Welcome to 7th grade
science
My course is an introduction to
Chemistry and Biology
Chemistry 12 weeks
Elements
Mixtures
Compounds
Life Science 28 weeks
Microbiology
Plants and Animals
Human body systems
Mrs. Maria Shapiro
mshairo@portnet.org
Grading-see point log sheet
• Tests and quizzes
70% ish of grade
• Homework
15%ish
• Labs
15% ish
Tests and quizzes
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2 big tests/2 quizzes a Quarter
Departmentalized midterm and final
Review sheets before test
Basic list…they need to make it their
own
• I will teach study skills!
HW and assignments
• HW 2-3 times a week
Therefore…….no late
assignments are accepted.
• On my HW web page
• Also on the board every
day!!
• Ed Moto?? Maybe…check website at
eend of next week...AND text
reminders.
• Follow me on instagram for
photos
Labs
• Usually will have several days to complete
lab portion and a few days to answer
questions at home
• They have assigned lab groups…...will
change lab groups each quarter
Class Notes and Handouts
• Copies of my notes are in the
binder in my class room
• Copies of all handouts in back of roomsign says extra copies
• If needed, I can share my notes, etc in
google drive; email me
Extra help
• Check website for “official” times
• I welcome and encourage students to
come during lunch and/or recess to ask
questions-preferably not Monday or Friday
• Every Tuesday after school
• Have child email me if they want to make
a scheduled time
Partnership
• Balance parenting and child’s need for
independence. They still need you!! Call
guidance 767 5545 for PTC
• Be careful of APR (if child has an Alternate
Perception of Reality)
• Stay on top but not too much
• When in doubt, check it out. Call or email
even if small issue/question.
• If mad---don’t email
email me WHENVER you want..
• Please do not hesitate to contact me or the team
if something doesn’t sound right or if you have
any questions at all.
• I would be happy to discuss anything at all that
is problematic or troublesome.
• It is imperative that we foster a strong parent
teacher partnership to ensure that your child has
a successful year.
• I look forward to getting to know you and your
child this school year.
Accelerated Science in 8th grade..
Check TAB on Weber MS homepage to find comprehensive information about
accelerated science
In order to be considered for this
High School course, the science department
will look at the following grades for quarters
1,2 and 3:
• Science,, English, Social Studies, Foreign
Language
In addition, we look at the grade on the screening
test that is given by the department in the spring
Must have an 80% average to be invited in