Syllabus+and+Procedures


 * 6th Grade Science **

The sixth grade science curriculum covers the content of Earth Science. Emphasis is placed on understanding content, organization, note-taking skills, independent thinking, technology integration, and time management.
 * Course overview: **

**Materials**


 * Pencil, pens, highlighter, colored pencils (optional)
 * 3 Ring Binder
 * All materials are handed out at the beginning of each unit
 * DON'T LOSE IT.
 * Textbook or __**computer access**__ – Online Textbook Link (click on the book)
 * Computer access is always available in class, during study hall, and before & after school in various rooms.
 * UNLESS - the student loses computer privileges. Do NOT push the guidelines for computer access.
 * Earbuds or Headphones


 * Policies **
 * No food or drink; except for clear water bottles…do not ask to leave to fill your bottle. Plan accordingly and have it ready prior to class
 * I have a few office supplies on the shelves – help yourself – no need to ask.
 * Show respect to yourself and those around you by being responsible and courteous.


 * Absences[[image:http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-1001-2706-2218_Boy_Sleeping_in_Class_with_a_Bully_and_the_Teachers_Pet_clipart_image.jpg width="313" height="73"]] **
 * ** You need to be in class. **
 * It is **__YOUR RESPONSIBILITY__** to complete any work that has been missed. If you know you are going to be gone. BE Proactive. Get the work done before you leave.
 * See the wiki class page to see what will be due or completed
 * ALL CLASSWORK IS HANDED OUT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE UNIT
 * The day you return to school, See me for any clarification of what you missed. You get **one day for every day absent to complete assignments. EXCEPT....any work that was DUE the day you were gone.** ** You __do not__ get extra days to complete work that was due the day you were gone. **
 * If you are absent the day of a test…You will be expected to make up the **missed test in class the day you return to school**. No excuses. All test schedules are known well in advance.
 * Please review the policy on //excessive absenteeism// on page 12 of the Parent/Student handbook: []




 * GRADING SCALE: **
 * < A ||= 95-100 ||
 * < A- ||= 91-94 ||
 * < B+ ||= 87-90 ||
 * < B ||= 84-86 ||
 * < B- ||= 81-83 ||
 * < C+ ||= 77-80 ||
 * < C ||= 74-76 ||
 * < C- ||= 71-73 ||
 * < D+ ||= 67-70 ||
 * < D ||= 64-66 ||
 * < D- ||= 60-63 ||
 * < F ||= Below 60 ||

The final exam will be worth 10% of your final semester grade.

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