1. Physical Science Member of Team Virginia Tech Hokies

2. Associate of ScienceBachelor of Science Master of Education  Math Major Physics Minor History Minor My Education Background

3. My Prior Work Experience Captain, U. S. Marine Corps trained as a Combat Engineer Officer and Cold-Weather Warrior Call Center Manager Managed Collections & Customer Service Teams, as well as Projects, Training and Technology Dept’s

4. My Kid/Teen Experience University of Arizona Daughter (Senior) and Son (freshman) U. S. Naval Academy Son (Midshipman 4 th Class) University of Florida Daughter (rising 2015 Freshman) Substitute Teacher 2 yrs H.S. / 1 yr M.S.

5. Contact Information michael.simmons@vbschools.com Feel free to eM ail me any time … I check my email every morning once I get to school, and after the students leave for the day. To schedule a team conference with your student’s guidance counselor Call guidance at (648.4400 ext. 84411).

6. Grading Scale VBCPS Grading Scale: 100-93 A 92-90 A- 89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B- 79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C- 69-67 D+ 66-64 D Below 64 E We will be using total points for assessing students progress.

7. Units of Study Safety … Scientific Method / Models / Tools Chemical & Physical Properties of Matter … States of Matter Atoms, Periodic Table, Bonding … Radioactivity Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Chemical Formulas, Equations, & Reactions … Acids & Bases Motion, Force, Friction, Gravity … Newton’s Laws Fluids, Pressure, Work, Power, Machines Energy, Temperature/Heat Electricity … Electromagnetism … Communications / Computers / Electronics Wave Properties, Sound, Light, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Optics Our 8 th Grade Science is called PHYSICAL SCIENCE … a combination of introductory CHEMISTRY and PHYSICS

8. Class Expectations BMS: “Respect … Responsibility … Learning … Believe” Be well-behaved always … properly prepared for class … focused & prepared to learn anywhere … not a distraction to yourself or others ever. Academic Detention for students who basically refuse to do their homework, assignments, etc. MUST’s: take notes … study … ask for help … care Please refer to “Classroom Expectations” handout New 50-minute schedule: RR breaks should be rare!

9. Parent Portal & Teacher Web Page Log onto the Bayside Middle School website (www.baysidems.vbschools.com) and click on the Parent Portal symbol.www.baysidems.vbschools.com If you have never used parent portal stop by the guidance office for information on registering tonight Want to see your student’s grades, assignments, etc? ** My individual website is under construction **

10. Supplies 3-Ring Binder Dividers Pens (Blue or Black) Pencils Loose leaf Paper 1 3-ring pencil bag Students may want color pencils/crayons These items would be appreciated for our class: 1 box of tissues (per student) - or - 1 bottle of hand sanitizer (per student) Students were given these on Day 1

11. Thank you so much for coming to Bayside Middle School’s 2014-2015 Open House. It was a pleasure meeting you. Remember feel free to email me anytime. michael.simmons @vbschools.com