1. 9/6/2012 Welcome! 7 th Grade Algebra 1 & Life Science 2012-2013 Miss Thomas bthomas@serraschool.org Mrs. Wilkinson dwilkinson@serraschool.org

2. Opening Prayer Heavenly Creator of the universe, we thank You for the children that You have entrusted to us. We want to cooperate with You fully in helping them grow into free and responsible persons and mature in the faith received at Baptism. Grant us the grace to be able to guide them in the practice of virtue and the way of your commandments---by the good example of our lives, and by the loving observance of your law and that of Your Church. Most of all, however, guide them with your Spirit so that they may know the vocation You will for them and be open to genuine self-giving and true Christian love. Amen. 9/06/2012

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4. 9/6/2012 Introductions

5. 9/6/2012 Algebra 1

6. 9/6/2012 Life Science

7. 10/5/2015 Websites Both Text Books can be found on www.pearsonsuccessnet.com www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

8. 9/6/2012 Additional Websites: www.Phschool.com www.discoveryeducation.com Login: FirstnameLastname Password: 7777777

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10. 9/6/2012 General Classroom Requirements Students will receive periodic homework assignments every week in both classes Unexcused missing assignments will be graded at 75% the second day & 50% the third day. Students who are absent from an assignment must check the on-line website (or fellow student) for class work and homework assignments. Strict adherence to lab safety procedures

11. 9/6/2012 Tips For Success Encourage students to come prepared to class Maintain an organized notebook and backpack Manage student time Practice Study Techniques! As tests account for 45 and 50% of the grade, it is imperative that students spend time every night preparing for upcoming tests

12. 9/6/2012 PALI MOUNTAIN Institute Adventure Camp Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Friday, April 26, 2013 Pali Institute has created an adventure program especially for Serra Catholic at their beautiful Running Springs facility Students will learn what it means to be a real "field biologist". They will encounter indigenous plants and animal life found in this distinctive environment.

13. PALI: Fun in the Outdoors! 9/6/2012 Students will also go through survival skill courses, teaching them how to build a fire, build shelters, and read a map and compass. Additional labs that students may be involved in include teachings about the indigenous plant species, identifying pond organisms and recognizing the different species of birds Additional information including medical forms and packing lists will be sent home via e-mail and we will host a “virtual meeting” using Powerpoint in February

14. PALI: Accommodations 9/6/2012 Authentic cabins Each cabin houses up to fifteen students and one Pali Institute instructor. Students sleep in cabins featuring solid wood built-in bunks, radiant floor heating, full bathroom and shower facilities, and last, but not least, an unlimited supply of pure Pali Mountain spring water.

15. Always make time for worship! 9/6/2012