Welcome to 8th Grade Science!

Mr. BaronClassroom 407

About Mr. Baron…

• Texas A&M, with a degree in Horticulture/minor in science

• Certified in Mathematics 6-12• Certified in Science 4-8• 18th year teaching middle school math

and/or science

About Ms. Brandon…

• University of Connecticut, with a degree in Animal Science

• Certified in Special Education EC-12• Certified in Science 4-8• 10th year teaching middle school special

education and/or science

Topics We Will Cover

• Safety• Ecology• Food Webs• Human Dependence

on ocean system• Weather• Force• Motion• Newton’s Laws

• Plate Tectonics• Topographic Maps• Atoms• Periodic Table• Chemical formulas

and equations• Chemical Reactions• Universe• Moon Phases• Seasons

Grading Policy

• The following lists the categories for grading:

Formative (Daily Work)– 30% (Pre-AP)– 40% (On Level)

Summative (Tests and Projects)– 70% (Pre-AP)– 60% (On Level)

Absences and Make-up Work

• When a student is absent from school, it is the student’s responsibility to collect any make-up work he or she might have.

• The student will have one day for every day that he or she was absent to make up any work missed.

Late Work• Points will be deducted from work

that is turned in late.

• 1 day late, highest 80

• 2 days late, highest grade 60

• 3 days late, highest grade 50

Tutorials

• Tutoring is available Wednesday from 8:00 to 8:25 am and from 4:00 to 4:30 pm.

Classroom Rules

• Show respect for your teacher and classmates with your words and actions.

• Listen quietly when the teacher is talking.• Work during work times.• Remain seated during class, until the bell

rings, unless you have permission to get up.

• Take care of our classroom supplies and lab equipment.

Supplies• KMS Binder (including all supplies)

– A 2 ½ - 3 inch 3 ring binder – A pencil bag to store the following supplies:

• Two or more pens • Two or more pencils • Highlighter • Colored Pencils • A small pencil sharpener • A grading pen

– Planner (KMS will sell these at orientation) – Notebook Paper – 3 packages of 5 dividers – Homework folder

• Glue• Paper Towels• Unlined Paper• 2 Spirals (70 pages)

Contact Information• Email: john.baron@humble.k12.tx.us (preferred

method)• Phone: 281.641.4289• Website: http://www.humbleisd.net/Domain/2248

Questions?