1. 7 th Grade Science & Health Mrs. Aghassy Room 129

2. I Am… Mrs. Aghassy I am from Iran I moved to the United States 27 years ago. I have been teaching science for 14 years. I have a degree in dietetic & food science from CSUN. I have 2 boys, ages 31 & 27. Both my children have been Portola students. My birthday is March 28

4. My Interests… I like most types of foods: Persian, Italian, Mexican,… My favorite colors: red, blue, pink, black… I like dogs & fish. I listen to jazz, blues, classical music, Persian, Salsa music… I love bike riding. I enjoy cooking & baking.

5. I am always available to answer your questions. I am willing to listen to you on an individual basis. I am available for parent conferences. I respect you when you respect yourself. My Commitments to You…

6. My 7 th Grade Science Class

7. What to expect? Build a solid science vocabulary Gain an understanding of scientific principles and topics Learn how to use math to tackle scientific problems Discover and use technology in science class Develop critical thinking skills Solve real-life problems Prepare for standardized assessment tests

8. What do we study in 8 TH Grade? Physics –Work & Energy –Force & Motion –Density & Buoyancy Chemistry –Elements, atoms… –Chemical reactions –Chemical formula Astronomy

9. What do we study in 7 TH Grade? 1 st semester – Biology –Living organisms –Cells: structure & function –Evolution –Genetics 2 nd semester – Health –Physical, mental, & emotional health –Body systems & related topics –Diseases –Nutrition –Reproductive system

10. Class Rules: 1.Be in class on time and use your pass if you have a true emergency only. 2.Use proper verbal and body language. 3.Keep up with the work on a daily basis. 4.Being absent does not excuse you from your responsibilities of class work, homework and studying for tests. 5.Keep the classroom clean. 6.No gum, food, or colored drinks in the classroom.

11. Class Rules: 7. Do not use your cell phone in class unless I give you permission. 8. Anything that is taken away from you will be stored in the “JUNE BOX” till the end of the school year. The “June” Box

12. Grading Quizzes/tests … 50% Science Notebook…30% Labs/projects … 15% Class work/homework … 5% Extra credit is an opportunity that adds 3-5% to the total grade. Grading Scale: A: 90-100% B:80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: 59 and less

13. Work Habit & Cooperation Work Habit Cooperation E: 85-100% E: 24-25 points S: 66-84% S: 21-23 points U: 65% & less U: 20 & less

14. Cooperation You start with 25 points every grading period. (Each grading period is 25 days) If you are fully cooperating in class, you keep it all.

16. Class Websites Grading website: engrade.com Class website: portolams.org