8th Grade Earth Science – Ms. Salvatoriello
Franklin Middle School
Room 203
SUPPLIES
 Pencils
 Pens - blue and red
 Composition Notebook
 2- pocket folder
Box of tissues (optional)
GRADING
 Grading will occur on a variety of assignments including projects, class work, tests,
quizzes, lab reports, presentations, and homework.
 A test or quiz will usually be given each Friday to review material learned during the
week. Homework will be assigned at least once per week. A current event in science
assignment will be given once a marking period and interactive science notebooks
(ISNs) will be collected and graded each marking period. Students will make a word
for the word wall at least twice over the course of the year and will have a midterm
and final over the course of the year which each count as two test grades.
 Grade breakdown:
o Homework: 10%
o Class work: 23% (participation, assignments completed in class)
o Projects: 16% (group/individual, science notebook, current event, word wall)
o Labs: 17%
o Quizzes: 10%
o Tests: 24%
 It is your responsibility to keep track of your grades using your grade folder. If you
have a question or concern about your grade, you must make an appointment to see
me after class, during lunch, before school, or after school. DO NOT ASK ME
ABOUT YOUR GRADE DURING CLASS TIME.
 Scores will be recorded into my grade book and Genesis, and then papers will be
returned to you. Tests may be reviewed but will be kept in your grade folder;
otherwise, all papers will be glued into your Interactive Science Notebook.
ASSIGNMENTS
 All assignments are due at the beginning of class.
 Write legibly. If you prefer to, you may type assignments.
 Correct heading is required on every assignment as follows:
Name
Date
Period
Assignment
MAKEUP WORK
 You have as many days to make up missed work as you have been excused for your
absence. Labs will not be made up.
 I will not pursue you about your missed work. Get any notes or explanations of
assignments from a trusted classmate and get missed handouts from the missed work
folder. If you are confused, make an appointment to meet with me.
LATE WORK POLICY
 Homework – 1 day late unexcused will earn a -- or 60%, 2 or more days
unexcused will earn a 0.
 Long-term assignments – I will deduct 10 points per day late without an excuse.
RULES
 Be on time. You must be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
 Be prepared to do your work. Your grade depends on being ready to get to work and
putting forth your best effort.
 Raise your hand and don’t interrupt. If everyone speaks at the same time, no one is
heard.
 Pay attention. You cannot learn anything if you do not try.
 Respect each other, your teacher, and the classroom materials.
 Leave class when I dismiss you.
DAILY DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR RULE VIOLATION
1st offense:
Verbal warning.
2nd offense: Minus 5 points off daily class participation grade.
3rd offense: Minus 5 more points off daily class participation grade and contact home.
4th offense:
Minus 5 more points off daily class participation grade and teacher
detention.
**If consequences/teacher detentions become a trend, you will be referred for
administrative action.**
REWARDS
Class
“Good” day = 1 star, very minor/few distractions/disruptions, everyone working hard and
cooperating
“Bad” day = 1 x, several distractions/disruptions, groups not working together or paying
attention.
Week of 5 stars = homework pass or healthy snack for each student
Individual/Group
Prize from prize box – score a 100% or better on any test or quiz (100 club)
Prize from prize box - when “caught” working well together
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Please return to Ms. Salvatoriello by Monday 9/12/11.
I have read and understand the guidelines and procedures for Ms. Salvatoriello’s 8th grade
earth science class.
Student’s name: _____________________________ Period: _______________
Student’s signature: ________________________________
Parent’s signature: _________________________________
Thank you! I look forward to working with you and your child this year!