Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.

1. How often do we get homework?
2. How is the science textbook used?
3. What are tests based on?
4. How much do tests/assignments count in determining my average?
5. What happens if I'm absent?
6. What happens if I don't do my homework?
7. I've heard about dissection. Will there be dissection this year?
8. What happens if I don't want to dissect?
9. Do you have after school help?
10. Suppose I want to stay after for extra help. What do I do?
11. What is Science 7 all about?
12. How does a student qualify for the Earth Science Regents course in 8th grade?
13. What is your email address?
14. Who is the science department chair?
15. Are science grades avialable on the CCSD Home Access Center?

How often do we get homework?

There is no set homework schedule.  It will vary.  Most homework is designed 
by Mr. Wilbert and answers will come from your science textbook.  It usually 
consists of 10-12 questions spread out on two pages.  A page range (example--
pages 33-39) is given to help to help you narrow down where the answers are.

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How is the science textbook used?

Your assigned science textbook is to be brought home and REMAIN there unless 
it is requested to be brought in to school.  It will primarily be used for 
homework.  PLEASE USE A BOOK COVER (school district policy).

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What are tests based on?

Tests, for the most part, are based on class notes. All of the class notes 
are typed, binder ring holes punched in them and distributed to each 
student.  
Notes are usually NOT copied from the board.

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How much do tests/assignments count in determining my average?

Tests are 65% of your average and assignments are 35% of your average.

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What happens if I'm absent?

Any notes given out will be saved for you. Tests will be made up sometime 
after you return.

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What happens if I don't do my homework?

You will given a special form (Homework Not Submitted) that I will fill out 
and it will have to be signed by a parent and brought back the next day with 
the assignment. Twenty points will be deducted from your assignment grade 
(NOT average).  If this is not done, you will get another form (Second 
Notification).  Another twenty points will be deducted from your assignment 
grade. If you do not do the assignment by the third day, you will be given a 
third form (Past Due Science Assignment) to get signed and will still have 
to do the assignment but cannot receive a score higher than 50%. It is rare  
that a student gets to the point of receiving the third form!

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I've heard about dissection. Will there be dissection this year?

Near the end of the school year (around the beginning of June) the 
dissection of a fetal pig (not born) is tentatively scheduled.  The 
dissection follows the survey of the major human body organ systems.  The 
cost is yet to be determined.  This is an enrichment lab activity (not 
required).  Medical quality gloves will be worn.  After completeing 
dissection, you will be issued a certificate and a grade.

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What happens if I don't want to dissect?

You will be given a packet of activities to work on in the Library.  You 
will NOT have to dissect. These activities will be graded.  On average, I 
have 2-4 students who do not wish to dissect out of 120-125 students.

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Do you have after school help?

Yes. At least once a week and usually just before a test.  I also see 
students during lunch (after lunch is eaten) and during Independent Study 
Period.

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Suppose I want to stay after for extra help. What do I do?

See Mr. Wilbert for a SPECIAL after school form OR print it from Mr. 
Wilbert's Website (found at carmelschools.org). You should have this form filled 
out the DAY BEFORE extra help is offered.  It should be brought back to Mr. 
Wilbert before or during homeroom period.

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What is Science 7 all about?

Seventh grade science deals mostly with the living environment. This 
includes the study of cells, characteristics of life, photosynthesis, 
cellular respiration, domains/kingdoms, scientific names (genus/species), 
ecology, human biology, genetics, microscope work, etc.  There are also "tie-
ins" or links with other sciences (some chemistry, earth science, and 
physical science).

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How does a student qualify for the Earth Science Regents course in 8th grade?

There are three components that are considered:  First, the 7th grade ELA 
State test score.  Second, the 7th grade MATH State test score.  Third, the 
average of the first three quarters of 7th grade SCIENCE.  These 
scores are used to rank every student in 7th grade science who has at least 
an 85 science average (after the first three quarters).  Class registrations 
are configured based on the number of Earth Science courses that will be 
offered.

If a student has a final Earth Science average of 90 or above AND scores 90 
or above on the Regent's Exam then he/she will qualify for honors science 
in high school.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED BY SCIENCE TEACHERS.  The 
composite scores are what determines who will qualify for Earth Science 
Regents.  Please remember that this course is a high school course and 
grades received will be part of a student's high school transcript (as well 
as the 8th grade report card).

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What is your email address?

gwilbert@carmelschools.org

You can click on the picture of the flying letter on he upper right corner 
of the my home page.

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Who is the science department chair?

Mrs. Susan Glavich.

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Are science grades avialable on the CCSD Home Access Center?

Yes.

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