Ms. Ellerbe’s 7th Grade Science Policy and Procedures 2019-2020

Ms. Kyanna L. Ellerbe

Rosa Parks Community School

369 Main St. Orange, NJ 07050

Class Description: The focus of the grade-seven science standards is on providing students with the hands-on experiences that give them the active engagement and the concrete examples they require to understand basic science concepts. The development of seventh graders’ science skills culminates with their designing an entire controlled scientific investigation, constructing explanations and drawing conclusions from data, and generating questions for further study. 

Required Materials:

• 1-inch Binder 
• Pocket Folder 

Attendance and Tardiness: We will follow the school’s policies concerning attendance. In my class there are two ways that you can be tardy:

1. Not being in your seat when attendance is taken
2. Not participating in the starter (either because you are unprepared or because you choose not to)

Tardiness and unexcused absences will contribute to a lower participation grade in my class. It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work that is missed during their absence.

Classwork

Classwork will be 20% of student’s overall grade and will include the following:

• Science Stations 
• Student Reflections
• Starter Task /Exit Ticket
• Peer Work/Discussion Questions
• Anchor Charts (Chat Stations)

Classroom Expectations: I expect a classroom of respect where we use our time wisely to explore various phenomena. I do not expect perfection, but I do expect effort and a positive attitude. You can expect me to be organized, to make class interesting, and to be willing to help in any way that I can. 

Student Expectations: Students are expected to turn complete work in on time. Any assignment not completed at the time the class meets is considered late. Students who turn in late or incomplete assignments on a consistent basis will receive any of the following based upon individual teacher discretion or grade level policy.

• Homework Notice: If you do not turn in your homework you will immediately receive a pink slip (Homework Responsibility Form). You will complete and return the form to the teacher before the end of the class period. 

No credit/Partial credit: No credit will be given if homework is not turned in. 10 points will be deducted for each day the homework is turned in or completed past the due date.