open house 2014 welcome to ms. mooney’s science class
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Open House 2014
Welcome to
Ms. Mooney’s science class
Objective for this year is to increase inquiry through hands-on experiments, add science based literacy reading to
lessons, & elevate vocabulary knowledge through usage & application.
Comprehensive science Regular & Advanced 6th & 8th
• Experiments & Investigations
• Writing lab summaries & defending results
• Increasing science vocabulary usage
• Reading/analyzing science articles
• FCAT Preparation • Science based career focus
Goals for the Year
Class Content:
Content Includes:
- Scientific practices
-Physical Science
-Earth & Space science
-Environmental Sciences
-Life Science
“ One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.” Dr. Abdul Kalam, physicist
Student Expectations
• Attendance to school.
• Having all necessary materials.
• Getting to class on time.
• Being respectful to teacher & classmates.
• Actively participating in class.
• Maintaining a “healthy” grade point average all year.
• Communicate needs & problems with teachers, counselors, & administration
• Communicate with parents.
Grading policy
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-0 F
• If an assignment is not turned in the student will receive a zero (Z) for each grade amount
• If a student missed a class (absent) & the assignment is too difficult to make up the student will receive an excused (X)
Class Information:
• Homework: home learning is not given on a daily basis. It is given when necessary OR if a students needs to complete a class/lab assignment.
• Daily Journals: students are expected to complete daily bell ringers in complete form for full credit.
• Textbook: textbooks are consumable & are available on student portal.
• Tardy assignments: work turned in late will result in a grade lower each consecutive day after original due date.
Additional Information:
How can you help? What can my child look forward to?
~ Join the PTA!
~ Schedule Parent Conferences
~ Keep track of grades through the parent portal
~ Email/Call the teachers
~ See the guidance counselors
~ Pay Science Lab Fees
~ Attending Magnet related school field trips.
~ Grad Bash: (8th graders only)
~ Participation in sports & clubs.
