7thth Grade Science
2013-2014
Student’s Name: __________________
Teacher: Mrs. L. Wirth-Eckl
Textbook:
________________________________ (Book#) ________________
Supplies for Class:
Red Binder, One Subject Spiral Notebook, Pens, Paper, 1 folder, Dividers
(Class work, Tests, projects)
*Bring all supplies to class everyday!
Homework:
1. Assignments are found on the blackboard daily.
2. Homework’s are graded from 0-100%.
3. Missed homework’s will result in a 0. (You get one day to makeup the work for a grade of 65%)
4. Homework will be a review of what we did in class.
5. Students are to make up work that is missed due to absence.
6. Homework Buddies name and phone number: (This will come in
handy) _________________________
**All WRITTEN HOMEWORKS MUST BE DONE IN SPIRAL BOOK*
Homework will be 15% of your grade.
Tests/Quizzes
1. All of the tests/quizzes will be announced in advance.
2. Pop quizzes will not be announced.
Tests/Quizzes will be 65% of your grade.
Class Participation:
Class Participation will be 20% of your grade.
For being involved (Discussions)
For being prepared (Books, pens, paper)
For positive attitude (Ex: Raising hand, tolerance for others)
Projects: In this course there will be mandatory projects.
Other Rules that will lead in Success for this course:
1. Students must arrive on time and be in their seats when the bell
rings. Strive for good attendance. (3 Lateness= 1 absence)
2. Write and complete the Aim and Do Now in the first 5 minutes of
class.
3. Student should be respectful to the teachers and peers.
4. 3 passes (Bathroom, water, nurse, and locker) will be allowed per
quarter.
** There are no cell phones or IPod’s allowed on during this class**
** If your cell phone rings in class, the school policy states that the
phone will be taken and it will be given to you at the end of the period
or at the end of the school day. (If happens numerous times)
Class Decision Rule:
__________________________________________________________________
This Course requirement will be placed in the front of the student’s
notebook for easy reference by parents and students. If you have any
questions or concerns, you can reach me at # 488-9532 or via e-mail at:
lwirth-eckl@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Teacher’s Signature _______________________
Student’s Name ___________________________
Parent’s Signature ____________________________________
Quotes and mottos to Remember
“Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is the
present and - that’s the gift.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
" Keep your head up, don't you give up, no
matter what obstacles you may face, you must
always finish the race."
-Unknown Author-
Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else
tries to light that fire under you, chances are it
will burn very briefly.” - Stephen R. Covey