Science and Language Arts Mrs. Lori Beckley Classroom #: E109 Email Address:...

Science and Language Arts

Mrs. Lori Beckley

Classroom #: E109Email Address: lbeckley@murrieta.k12.ca.us

Phone Number: (951) 304-1885 x3559

About Me

Great Expectations

Be Respectfultoward teachers, classmates, and school property

Be Preparedwith all required materials and completed assignments

Be Productive and Hardworkingby using time wisely and working diligently

Be Responsiblefor your behavior, notebooks, assignments, and study habits

Communication

Email: lbeckley@murrieta.k12.ca.us

Grades: Aries.net

http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us

Assignments

Forms

Projects

Science

Curriculum

Thinking Maps® is a language of eight visual patterns each based on a fundamental thought process. These patterns are used individually and in combination across every grade level and curriculum area as an integrated set of tools for life-long learning. Each Thinking Map is designed to answer guiding questions that are related to a specific thought process.

Donations

Donations are appreciated all year

$15 lab fee - Science Materials for Labs

Glue Sticks, Lysol Wipes, Construction Paper, Copy Paper (colored, white), Card Stock, Scotch Tape, etc...

Website list of emergency items

Weekly Consequences

First Offense – Warning

Second Offense – Conversation after class

Third Offense- Lunch Detention

Fourth Offense– Admin Referral

Policy Violations may skip steps

Notebooks

Notebooks need to be at school every day.Notebooks must be 11 x 8 ½ (or larger)Notebooks must be complete. When a student is absent, it is important that the student make-up the notes/work missedComposition Journal

Grading Policy

Life Science Grading ScaleClass Work/ Homework/ Participation 20%Projects/Labs 30% Interactive Notebook 20% Tests/Quizzes 30%

Language Arts Grading ScaleClass Work/ Homework/ Participation 10%Writing/Essays/Journal 20%

•Interactive Notebook 20% Projects 20% Tests/Quizzes 30%

7th Grade Students in 7th grade often spend time and energy convincing their parents to go away, but in reality kids at this age need clear limits, meaningful consequences, and parental support.