2. Welcome to Science 8 Team 8J Mr. Hartman 2015-2016

3. today’s agenda  class rules  class procedures  restroom permits  class content  grading policy  makeup/extra help  supplies  folders  textbook  assessments

4. class rules  Be prompt.  Be polite.  Be prepared.  Be productive.  Be safe.  Be respectful.

5. class procedures  Pick up folder and papers for today.  Copy class objective in the folder and new homework in the agenda book.  Answer the warmup questions in your folder- answers only, ready 7 minutes after bell.  Take out any homework due.  Begin class activities.

6. restroom permits Students will receive four restroom permits for the year. Use them wisely. not 4 per week not 4 per month not 4 per semester Students must have an agenda book with them to use a restroom permit.

7. course content Fall Semester  nature of science  chemistry  physics  space science Spring Semester  the atmosphere  earth science  the oceans  life science

8. grading policy  40% labs and projects  30% tests and assessments  20% classwork and quizzes  10% homework and independent work

9. Makeup/extra help is on Wednesdays 7:45- 8:20 unless Mr. Hartman is absent or has morning duty. You may also schedule an appointment if needed.

10. supplies required:  pens  notebook paper  folder  composition book  glue sticks  colored pencils  scissors

11. folder colors by period  1 st purple  2 nd yellow  4thred  5 th green  6 th blue  7thwhite  9 th orange  10 th black

12. McGraw-Hill iScience Grade8 Leave it at home to use for homework, reading assignments, and test preparation. Online version is available.

13. Science STAAR May 11, 2016 Science 8 final middle of May, 2016

14. Information sources  homework assignments/deadlines on whiteboard (copy into agenda- required)  GradeSpeed (required)(e-mail required)  Mr. Hartman’s website linked to the JMS website