Science

 Welcome to 8th Grade Science!

Topics we will cover: Scientific Method, Meterology, Genetics/Adaptations, Energy/Electricity

**Rules to Succeed in Science**
1. Be prepared

2. Follow directions the first time they're given (extremely important during labs to ensure safety)

3. Respect your teacher, peers, and school property

If the rules are not followed..my classroom management is as follows
1. Non-verbal intervention

2. Verbal Intervention

3. Discuss behaviors in private and come up with a suitable solution with student (strike 1)

4. Call parents (strike 2)

5. Discuss with principal (strike 3)

 __Formative Assessment__: Formative assessments will be graded using a P, S, U scale. (P - Proficient, S - Satisfactory, U - Unsatisfactory) Formative assessments will NOT be factored into the letter grade students will earn for each marking period. They are mainly used as a tool to provide feedback to both teacher and student on the progress on a topic of study. Formative assessments will be given for each topic of study before summative assessments are administered.

__Summative Assessment__: Summative assessments will be graded using a total points system. Each summative assessment will be worth a certain amount of points which will count toward the total points for marking period. The marking period grade will be determined by dividing the points earned on all summative assessments by the total points for the marking period. Most summative assessment points will come from unit quizzes and end-of-unit tests. Occasionally, lab activities and will be assigned a point value and therefore be graded as a summative assessment.

__ Assessment Retake Policy __  Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to retake __ unit quizzes __ if they chose to do so. Students will NOT have the opportunity to retake end-of-unit tests. In order to earn the privilege to retake a unit quiz students must complete all tasks listed on the Assessment Retake Information Sheet.