1. Comprehensive Science
Ms. Rojas th Grade

2. Ms. Rojas E-Mail NoraRojas@dadeschools.net School Telephone

3. Procedures
These are the procedures for Science class…….

4. When you come in: Sit in your own seat Take out Science Binder
Follow assignment on board
Start working immediately

5. During Class…..
Pay attention all the time…

6. Leaving class Wait for the teacher to dismiss you
Push in chairs, take your trash with you and throw it away on your way out

7. Classroom Rules Be in assigned seat when the bell rings.
Be prepared – including materials and homework.
Raise hand for permission to speak, leave seat, etc.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Respect teachers, students, students property, and school property.

8. Most Important Rule
The most important rule in this class is:
Do not engage in any behavior that I would consider rude, disruptive and/or threatening.

9. Grading Tests Quizzes Class work Homework Labs Video Questions
Class Participation
Observation Grade

10. Policy for grading work turned in “Late”
All students have the opportunity to turn in work they did not turn in on time. They may turn in any work one day after the original due date and the work will have one lower grade than the grade they would have received. After that date no work will be accepted.
This includes class work, homework, projects, assignments, etc.
If a student is absent then their due date starts the day after they return to school.

11. Materials for Science Class
3 Ring Binder (1 to 1 ½ inches), paper with 4 dividers – Labeled, (Quarter 1, Quarter 2, Quarter 3, Quarter 4)
Electronic Device (phone, tablet, laptop)
2 pens (blue or black only)
2 pencils (number 2)
Markers or colored pencils
scissors
glue
Ruler (centimeters and inches)
sharpener
2 highlighters (different colors)
Optional: white out, stapler, erasers

12. Uniforms
We are a uniform school… wear the uniform.

13. What we will be covering in 7th Grade
Heat Energy
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transformations
Properties of Waves
Properties of Light
Layers of Earth
Changes in Earth Surfaces

14. and there is more…. Rock Cycle Age of Earth/Geological Time Fossils
Environmental Factors and Evolution
Evidence of Species Change

15. and even more… Relationships in Ecosystems Human Impact on Earth
Meiosis and Mitosis
Genetic Traits and Heredity
Biotechnology
Health and Diseases Prevention
Human Growth and Development

16. How to Get Your School Grades
Go to
Click on “Student” Portal
Click on “Login to Portal”
Follow instructions to log on
What you need to know before logging in...
User name type: student ID
Your initial password is your two digit birth month, four digit birth year and the letters pw.
It takes 24 hours after you are registered with the Student Portal to be able to change your initial password in the Password Management/P-Synch system.

17. Checking your Grades
You are responsible for your own grades and so you should check them at least 2 or 3 times per week

18. Questions??
Please ask!