1. Welcome to 8 th grade Environmental Science Mrs. Montgomery – Room 44 2014-15

2. Information You’ll Need My email address: leslie.montgomery@uticak12.org My phone number: 586.797.2537 The class website: www.bjhmontgomery.com Times to reach me in person: 10:20 – 11:15 am 7:30 am until school starts 3:05 pm until around 4:00

3. Please Donate Early Tissues Paper Towel Hand Soap Clorox Wipes

4. Supplies your student will need

5. I will be using a Standards Based Grading System The quarterly report card grades will reflect how well your student has learned the standards that are expected for that marking period in environmental science. Homework grades will help you track your student’s progress. These grades will be recorded in the ParentPortal but will not be used to calculate an overall percentage, or final grade.

6. What you may see in the Parent Portal Open the assignment (blue) to see any additional information I may have included Missing or Late assignments will still show up here

7. The 5 point Assessment Scores 4 – A Advanced Demonstrates advanced conceptual understanding, knowledge and application of the essential grade level science standards 3 – B Proficient Demonstrates proficient conceptual understanding, knowledge and application of the essential grade level science standards 2 – C Developing Demonstrates some conceptual understanding, knowledge and application of the essential grade level science standards 1 – D Minimal Understanding 0 – F No attempt

8. Resources for Help Our Website www.bjhmontgomery.comwww.bjhmontgomery.com Assignments and worksheets Extra help through links to the internet Study Guide for each unit before an assessment Remind 101 Please refer to your handout for instructions This is for you and your parents Quizlet Vocabulary Practice PRIDE Homework Club 3:05 – 4:05 pm Mon & Wed

9. I encourage and appreciate communication with parents Thank you!