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Ms. Rodriguez teaches 8th grade physical science. The course covers physics, chemistry, and hands-on labs. Students are expected to follow class rules of respect, responsibility, and no electronics. The grading policy divides grades into notebook organization, projects, classwork, and tests. Students are responsible for making up any missed work and can receive tutoring by scheduling with Ms. Rodriguez.

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Drew Ms Syllabus 8th Grade

Ms. Rodriguez teaches 8th grade physical science. The course covers physics, chemistry, and hands-on labs. Students are expected to follow class rules of respect, responsibility, and no electronics. The grading policy divides grades into notebook organization, projects, classwork, and tests. Students are responsible for making up any missed work and can receive tutoring by scheduling with Ms. Rodriguez.

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Teacher: Ms.

Rodriguez
Room: 54
Phone
Email: [email protected]
Website: rodriguezscience54.weebly.com

Welcome to 8th grade Physical Science


Course Description and Objective
The goal of the 8th Grade Physical Science class is to help students learn to appreciate what makes up
everything around us and the energy required to make it all work. In this class we will study two major areas of
science Physics, Chemistry. Some things we will be learning about are physical and chemical changes, atoms
and elements, mixtures and solutions, the periodic table, states of matter, motion, gravity, density and buoyancy,
energy. We will explore Physical Science with a hands-on approach and will complete a variety lab-based
activities.
Class Rules
1. Be Respectful: Show respect to others and the classroom with your words, actions, and
attitudes.
2. Be Responsible: Be responsible for all class materials, assignments, and belongings.
3. No Cell phones, earphones, or other electrical devices allowed in class.
4. Follow directions
5. No Food allowed in class. Water is okay.
Classroom Procedures and Expectations
1. All submitted work must be printed neatly and legibly; and should be free of any stray marks.
2. Students will be allowed three restroom passes per semester. However, passes may not be used during
the first fifteen minutes or last fifteen minutes of class (per school policy).
3. Please ask for permission before getting out of your seat.
Required Materials
Every day, each student must have:
1. Pen and/or pencil
2. Interactive Science Notebook (a composition notebook, stored in class or taken home for
completion)
Recommended: Glue stick, colored pencils

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Classroom Consequences
Positive:
-Verbal Praise
-Ticket for monthly drawing of scientist is the month
-Positive phone call home

Negative:
- Verbal warning
- Private conference
- Behavior contract and call home
- Referral

Grading Policy
Grades are based on collective points system. Points are earned by student work completed and turned in.
Student work is divided into these major categories:
1. Notebook: 30%
(Organization, Neatness, Content, Completion)
2. Projects/Labs: 30%
(Lab Reports, Group projects, Individual projects)
3. Homework/Classwork: 15%
(Variety of assignments)
4. Tests and Quizzes: 25%
(Quizzes, Unit Exams, Periodic Assessments)
Grading Scale
A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69% F = 59% or Below

Science Notebook
Your notebook is very important and will be 30% of your class grade. The notebook must be used for
SCIENCE ONLY. This notebook will help you stay organized and focused during the school year. I will
randomly check and grade notebooks every so often so always be prepared.
Attendance & Participation
In order to successfully pass this class, I cannot stress the importance of being in class on time and being
prepared and ready to participate in class on a daily basis. A daily warm-up will be given during the first 5
minutes of class which cannot be made up in the event of your tardiness or absence.
Absent/Makeup Work Policy
ALL WORK must be made up when a student is absent. It is the students responsibility to obtain missing
work before school, nutrition, lunch, or after school. There will be an assigned folder where students can find
work given from the day before. Absent work is given 5 days to complete without any penalties. Any absent
work turned after will receive a lowered score.
Late Work
Although I cannot stress the importance of work being turned in on time and meeting deadlines, I do understand
that there are times when issues arise and class work may not be completed and/or submitted on time. With that
said, late work may be accepted; however, it may not be longer than ONE WEEK past the due date.
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Please note: additional or extra work will not be created on your behalf, so be responsible and
punctual.
Tutoring
Tutoring times can be arranged if the student schedules it with me beforehand. I am available during lunch and
after school but you must tell me in advance.
Cheating
Cheating under any circumstances will not be tolerated in this class at all. Since there is an absolute zero
tolerance policy on cheating, any student found cheating will be subject to receiving a FAIL on the
assignment, a phone call home, parent conference, or any other necessary intervention to establish that cheating
is absolutely intolerable.
Students Responsibilities & Expectations
You are responsible for all quizzes, exams, classwork, and homework. Furthermore, you are expected to have a
thorough understanding of the information presented in class. Should you need any additional assistance,
please see me, one of your classmates or other on-campus resources for extra help. Lastly, you are expected to
show proper respect towards your instructor, your classmates and school property.
Parent/Guardian Memo of Understanding
I am thoroughly looking forward to forming a partnership with you to ensure the success of your child in this
science class. Should you have any questions or concerns, my door is always open. Feel free to email me or call
me during lunch or after school.
Estoy muy emmocionada de formar una collaboracion con usted para asegurar el exito de su hijo/a en mi clase
de ciencia. Si tiene cualquier pregunta o preocupacion, mi puerta siempre esta abierta. Sientase libre de
mandarme un email or de llamarme durante el tiempo de almuerzo o despues de la escuela.
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For special circumstances, please schedule a conference soon so that we can discuss your childs pathway for success.

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