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    Science With Ms. Johnson: Forest Heights STEM Academy 6 Grade

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    1. The document provides a syllabus for a 6th grade science class taught by Ms. Johnson at Forest Heights STEM Academy. It outlines the class supplies needed, course objectives, assignments, procedures, rules and consequences. 2. The syllabus details the steps students should take to be successful in the class which includes learning the material, following class procedures, and taking responsibilities seriously. 3. Ms. Johnson provides her contact information and communication methods so that parents can stay informed about their child's grade and progress in the class. She emphasizes the importance of monitoring assignment due dates.

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    1. The document provides a syllabus for a 6th grade science class taught by Ms. Johnson at Forest Heights STEM Academy. It outlines the class supplies needed, course objectives, assignments, procedures, rules and consequences. 2. The syllabus details the steps students should take to be successful in the class which includes learning the material, following class procedures, and taking responsibilities seriously. 3. Ms. Johnson provides her contact information and communication methods so that parents can stay informed about their child's grade and progress in the class. She emphasizes the importance of monitoring assignment due dates.

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    1. The document provides a syllabus for a 6th grade science class taught by Ms. Johnson at Forest Heights STEM Academy. It outlines the class supplies needed, course objectives, assignments, procedures, rules and consequences. 2. The syllabus details the steps students should take to be successful in the class which includes learning the material, following class procedures, and taking responsibilities seriously. 3. Ms. Johnson provides her contact information and communication methods so that parents can stay informed about their child's grade and progress in the class. She emphasizes the importance of monitoring assignment due dates.

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    SCIENCE

    With Ms. Johnson

    Forest Heights STEM Academy


    6th Grade

    SYLLABUSLab Report for a Science Class SUCCESS Experiment


    Problem: How will I master basic science concepts, apply creative thinking, and use reading and
    writing skills to pass 6th grade science with Ms. Johnson?
    Hypothesis: I will enjoy myself, learn, and be successful as long as I
    1. Choose to learn the required material
    2. Choose appropriate behavior
    3. Choose to follow classroom procedures
    Experiment:
    General Supplies (Needed every class, every day!)
    Agenda Book
    8 GB Flash Drive
    #2 Pencils Pencil Sharpener w/shavings catcher Cap Erasers
    Community Supplies
    (Will be collected and shared) Deliver to teacher by last name: A-G (Freeman), H-M (Tims), N-S
    (Hoffman), T-Z (Johnson)
    (2) packages Kleenex Hand sanitizer (1) Set of colored pencils (4) packages Scotch tape (1) container
    Clorox Wipes (1) ream of bright-colored paper
    Course Supply List
    EnglishTims Glue sticks (2) 70-page college-ruled spiral notebooks Scissors
    Social StudiesHoffman (2) 70-page college-ruled spiral notebooks
    MathFreeman (2) 100-page composition notebooks Dry erase marker (any color) Red and color pens
    Paper towels (for students to dry erase Index cards
    ScienceJohnson (2) composition notebooks (2) spiral notebooks
    Procedure:
    Step 1: Learn the class objectives and be able to:
    Use critical thinking, creativity, and imagination to solve problems
    Draw conclusions based on observations
    Recognize the use of science throughout history and in future careers
    Demonstrate proper use of equipment in science
    Master scientific concepts in the areas of Chemistry, Motion and Forces, Biology, and Genetics
    Present a science fair project
    Step 2: Do the assignments your grade will be based on:
    Exams/ Quizzes
    Lab Write-ups/ Class work
    Science Journals (Bell work/Closure, Notes, and Homework)
    Homework/ Projects
    Step 3: Take your responsibilities seriously!
    Your Responsibilities As My Student
    1. To treat me with respect and care as an individual

    2. To attend class regularly


    3. To be cooperative and not disruptive
    4. To study and do your work
    5. To learn and master the required content
    6. To record important due dates and assignments
    7. To check Edline every Friday to review your grade
    My Responsibilities As Your Teacher
    1. To treat you with respect and care as an individual
    2. To provide you an orderly classroom environment
    3. To provide the necessary discipline
    4. To provide the appropriate motivation
    5. To teach the required content
    Conclusion: I will do well in this class because I know what is expected of me.
    Classroom Procedures
    Bell work
    1. Enter room in an appropriate manner.
    Walk
    Use a voice level no higher than 3 (Classroom voice)
    2. Stop talking when the bell rings.
    3. Get out your Science Journal and a pencil.
    4. Read all the information on the board.
    5. Begin work immediately without bothering others (including Ms. Johnson)
    If you do not understand the bell work this is the only time you may whisper to the person next
    to you.
    6. Quietly take out any assignment due for teacher to check.
    The Signal May I have your attention please.
    1. Stop what you are doing immediately
    2. Look at the teacher
    3. Listen to what the teacher has to say
    4. Maintain eye and ear contact until the teacher releases you to return to work
    Voice Levels
    1 Whisper
    2 Quiet Voice
    3 Classroom Voice
    4 Heard across the room
    Emergency Bathroom Use
    You are only allowed to use the restroom during class if it is an emergency. You must go directly to the
    restroom and then directly back to the classroom. Please sign out on the paper by the door and carry
    the bathroom pass with you. Understand that if you have consistent emergencies Ms. Johnson will
    confer with your parents and the nurse to investigate the physical cause.

    Late Work
    Late work will not be accepted after 2 days, unless you are absent. If you have unexpected difficulties
    with homework completion one week, please email me before the assignment is due. On Friday, the
    students will have an opportunity to record missing work and complete for half credit before Monday.
    Being an athlete does not excuse incomplete or missing assignments. Please monitor due dates to
    ensure that assignments are completed on time.
    Absent Work (only applies to excused absences)
    1. Find out what you have missed: check with another student, Ms. Johnson, or the website.
    2. Make sure to write the date you were absent and the reason for the absence in the bell work section
    of your Science Journal to get credit for that entry.
    3. Get any notes you missed from a fellow classmate, class website, or gaggle digital locker.
    4. You have the same number of days to make up an assignment as you were absent (sick 2 days = 2
    days to get the work done.)
    Extra Credit Work - there will be opportunities given throughout a quarter for extra credit. If you
    failed to complete an assignment, you should take the opportunity to earn extra credit points. Do not
    ask for extra credit at the end of a quarter when your grade is not what you desire. Take extra credit
    opportunities when they are given.
    Test Retakes
    If you earn a D or an F on an exam you may take your test home, write all missed questions on a
    separate sheet of paper, fill in the correct answer, and add a written description (at least 2 sentences
    long) of each missed concept. The best score you can earn for a retake is a C. You must have the test
    back to me within the week your test was returned.
    Heading
    1. Full name (first and last)
    2. Complete date
    3. Class Period
    4. Assignment name (unless it is already written for you)
    End of Class
    1. Do not put your materials away until asked to do so.
    2. Pick up all foreign matter from the floor, like paper, broken pencils, etc.
    3. You will then be excused by your teacher, not the bell.
    Classroom Rules, Consequences, and Rewards
    Rules (Be P.R.O.U.D)
    1. Be Prepared bring your materials to class
    2. Show Respect for all people and property
    3. Be On time to class
    4. Use time wisely
    4. Follow Directions the first time they are given
    Consequences if you choose to break a classroom rule
    1st Reminder Warning / Teacher Conference
    2nd You will move to the Time Out table to answer behavior self- evaluation questions
    3rd Parent phone call/ Lunch detention
    4th Office referral

    ****Any extreme disrespect or disruption will earn you an immediate referral to the office****
    Some Specific Rules and Their Consequences
    1. Do not put people down. If you are rude to another person (including Ms. Johnson) you will leave
    the room and write that person a letter of apology. This letter must be approved by me before you can
    rejoin the class.
    2. Please do not use rude or vulgar language. If this occurs, you will leave the room and write some
    more appropriate words or phrases you could have said.
    3. Please do not write on the tables (even with your eraser). If you are caught damaging school
    property in this way you will come in at lunch and scrub the tables. I care about the way this
    classroom looks and I hope you do too.
    4. No visible or audible cell phones. If I hear it or see it, I take it.
    Rewards
    Verbal Praise
    Positive notes or phone calls to parents
    Class Reward Days: as a class you can earn up to 2 pts. each day for following bell work
    procedures and cooperating as a group. 50 pts. = Reward Day

    Ms. Johnson Science


    Dear Parents and Students,
    Thank you very much for taking the time to commit to success by becoming informed of the
    procedures and expectations of this science class. I am grateful for the opportunity to teach and have
    fun learning science. I am looking forward to a great year!
    There will be a tentative calendar for all of the major calendar for major projects. I know there may be
    some students and parents who look closely at due dates, but as a teacher I have to do what is best for
    my students and if that means pushing dates back I will make the best decision possible. The due dates
    will never be due earlier than the original date, but I will make later deadlines if I feel students need
    more time.

    Communication
    1. Call me at Forest Heights Middle School and leave a voice mail 501-447-2786 or the front office
    at 501-447-2700
    2. Email me: [email protected]
    3. My web page: http://www. (This contains the syllabus and other important information
    pertaining to the class)
    4. Check your childs grade online! You will be able to visit www.edline.net, type in your childs last
    name and a password and check your childs grade in science online. Grades will be updated on
    Thursday evening, so students may check their grades before the weekend.
    5. Remind
    6. Class Dojo
    7. Please review agenda books as much as possible. We need to hold students accountable for
    recording important due dates and assignments.
    With all the methods of communication presented, I hope that you find comfort in your childs success.
    You may also come and observe my science class as often as you would like. We welcome you. By
    the end of the week, your child will be creating a parent handbook explaining classroom procedures.
    I am also a candidate for National board certification. I will be taking photographs and videotaping the
    class as a part of the process.
    I need your permission to take photographs and videotape lessons.
    _________ Yes, you have my permission.
    _________ No, you do not have my permission.
    I have read the class syllabus with my child and we understand the contents and we promise to have a
    great year in Science.

    Parent signature______________________________________- Date________

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