books.
II Grades
The grading system for science will consist of three components. There will
be a separate average for homework, labs, and tests. The final grade for
the quarter will be those three combined into one average.
III Homework
Science homework will be assigned two or three days a week. In most cases
it is due the next day. Students are given the opportunity to begin in
class when I can assist. If homework is not turned in the day it is due, a
notice will be issued. Late work or copies of workbook pages are not
accepted. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of work.
IV Attendance
Students should "check in" the day they return from an absence to get any
missed work.
Students are expected to make up tests they day they return. Special
consideration may be made for those missing several days.
Some lab activities cannot be made up due to perishables used and other
circumstances. Attendance, therefore is necessary to receive all teacher-
student interaction.
V Expectations
Respect everyone and their property.
Students should have their textbook, notebook, and a pencil every class. If
a student is not prepared for class, he/she has the opportunity to "sign-
out" to get items from his/her locker. Each sign-put after three results in
a notice. Each quarter is a fresh start.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns. You can reach me
at school by phone (476-4477 Ext. 112 ) or email (shirsch@gsparish.org).