7th Grade Life Science Classroom Standards 2013 – 2014
Ms. Franco Biography
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, Sonoma State University 1995
Master of Arts Degree in Education, Pepperdine University 1997
Syllabus
First Quarter
Chapter 1
Cell structure and Function
Standards Based Benchmark Final 1, Quarter 1
Second Quarter
Chapter 2
From a Cell to an Organism
Chapter 3
Reproduction of Organisms
Chapter 4
Genetics
Standards Based Benchmark Final 2, Quarter 2
Third Quarter
Chapter 5
The Process of Evolution
Chapter 6
Evolution – Evidence of Change
Chapter 7
The Age of Earth
Chapter 8
The History of Life on Earth
Standards Based Benchmark Exam 3, Quarter 3
Fourth Quarter
Chapter 9
The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 10
The Cardiopulmonary System
Chapter 11
The Eye and Light
Chapter 12
The Ear and Sound
Standards Based Benchmark Exam 4, Quarter 4
Standards based benchmark finals are common assessments that all 7th grade science
teachers will administer each quarter during the academic year and represent 10% of a
student’s final academic grade per quarter.
You will be issued a science textbook, Focus on Life Science, for your use at home. You
will be given the following:
1.
Science Workbook
2.
70 page Spiral bound notebook
The spiral notebook is used for lecture notes and related assignments throughout the year.
Your Spiral Notebook will be collected and graded on each test day.
Behavior Standards
1.
Be in your seat before the bell rings.
2.
Follow directions the first time given.
3.
Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself.
4.
Raise your hand to be recognized.
Assignment Calendar
Each day you will record the daily agenda in your assignment calendar.
This information will always be posted on the board and kept in a Daily Agenda File
Holder located in the classroom on the back counter. It is also posted on Haiku daily
using the Calendar tab.
Grades
Academic grades are based on an accumulated point system. Labs, activities, quizzes,
tests, projects and completed assignments are worth points. Four additional tests called
Standards Based Benchmark Exams will be given each quarter and represent 10% of your
final academic grade.
Grades are posted in Infinite Campus regularly. If you do not have access to the internet,
please let me know
Homework
Your homework grades will consist of marking and charting Cornell notes or other
assigned work, completing work assigned in your spiral notebook. Your homework
represents your effort grade. Please see me if you had an extraordinary circumstance that
prevented you from completing your homework; I will do my best to work out an
alternate due date.
Tests
Tests and quizzes will be given periodically. Tests will be announced about a week in
advance. All tests are open-note from your spiral notebook provided Cornell notes are
complete with questions, icons, and summaries for each lesson, so all information written
in your spiral notebook can be used on the tests.
Citizenship
Citizenship grades are based on your cooperation and participation in class, your ability
to follow the classroom standards of behavior, your respect toward classroom property,
and your respect toward me and other students. Respect is key!
Absences
It will be your responsibility to make up all work missed while you were absent. There
are two ways to minimize make-up work stress:
a.
Call a study buddy. _____________________ Phone ____________
b.
Consult the Science Daily Agenda Located in the classroom on the back counter
for the date you missed.
C.
Visit the Haiku website for this class. The site contains a calendar tab with the
daily agenda, all Cornell notes for each lecture, chapter vocabulary, links for
simulations from Explore Learning, and all project guidelines.
Missed Video
If you miss a video while you were absent, you will need to complete an alternate
assignment. Please see me, and I will give you an alternate assignment to complete.
Absent from Test Day
If a test has been previously announced and you are absent on test day, you will need to
make up the test before school. You must schedule the test make up time with me
outside of class time.
Late to Class
Being late is impolite, disrespectful, and disrupts the classroom environment. You must
be in your seat before the bell rings. If you are tardy, you will receive lunch detention.
Hall Passes
There is ample time throughout the day to go to the bathroom; however, emergencies do
arise. An emergency means that you are cut and bleeding or need to vomit. If you have a
medical condition that requires frequent trips to the bathroom, please let me know.
I am looking forward to a successful year together! Remember we are all working to
achieve our goals, and I will help any way I can. With our new digital tools of Haiku and
our site license to Explore Learning, I hope communication becomes seamless and more
productive. We’re going to be a strong team! Respect goes a long, long way.
I have read and understand the course syllabus for 8th Grade Physical Science. I agree to
do my best to fulfill the class guidelines and expectations.
PRINT Student’s Name ____________________________________________________
Student’s Signature ________________________________________ Date ___________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature _________________________________ Date ___________
e-mail Address ___________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers _____________________________ ____________________________