Earth Science
Merit Program
Mrs. Dana Studdard
dstuddard@thomas.k12.ga.us
“The Flight Plan”
Grading Policy:
Portfolios/Daily
Tests/Projects
Quizzes and Labs
*For percentage break down see student handbook!
Homework Policy:
Each nine weeks a Homework Test Grade will be awarded. All students begin the nine weeks with a
100. If all homework is completed and submitted on time, they will receive a 100 as a test grade. Each
homework assignment will be worth 10 points. If a homework assignment is not submitted on time, the
student will lose points from their test grade. A homework test grade sheet will be placed in their portfolio. I
encourage parents to view this periodically to confirm that your child is turning in homework! No late
homework assignments will be accepted. Homework assignments are given verbally, remind 101, and students
should record them on their homework test grade sheet!
Astronaut Merit Points:
Merit points are earned by correctly answering “Brain Bruisers”, being awarded “Astronaut of Merit”
(top three scores on tests) ,and receiving the highest grade on labs. The points may be added to test grades
which are heavily weighted! Points will be placed on their merit cards. If they lose their card, points cannot be
replaced.
Late Policy:
10 points daily will be deducted from an assignment submitted late. (homework excluded) After 5
school days, the student will receive a zero.
Earth Science Course Guide:
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Final Exam
Preview 7 grade/Driftwood!
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Natural Resources
Weather
Fourth Nine Weeks
Geology Review/Final Exam
Plate Tectonics
Earth’s interior
Soil /Weathering and Erosion
Third Nine Weeks
Semester Review/Exams
Earth’s Oceans
Second Nine Weeks
Earth’s Water/ Hydrology
Solar System
Universe Models
Scientific Method/Lab Safety
First Nine Weeks
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Grade 6 Earth Science Course Guide
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One inch notebook with dividers
One composition book
One box of colored pencils
One highlighter
Several pencils and packs of notebook paper
Calculator
One pack of graph paper
Index cards
 Parents, these policies are in place to teach your child responsibility. I often say to them, this is
your workplace! Please assist me in building merit scholars by being quick to support these policies
and slow to ask for exceptions! Thank you for sending your children my way! It is an honor and
a privilege!
Dana Studdard
Dstuddard@thomas.k12.ga.us