Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

2017-2018 Science- Grade 7

Course Content
The 7thgrade science curriculum is a yearlong course that will teach The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS.)

Grading
Student will be assessed on the following: Science Interactive Notebook, tests, quizzes, labs, and projects, writing samples, classwork, movie
reflections, and other assessments as needed. Grades will be posted to Infinite Campus and updated weekly.

Grade Proficiency Level Description of Skill Point

Value
Can consistently and correctly demonstrate understanding of standards and
A Advanced Proficiency 4
apply concepts to real world situations and/or authentic situations
Can consistently and correctly demonstrate understanding of standards and
B Meets Proficiency 3
concepts
C Developing Proficiency Close to demonstrating standards and concepts consistently 2
D Novice Beginning to understand standards and concepts 1
F/I Incomplete (Inc.) Insufficient evidence. Did not finish 0
At the end of a grading period an Inc. may affect your grade in this course; excessive zero grades may result in an F.

Classroom Rules/Consequences
Initially: Teacher(s) will directly teach all classroom expectations to students.
Incident 1: Teacher(s) will address the classroom behavior/problem through the use of positive interventions.
Incident 2: Teacher(s) will apply interventions that are reasonable and appropriate (Ex: Think Sheet, warning, seat change)
Incident 3: Teacher(s) will contact parents for each infraction after a warning and document the contact.
Incident 4: Student will be referred to administration
Teachers reserve the right to adjust the order of discipline according to the severity of each individual incident.

Materials
Students will need the following materials from the supply list: pencil, red pen, blue or black pen, colored pencils/markers, and a binder with
dividers, folder paper, and pencil pouch. If a student is unable to bring the required supplies, the student or parent may contact me for assistance.
Also, please refer to the student planner page 6 for items that are considered prohibited contraband.

Student Responsibilities
Come prepared to class with a charged Chrome Book and maintain an organized Interactive Notebook (INB)
Complete daily assigned work and make up missed work if absent
Complete all projects, labs, and writing samples on time and in a quality manner
If you have any questions, please call or email. My phone number is 241-3200 ext. 276. My email is lori_hoover@notes.k12.hi.us
I look forward to working with you and your child this school year.

Lori Hoover
Cut and return bottom portion

Please detach this bottom portion and return to Ms. Hoover by August 14, 2017. Science Class Period

I have read the syllabus and understand the expectation for this course. I will honor all rules and policies of Ms. Hoovers class. Your signature
indicates agreement to the terms of this course.

Printed Student Name Student Signature Date

Printed Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date