6 th Grade Science Prospectus 2014-2015
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Ms. Arnold (Room 622)
Email: brooke1.arnold
Phone: (980) 343-6944
Welcome to 6 th grade science! The following information concerning this class is provided for
your reference throughout the school year. This prospectus should be kept in youryour folder
Science Textbook: Project Based Inquiry Science
 Students will have access to a textbook in the classroom. Students will also have access to an online edition of the book being used. The website is www.its-about-time.com
. The student log in is:
 Username: JMR-Science
 Password: Robinson431
 It is case sensitive.
My Webpage address: http://jmarnold.weebly.com/
 It is crucial that this website be checked often for important information regarding our science class. Information such as homework, quiz dates, and test dates will be posted regularly.
Tutoring
 I will be available for tutoring from 7:15-7:45 AM on Tuesday mornings in room 622.
Units/Topics
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Physical Science – Energy
Earth Science – Ever Changing Earth
 Space Science – Astronomy
 Life Science – Ecology
How is my grade determined?
 65% - Formal Assignments (test, major quizzes, comprehensive writing, projects)
 35% - Informal Assignments (class work, homework, notebook checks, group work)
Grading Scale
 A = 93-100
 B = 85-92
 C = 77-84
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D = 70-76
F = 69 and below
Test Corrections/Retests
 All students will make corrections for tests
 Retests may be taken only if the student scored lower than 84% on a test
 Retests may be taken during tutoring or AAP only.
 Retests may only raise the grade to an 84%
Make-Up Work Arrangements for completing the missed work must be made within 5 days of your return to school
 Arrangements must include a schedule for complete of the work. STUDENTS must initiate contact with the teacher.

 All lesson plans are posted on my webpage. These lessons should be accessed and PRINTED at home by the student when they are absent.
 This lesson plan should be with the student when discussing their absence with the teacher.
 Make-up work is the student’s responsibility. Each student should have a class buddy that they can depend on if they are absent to get notes etc.
What should I do if I am absent?
1.
Check teacher’s website
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Print lesson plans from the dates of your absence.
3.
Place lesson plan in notebook on appropriate pages.
4.
Complete warm up from lesson plan and be sure to have teacher check it for a grade.
5.
Complete every assignment listed under the class work section and be sure to have
teacher check it for a grade.
6.
Be sure to complete any notes, worksheets or labs missed by the date discussed with
your teacher.
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Complete homework from lesson plan and be sure to have teacher check it for a grade.
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Any work not completed and turned in by the assigned date will be counted as a 0.
Science Binder
 The science binder is organized like a book. Each page is assigned a number/date. At the end of every unit, the papers from that unit are removed and filed in order to prepare for the next unit. Binder checks will occur often throughout the year. It is the student’s
responsibility to make sure their binder is organized and ready for the binder check. During the first semester binder checks are announced, but during second semester they are unannounced. There is an example binder in our classroom that the students may use to organize their binder.
Safety/Lab Procedures
 Students are expected to follow all directions and safety procedures outlined by the teacher for lab activities. Any student who does not follow directions and procedures will be removed from the activity and will receive a zero. A safety contract will be reviewed and signed by each student and parent before a student will be allowed to conduct a lab experiment.
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I am looking forward to a great year in Science!
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