welcome to mrs. summerford’s science class

Welcome to Mrs. Summerford’s Science Class

Who is Mrs. Summerford?

Summerford’s Top Ten

10. Grew up in Barnwell, South Carolina9. Went to Lander University for an Elementary Ed degree and College of Charleston for a Master’s of Math and Science for Teachers.8. Loves College Football (Roll Tide!)7. Has two dogs (Oscar and Bear)6. Favorite TV shows (Crime shows)

Summerford’s Top Ten

5. I play tennis at least once a week.4. I have a brother named Blake3. I love to read.2. My favorite food is pizza and my favorite drink is root beer.1. I love teaching sixth grade science!

Mrs. Summerford in the 6th Grade

My Dogs

Mr. & Mrs. Summerford

Sixth Grade Field TripsO Charleston Tea PlantationO Boone Hall PlantationO YorktownO AquariumO Charleston Museum

Contact InformationO Room: 404O Email:

psummerford@charlestonmathscience.org

O Website: http://summerford6.weebly.com

Science UnitsO PlantsO AnimalsO Weather/waterO Energy

Grading Scale

Bell work and video quizzes 5% A (93-100)

Homework & Classwork 20% B (85-92)

Quizzes 35% C (77-84)

Projects and Labs 40% D (70-76)

    F (0-69)

Materials NeededO A 3-Ring Binder (one inch)O Loose-leaf paperO 5 Tab DividersO Colored pencilsO Pencils with erasersO Flash DriveO Charleston County Library Card

Dividers in NotebookO Bell work O Homework O Class workO Quizzes O Projects

BellworkO Bell work is where you answer 5

questions that are found on the board. Bell work is collected at the end of the nine weeks and graded as one of the notebook grades. If you were absent one day, then you need get the correct answers to that day from a friend. If I am absent you will either write “SUB”, or I may already have the bell work on the board for you.

HomeworkO Homework is also written on the board

everyday. Homework should be written down in your agenda at the beginning of each class after you have finished your bell work. In science class, your nightly homework will be to review what you did that day in class and to work your project that is due for that unit. You are not allowed to make up homework unless you have an excused absence. Homework can also be found on my class website.

QuizzesO Quizzes will be given at the end of each standard learned

or about every four classes. Quizzes will contain information learned during the week and can be prepared for by looking over all homework, class work, and notes completed during the week. Quizzes can be multiple choice, matching, drawing, short essay, and demonstration. There may also be information from previous chapters to make sure you have retained the information. You may do quiz corrections after you have received your quiz grade. If you are caught copying from another student’s quiz then you will no longer be allowed to do test corrections instead you will have to retake the test in a different version. I feel that you have should learn from your mistakes, not simply copy from another student’s paper.

Video QuizzesO These quizzes are taken immediately

after you have viewed an educational video. Video quizzes are usually 5 to 10 true false questions. You are allowed to use your notes that you took during the video on these quizzes so it would be wise to take notes.

ProjectsO Projects will be assigned for each

unit of science. Rubrics and more information for each project will be given at the start of each project. You will be given at least a month to complete your project. All rubrics and guidelines will be found on my website.

Science FairO Every sixth grader will participate in the

Science fair this year at CCSMS. You will work on your science fair project at home and during this class. I will give out information on the Science fair in September. Your science fair project will be due in March. You will work on this project for at least 6 months. All guidelines and rubrics can be found on my website starting in September.

Classroom Procedures:

Before You EnterO Make sure you have gone to the

restroom because you will not be allowed to go the first 10 minutes of class.

O Be in the classroom by the time the bell rings

When Your EnterO Find and take your seat.O Have pencil sharpenO Take out your science notebook.O Place your homework beside your bell work

so I can quickly see if you have it or not.O Write down your homework in your agenda.

(If you need a signature beside it you must bring it to me to have it signed. I will not come find you)

O Have your bell work completed and ready to go over.

During ClassO Raise your hand for the following:

O Restroom O WaterO Get rid of trashO Contribute to the lesson

O There is to be no eating or gum chewing in class.

O You may have a water bottle. (Only water)

Leaving ClassO I stop class the last ten minutes and

you are allowed to catch up on any work, start homework and pack up for the day.

O You may not line up until you are told to do so. Ladies are the first to line up and then the boys follow.

Other Things You Need to Know

Extra CreditO The only extra credit that I will give students is for

them to find articles in newspapers, online research articles, or magazines that relate to what we are talking about in the classroom. Students are allowed 1 article every three weeks for an extra 10 points added on to their lowest test score. Students are asked to type a review on their article that they have found. The review should be at least 2 paragraphs. The first paragraph should summarize the article and the second paragraph should explain how it relates what we are learning in the classroom and what they have learned from the article.

Missing WorkO You must come see me as soon as

you return to school to get your missed work. You are allowed one day for everyday that you were absent plus one day to get your work turned in.

Missing HomeworkO If you do not turn in homework and

you were not absent the day it was assigned, it results in a zero. Homework must be present and completed when asked for at the beginning of class.

Attendance PolicyO In accordance with South Carolina

state law, students may miss a total of 7 regular class meetings (lawful or unlawful) before they may be denied credit for a course. Students must attend 45 minutes of a 90 minute class to be counted present.

O This is based on the requirement of 120 hours for course credit. The school will communicate to students and parents if a student has attendance issues.

TardyO Being tardy means to be delayed

beyond proper or expected time. Students may be tardy to school or to individual classes. Tardiness will be monitored and recorded daily. Excessive tardiness will results in disciplinary action, and an extended tardy may count as an absence. Students missing more than 50% of a class period will be counted as absent.

Homework Expectations

O Write down assignments in the your agenda.O Be sure all assignments are clear; ask

questions if necessary.O Set aside a regular time for studying.O Find a quiet, well-lit study area.O Work on homework independently whenever

possible to ensure it reflects your ability.O Produce quality work.O Make sure your work is done according to

the give instructions and completed on time.

GradingO 0-69 = FO 70-76 = DO 77-84 = CO 85-92 = BO 93-100 = A

Weighting ScaleVideo Quizzes and Bellwork

5%

Classwork and Homework

20%

Quizzes 35%

Projects and Labs 40%

School Wide RulesO No Gum, candy, and sunflower seeds

is allowed in the classroom.O No littering.O No phones between 8AM and 3PM,

except at lunch.O No fightingO No bullying

Dress CodeO Uniform shirt tucked in and

buttoned.O Belt (No strings, shoelaces, etc.)O Long Pants (No cargo)O Closed toed shoes.

Code of Conduct

In the ClassroomO Follow all classroom

rulesO No put downs or

outbursts.O No cheating, copying

or plagiarism.O Be truthfulO Complete all

assignments.

O Clean up after yourself.

O Push in your chair.O Always have your

agenda.O Use your agenda.O Sit properly.O Complete all

assignments on time.O Your are responsible

for your education.O Participate daily.

Outside of ClassO Keep hands, feet,

and objects to yourself.

O No put downs.O Don’t be our of

area.O No food or drinks.O Follow dress codeO Help pick up

dropped items.

O Always have your agenda.

O Never leave class without a pass

O Be on time.O Move with a

purpose.O Be a leaderO Arrive on time and

ready to learn.

RewardsO Riptide rewardsO Clean agenda activitiesO Parent notification.O Praises

The 6 Keys to Success in 6th Grade

1. Organization2. Follow Directions3. Ask Questions4. Listen to your teachers5. Read, Read, and Read6. Do your Homework

MoviesO HootO March of the PenguinsO Robots

Learning Styles Inventory

If I were an animal,O In 10 sentences, tell me what type of

animal you would like to be and why.

O Helpful starters:O Owl – smartO Dog – always happyO Cheetah - fast

Two truths and a LieO I have been out of the country 3

times.O I had my wisdom teeth taken out last

Christmas.O I really dislike working out.