1. Doral Charter Academy Middle School 2015-2016 Comprehensive Science 2 Seventh Grade

2. 7 th Grade Science The purpose of this course is to provide the second year of a sequential three-year course of study in concepts of: –Life Science –Earth Science –Physical Science All 7 th Grade Science Teachers tend to plan together. We will be working in the order of the iScience Course 2 Textbook

3. Joined the Doral Academy Family in 2009. Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education. Multiple Certifications: –Elementary K-6 –Middle grades Science 5-9 –Spanish K-12 –ESOL endorsement. Mrs. Lucy Sálamo lsalamo@doralacademyprep.org www.doralacademyprep.org

4. The entire Science Department has switched to percentages instead of point values for grading all assignments this year. The following weighted scale will be used to calculate academic grades In a regular Class: 40% Exams 30% Quizzes 20% Labs & Projects 10% CW, HL & Participation In an advanced class: 50% Exams 30% Quizzes 20% Miscellaneous

5. Late work will NOT be accepted. Assignments that are not turned in receive a Z in the grade book. Make-up work will only be given when the child’s absence is excused by the office. It is the child’s responsibility to ask for make-up work. Both, parents and students are able to view their academic progress through the Dadeschools Portal Students will be responsible for reading assignments as well. Material covered in the textbook, but not through a class discussion may also appear on exams!!

6. Check Doral Academy website Keep lines of communication open Assist students with home learning assignments Parent Volunteer Hours/Donations –Any supplies turned in, must have a receipt attached, and you will be credited at 1 hour for ever $3.33 spent. If you haven’t already done so, please pay $20.00 Science Lab Fee. The link is available on our school's website's “ Main Menu ”. Under the " Student Tab " - You will see a " Class Fee Payments " selection.

7. Class rules are displayed all year If student chooses not to comply with class rules, disciplinary action will be taken. Disruptive behavior can affect an individual student’s, as well as, whole group’s academic grade.