Welcome to 8th Grade Science! with Mrs. Katrina Alegado Room C2 Twin Falls Middle School

Thank you very much for coming! I look forward to teaching and getting to know your kids this year!

Mrs. Katrina Alegado n Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in General Science (2001) n Master of Arts in Teaching from Willamette University (2002) n Professional Certification (2010) n I enjoy hiking, biking, camping, reading, music, and art.

Year-Long Educational Goals n Each student will reach their full potential. n Each student will successfully prepare for high school. n We will focus on: n study skills n work habits n organization n responsibility n accountability n content knowledge

Classroom Expectations n Be positive n Be productive n Be polite n Be prompt n Be prepared n Respect yourself and others n Respect the teacher n Respect all property n Allow yourself and others to learn and be successful!

Required Classroom Materials n Pencil (with extras) n Notebook (Steno notebook for science) n notebook paper n student planner (Raven Book) n ruler, calculator, colored pencils, glue sticks

Year-Long Curriculum n Nature of Science (Scientific Method, Lab Write-Up, Data Processing) n Density (Understanding and Application) n Chemistry n Cycles in Earth Systems (weather, water, oceans, earthquakes, volcanoes) n Genetics, Adaptations, and Evolution

Grading n No late work accepted! n Grades will be calculated through a point system and this will accumulate throughout the trimester. Grades will be updated on Skyward frequently. n There will be a cumulative test at the end of each unit. n Tests 50%Notebook 5% n Labs 20%Homework 5% n Daily Work 15%Class Participation 5%

Grading Scale n % = A n 80-89% = B n 70-79% = C n 60-69% = D n Below 60% = F

Assessments n n Grades need to reflect what a student knows and can do. n n Therefore, summative and formative assessments will be used in this class. n n Dates for summative assessments will be announced well in advance (tests, projects, labs, etc.), and will be worth more points. n n Formative assessments (more frequent checks of student progress) will be given a few times a week. These will include worksheets, labs, participation, quizzes, assignment checks, citizenship, and other forms of assessment and will all count equally in determining the final grade.

Questions? n n Prep Time = 1st Period (8:17-9:00 a.m.) n After School = 2:40 - 3:15 p.m. n Website!

Thank you again for coming! Policy Sheets up front. Policy Sheets up front. Please push in chairs when you leave! Please push in chairs when you leave!