Science 8 - August 2013
Glidden Curriculum Letter
Physical Science 8
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GRADING POLICY (pg1)
8th Grade Physical Science
Standards (p. 26) include
answers to questions like:
What is MATTER?
Can you predict what will happen?
How can graphs represent motion?
What types of interactions do
chemicals have?
Why do some things float and other
things sink?
How is motion measured?
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BEHAVIOR POLICY (pg2)
CONTACT INFO (pg2)
Physical SCIENCE 8
by Ms. Glidden
8th grade students focus on Physical SCIENCES:
Scientific Investigation
Structure of M atter
Periodic Table
Chemical Reactions Chemicals of Life
Density and Buoyancy
Forces M otion
Earth in the Solar System
What makes things move?
Where do I really live and what is
around me?
Students use Scientific Method to
Explore the world around them!
Cherishing the memory of Mr. Barrington
Grading/Homework Information
A+ = 98 - 100% of total points
A = 94 - 97.9% of total points
A - = 90 - 93.9% of total points
B+ = 88 - 89.9% of total points
B = 84 - 86.9% of total points
B - = 80 - 83.9% of total points
C+ = 78 - 79.9% of total points
C = 74 - 76.9% of total points
C - = 70 - 73.9% of total points
D = 60 - 69.9% of total points
F = 59.9% and below (min 40%)
NOTE: Though + and - are not reflected in a student’s GPA,
Student Grades and Assignments
ONLINE!.
they will receive those marks in this course to help you and the
student better evaluate their performance. Work for ABSENT
work may be turned in for verified absences, otherwise NO
LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Grades may be obtained online
throught the AERIES Parent and
Student Portals. Instructions to
access these items are available at
http://www.auhsd.us/District/35857Aeries-RegistrationInstructions.html
Daily Agenda and Assignments will
be posted online shortly
Required student supplies
Students need these items daily:
4) Binder Reminder/Planner each student
MUST carry a calendar EVERY day
1) Several sharpened wooden pencils or
($5 replacements may be purchased)
mechanical pencil with extra lead &
erasers)
5) A 3-ring notebook with a section
labeled SCIENCE with enough paper
2) at least one blue or black pen
for CORNELL NOTES and room to
store graded papers.
3) Colored pencils and/or crayons
Check for HOMEWORK EVERY NIGHT
(Study, Learn, Memorize, Rewrite notes or make Flash Cards to MASTER material)
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BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
We’re on the web at:
http://www.auhsd.us/Lexington/
LEXINGTON Junior High School
4351 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-2799
(714) 220-4201
Principal: Dr. Jodie Wales
SCIENCE Topics
Pg 1
Grading
Information
Pg 1
Supplies for
Science
Pg 1
Behavior
Expectations
Pg 2
Contact
Information
Pg 2
Signature Page
Pg 3
Teacher has a right to teach and students
have the right (and obligation) to learn;
therefore, students are expected to:
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Follow all school and classroom rules
and directions
Be POLITE
RESPECT Property (yours/others)
WORK quietly and diligently
DO what you say you are going to do!
Unacceptable behaviors will be dealt with using a progressive
discipline plan and may include:
When OPPORTUNITY
knocks, make sure
YOU have the key
by making the
most of every
learning
experience!
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Loss of privilege to participate in school or
classroom activities
30 minute Detention
60 minute Detention with Parent Contact
Class Suspension followed by Referral to
Administration
Demerits as noted in binder reminder
ack Page Story – Welcome back For a wonderful year!
Welcome back for a wonderful year at
Lexington Junior High. My teaching
experience with the Anaheim Union High
School District began in 2001. I graduated
from both CSULB and CSUDH, and earned
my Master's Degree in Educational
Technology from National University. I
earned a private pilot license and became
a ground school instructor over the last
few years. Originally from San Diego, I
enjoy adventure of all kinds, including
flying fixed wing aircraft, playing with my
dog, cat, tortoise, and California King
snake, and teaching junior high students!
Here’s to maintaining
HIGH EXPECTATIONS &
ENTHUSIASTIC SPIRITS!
Looking forward to a successful year!
Contact Info
for Ms. Glidden
WORK ADDRESS:
4351 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
WORK PHONE: (714) 220-4201 msg for Room 307
EMAIL: glidden_d@auhsd.us
WEBSITE: http://www.auhsd.us/Lexington
and select ‘Teachers’ from the left menu.
Get TEXT or EMAIL reminders for homework:
Subscribe via SMS by sending a text to
(669)800-5922 with a message containing
@p<your period #>scien
Example: @p1scien for 1st period
Or
Send an email to
P<your period #>scien@mail.remind101.com
Check for HOMEWORK EVERY NIGHT
(Study, Learn, Memorize, Rewrite notes or make Flash Cards to MASTER material)
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