1. Science and Language Arts Mrs. Lori Beckley Classroom #: E109 Email Address: lbeckley@murrieta.k12.ca.uslbeckley@murrieta.k12.ca.us Phone Number: (951) 304-1885 x3559

2. About Me

3. Great Expectations Be Respectful toward teachers, classmates, and school property Be Prepared with all required materials and completed assignments Be Productive and Hardworking by using time wisely and working diligently Be Responsible for your behavior, notebooks, assignments, and study habits

4. Communication Email: lbeckley@murrieta.k12.ca.uslbeckley@murrieta.k12.ca.us Grades: Aries.net http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us Assignments Forms Projects

5. Science

6. Curriculum Thinking Maps ® is a language of eight visual patterns each based on a fundamental thought process. These patterns are used individually and in combination across every grade level and curriculum area as an integrated set of tools for life-long learning. Each Thinking Map is designed to answer guiding questions that are related to a specific thought process.

8. Donations Donations are appreciated all year $15 lab fee - Science Materials for Labs Glue Sticks, Lysol Wipes, Construction Paper, Copy Paper (colored, white), Card Stock, Scotch Tape, etc... Website list of emergency items

9. Weekly Consequences First Offense – Warning Second Offense – Conversation after class Third Offense- Lunch Detention Fourth Offense– Admin Referral Policy Violations may skip steps

10. Notebooks Notebooks need to be at school every day. Notebooks must be 11 x 8 ½ (or larger) Notebooks must be complete. When a student is absent, it is important that the student make-up the notes/work missed Composition Journal

11. Grading Policy Life Science Grading Scale Class Work/ Homework/ Participation 20% Projects/Labs 30% Interactive Notebook 20% Tests/Quizzes 30% Language Arts Grading Scale Class Work/ Homework/ Participation 10% Writing/Essays/Journal 20% Interactive Notebook 20% Projects 20% Tests/Quizzes 30%

12. 7th Grade Students in 7th grade often spend time and energy convincing their parents to go away, but in reality kids at this age need clear limits, meaningful consequences, and parental support.