Cesar Chavez Academy – 7th Grade Science
Mrs. Bellew sbellew@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Mrs. McCartin mmccartin@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Course Objective:
Students will explore living things -- their structures and the systems that support them -within the framework of the California State Seventh Grade Standards in Life Sciences.
Course Requirements:
You will need to have the following items in class every day:
 Textbook (provided in class)
 Pen & pencil
 Handheld manual pencil sharpener
 Colored pencils --- no markers please!
 Paper
 5-subject college rule notebook dedicated just to Science
 Notecards at home are helpful for studying vocabulary
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary is an important part of science. There will be quizzes on the words.
Classwork:
7th Grade science is a hands-on, activity based class with many classroom activities and
laboratory assignments.
Assessment:
There will be vocabulary quizzes as well as tests, labs, and projects.
Journal:
More information will be given about the interactive journal in a separate handout. All
work, including homework, must be put in the interactive journal and turned in on test
days.
Grading:
I will be using the following grading scale for all assignments:
Classwork
Vocabulary Quizzes
Tests
Projects/Labs
40%
15%
30%
15%
90-99%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
A
B
C
D
F
Make-up Procedures: * All classwork can be made up with an excused absence.
* All laboratory assignments must be made up with alternative assignments of equal value.
* Assessment assignments can be made up with an excused absence.
* It is the responsibility of the student to determine the assignments missed during an absence.
* Any student absent on the day an assignment is due is responsible for turning it in within one
week from the day he or she is absent.
Late Work:
.
Tardies:
If the assignment is not turned in at the time collected, it will be considered late. Late work is
accepted for ½ credit within one week of the due date, except in the case of an excused absence
School rules will be followed and enforced.
Class Rules & Behavior Expectations:
1. All directions must be followed; this is especially important in lab situations.
2. Keep hands, feet, & objects to yourself.
3. Be in assigned seats ready to learn when the bell rings; this includes having all necessary supplies
4. Talking is allowed only when working in groups or called upon.
5. NO cell phones should be out when you enter the room, They should be turned off or to silent mode and should
remain in your backpacks until you exit the room .
6. There is no food or drinks allowed in class, except water. During labs, no water is permitted.
7. Please wait until I excuse you, regardless of whether the bell has rung.