1. Welcome to 8th Grade Science
Mr. Kyle Queen

2. Getting to Know Me:
Born and raised in Hershey, PA. Moved to AZ in after I finished High School.
ASU Alumni
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (2016)
Master’s in Secondary Education (2018)
- First Year Teaching
- Student taught at Akimel A-al

3. Text @b8hf2e to 81010 Science periods 1,3, and 7 Text @ac82kd to 81010
Gate Science Class- 5
to 81010

4. Communicating With Me 480-541-6147 E-mail Address kqueen@kyrene.org
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5. Curriculum Map 1st and 2nd Quarters 3rd and 4th Quarters
-Lab safety Physicss
-Scientific Method Simple DNA/Mitosis
-Matter Cell
-Chemistry Genetics/Heredity
-Physics
-Ecology

6. P.R.I.D.E. Hour An extra hour in class each week
Hands on and collaborative activities
Engage students in STEM based activities and processes
Brainstorming
Sketching
Developing product
1st Quarter: Caine’s Arcade

7. Philosophy and Expectations
All students will gain an interest and improve their knowledge and appreciation of science.
Basic Expectations of students:
Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class every day.
Students are expected to put forth effort in order to master all objectives.
Students are expected to turn in assignments on time
Students are expected to follow all class and school policies outlined in the student handbook.

8. Grading Assessment (tests, quizzes, projects, lab explanations) 80%
A: B: C: D: F: <60
Assessment (tests, quizzes, projects, lab explanations) 80%
Classwork/homework/participation 20%

9. Homework Policy
Homework includes reviewing concepts, notes, and objectives.
Homework will typically be the result of classwork not being finished during class time.

10. Absences Participation and collaboration are essential in science.
Missed labs may require utilizing lunch time (homework club) or before/after school to make up.
Students are given an equal number of days to their absences to complete make-up work.
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up work from the website, a group member, a classmate, or me.

11. Academic Support-Learning Lab/ HW CLUB
Learning Lab (Before School):
Mon-Fri 7:30-8:00
After school- Tuesday/Thursday-3:30-4:30
An opportunity for students to work, study, and read
Permission slips obtained from teacher
Content area teachers are available for one-on- one assistance

12. What can you do to help your child?
Check Weekly Agenda
Review homework/projects
Check Graded Assignments
ParentVUE:
Teacher web pages
Remind 101
Encourage your child to attend learning lab! M- F 7:30-8:00

13. Online Grade Access
I plan to communicate frequently (monthly s and Remind messages)
Access from 8th grade Website
Updated at least weekly for everyday assignments in class and attachments to printout or labs

14. Wish List 6. Ziploc bags-gallon and sandwich Whiteboard Markers
7. Kleenex
Whiteboard Markers
Hand-Sanitizer
Pencils
Clorox Wipes
AAA and AA - Batteries

15. Feel free to email me with any questions!
Thank you!
Feel free to me with any questions!

16. What to Expect for 2018-19 GATE Course of Study
Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
Criteria for Placement
Professional Development

17. Course of Study
Courses are taught by a content specialist (GATE teacher)
GATE coursework is available in all four core areas
English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies courses based upon grade level standards with extension/enrichment
Opportunities for high school math credit
Two electives of choice
1. in the area of study who has received training to address the needs of gifted learners
Subject
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
English Language Arts
GATE ELA 6
GATE ELA 7
GATE ELA 8
Social Studies
GATE SS 6
GATE SS 7
GATE SS 8
Science
GATE Sci 6
GATE Sci 7
GATE Sci 8
Math
Compact Math 6/7a OR
Compact Math 7b/8
Algebra 1-2
Honors Geometry

18. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
Updated curriculum guides for all GATE courses
address challenge, complexity, choice and control
provide extension and enrichment
consistency across schools
collaboration between teachers
Syllabus for each course showing expectations and learning outcomes
Learning compacts are in place for participation in GATE courses to ensure courses are rigorous

19. Criteria for Placement
Initial placement of students as they transition into 6th grade includes
Identification in one or more areas of giftedness AND/OR
Multiple measures of high ability (e.g., AzMERIT proficiency, classroom grades, teacher recommendation)
Full criteria available at
Subsequent course placements are defined by the course of study