Syllabus

7^th Grade Science        Harrisburg Middle School             Mrs. Tschudy

The 7th grade science class will cover the basic definition, needs, and functions of life.  We will then study the human body systems.  Finally, each kingdom will be covered from simple to complex.

The text used is Life Science, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill: Columbus, OH. 2005

Assignment Notebook: 

Organization is a key to being a successful student!  You need to bring your assignment notebook with you to EVERY class.  Your assignment notebook is also your hall pass.  Without your assignment notebook, you are not allowed to leave the classroom unless it is an emergency.  

Grading: 
The class will use a variety of ways to evaluate work.  This includes daily participation, daily assignments, chapter tests, quizzes, projects, and semester final exams.

Extra Credit: 
Students will be offered extra credit periodically throughout each quarter for grade sheets signed by a parent.  These will be given to students upon return of chapter exams and will be due back the following school day.

Redo Opportunities: 
Students will be offered the chance to redo a chapter test before or after school if a failing grade is earned on the first attempt.  The score of the first exam and the redo will be averaged together.  This score (with a maximum of 70%) will then be used as an earned grade for that test.

Late Assignments/Projects: 
It is expected that all assignments and projects will be handed in on time.  Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period.  If homework is handed in after the assignment is collected, it will be considered late.  If homework is handed in late, the middle school homework recovery plan will be followed.

Omit Coupons: 
Students will be awarded omit coupons as rewards for review games, hard work, and outstanding classroom behavior.  These coupons may be used only on tests for matching, true/false, or multiple choice questions.  A maximum of three coupons will be allowed on each test.  Students may use an unlimited amount of coupons on the semester exam.

Class Behavior: 
Learning can be fun and exciting if students behave and act appropriately.  Therefore, it is expected that all students will behave and act accordingly.  Listed below is the classroom discipline plan that will be followed in this classroom:

            Classroom Rules    1.     Follow Directions

2.     Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

3.     Bring ALL materials to class EVERYDAY

4.     No teasing, swearing, or obscene gestures

5.     No severe behavior, Act appropriately

Website:
I maintain a website for class at mt004.k12.sd.us.  There are a number of useful tools available here.  On this site students and parents can find the school schedule, class lesson plans, this syllabus, and a science review including vocabulary and review games for each chapter covered in class.  There is also a link to the entire textbook online.

Email Address
Please email me anytime with questions or concerns.  I will get back to you as soon as possible.   My email address is mona.tschudy@k12.sd.us.