1. Physical/Earth Science Mrs. A Room D102

2. Mrs. Sherryl Abramson 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th period- Physical/Earth Science Email: Sabramso@fcusd.orgSabramso@fcusd.org B.S. in Education with a major in Science (emphasis in Chemistry) M.S. in Psychology My 4 th year at Folsom High I have 2 children: 1 Senior @ FHS and 1 Sophomore in college

3. Subject Matter Earth Science- focus of class is geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy Physical Science- is embedded throughout the Earth Science portion. Common Core – Students will be engaging in more discussions and will be asked to provide evidence to support their stance on a topic.

4. Classroom Format Daily Starters Daily Agenda and Weekly Agenda- on board and/or on Powerpoint Students receive a syllabus for each Unit and it is posted on my website Reading should be done prior to notes Classroom activity- labs and/or worksheets Homework- supplemental assignments

5. Technology Interject note-taking or discussions with video clips or interactive websites Any links I like I will share w/class and post on my website

6. How to keep informed Syllabus is on my website Course Expectations on the website Main form of communication between teacher and parents—Email Grades are updated at least one a week Students responsibility when absent Check Absent folder Write absent at the top of work Turn in work without being reminded

7. Grading Points-based system- see course expectations for grading scale specifics Several ways to earn points (great for different learning styles!) Vocabulary Study Guides/Worksheets Lab Activities Daily Starters Tests Projects

8. How to reach me Students: Email me- I check from home too Arrange to meet with me Parents: EMAIL Arrange to meet with me sabramso@fcusd.org

9. How class is structured Daily Starters Notes/Activites Homework Clean up Class Miscellaneous -- Water in the classroom -- May use restroom at appropriate times -- Must Sign in and out

10. Wish List Stick notes on the back cabinet -- 3x5 index cards -- Flour -- Corn Syrup -- Tissues -- Copy Paper -- Pencils -- Paper Towels -- Clorox Wipes -- Gift Cards to Sam’s Club, Target, Wal-Mart, Safeway, Etc (for lab consumables.)