1. Welcome To Middle School Science Miss Schechter Room 322

2. Science is… Always Hands-on Inquiry based- Learning by doing Loaded with Content FUN!!!

3. What to Expect this Year… Earth Science (6 th Grade) Biology (5 th Grade) Astronomy (5 th Grade) Sound & Light (5 th Grade)

4. About Me: Graduate from The University of Delaware (Go Blue Hens!) Elementary, Middle School Science, and Disability Studies majors Currently on my way to a Masters in Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities from William Paterson University Grew up in Manalapan, N.J. Moved to Flemington, N.J. Enthusiastic about Teaching

5. Miss Schechter’s Website Make sure to check out my website for up to date information on homework, quizzes, notes, and other items of interest. –Our Class WebsiteOur Class Website

6. Grading Policy Describes the different types of assignments you can expect to see in science. (ex: tests, quizzes, labs, homework, etc.) Each assignment is worth a different amount of points and averaged at the end.

7. Late Work Late work will not be accepted this year.

8. Make-Up Work It is your child’s responsibility to pick up their make-up work. You have two days for each day absent to turn in your work (unless discussed with Miss S.) otherwise the late policy goes into effect.

9. Homework Miss Schechter's Homework System When it is assigned, it is important to complete the work as it is important to your understanding of the class.

10. Extra Help

11. Laptops 21 st Century Learners Initiative Homework may be on the computer Google Docs

12. REWARD SYSTEM Our class has a sticker reward system On task/good behavior/completed homework=sticker Any other ideas for rewards (inexpensive) are always welcome!!!

13. Extra Curricular Science Clubs for grades 4- 8 April, and May Computer Club for grades 4-8 in October

14. Contact Information Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns. –Lschechter@bedminsterschool.orgLschechter@bedminsterschool.org –Phone 908.234.0768 x 322 Also, check out the class website: –Our Class WebsiteOur Class Website

15. Thank you for coming