Welcome Parents to
Ms. Gill’s Regent’s Earth Science
class!
While we wait for more
parents to arrive, please
sign in and fill out the
survey.
Thank you!
Please take a free period you
have tonight to finish filling out
the survey. Place forms in the
“Feed ME” bin located on the
desk in the hall when finished.
During the summer, I
work as the GeoPREP
High School Research
Coordinator based out of
Stony Brook University
My research
focuses on
Carolina Bay 
Formations on Long
Island
This year your student will explore and
understand Earth and Space phenomena
that we normally take for granted.
So what does it mean to be in an
REGENTS level course?
-This is a rigorous and fast paced
course that is normally taken in 10th
grade.
-The grades received in class will
appear on your child’s HS transcript.
-However they are NOT weighted
as an honors class.
When picturing a Mountain…
this is what most students
think of….
But your child in Earth Science will
now have to think of it like this too…
NYS LAB HOURS REQUIREMENT.
Students love
the interactive
and
hands-on
activities. Also
they reinforce
key concepts
In order to be eligible to take this
exam a student must complete a
minimum of 1200 lab minutes,
equivalent to about 30 lab reports.
Understanding the Dropping Procedure:
There are THREE Windows of time
ROUND ONE
-Decision made on or before Thursday November 6th
-Students will begin Science 8 on Monday November 10th
(start of quarter 2).
ROUND TWO
-Decision made on or before Wednesday January 28th
-Students will begin Science 8 on Friday January 30th (start
of quarter 3).
FINAL DROP DATE
Final decision MUST be made on or before February 15th
Students will begin Science 8 on Tuesday February 24th.
Remind101
SAFE TO USE~ Students and Parents
cannot see the teacher’s personal phone
number, but rather they see a computer
generator phone number. Students cannot
write back to the teacher, therefore this
is NOT a messaging tool. The student’s
personal number is kept confidential as
well, meaning the teacher cannot see the
students’ personal number.
Remind 101- Trilobites &
Tsunami’s
Remind 101- Supernova’s
• Tests (60%)
• Quizzes (25%)
• Labs (10%)
• Homework (5%)
Although our point systems my vary, ALL EARTH
SCIENCE TEACHERS FOLLOW this percent-wise
grading break down to ensure equity among teachers
Detailed Progress Reports will be sent home twice
a quarter. See student Point Chart for current
averages.
Extra Help
• I will be available for extra help
almost every Thursday morning
beginning at 7:30 am.
• I will also be available after school
for an hour before a big exam
• If your student cannot meet during
the regular extra help times we can
work out another time such as during
lunch periods.
My Goal: Is to help your child to
discover how fun Earth Science is…
And to challenge them to all become
I do this with
some help
from the
Draw-O-Fun
Goal Setting!
To achieve something in life… you must
plan to achieve it so we will begin by
setting goals
I plan to help students become goal
setters, teaching them to develop a
plan to achieve. This will include ways
to improve study habits, reading skills
and test taking skills.
All late
assignments are
placed in the
Feed me box!
Students can find
lost or missed work
in the
Make-Up work bin.
Let’s Look at my Website
Welcome Parents to
Core Extension with
Ms. Gill
DO NOW: Think about
the following question
What would you try if
you knew you could not
fail?
What is Core Extension?
Ms. Gill ggill@portnet.k12.ny.us
Core Extension is a safe place to:
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Ask questions
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Share ideas and experiences
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Practice study skills and etiquette
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Explore scientific ideas and theories
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Examine scientific articles and media
Not all students have core extension.
Core Extension is
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NOT…
study hall
review of Earth Science
review of Science 8
free period
place to do homework
What topics are explored?
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Study skills
Citizenship
Scientific Method
Why is the sky blue?
Map making
Star gazing
Moon gazing
Rock collecting
Weather reporting
Climate watch
scientific predictions and conclusions
Measuring practice
Fossil Fuels
Greenhouse effect
Invasive species
Current events (world/school/home)
Ecology-food webs
Grading
Core Extension is a Pass or
Fail course
There is no HW
Students simply have to keep a
journal documenting our topic
of the day.
Journals will be checked
quarterly for completeness
Welcome Parents to
Science 8 class!
While we wait for more parents
to arrive, please sign in and fill
out the survey. Thank you!
Please take a free period you
have tonight to finish filling out
the survey. Place forms in the
“Feed ME” bin located on the
desk in the hall when finished.
During the summer, I
work as the GeoPREP
High School Research
Coordinator based out of
Stony Brook University
My research
focuses on
Carolina Bay 
Formations on Long
Island
This year your student will explore and
understand Earth and Space phenomena
that we normally take for granted.
Expectations!
I expect each student to achieve and
maintain high standards for their work
and behavior as outlined in the
“Classroom Procedures” list.
Detailed Progress Reports will be
sent home twice a quarter. See
student Point Chart for current
averages.
NYS Intermediate Level
Science Exam (ILS)
This year your student will take a
NYS exam that covers 6th -8th
science curriculum. We will review
extensively for this exam using
several resources.
Labs are the best part of
Science.
Students
love the
interactive
and
hands-on
activities.
Also they
reinforce
key concepts
Grading Policies
• Tests (50%, 200 pts): about 2 per quarter,
approximately 100 points each
• Quizzes (20%, 100 pts): about 4 per quarter,
approximately 25-30 points each
• Labs (15%, 75 pts): about 5 per quarter, each
worth 15 points per lab depending on scope of
lab. Late labs will be penalized 10% per day,
and pink slips will be completed and filed.
• Homework (15%, 75pts): about 15 per quarter,
each counts 6 points per fully completed and on
time assignment. Late assignments will only be
accepted if due to an excused absence.
Extra Help
• I will be available for extra help
almost every Thursday morning
beginning at 7:30 am.
• I will also be available after school
for an hour before a big exam
• If your student cannot meet during
the regular extra help times we can
work out another time such as during
lunch periods.
Goal Setting!
To achieve something in life… you must
plan to achieve it so we will begin by
setting goals
I plan to help students become goal
setters, teaching them to develop a
plan to achieve. This will include ways
to improve study habits, reading skills
and test taking skills.
You can find
all
assignments
here

& on my
Eboard too!
All late
assignments are
placed in the
Feed me box!
Students can find
lost or missed work
in the
Make-Up work bin.
Let’s Look at my Website
Gillism # 1 In order to
achieve something in
LIFE, first you must
PLAN to achieve it
Gillism #2 When you
change the way you
look at things, the
things you look at
change
Gillism # 3:
Don’t Worry,
Be Happy!