1. Franklin Middle School
Welcome to Back-to-School Night!
Mrs. Fredericks
Voice mail extension: 512

2. Required Materials for Class
3- Ring binder with loose-leaf paper (1 inch), 3 tabs for do nows, notes, and classwork/homework
Pencil case
Pens/Pencils
Folder to bring homework to and from class
School agenda for recording homework assignments

3. Grading for Each Marking Period
Product: Homework, Labs, Projects %
Tests, Quizzes %
Classwork: %
Written class work, Group work
and Individual work
Assignments and tests are scored by
using total points.

4. I am available for After-Hours on Tuesdays
For Extra Help…
I am available for After-Hours on Tuesdays
from 2:35-3:20 pm.
Any help needed with:
-Comprehension of content
-Clarification of content
-Organization of materials
-Makeup work
-Labs

5. Science Course Description
This course is designed to teach students to approach science as critical thinkers.
Skill development includes:
Making observations/inferences
Evaluation of data
Designing/conducting experiments
Weighing of evidence
Developing scientific arguments
Designing and testing of scientific models

6. Science Course Description-
Content will be taught through experiments and hands-on activities so that their learning is a process of discovery.
Course is designed around the Next Generation Science Standards. It will be a hybrid model.

7. Topics taught in 7th grade include:
Process Skills used in Scientific Inquiry
Evidence & Modeling
Cells Structure & Function
Genetics
Natural Selection/Evolution
Ecology
Human Impact
The NextGen Science Standards covered in 7th grade can be found at:

8. Cooperative Classroom
Encourages students to collaborate with each other and rely less on the teacher.
Meet new friends
Class runs like a well-oiled machine
Establishes responsibility with team jobs
Wastes less time in class
Get to do fun activities!

9. Motivation = Raffle Tickets!
Students receive raffle tickets for completing their Do Now, writing down their homework, extra participation or being team of the day!
Students can use their raffle tickets for monthly prizes or weekly prizes which are little gifts, or utilize them for Knights tokens to use in raffles or the student store.

10. Parent Teacher Communication
The best way to communicate with me is via
Please also check out my website at under Franklin Middle School teacher contact pages.
Please sign up for my REMIND for upcoming events and tests
Please check your child’s Google classroom next with them for agendas and homework.

11. What does it mean?
We need to give/refine students’ ability to create models and ideas when given data.
Students need to be problem solvers and feel comfortable expressing their opinions even if they are thinking outside the box.