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About The Class

Grade 8 Integrated Science Guidelines 2023-2024

 

District Website:  www.brookhavenschools.org

Alexander: http://ajh.brookhavenschools.org/

“Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the results.” ~ Oscar Wilde

Dear Students and Parents,

            I look forward to working with you all this year in science! The following is an overview of the upcoming year.  If you have any questions about the following guidelines or about the class itself, please contact me at the school number (601-833-7549) or via e-mail at [email protected].  I will also have a Remind code for you and your parents at the beginning of school.  

Thank you in advance for your hard work and cooperation! - Coach Bridges

 
Books

Students will be using the McGraw Hill – Glencoe Integrated iScience Book for 8th Grade.  This will be an online-based textbook that students will be able to access from home, through Google Classroom and Canvas.  There will be hardbound books in every class and printables if needed.  We will cover Life, Physical, Earth and Space science according to the MS College and Career - Readiness Standards for Science and the district pacing guide.

 

Supplies:
 

2 Journals (marble/composition/bound 100 sheets)

Heavy Duty Folder with 2 pockets and 3 prongs      

Loose Leaf Paper                                                       

Small Pack of File Folders                                            

Colored Pencils

Scissors

Highlighters

Glue sticks (2 or 4 packs)

Pen and pencils

Pair of earphones/earbuds (plug-in or Bluetooth)

 

 Behavior

Students must follow the following rules within the science classroom

Rules

Consequences

§   Be on time for class.

§   Be prepared for class with all required materials. (Charged Chromebook, writing utensils, journal and/or any other required materials).

§   Follow all classroom procedures.

§   Be respectful each other and classroom materials.

§ Be great; work with 100% effort and a “learner” mentality.

§   Verbal Warning

§   Phone call Home

§   Break Detention

§   Teacher/parent conference with student

§   After school detention

§   Office referral

 

Absences – If a student is absent during in-person or at-home learning, he or she is their responsibility to makeup work, quizzes or tests according to school handbook policy. (Based on how many days missed).

 

Grading
  • Unit test and quizzes/ Projects & Labs - 40%
  • Daily Work (including bell ringer assessments)/ Homework - 40%
  • 4½ Weeks or Nine Weeks Exam - 20%
 

 Tests/Quizzes

  • Quizzes are given weekly on paper or computer; chapter tests will be given at the end of competencies or benchmarks. Diagnostics will be graded as test/quiz grades.
  • Results are given once tests/quizzes are completed either manually or electronically by student.
  • If absent, points will be lost from a test/quiz without a valid excuse.
  • Cheating of any sort will constitute a grade of zero and no makeup test.
  • Extra help is arranged as needed.

 

Homework
  • Homework is always preparation for the next day which means you must READ & STUDY the lesson at home before coming to class. Class is fully engaged.
  • Homework is given according to how the lesson is taught; assignment times will vary. If there are any questions or concerns, please email me.
  • If homework is given for a lesson, we will use the following procedures:
    Student’s name, the date and the class period must be on homework to receive credit (If not, there will be a 10-point deduction, or no credit will be given)
  • All homework is collected/turned in at the beginning of class or by the assigned due date.
  • If homework is not turned in on time, 10% will be deducted per day late. Students will receive no grade or incomplete (NG/I = 0) in the grade book until assignment is completed.
  • Copying or using another student’s work results in a zero for any students involved as well as the possibility of disciplinary action.
  • Homework is graded based on assignment. (Most typed/written assignments will have rubrics; other assignments will be graded based on type.)

 

*ANY ASSIGNMENT OR TEST BELOW GRADE-LEVEL (70 OR BELOW) IS REQUIRED TO BE REDONE.  MIDTERM AND NINE WEEKS TEST CANNOT BE REDONE.

 

Journal/Classwork
  • Students will be responsible for keeping a neat and orderly science journal, folder and notebook.
  • Journals are assessed weekly with a rubric (journals may be used on some quizzes).
  • Folders are assessed weekly with a rubric (notebooks may be used on some quizzes).
  • Class work consists of lab investigations, textbook assignments and cooperative (group) learning activities.

 

My Expectations and Beliefs
  • Come to class prepared to WORK! 
  • Every teacher has a right to teach and every student has the right to learn.
  • Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
  • Be responsible for your actions and accept consequences; if you choose not to follow the rules, then you choose to go to the office.
  • Give YOUR best effort!

 

Academic Dishonesty
  • Cheating is forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to, copying homework, class work, or lab work (verbally or directly), discussing test or quiz questions, copying (or allowing copying) during a test or quiz, using unauthorized resources during a test or quiz, using electronic resources during a test or quiz, and any form of communication during a test or quiz. 
  • NOTE: If you allow someone to copy your work, the consequence is the same as if you did the copying.