Welcome to 8th Grade Science!!!
The 8th grade science curriculum deals with physics and chemistry. We will be working in the laboratory on a regular basis, which will help further develop organizational and investigative skills. I believe that incoming 8th graders will be able to handle the task of working safely and responsibly in a laboratory environment. However, it is imperative that students and parents are aware that it is mandatory for students to abide by the laboratory rules and procedures, as we will be working with Bunsen burners and other lab materials. On the attached sheet you will find the laboratory rules and procedures that all students must follow if they are to work safely and successfully in the laboratory. Please read them carefully. In order for everyone to have a successful year, it is important for all to understand expectations, standards, and acceptable classroom behavior. For clarification, I have listed some below:
1. Students are to be in class, seated, and prepared when the bell rings. Contrary
to popular opinion, this includes having pen, pencil (all labs should be written in pencil), science binder, books and your homework.
2. Science binders are required for all students. This was on your supply list and
I will go over the setup in class.
3. Quality work is an important criterion. If the quality of work is unacceptable, I may request that the student redo the assignment and/or I may request a parent signature.
4. Students will be assessed based upon state and national standards. Daily homework needs to be completed in order to practice before formal assessment occurs. Homework for practice will be an effort grade only and will be reflected as such on grade sheets. Homework that is late will receive zero points and have an “L’ next to it on the grade sheet which indicate it was late but was indeed completed. Formal assessment can be in many forms and is what the report card will primarily reflect. All students are required to complete the formal assessments. Most formal assessments will be completed at school, but some may be given to complete at home. I would encourage you to log into Power School on a regular basis in order to track your progress in my class. Grades will be updated periodically and will allow you to see how you are doing.
5. Safety rules are to be followed at all times when students are in the laboratory. Students must be alert and prepared when in the lab. Please consult the safety rules that are sent with this letter.
6. Nightly review of material is extremely helpful in making sure that you
understand what we are doing. It also helps you retain that information. If you do not understand something, please ask for help immediately so that you do not fall behind. Please feel free to come see me before or after school for any extra help that you may need. I am more than happy to help!!!
I am looking forward to a great year with all of you. Communication between child, parent, and teacher is essential, and I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My e-mail address and school telephone number are listed below. You may also call me at home if an emergency arises. Please sign the small paper and return it to me. Please place the laboratory rules in your binder for easy reference during the school year. Thanks so much.
[School phone 937-8700 Home phone 232-7625 e-mail macy.felter @bps101.net ]
Sincerely,
Mrs. Felter
Fall 2012
The 8th grade science curriculum deals with physics and chemistry. We will be working in the laboratory on a regular basis, which will help further develop organizational and investigative skills. I believe that incoming 8th graders will be able to handle the task of working safely and responsibly in a laboratory environment. However, it is imperative that students and parents are aware that it is mandatory for students to abide by the laboratory rules and procedures, as we will be working with Bunsen burners and other lab materials. On the attached sheet you will find the laboratory rules and procedures that all students must follow if they are to work safely and successfully in the laboratory. Please read them carefully. In order for everyone to have a successful year, it is important for all to understand expectations, standards, and acceptable classroom behavior. For clarification, I have listed some below:
1. Students are to be in class, seated, and prepared when the bell rings. Contrary
to popular opinion, this includes having pen, pencil (all labs should be written in pencil), science binder, books and your homework.
2. Science binders are required for all students. This was on your supply list and
I will go over the setup in class.
3. Quality work is an important criterion. If the quality of work is unacceptable, I may request that the student redo the assignment and/or I may request a parent signature.
4. Students will be assessed based upon state and national standards. Daily homework needs to be completed in order to practice before formal assessment occurs. Homework for practice will be an effort grade only and will be reflected as such on grade sheets. Homework that is late will receive zero points and have an “L’ next to it on the grade sheet which indicate it was late but was indeed completed. Formal assessment can be in many forms and is what the report card will primarily reflect. All students are required to complete the formal assessments. Most formal assessments will be completed at school, but some may be given to complete at home. I would encourage you to log into Power School on a regular basis in order to track your progress in my class. Grades will be updated periodically and will allow you to see how you are doing.
5. Safety rules are to be followed at all times when students are in the laboratory. Students must be alert and prepared when in the lab. Please consult the safety rules that are sent with this letter.
6. Nightly review of material is extremely helpful in making sure that you
understand what we are doing. It also helps you retain that information. If you do not understand something, please ask for help immediately so that you do not fall behind. Please feel free to come see me before or after school for any extra help that you may need. I am more than happy to help!!!
I am looking forward to a great year with all of you. Communication between child, parent, and teacher is essential, and I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My e-mail address and school telephone number are listed below. You may also call me at home if an emergency arises. Please sign the small paper and return it to me. Please place the laboratory rules in your binder for easy reference during the school year. Thanks so much.
[School phone 937-8700 Home phone 232-7625 e-mail macy.felter @bps101.net ]
Sincerely,
Mrs. Felter
Fall 2012