7 Science Conner

MRS.
CONNER - SCIENCE – 7th Grade

COURSE SYLLABUS
2019-2020 Academic Year
Instructor: Mrs. Christina Conner
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 210-543-1111 ext.171
Tutoring: TBD
A. DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVE

This course will explore a variety of subjects that will include the learning of biomes,
photosynthesis, identification of organisms, the systems of the human body, functions of animal
and plant cells, and heredity (to name a few). This course will also incorporate hands-on labs as
well as fun and interesting demonstrations. Information learned during the course of this
academic year will not only prepare students for 8th grade science but will also ultimately prepare
them for the Science STAAR in May 2021.
B. COURSE EXPECTATIONS
1. Students will be expected to arrive on time to class, prepared and ready to learn. Please note
that for every 10 tardies accrued within a school day, an absence will be issued.
2. Students will be expected to be respectful of others and of their belongings.
3. Students will be expected to follow directions and work without disturbing others.
4. Students will be expected to have a book available to read in the event that they are done
early with an assignment, unit test or quiz. No drawing or working on other subject
coursework will be permitted.
5. Students will be expected to keep their planner up-do-date. All homework and upcoming due
dates, including upcoming tests, will be entered into this planner. Planners will be checked
periodically throughout the year and a grade may be assessed.
C. REQUIRED SUPPLIES
1. Students will be required to have (2) composition notebooks. One will be used for labs and
one will be used for notes.
2. Pencils with erasers
3. A small pencil sharpener
4. Colored pencils (no markers)
5. Blue or black ink ballpoint pen. No colors other than blue or black will be allowed on any
assignments. Any assignments completed in colors other than blue or black ink must be re-
done with correct ink color. If turned in late, points will be deducted.
6. Glue sticks (2)
D. GRADING PLAN
Coursework will be weighted as follows:
Unit Tests, District Assessments, Major projects Minimum

40% 3 per 9-wk
grading
period
Group Assignments, PBL Tasks, Independent Work, Interactive Minimum 6

Student Notebooks (ISN), Labs/Lab Reports 40% per 9-wk
grading
period
Guided practice, classwork, notes, participation, homework, Will vary

etc. 20% per 9-wk
grading
period
NOTE:
1. Students will be required to submit a signed (by parent/student) “Student Safety Contract”
prior to participating in any hands-on lab experiences. Lack of a signed “Student Safety
Contract” on file, will prevent the student from participating in any hands-on lab
experiences.
2. In the event that a lab is missed, it must be made up within a week of missed lab and
students must make arrangements with the teacher prior to make-up day. The missed lab
can only be conducted after school on a specified pre-determined date. An alternative lab
may be offered.
3. If a student misses a day when classwork or a quiz was administered, it will be his/her
responsibility to obtain missed work and for student to arrange a day to make-up missed
classwork or a quiz after school.
4. Re-takes will NOT be allowed for Unit Tests as a class (except when 30% or more of the
students score lower than 60%).
5. Any work turned in late will be penalized 10 points per day. After 4 days, a zero(0) grade
will be recorded. Please inform teachers or administrators if there are any extenuating
circumstances that should be considered.
6. Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN) will be taken up at the end of the Fall Semester and at
the end of the Spring Semester. Each semester a test grade will be issued and will count
towards the 40% average. Students will be responsible for keeping the ISN updated and
current. The ISN will be frequently used to review lessons and as a tool to prepare for
STAAR.
E. MISCELLANEOUS
I am excited to be welcoming students to another amazing year in science. In an effort to be in
constant communication with my student, I will be utilizing the ParentSquare app This will be
used to keep students and parents updated with upcoming deadlines, tests, etc. If you and your
parents would like to receive reminders, please download the PARENTSQUARE app.
As always, please contact me with any questions and/or concerns via email or phone. I will do
my best to address them within 24 hours.
Sincerely,
_______________________________________
Mrs. Christina Conner
PLEASE TURN THIS PAGE IN SIGNED AND DATED
MRS. CONNER – SCIENCE CLASS SYLLABUS

PARENT & STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
We (parent & child) have read the science class syllabus and understand all the rules and all
that is expected of each student in Mrs. Conner’s science class.
___________________________________________
Student’s Name (Printed-only)
___________________________________________ ______________________________
Student’s signature Date
___________________________________________
Parent’s Name (Printed-only)
___________________________________________ ______________________________
Parent/Guardian signature Date
Videos will be shown on occasion with the purpose of enhancing the learning experience for a
specific unit in science class. These videos are intended to be informative and enjoyable.
However, some videos may be rated PG-13. Please initial YES if you authorize your son/daughter
to watch a PG-13 video. If you do not authorize your child to watch these videos, an alternate
assignment will be provided for the entire class.
______ YES, I authorize my child to watch PG-13 videos in science class.
______ NO, I do not authorize my child to watch PG-13 videos in science class.
* PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS SHEET TO MRS. CONNER.

THE FIRST PAGE SHOULD BE KEPT IN YOUR BINDER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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MRS.

CONNER - SCIENCE – 7th Grade

A. DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVE

Unit Tests, District Assessments, Major projects Minimum

Group Assignments, PBL Tasks, Independent Work, Interactive Minimum 6

Guided practice, classwork, notes, participation, homework, Will vary

Mrs. Christina Conner

PLEASE TURN THIS PAGE IN SIGNED AND DATED

MRS. CONNER – SCIENCE CLASS SYLLABUS

______ YES, I authorize my child to watch PG-13 videos in science class.

* PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS SHEET TO MRS. CONNER.

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