James Weldon Johnson College Prep Middle School
2017-2018 School Year
Ms. Lawrence / JWJ
7th Grade Gifted/Advance Science

7th Grade Gifted Science Syllabus

“WE ARE EXTREMELLY PRECEPTIVE, AND HOLD UNLIMITED POTENTIAL”

Why Science is important: because it helps us understand our place in the world, but more importantly it helps us actualize that place, both as human beings and as individuals.

Supplies

Mandatory in class each day:

JWJ 7th Grade Gifted/Advance Science

Ms. Lawrence

James Weldon Johnson College Prep Middle School
2017-2018 School Year
Ms. Lawrence / JWJ
7th Grade Gifted/Advance Science
  • (2) Blue or Black Pen
  • (2) mechanical pencils
  • (1) 2 inch 3 Ring Binder
  • (10) dividers (2 packs)
  • Loose Leaf Paper
  • Interactive Notebook (Composition Book any color)

JWJ 7th Grade Gifted/Advance Science

Ms. Lawrence

James Weldon Johnson College Prep Middle School
2017-2018 School Year
Ms. Lawrence / JWJ
7th Grade Gifted/Advance Science

Helpful to have: highlighters, index cards, graph paper

Grading

Grades are based on a point scale.

  • Classwork/Homework25-35
  • Work completed, including warm-ups, lab activities, handouts, and readings.
  • Tests100
  • Unit Tests will be given throughout the year to formally assess your mastery of this subject. These tests will model the EOC, and are an indicator on your progress in this course.
  • Quizzes50-75
  • Vocab quizzes willbe given weekly, you are expected to record and study these words in your free time. Exit Quizzes will be given at the end of each standard, these multiple choice quizzes will serve to demonstrate your mastery of the current topic.
  • Interactive Notebook25-50
  • This will be graded for content and organization. All work must be glued/affixed into your notebook on the appropriate page, corresponding to the class table of contents. Collection and grading of the notebook does not have to be announced prior to class. It is your responsibility to have it with you at all times, and to be up to date on all assigned work.

Scholarship Warnings: Scholarship warnings will be given once a quarter. This notice MUST BE SIGNED BY A GUARDIAN AND RETURNED TO TEACHER WITHIN 48 HRS OF NOTIFICATION. Please keep in mind that Duval County Public Schools has revoked the learning recovery option. These warnings are indicators that you are in jeopardy of losing the credit for this course.

Class Consequences

Students who violate class, school, or district rules and policies will be subject to disciplinary action.

The progression of consequences is:

1. Verbal Warning – Informal Conferencing with student.

2. Seat Change

3. Phone Call to Parent to discuss discipline issue and methods to correct problem behavior.

4. Referral to your Assistant Principal. This will be AUTOMATIC in cases of defiance,disrespect, or serious class disruptions.

Severity Clause: If your behavior becomes severe, I reserve the right to skip consequences, refer you to the Dean, and/or remove you from the classroom.

Class Rewards

We will celebrate our successes! Good work and good behavior will be rewarded through a number of different ways: notes home, class recognition, and other rewards we will establish as a class.

Cheating

Cheating, in any form (including plagiarism) will result in an automatic ZERO for that assignment. ALL parties engaged in cheating will be penalized. ANY COMMUNICAITON DURING AN ASSESSMENT IS CONSIDERED CHEATING.

Attendance

Your attendance in this class is expected each day. If you have an excused absence, please make sure you retrieve your make up work. You may also check the website, calendar and/or makeup work folder. Please be responsible for your grade and your performance by turning in the work you have missed. Late work will not be accepted!

Restroom/ Hall Pass

Students will be given 2 hall passes per nine weeks. No exceptions, unless you have a doctor’s note. Students will need to wear a hall pass around their neck which will read teachers’ hall pass and that teachers name.

Getting Help

I am here to help you succeed in this class. It is my expectation that you will see me if you need help or further explanation. There are three ways you can receive extra help:

  1. Website: most of our class power points and handouts, as well as reminders, vocabulary lists, and additional resources will be made available to you on class website.
  2. Lunch and Learn: I will be available to give help during lunch by appointment only.You will need a pass in order to be released from the cafeteria and or your teacher.
  3. Email: My e-mail address is: (THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO GET A HOLD OF ME).

Grade-(5 points) Please return to teacher by August 18th

Students

I agree that I have read and understand the expectations, policies, and procedures of Ms. Lawrence’s Class. I will commit to achieving what is expected of me academically, and I will follow the Behavior Expectations. I understand the grading policy, and I will follow the class procedures.

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Student SignatureDate

Parent/Guardian

I agree that I have read and understand the expectations, policies, and procedures of Ms. Lawrence’s Class. I will support my student in upholding these expectations, policies, and procedures.

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Parent/Guardian SignatureDate

Parent/Guardian Phone Number: ______

Parent/ Guardian Email: ______

Student Email: ______

I/we preferred to be contacted (circle at least one): phone email other

List three words you would use in describing this student:

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What is your student’s greatest strengths?

What is one area on which your student needs to improve?

JWJ 7th Grade Gifted/Advance Science

Ms. Lawrence