Science Expectations and Procedures

6^th Grade

Teacher Information

Phone: (425) 837-5731 E-mail: abrahamk@issaquah.wednet.edu

Please let me know if you have any problems I can help with.

I try very hard to make science interesting and exciting to learn about.

Grades

Homework/Projects

Your homework/project grade shows how well you are organized and the effort you are giving.

Most homework assignments are worth 10 points.

Homework will not be collected until the due date.

Some homework assignments are graded for accuracy of answers, some are graded for completion and some will not be graded at all.

During the first trimester you may turn in two late assignments for full credit. During the second trimester you may turn in one late assignment for full credit. During the third trimester you may not turn in any late assignment for full credit.

We will have a few small projects throughout the year.

If a project is turned in late 20% will be taken off each day it is late up to 50%, unless you make prearrangements with the teacher before the project is due.

Test/Quizzes

Your test/quiz grade shows how well you understand the material.

Tests are normally worth 30 points and quizzes are worth between 10-15 points.

If you receive a grade of less than 70% you may correct all of the answers you missed and turn it back in for partial credit up to a 70%.

Talking or otherwise causing a distraction during a testing time may result in a loss of 50% of the points earned on that particular test or quiz.

Labs

Your lab grade shows how well you stay focused during in-class work time.

Labs are usually worth 10 points.

If a lab is missed it may be excused depending on the amount of preparation for set-up. If you are excused from a lab it will not count toward your grade or against your grade.

If a student is not focused or not practicing safe lab behavior he/she will receive a warning signified by the teacher writing a “W” on his/her paper. If the behavior continues the student will lose 2 points every time the teacher gives a warning.

Late labs may be turned in for half credit.

Extra Credit

Each trimester you may complete one extra credit assignment worth 5 points.

A few points of extra credit may be earned through various assignments or assessments.

Extra credit will only count toward your final trimester grade if all assignments are completed, even if you did not receive credit for all assignments.

For more information see the extra credit page.

Late Work/Absences

If you are absent you have as many days to make up your work as you missed.

When you turn in your work upon return please write the dates you were absent on the top of the assignment.

Areas in the Classroom

Student Resource Area

Students may use materials from the “student resource area” if needed.

There are magazines for your reading pleasure to be used at appropriate times.

Please be sure to return all borrowed materials at the end of class.

The Homework Calendar is located above the student resource area and, if used, will help you stay focused and organized.

Other information important for students will also be posted in this area.

Homework Tent

The homework tray with your class period labeled is to be used for current assignments on the date they are due.

The Late Work/Extra Credit homework tray is to be used for absent work, late work, extra credit, correction of tests, no names, or any work that is not a current assignment.

Failure to follow the above procedures may result in missing assignments. It is your responsibility to make sure the correct assignment is placed in the correct tray.

Recycle Bins

Please use the paper recycling when disposing of clean and dry paper.

Teacher’s Desk

Please respect the privacy of the teacher and other students by keeping in mind the teacher’s desk is off limits without permission.

Expectations

Be prepared for class when it begins. (Be in your seat with materials ready.)

Take responsibility for your own actions. (Demonstrate self-control.)

Respect yourself. (Perform to the best of your ability to achieve success.)

Respect others. (Build others up and help them, avoid insults and criticism.)

Respect your environment. (Ex: the fish, tables, chairs, books, computers, etc.)

Food, drink and gum are not permitted in the classroom.

Restroom Privileges

Please ask permission to use the restroom.

If permission is granted sign your name and time you leave as you exit.

Write down the time you return in the “sign in” box.

If this privilege is abused it will be taken away on a per student basis.

Consequences

Consequences can be good as well as bad.

I give out more pride awards than I do minors.

Hard work will yield a good grade.

Failure to follow the expectations by the school or teacher will result in negative consequences.

Tardies will result in isolated lunch unless you gain permission from the teacher first.

Actions such as sleeping, gum chewing, eating food, causing distractions, passing notes, writing on desks and textbooks, or other activities similar to these will result in a minor infraction.

Actions such as disrespect to a substitute teacher, forgery, plagiarism, copying, or hurtful disrespect to another individual, or other activities similar to these will result in a major infraction.

Three minor infractions of any sort will result in a major infraction.

The student handbook has more information on this subject.

Be a proud and successful Wolverine and have a great year!