Grade 8 Science Conte Middle School

Grade 8 Science Conte Middle School=

Instructor: Ms. Postema<= /p>

Grading Policy

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A₁ 95-100

A₂   90-94

B₁85-89

B₂   80-84

C₁   75-79

C₂70-74=

D   65-69

F   65 or lower fail

Class Rules=

1.&n= bsp;     respect

o      = for people

o      = for the room as a place to learn =

o      = for desks and all other equipment

o      = for lap top computers and appropriate use of computer during class
2. effort

o      = be in your seat when the bell rings

o      = bring all necessary materials to class

o      = come to class prepared and ready to learn

o      = participate in class discussions and guided instruction

o      = check my website daily for information
3. grade sheet

o      = a grade sheet will be given each quarter to = keep track of grades

o      = it is to be kept updated and will be at the beginning of your notebook




Class Material Require= ments

1.&n= bsp;     notebook (2 inch three ring binder)

2.&n= bsp;     color pencils and high-lighter

3.&n= bsp;     calculator and centimeter/standard ruler

4.&n= bsp;     lap top computer

Safety

1. The science classroom is for serious work.
2. Do not fool around in the science classroom
3. Study all directions carefully before starting any class activity= or lab
4. Wear goggles when required.
5. Know where the safety equipment is and how to use it.
6. Report any accident, injury, or incorrect procedure to your teacher at o= nce.
7. Never taste any chemical substance.

Quarter Grades

·         quizzes announce= d and unannounced

·         tests announced = and unannounced

·         graded assignmen= ts

·         graded homework<= o:p>

·         graded projects =

Final Year Grade =

·         from the numeric average for each o= f the four quarters

Make-Up quizzes, tests, graded assignments and projects

·         quizzes and tests taken immediately when the student returns

·         taken during class unless other arrangements= are made

·         Multiple days absent:

o      = student will arrange with the teacher when to make up the missed work

o      = work missed included handouts, quizzes, test= s, homework, assignment, and projects

Cheating

·         Cheating results in a zero score.

·         A few examples of cheating include:

o      = using any notes whatsoever during an exam

o      = talking to another student during an exam

o      = looking at another student or at that studen= t's desk during an exam

o      = having class material available during an ex= am

§§o      = submitting someone else's work as your own
o      = exact copy of someone else’s work as y= our own

o      = research writing not put into your own words from the source

Assignment and Project= Deadlines

·         due date as assigned, unless stated otherwis= e

·         each person is to turn in t= heir own

·         due at the start of the class when collected= .

·         work not turned in on the due date is considered late

·         10% is taken off late work turned in at t= he start of the next class

·         assignments are not accepted indefinitely without teacher conference

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A₁ 95-100	A₂ 90-94
B₁85-89	B₂ 80-84
C₁ 75-79	C₂70-74=
D 65-69
F 65 or lower fail