1. Welcome to 7 th grade science Mrs. Maria Shapiro mshairo@portnet.org My course is an introduction to Chemistry and Biology Chemistry 12 weeksLife Science 28 weeks ElementsMicrobiology MixturesPlants and Animals CompoundsHuman body systems

2. Grading-see point log sheet Tests and quizzes 70% ish of grade Homework 15%ish Labs 15% ish

3. Tests and quizzes 2 big tests/2 quizzes a Quarter Departmentalized midterm and final Review sheets before test Basic list…they need to make it their own I will teach study skills!

4. HW and assignments HW 2-3 times a week Therefore…….no late assignments are accepted. On my HW web pageHW web page Also on the board every day!! Ed Moto?? Maybe…check website at eend of next week... AND text reminders. Follow me on instagram for photos

5. Labs Usually will have several days to complete lab portion and a few days to answer questions at home They have assigned lab groups…...will change lab groups each quarter

6. Class Notes and Handouts Copies of my notes are in the binder in my class room Copies of all handouts in back of room- sign says extra copies If needed, I can share my notes, etc in google drive; email me

7. Extra help Check website for “official” times I welcome and encourage students to come during lunch and/or recess to ask questions-preferably not Monday or Friday Every Tuesday after school Have child email me if they want to make a scheduled time

8. Partnership Balance parenting and child’s need for independence. They still need you!! Call guidance 767 5545 for PTC Be careful of APR (if child has an Alternate Perception of Reality) Stay on top but not too much When in doubt, check it out. Call or email even if small issue/question. If mad---don’t email

9. email me WHENVER you want.. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the team if something doesn’t sound right or if you have any questions at all. I would be happy to discuss anything at all that is problematic or troublesome. It is imperative that we foster a strong parent teacher partnership to ensure that your child has a successful year. I look forward to getting to know you and your child this school year.

10. Accelerated Science in 8 th grade.. Check TAB on Weber MS homepage to find comprehensive information about accelerated science In order to be considered for this High School course, the science department will look at the following grades for quarters 1,2 and 3: Science,, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language In addition, we look at the grade on the screening test that is given by the department in the spring Must have an 80% average to be invited in