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Physical, Earth and Life Science:

A 7th Grade Exploration
Syllabus 2011-2012

Kate Bond Middle School

Mrs. Marguerite Ostmann ostmannMM@gmail.com www.ostmann.weebly.com Purpose/Course Desription:
To learn basic science concepts, apply creative thinking, and use reading, writing and math skills to succeed in 7th grade science with Mrs. Ostmann.

Hypothesis/Team Rules:
Each student will enjoy his or her experience, learn, and be successful given that the Kodiak BEARSS philosophy is followed

1. Be responsible for your own learning. 2. Exhibit your best effort. 3. Ask questions. 4. Respect others and you will be respected. 5. Speak studiously. 6. Stay up to date.
Discipline Plan: 1. Teach Students Classroom rules and procedures. 2. Verbal reminder/re-direction 3. Warning 4. Student Conference 5. Parent Conference request 6. Team Conference 7. Referral to office Required Materials:
1. 3-ring 1 view binder: any color with plastic cover for title page 2. 3-ring Tab Dividers: insertable tab dividers, pkg. 8 3. Loose leaf paper: College ruled, pkg. 200 sheets 4. Pencils: Must bring a pencil everyday (mechanical or #2) 5. Pens: Must bring a pen everyday (blue or black) 6. Colored pencils: small package (6-12)

Procedure: Step 1: Everyday

1. Turn in your homework. 2. Retrieve your binder. 3. Sit in your assigned seat. 4. Begin silent warm-up. 1

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5. Listen for further direction. 6. Document your new homework 7. Return your binder. 8. Line-up for the bell.

Step 2: Complete required assignments to the best of your ability and in a timely
manner. Your grade will be based on:
GRADING SCALE
Performance Grade Letter ACADEMIC Excellent A Good B Average C Low Average D Failure F CONDUCT Excellent E Satisfactory S Need Improvement N Unsatisfactory 93-100 85-92 Percentage

WEIGHTED GRADE COMPOSITION Memphis City Schools

Homework 10% Classwork 20% Labs, notes, class activities, etc. Participation 20% Daily Brain Stretch/warmer Class discussions Assessments 50% Quizzes, Tests, Projects, Binder Portfolios

76-84 70-75 Below 70 1 2 3

Category
Brain Warmer Class Work

What
5min warm-up related to lesson Group or individual classroom activity. Varies depending on day and will include labs. Various activities to be completed at home. May include reading, website participation, book work or other assignments. Research, posters, presentations, demonstrations, binder portfolio. May be individual or group. Traditional formats. Multiple choice, short answer, essay.

Assessment
Participation 20% Classwork 20%

# of times per week

5 5

Homework

Homework 10%

3-4

Projects

Assessment 50%

.5

Quizes, Tests

Assessments 50%

Step 3: Diligently check class website to find

Project details Extra credit assignments Updates/announcements Extra copies of handouts Notes

*NO WALLS. NO HALLS* www.ostmann.weebly.com

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Class participation discussions in web format

*Occasionally students will have web-based assignments that must be completed at home

Step 4: Exercise responsibility

WHEN ABSENT:
Retrieve missed work from appropriate pocket folder in classroom. Speak with teacher after/before class to discuss work. Complete work in as many days as you were absent. Turn in your work your class homework pocket folder in classroom. Missed tests will be made up after school. Schedule with teacher.

WHEN WORK IS MISSED:

Late work will receive a 10% reduction for each day it is late.

WHEN TEST PERFORMANCE IS BELOW A 70:

Take test home, correct all missed questions. Provide an explanation of why your original answer is incorrect. Corrections must be typed using a word processor. Corrections are due 2 days after the test is handed back to the class. Staple correction to test and turn in Mrs. Ostmanns inbox. Completion of test correction will raise your grade to a 76%.

Results: Each student at the end of the year will be able to:
1. 2. 3. 4. Use critical thinking, creativity, and imagination to solve problems Draw conclusions based on observations Read science texts with enhanced vocabulary and overall science literacy Recognize the use of life science throughout history and in future careers

Conclusion: I will do well in this class because I know what is expected of me and that Mrs.
Ostmann is always available for help when I feel I need it, and even when I dont think I need it.