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    The document is an Earth Science syllabus for 6th grade that outlines the course description, expectations, grading policy, and communication methods. It covers three main domains: astronomy, geology, and hydrology/meteorology. Students will participate in discussions, projects, labs, and assessments. The grading scale weights mastery tests highest, then progress assessments, practice work, and participation. Students are expected to be respectful, prepared, follow directions, and have fun learning science. Rewards and consequences will utilize a positive behavior app. Parents can communicate with the teacher via agenda, email, websites, and text reminders. Tutoring is available after school by appointment.

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    The document is an Earth Science syllabus for 6th grade that outlines the course description, expectations, grading policy, and communication methods. It covers three main domains: astronomy, geology, and hydrology/meteorology. Students will participate in discussions, projects, labs, and assessments. The grading scale weights mastery tests highest, then progress assessments, practice work, and participation. Students are expected to be respectful, prepared, follow directions, and have fun learning science. Rewards and consequences will utilize a positive behavior app. Parents can communicate with the teacher via agenda, email, websites, and text reminders. Tutoring is available after school by appointment.

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    The document is an Earth Science syllabus for 6th grade that outlines the course description, expectations, grading policy, and communication methods. It covers three main domains: astronomy, geology, and hydrology/meteorology. Students will participate in discussions, projects, labs, and assessments. The grading scale weights mastery tests highest, then progress assessments, practice work, and participation. Students are expected to be respectful, prepared, follow directions, and have fun learning science. Rewards and consequences will utilize a positive behavior app. Parents can communicate with the teacher via agenda, email, websites, and text reminders. Tutoring is available after school by appointment.

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    *** Please sign and return the Team 601 Syllabus Signature form stating that you have

    read and understand this Science


    Syllabus and Lab Safety Contract. This sheet and the Safety Contract are for you to keep for future reference.

    Earth Science Syllabus


    2015-2016
    Teacher: Selena Hale
    Email address: shale@walton.k12.ga.us

    Web Page address: www.mrshaleyms.weebly.com

    Science Course Description


    6th grade Earth Science focuses on three main domains: Astronomy, Geology, and Hydrology / Meteorology.
    Students will look at the relationship between these areas of science, Earth, and how each relates to human
    beings. Students will participate in class discussions, individual and group projects, hands-on-activities and labs
    Student work will include classwork, labs activities, tests, quizzes, vocabulary, foldable notebooks, electronic
    assignments and more. It is important to review notes and vocabulary daily to prepare for assessments.
    Writing Requirements:
    We will be writing in Science! Writing across the curriculum is important, and will be done daily in Science in a
    variety of ways, such as journaling, lab write ups and more. Formal writing assignments will be required to have a
    rough draft and final copy. I will work closely with Mrs. Bowden in Language Arts to coordinate these
    assignments. Final copies will be submitted electronically through Schoology. Science discovery/ launch activity
    response journals will be completed in class and kept in a sewn composition notebook. They will be taken up
    periodically for a classwork grade.
    Student Expectation

    Students are expected to come to class prepared and ready to learn and DO THEIR BEST.
    Students are expected to follow classroom, school, and county behavior and dress guidelines.
    Students are expected to actively participate in daily discussions & activities.
    Students are expected to complete classwork and homework assignments to their best ability.
    Students are expected to take responsibility for securing extra help learning opportunities.
    Students are expected to follow classroom procedures for securing assignments when absent.
    Students are expected to review notes daily and study for quizzes and tests.
    Class Rules
    1. Be Respectful
    2. Be Prepared

    3. Follow Directions-1 st time given


    4. Have Fun Investigating Science!!

    Rewards / Consequences
    We will be utilizing a Positive Behavior Incentive Program through Class Dojo. This app may be used by parents,
    teachers & students to see what great things students are doing on a daily basis. Rewards will be given
    throughout the year for students who meet certain Dojo expectations. More information will come home! Team
    601 will also implement a STRIKE SYSTEM when necessary. Students will receive a warning, followed by 3
    strikes for not following any of the above rules. After-school detention will be assigned on the 3 rd strike. Serious or
    repeated offenses will result in administrative referral. Disruptions to the learning of others will not be tolerated!
    Grading Policy:
    Grades are based on the student's performance on items such as assessments, classwork, homework, participation, lab
    procedures and writings. Grades may be viewed online by student and parent via the online gradebook at
    www.wcpsgrades.org Parents and students are encouraged to take advantage of this resource often. Please contact the

    school if you do not have a login and password. There is also a free app (Infinite Campus) for students and parents to
    have immediate access to the gradebook. The district code is: SWFPPT
    The grading system is based on mastery of content. Grades are weighted as follows:
    Mastery 40% (Tests, Quarter Exam, Unit/Chapter Performance Tasks)
    Progress 30% (Quizzes, Mini- Performance Tasks, Labs, Self-created Foldables, etc.)
    Practice 20% (Teacher-led Foldables, Worksheets, Frayer Models, Workbook, etc., Group Activities,
    Class Discussions, Vocabulary Quick Checks, etc.)
    Participation - 10% (graphic organizers, homework checks, daily tasks, etc)

    Late Work Policy for Homework and Classwork:


    1 day late: maximum grade of 85.
    2 days late: maximum grade of 75
    3 days late: maximum grade of 65
    Work may be accepted after 3 days of original due date after making arrangements with teacher .
    Parent Teacher Communication: I AM AVAILABLE & look forward to talking with you throughout the year!
    The AGENDA is a valuable tool for organization and parent/teacher communication. Students are expected to write their
    assignments in their agenda each day. Students should also visit Schoology nightly to check assignments, discussions,
    and reminders they may have missed in class. Students and parents may also visit the website
    http://mrshaleyms.weebly.com regularly to view schedule and beneficial resources. Schoology and Class Dojo are
    beneficial classroom tools for parents and students to stay in touch with daily assignments and behavioral progress.
    Parents & students may also sign up for Remind 101 to receive text messages (see below).
    PARENTS & STUDENTS: TO SIGN UP FOR TEXT REMINDERS from Mrs. Hale: text
    1st, 2nd & 4th periods: TEXT TO: 81010 MESSAGE: @halea
    3rd period: TEXT TO: 81010
    MESSAGE: @mrshalee
    Additional Help/Tutoring:
    Additional help (tutoring) is available Tuesday & Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Students are
    required to get a tutor ticket from the teacher the day before and must have a parent signature. If your child is
    unable to make afternoon scheduled tutoring, please let me know and I will work with you to make the other
    arrangements. Please encourage your child to take advantage of tutoring if neededI AM HERE TO HELP!!
    Technology:
    We will utilize a wide variety of technology in the classroom. Ipads will be used in the Science classroom and are
    available for student use before and after school during tutoring hours. Students will have the opportunity to build
    web pages, submit assignments online, and demonstrate their creativity with their choice of a wide variety of
    assignments using different computer programs or applications. If your child does not have access to a computer,
    there are always choices that do not require a computer, or they may stay after school to use a school computer if
    they choose. Students may also bring phones or tablets to be used for educational purposes only. Technology
    tutoring is available with a signed tutor ticket.

    Please bring the following to class each day:


    ***Notebook Paper / binder
    *** Pencils / pens
    ***Earbuds
    ***Colored pencils, crayons or markers
    ***(2) sewn composition notebooks (journal & foldable notebook)
    ***Positive attitude!!
    I am looking forward to a GREAT YEAR OF LEARNING!!! Please feel free to e-mail or call if you have any questions or
    concerns. Thanks in advance for your support.
    Selena Hale
    shale@walton.k12.ga.us
    www.mrshaleyms.weebly.com
    6th Grade Earth Science

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