1. Open House 2014 Welcome to Ms. Mooney’s science class

2. Objective for this year is to increase inquiry through hands-on experiments, add science based literacy reading to lessons, & elevate vocabulary knowledge through usage & application. Comprehensive science Regular & Advanced 6 th & 8 th

3. Experiments & Investigations Writing lab summaries & defending results Increasing science vocabulary usage Reading/analyzing science articles FCAT Preparation Science based career focus Goals for the Year

4. Class Content: Content Includes: - Scientific practices -Physical Science -Earth & Space science -Environmental Sciences -Life Scienc e

5. “ One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.” Dr. Abdul Kalam, physicist Student Expectations Attendance to school. Having all necessary materials. Getting to class on time. Being respectful to teacher & classmates. Actively participating in class. Maintaining a “healthy” grade point average all year. Communicate needs & problems with teachers, counselors, & administration Communicate with parents.

6. Grading policy 100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59-0 F If an assignment is not turned in the student will receive a zero (Z) for each grade amount If an assignment is not turned in the student will receive a zero (Z) for each grade amount If a student missed a class (absent) & the assignment is too difficult to make up the student will receive an excused (X) If a student missed a class (absent) & the assignment is too difficult to make up the student will receive an excused (X)

7. Class Information: Homework: home learning is not given on a daily basis. It is given when necessary OR if a students needs to complete a class/lab assignment. Homework: home learning is not given on a daily basis. It is given when necessary OR if a students needs to complete a class/lab assignment. Daily Journals: students are expected to complete daily bell ringers in complete form for full credit. Daily Journals: students are expected to complete daily bell ringers in complete form for full credit. Textbook: textbooks are consumable & are available on student portal. Textbook: textbooks are consumable & are available on student portal. Tardy assignments: work turned in late will result in a grade lower each consecutive day after original due date. Tardy assignments: work turned in late will result in a grade lower each consecutive day after original due date.

8. Additional Information: How can you help? What can my child look forward to? ~ Join the PTA! ~ Schedule Parent Conferences ~ Keep track of grades through the parent portal the parent portal ~ Email/Call the teachers ~ See the guidance counselors ~ Pay Science Lab Fees ~ Attending Magnet related school field trips. ~ Grad Bash: (8 th graders only) ~ Participation in sports & clubs.

9. QUESTIONS… Thank you! Please contact me at mooneye@dadeschools.net