1. Welcome to Murchison Middle School 8 th Grade Science Einstein Team 2012-2013

2. Course Syllabus Curriculum Road Maps Curriculum Road Maps Yearly overview Yearly overview 8 th grade Science Star Test in Spring! 8 th grade Science Star Test in Spring! 40% (2 days per week) in Lab 40% (2 days per week) in Lab

3. Grading Policy Pre AP – classwork 85% homework15% Pre AP – classwork 85% homework15% Late Work Polilcy (See Murchilson handbook) Late Work Polilcy (See Murchilson handbook) Make up Work? See website/teacher, available after school Tuesday and Thursday Tutorials, not during class!! Make up Work? See website/teacher, available after school Tuesday and Thursday Tutorials, not during class!!

4. Supply list for Science Murchison Agenda (also serves as hall pass) Murchison Agenda (also serves as hall pass) Spiral Notebook ( 1 subject preferred) Spiral Notebook ( 1 subject preferred) Pencil Pouch with the following (daily supplies) pens- blue or black ink, glue stick, scissors, colored map pencils or markers, red pen, pencil sharpener, highlighters. Pencil Pouch with the following (daily supplies) pens- blue or black ink, glue stick, scissors, colored map pencils or markers, red pen, pencil sharpener, highlighters.

5. Optional Supplies Facial tissue Facial tissue Hand sanitizer Hand sanitizer Anti-bacterial soap Anti-bacterial soap Paper towels Paper towels

6. Wish List Fish Needs Filter replacements for fish tank (Large) Filter replacements for fish tank (Large) Fish food Fish food Water conditioner for fish tank Water conditioner for fish tank

7. Contact Information Email address: cmoringy@austinisd.org Email address: cmoringy@austinisd.orgcmoringy@austinisd.org Phone: 841-1411 Phone: 841-1411 Website is updated daily by 4:00 p.m. Website is updated daily by 4:00 p.m. Please check gradespeed Please check gradespeed

8. Looking forward to teaching your child this year!! Thank you for coming tonight