7th GRADE INTEGRATED SCIENCE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT

7th grade Science

Email: amandawilliams@mooreschools.com

Contact Hours

Before school: By appointment

Plan time:

After school: 2:16 to 3:00 most days

Ms. Williams Classroom procedures

My website is located on Moore Schools website. Go to staff… Williams and all information for the class will be posted there- my email address, class schedule, and project information. Parent portal is the best way to keep up with a student’s progress and I do my best to update every Wednesday.

Class Description: Welcome to General Science. We’re going to spend the next year learning what makes life possible on our planet and have fun while doing it. Some of the topics that we will be covering include:

- Science questioning Skills

-The wonders of outer space

- The mysteries of the ocean currents

- Independent exploration

- The diversity of life

- AIDS (parent permission)

- Why we have today’s weather

- How nature shapes Adaptations

- DNA and Heredity

Required Materials For my class:

· Daily Items- Pencil, black pen, and agenda- color pens/pencils are for grading only! Pencils ONLY for Labs

· If you forget a pencil- You can turn in a pencil pass to borrow a pencil. When you return the pencil you get your pass back. If 3 pencils are not returned ( I collect 3 passes) then a detention will be given.

· Science Notebooks: I expect you to have a science notebook in class each day. There will be a notebook final at the end of each semester. I will explain how I would like notebooks organized at the beginning of the year. These will be graded with random notebook checks

· Science Folder: You are to keep all notes, graded papers, and any other materials that you receive in class for each unit.

Students will put test/quiz material in their science notebooks & folders to utilize as study tools.

Tardies: All teachers will follow the school’s policies concerning attendance. Tardy means not in the room when the bell rings or causing a disturbance when entering my room or by not being prepared.

Students will fill out a tardy slip if they step in my class after the bell rings or are unprepared to start class.

If you have a note (reason for being tardy) bring it to me and have a seat quietly-no tardy given

1st Tardy – Warning

2 tardies = 1 absence

10 absences = No grade for the semester

2nd Tardy – Parent contacted

3rd Tardy – parent contacted and one day of detention

4th Tardy –Parent contacted and two days of detention

Grade Breakdown

How often will there be homework?

Students can expect to have homework every week, though not every day. The amount of homework often depends on how well students use their time in class.

Goofing off= homework

Extra Credit

Most extra credit opportunities will be extensions of regular labs and assignments. Students may also turn in late passes or hall passes for extra credit. No extra credit will be given to replace missing assignments.

Daily Work / Bellwork

20%

Labs and Projects

40%

Tests and Quizzes

10%

Grades should be updated by Wednesday each week

Seating Chart: There will be a seating chart. I will change the seating chart every nine weeks, and individual changes will only be made if there is a conflict between neighbors.

Daily Work: All new work for the day will be in the trays when you enter the class. This includes notes and handouts we will work on in class. Students are to gather these materials before instruction begins each day. This is part of being prepared for class – it is your responsibility.

· Incomplete work will not be accepted and will be given a score of zero (any assignment that is more than 25% blank answers or responses like “I don’t know” is considered incomplete)

Late Work:

· Assignments typically will be due every Thursday and collected/Graded in class.

· If you do not have the assignment to turn in on the due date an Excuse sheet- must be turned in on the date the assignment is due to receive credit for the assignment.

· When turning in late work. Get a Late Pass from the Pass Book and staple it to the top of the payer

· Put the paper in the Late/Absent tray to receive credit.

· If it is late is because you were absent put Absent on the Late Pass and the dates you were absent

· Students can receive Free Late Pass (allows you to turn in a paper late without losing points) for helping in the class and good behavior

· No Free Late passes will be accepted for projects except under special circumstances

The science department’s late policy

On time = 100% credit. 1 day late = 80% max credit, more than 1 day late %50 max credit, after 2 weeks late the assignment will be a permanent Zero. Long term projects are NOT accepted late unless otherwise indicated by the teacher.

Absent Work: Students have one day to make up work for each day they are absent. For example, if a student

is gone for two school days, they have two school days to make up the work. Students can get the absent work from the Past Assignment file cabinet drawer in the classroom.

· If it is Late is because you were absent put Absent on the Late Pass and the dates you were absent

· It is the responsibility of the student to get and makeup any work missed during their absence

Testing Policy: In order prove mastery of a concept, students must pass each test with at least an 70%

· Students will need something to work on quietly when they are done with their quiz in class.

· Students who score less than 70% on their test will need to get a pass from Ms. Williams to come in on Tuesday to retake the test. This is not meant as a punishment, but rather as a way to help master the material

· Before a student will be allowed to retest they must make test corrections and come in on Tuesday during lunch or afterschool to retake the test. Get a Hall Pass from Ms. Williams on Monday.

Students have gathered notes and material in their science notebooks to utilize as study tools.

Cheating: Cheating is copying from someone else’s work, talking during a quiz, as well as copying information from outside sources without giving credit to those sources. I have a zero tolerance policy for cheating. If you are caught cheating on a test, quiz, homework, or project, it is an automatic zero for the assignment. If someone copies someone else’s homework with that person knowing about it, both students will receive a zero on the assignment.

Incentive Days: These will occur every Friday as a reward for helping in the classroom and showing positive classroom behavior. More will be explained by Ms. Williams

Text @c287f to the number 81010

You will receive a welcome text from Remind

REMIND: If you will text the number to the right and put in the code

I will be able to keep you updated on current information about the class.

Use your cellphone and get updates from Ms. Williams

Please email me if you need more information.

Science Textbooks will be digital No textbook to take home!!!!!

I will go over how to access and use the digital textbook in class.

Notify me if you have no computer or internet access and your child needs to check out a print book.

Box Tops: Box Tops have helped America's schools earn over $250 million in the past 12 years. Our school can earn up to $60,000 every year!!! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents. Highland East Science Department is collecting box tops to help buy supplies and equipment. Every time you bring 25 or More box tops to your science teacher you will receive a front of the lunch line pass for every 25 box tops.

Box tops must be:

trimmed and put in an envelope or baggie with your name, hour and # of box tops.

Classroom Expectations: I expect a classroom of respect where we use our time wisely to explore Earth’s systems & Animals!! I do not expect perfection, but I do expect students to explore their environment and discover knowledge. My role is the guide to help them work towards developing their science knowledge base.

Major Class Rules: RESPECT

1. No one talks while Ms. Williams is talking

2. Get to class on time. Prepared (pencil, notebook, homework) Sit down quietly. Get to work

3. Be kind to one and all - I don’t allow disrespect in my classroom.

4. Follow all my directions (especially safety rules).

5. Don’t talk while another person has the floor (raise your hand).

6. Use common sense.

Class Discipline: I expect all of my students to follow these procedures every day. Failure to follow these procedures will result in a verbal warning, phone call home, detention, and/or referral. A referral is usually my last step, but a continuous problem or extreme circumstance will result in an immediate written referral. As long as my students follow these rules and procedures, we will have a relaxed and smooth school year.

Classroom Consequences: Your attitude and behavior in my classroom will determine how enjoyable your time will be. Positive and negative consequences for classroom behavior are listed below:

Positive Consequences

Negative Consequences

Good grades and citizenship

Verbal or visual warnings

A fun classroom experience

Three strike detention/referral

Positive phone calls or notes home

Change of seat

Cougar Kudos

Student – Teacher conference and contract

Special privileges

Parent phone call and/or conference

Class Coupons

Loss of privileges

** Additional consequences to be determined by myself or the administration **

Classroom Pictures: We will have several fun and memorable experiences in class year. We will be documenting these events. The pictures that are taken may be used on our class or school webpage. Student names will not be published. Once published, this information will be accessible by anyone on the internet. If parents would like to ensure that their child is not included in any classroom pictures they will need to indicate that on the attached signature page.

Typical Weekly schedule:

Required Supplies

1 – two pocket folders with brads

1 – Composition notebook (college rule)

2 – rolls of clear tape (no double-sided tape)

1 – multi-color pack of highlighters

Pencils- (for teacher to hand out as needed)

1- package- Color Pens (We grade in color pens)

7th Graders – baggies any size

1st Hr Only – One Ream of Copy Paper

Needs & Wants

Dry Erase Markers

Paper Towels

Extra Pencils

Dixie Cups

Notebook Paper (college ruled)

Graph Paper

Post-Its

Green Pens

Sharpies

Candy for Classification Units: M&Ms, skittles, jelly beans

Coffee (for sanity’s sake)

Please don’t feel obligated to purchase more than the required supplies. These are just department requests.

Monday- Information from me/notes to put in

science notebook

Tuesday- Independent work (possibly the

only night student may have homework if

they did not finish in class.)

Wednesday-In class Labs or Activities

Thursday- Finish work, Review

(All work from the week is due. This assignment

Will typically be used to review for Friday’s quiz)

Friday- Quiz, Test or Review

We will discuss a new topic each week.

These topics are part of the overall Science Unit

The exceptions to this week will be at the end

of the 9 weeks and when we are working on a

project.

Projects- All projects will be group work. There

Will be specific requirements. Work will be completed

In class, at home, Computer work will be required

A poster board will need to be purchased for some

Projects. Prezi, Power Point, email, and more will be

Used. Absences have to be discussed with the group

And Ms. Williams during project before presentation time.

Space and Weather project at the end

of 1st semester. Unwanted disease project at the end

of 3rd 9 weeks. Plant/Animal (alien) project at the

To be successful in school and science you need to learn skills that you can use for the rest of your life….

You need to be an independent learner-

What are the best ways to study?

How do I use a textbook?

How do I would with classmates?

How do I do research?

How do I learn best?

Ho do I solve conflicts?

The following statement summarizes my goal for my classroom..

You are a science Explorer in this class I am here to help Guide Your learning.

Ask questions, Participate & Enjoy your science Experience

end of the school year.

This heading (Top Right of paper) is required on EVERYTHING you turn in.

Name (First and Last)

Date

Hour

No Name = No Credit

Bellwork: Each day when the students come into class, they are to sit quietly in their seat and begin Bell Work in their science folders. Bell Work will be a variety of short-answer, written response questions, or vocab dealing with the topic we are covering that day. *Making Up Bell Work: If a student is absent, they are still required to complete the Bell Work for the missed days. They may borrow from a friend, or look on bored for missed info. Bellwork will be shown randomly for a grade.

Student Signature ________________________________________ Date____________

Student Name (please print legibly) _______________________________________________

Contact persons full name: ___________________________________ relationship to student _____________________

Best contact Email: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________ Contact lens? _____________________

Known Allergies? _________________________________________________________________

Please explain: Does your student have a computer to access with internet? All the time? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/ Guardian please initial stating that you understand the following procedures:

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under C BY-NC

Contact Me: Email only – personal/legal reasons- conferences will be made upon request

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Grading: All grades will be calculated using a total point system. For example, an assignment worth 50 points could be recorded as 44/50 instead of an 88%.

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Testing/cheating: Quizzes will be given weekly about the topic of the week. Science Notebooks and folders will have all of the review materials they need if they are in class and taking the correct notes. Assignments given during the week are the main study guide for the test. Talking during the test or cheating will be ground for an immediate Zero on the quiz.

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Extra Credit: Extra credit assignments will be made available throughout the year. Extra credit will follow course curriculum, and will be announced and posted in the classroom throughout the year. Please turn in any extra credit to your hour’s homework tray. Extra credit will not be given to take the place of missing assignments.

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Absences and Tardies: Each student is allowed 10 unexcused absences per semester, as outlined in the Moore Public Schools policy. More than 10 absences will result in a loss of credit for the semester, and please note that 2 tardies count as 1 absence, so do you best to be on time to class. I will follow the Highland East tardy policy as stated in your agenda.

1st Tardy – Warning 3rd Tardy – Call home and one day of detention

2nd Tardy – Phone Call Home 4th Tardy – Call home and two days of detention

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Absent Work: Students are required to get their absent work. Students have one day to make up work for each day they are absent. For example, if a student is gone for two school days, they have two school days to make up the work. Students can look on the agenda and get their absent folder. Write ABSENT at the top of any Absent work and turn it with the folder in to the Late & Absent Work bin. If a student is absent, they are still required to complete the Bell Work for the missed days.

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Notebooks: I expect students to have a science notebook in class each day. They are to keep all notes, graded papers, and any other materials that they receive in class. Quiz questions will come from information in science notebooks and Folders. There will be random notebook grades and an end of semester grade. I will explain how I would like notebooks organized

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Late Work: The science department late policy is that regular class assignments will be accepted one day late for a maximum credit of 80% in the 7th grade. After that point late work will be accepted for a maximum credit of 50% until the final deadline set by the teacher. At that point the grade will change to a O. Long term projects are not accepted late unless otherwise indicated by the teacher. Write LATE at the top of any late work, and turn it in to the Late & Absent Work bin.

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Projects: We will complete 3 large projects in class. I will send home a parent info. form with each project. The projects will be group work. There will be time to work in class and outside of class. Information and deadlines will be given. All projects must be complete on the presentation dates or a zero will be given. Plagiarism will be grounds for a zero to be given. Problems with the project, group, absences need to be addressed before the presentation dates

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Student Signature ______________________

Notes for Ms. Williams: Please include any information that you would like me to know about your student.

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Before a student is allowed to participate in labs this year. Please go to my site and click the science safety agreement and complete the simple survey after reviewing lab safety with your student. Sign and return the sheet below

MPS MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY AGREEMENT RETURN SHEET

The student must return this form to his/her science teacher before participation in laboratory activities will be permitted.

I, _____________________________________ (Students Name) have read and agree to follow all of the safety rules set forth in this agreement, (on Moore Schools & Ms Williams website) I realize that I must obey these rules to insure my own safety and that of my fellow students and instructors. I will cooperate to the fullest extent with my instructor and fellow students to maintain a safe lab environment. I will also closely follow the oral and written instructions provided by the instructor. I am aware that any violation of this safety agreement that results in unsafe conduct in the laboratory or misbehavior on my part, may result in being removed from the laboratory, detention, receiving a failing grade and /or dismissal from the course or from any further lab activities for the remainder of the year.

1. Do you wear contact lenses? ________ YES __________ NO

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

2. Are you colorblind? ________ YES __________ NO

3. Do you have allergies? ________ YES __________ NO

__________________________________________________ _____________________________

Student signatureDate

Dear Parent of Guardian:

We, the MPS Science Teachers, feel that you should be informed regarding your school’s effort to create and maintain a safe science classroom/ laboratory environment. With the cooperation of the instructors, parents, and students, a safety instruction program can eliminate, prevent, and correct possible hazards.

You should be aware of the safety instructions that your son/daughter will receive before engaging in any laboratory work. Please read the list of safety rules available online at Mooreschoools.com ( & a link is on Ms. Williams website) with your student. No student will be permitted to perform laboratory activities unless this agreement is signed by both the student and parent/guardian and is on file with the teacher.

Your signature on this agreement indicates that you have read the Student Safety Agreement (online), are aware of the measures taken to ensure the safety of your son/daughter in the laboratory, and will instruct your son/daughter to uphold his/her agreement to follow these rules and procedures in the laboratory.

__________________________________________________ _____________________________

Parent signature Date

Mrs. Williams’ Cell Phone Policy

Rule #1: Cell phone ringers must always be kept on silent mode and cell phones must be put away; away from all students, when they are not being used for class purposes.

Rule #2: All media and messages must be course related and used for academic/learning purposes.

Rule #3: You may not take, touch, or use another student’s phone.

Rule #4: School electrical outlets or computers will not be used as charging stations for student cell phones.

Rule #5: Always remember… no message/media is private – your digital footprint is permanent! Follow safe and appropriate usage guidelines.

Rule #6: Know your data plan! Please discuss your data plan with your parents/guardians to make sure that you don’t incur additional charges for using your cell phone in the classroom (school/district is not responsible for additional charges incurred for use during school). We are not asking you to change your data plan!

Rule #7: Be responsible for your own property - label your phone for identification purposes (school/district is not responsible for lost or damaged property).

Rule #8: Any occurrence (or suggestion of occurrence) of bullying, harassment, cheating or any form of inappropriate use of cell phone and social media will not be tolerated. Student will immediately lose usage privileges and be subject to school, district and legal consequences if found guilty of any offense.

*Any student(s) who does not abide by classroom, school or district policies for using personally-owned devices (including cell phones) in the classroom are subject to loss of their usage privileges. Teachers and administrators may revise their Acceptable Usage Policies at any time. Students who abuse these policies will be subject to school, district and legal ramifications, criminal and civil.

If the above rules are broken in my classroom the consequences will be as follows.

1st offence - warning

2nd offence- I will take the phone for the hour.

3rd offence- I will take the phone to the office where the parent will need to pick up the phone or it is up to the decision of the principal at that point.

( 1st and 2nd are for minor offence) Will go immediately to 3rd offence if the situation warrants immediate action. (especially Rule 8)

I agree to allow my child to participate in class by using their cell phone as a tool for learning. I have gone over the rules with my student and he/she agrees to follow the rules for the appropriate use of the cell phone in class. We have also discussed our data plan limits. ( If he/she does not have a phone at this time please sign anyway just incase they are borrowing a phone/devise or get one later in the school year)

Parent's Signature: _____________________________________Student's Signature _________________________________ Date: ____________________ Date: ____________________

Lab Safety Contract

Science classes are often hands on.  Students will be performing activities that may require the use of chemicals, laboratory equipment, and other items which, if used incorrectly, can be hazardous. To keep our class safe, the rules listed below must be followed at all times.  The student and a parent / guardian must sign this sheet to participate in labs

Please read the entire contract before you sign.

- GENERAL SAFETY RULES -

· Follow all instructions carefully.  If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ASK YOUR TEACHER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ACTIVITY

· Be responsible! Horseplay, jokes, and pranks will not be tolerated

· Keep the surfaces and floors of your work area uncluttered during the lab

· Clean up lab area and properly store equipment after the lab is complete

· Report any broken equipment, accidents, or injuries to the teacher immediately

· Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment including: safety showers, sinks, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers

CHEMICAL SAFETY (many items are chemicals even if they don’t look harmful)

· Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when working with chemicals

· Don’t touch any part of your face without first washing your hands

· Never eat or drink in the lab

· Follow teacher instructions for proper chemical disposal

· Consider all chemicals to be dangerous – don’t touch, smell or mix chemicals unless instructed to do so by the teacher. Many chemicals look deceptively like water!

FIRE SAFETY

· Use caution when using matches, hot plates, burners or torches

· Only light burners when instructed to do so and never leave a lit burner unattended

· Don’t heat any substances without an okay from the teacher

· Use tongs or oven mitts when handling hot containers (Hot glass looks like cold glass)

· Always wear goggles when heating glass

· Dress properly – avoid loose or baggy clothing or jewelry and tie long hair back

GLASS & SHARP-OBJECT SAFETY

· Handle all glassware with care, never pickup broken glass with your bare hands

· Never run during lab time, especially with sharp objects! (Generally a good rule in life)

· Always hand sharp objects with the blade facing towards yourself

Student Signature ______________________________________________________

7th grade Science

Email: amandawilliams@mooreschools.com

Contact Me: Email only – personal/legal reasons- conferences will be made upon request

Contact Hours

Before school: By appointment

Plan time:

After school: 2:16 to 3:00 most days

Ms. Williams Classroom Simplified Syllabus

We are discussing the detailed syllabus in class. Students will keep in in their science folder. It is also on my website if you would like to read over the information. A copy of the following paper you need to sign and initial is also on my website.

My website is located on Moore Schools website. Go to staff… Williams and all information for the class will be posted there- my email address, class schedule, and project information. Parent portal is the best way to keep up with a student’s progress and I do my best to update every Wednesday.

Class Description: Welcome to General Science. We’re going to spend the next year learning what makes life possible on our planet and have fun while doing it. Some of the topics that we will be covering include:

- Science Questioning Skills

-The wonders of outer space

- The mysteries of the ocean currents

- Independent exploration

- The diversity of life

- AIDS (parent permission)

- Why we have today’s weather

- How nature shapes Adaptations

- DNA and Heredity

Required Supplies

1 – two pocket folders with brads

1 – Composition notebook (college rule)

2 – rolls of clear tape (no double-sided tape)

1 – multi-color pack of highlighters

Pencils- (for teacher to hand out as needed)

1- package- Color Pens (We grade in color pens)

7th Graders – baggies any size

1st Hr Only – One Ream of Copy Paper

Needs & Wants

Dry Erase Markers

Extra Pencils

Dixie Cups

Notebook Paper (college ruled)

Post-Its

Green Pens

Sharpies

Candy for Classification Units: M&Ms, skittles, jelly beans

Coffee (for sanity’s sake)

Please don’t feel obligated to purchase more than the required supplies. These are just department requests.

Box Tops: Highland East Science Department is collecting box tops

Text @c287f to the number 81010

You will receive a welcome text from Remind

to help buy supplies and equipment. Every

time you bring 25 or More box tops to your

science teacher you will receive a

front of the lunch line pass for every 25 box tops.

Box tops must be: trimmed and

put in an envelope or baggie

with your name, hour and # of box tops.

Classroom Expectations: I expect a classroom of respect where we use our REMIND:is a way for me to keep everyone up

time wisely to explore Earth’s systems. I do not expect perfection, but I do expect to date on any needs or changes for the classroom

students to explore their environment and discover knowledge. My role is the guide

Typical Weekly schedule:

Monday- Information/Notes from me to put in

science notebook

Tuesday- Independent work (possibly the

only night student may have homework if

they did not finish in class.)

Wednesday-in class labs or

Activities

Thursday- Finish work, Review

(All work from the week is due. This assignment

Will typically be used to review for Friday’s quiz)

All work done in science notebook and folder will be study material for the quiz

Friday- Quiz, Test or Review

to help them work towards developing their science knowledge base.

Major Class Rules: RESPECT

1. No one talks while Ms. Williams is talking

2. Get to class on time. Prepared (pencil, notebook, homework) Sit down quietly. Get to work

3. Be kind to one and all - I don’t allow disrespect in my classroom.

4. Follow all my directions (especially safety rules).

5. Don’t talk while another person has the floor (raise your hand).

6. Use common sense.

Please, READ, SIGN and RETURN the stapled form by _______________

The following form will be for a grade.

Keep this paper for your records.

Please Email me with any questions or concerns. I only contact through email. In person if a conference is needed