Welcome to 7th Grade
Science & Algebra!
with Mrs. Katrina Alegado
Room 105~Alpha Team
Tahoma Middle School
Mrs. Katrina Alegado
Bachelor of Science from Oregon State
University in General Science (2001)
 Master of Arts in Teaching from Willamette
University (2002)
 Professional Certification (2010)
 Ecology Project International Student Trips!
 Research with scientists during the summer!

Year-Long Educational Goals


Each student will
reach their full
potential.
Each student will
successfully prepare
for junior high
school.







We will focus on:
study skills
work habits
organization
responsibility
accountability
content knowledge
Classroom Expectations
Respect yourself
and others
 Respect the
teacher
 Respect all
property
 Allow yourself and
others to learn
and be successful!

Required Classroom Materials



Pencil (with extras)
Notebook (2)
(composition
notebook)
ruler, calculator,
colored pencils, glue
sticks
Year-Long Science Curriculum
Experimental Design: Studying People
Scientifically
 Body Works
 Cell Biology and Disease
 Genetics
 Ecology
 Evolution
 Bioengineering

Assessments




Grades need to reflect what a student knows and can do.
Therefore, summative and formative assessments will be
used in this class.
Dates for summative assessments will be announced well in
advance (tests, projects, etc.), and will be worth more points.
Formative assessments will be given frequently. These will
include worksheets, notebook checks, labs, participation,
quizzes, assignment checks, and other forms of assessment.
Grading




Grades will be calculated through a point system and
this will accumulate throughout the quarter. Grades
will be updated on Skyward frequently.
There will be a cumulative test at the end of each unit.
Science: Assignments/Labs/Notebooks 35%
Tests/Quizzes/Projects
65%
Algebra: 40% Tests
30% Quizzes
30% Assignments
Grading Scale





90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Questions?
kalegado@tahomasd.us
 Prep Time = 1st Period (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
 After School = 3:00-3:30 p.m.
 SWIFT Website!
 Thank you for coming!

Second Period & Homeroom
rd
3
Period
th
5
Period