Miss Slavin

7th Grade Life Science

Welcome to seventh grade! These are the expectations and procedures for the class. I am looking forward to having a great year!

We are going to have a very busy and exciting year. Throughout the year we will focus on different aspects of life science and make connections between the many topics. We will start the year off with ecology and how humans affect our environment. Next we will study cells and genetics, leading into life over time. Through studying the diversity of living things,

we will look at the structure and function of single-celled organisms to humans. We will end the year with human biology.

Class Materials

Always bring a pencil, pen, agenda, and your notebook to class.

Class Procedures

• Walk into class quietly and on time.
• Sit in your assigned seat.
• Read the board to see the agenda, objective, and Do Now for the day.
• Write your homework in your agenda book.
• Write the objective on a clean sheet in your science section of your notebook.
• Write the Do Now underneath the objective and then begin working on the Do Now.
• Listen to directions the first time they are given.
• Listen to everyone, you do not have to agree but you must be respectful.
• Raise your hand before talking.

Expectations

Treat everyone with respect

Engage in your best work

Act appropriately

Make others feel comfortable

These procedures and expectations will allow us to have an exciting and successful year in science!

Consequences

1st time = verbal warning

2nd time = 15 minute detention

3rd time = longer detention and parent/guardian notification

4th time = referral to the vice principal

Homework

Homework will be assigned and checked the day it is due. Each homework assignment will be worth ten points. If the homework is completed you will earn the ten points, if it is partially completed or late you will receive 5 points, and if you do not complete the assignment you will not earn any points. After ten homework assignments you will receive a homework graph with your percentage on the past ten assignments. You must graph your grade and have it signed by a parent or guardian. If you do not have your homework in class you must fill out a homework form that explains why you did not complete the assignment.

Absences

If you are absent, you must check your class's folder for missing work. You should also ask me what you missed in class. You are responsible for all work when you are absent. You have one day for everyday that you are absent to make up work.

Grading

You will receive grades for quizzes, tests, labs, homework, and participation and effort. Grading will be based on a point system where the points that you earned will be divided by the total possible points earned. 5% of your grade will be based on participation and effort. You can check with me throughout each marking period for your effort grade.

 

97-100 = A+	87-89 = B+	77-79 = C+	67-69 = D+	59 and BELOW = E
93-96 = A	83-86 = B	73-76 = C	63-66 = D
90-92 = A-	80-82 = B-	70-72 = C-	60-62 = D-

Extra Help

If you are struggling with class material, you should see me for extra help. I am available for extra help before and after school. Let me know in advance if you want to come in so that we can schedule a time to meet.

Keys to Success

Keep your materials organized.

Turn in all assignments on time.

Do your best work.

See me if you need extra help.