1. 8 th Grade Science: Chemistry, Physics, & Astronomy Mrs. Stucky Alison.miller@svusd.org @svusd.org

2. Grading Policies Homework  Graded/Collected work  Entered into Family Portal individually  Study Guides, Labs, Vocabulary, and various other assignments  Science Log  Collection of work throughout the chapter  Table of contents on Haiku teacher web page and in classroom  Large grade based on homework, class work and organization Late work is accepted!!!

3. Homework (continued)  You can help by:  Checking your students’ planner, checking the website, and helping your student keep everything in the science log in order and complete  Asking your student about grades on the family portal  Email me with any concerns or questions

4. Science Fair  Every 8 th grade student will be working in a group to complete a science fair project this year.  Parent Night: November 19  School Science Fair during class: November 19  Supports Common Core & NGSS  Supports Common Core & NGSS  Please encourage your students as they struggle with communication and collaboration.

5. Student Behavior Expectations  On time and READY to work  Follow all directions and RESPECT the rights of others to work  RESPONSIBLY complete work and use the Agenda Planner

6. Accessing the Web Page  http://www.saddlespace.org/fredar/serran ointermediateschool/cms_page/view http://www.saddlespace.org/fredar/serran ointermediateschool/cms_page/view http://www.saddlespace.org/fredar/serran ointermediateschool/cms_page/view  Left side Bar: Staff Information  Science  Mrs. Stucky