Mrs. G. Ramos

Science

gramos@enterpriseschools.net

This week's Assignments

Assignments	Due Date	Points Possible	Overview/requirements
Monday, August 25 School had been cancel. HOMEWORK DUE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Draw, label, and color the parts of an earthworm. Write a paragraph explaining the following: *place where they live. *food they eat. *method of reproduction. *way to receive oxygen.	Sept. 2nd
Tuesday, August 26 Study for chapter 1 quiz			The quiz has been change to Wednesday, August 27 due to school cancelation.
Wednesday, August 27 Work in your homework
Thursday, August 28 Work in your homework
Friday, August 29 Bring your homework on Tuesday, September 2^nd.

Upcoming Tests/Projects

Chapter 1 quiz	Wed. August 27
Chapter 1 and 2 Test	Friday, Sept. 5

Classroom grading procedure

Activities	Percentage	Other
Daily Work (Science Journal)	40%
Test	30%
Quiz	20%
Homework	10%

Mrs. Ramos – Life Science

Open House Briefing

1. Study and be familiar with the school rules located in the handbook.

These rules contain how the system works and what the responsibilities are.

2. For safety reasons Dress Code is in effect. (ref. SCHOOL RULES)
3. Electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, iPod, MP3, Game Boys, etc…) are not parts of the material list. Exposed electronic devices will not be allowed inside the classroom and they will be forwarded to the Principal after collection. (ref. SCHOOL RULES)
4. Parent conferences will be coordinated through the school’s counselor.
5. The first semester will be based on the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) and the second semester on the “Life Science” textbook. The teacher will discuss every activity and/or section in a written and oral manner. Daily, the students will utilize writing skills to take notes from the activities, board and verbal discussion. Activities, assigned lectures and notes are the primary reference for study. Study guides may be given prior to evaluation tests.
6. Students will always bring their planner notebook to class.
7. Students will take note of all homework, grades, and any other relevant information in their planner notebook. Daily, parents can be aware of the student progress by reading the planner notebooks.
8. It is important to turn-in the Science Journal and/or daily work at the end of every session. It is the responsibility of the student to remember to keep up to date the Science Journal, daily work, or any other course requirement specially when absent. Assignments or projects will be collected when scheduled. The calendar of topics established by the Science Department must be completed as planned.
9. Absences are not an excuse for not knowing the progress of the course. It is the responsibility of the Student and Parents to keep track of the course and assignments by using:
1. Son/daughter planner notebook and/or notes
2. Other students planner notebooks and/or notes
3. School website
4. Homework Hotline
10. Overall grade is based on:
1. Daily Work (Science Journal)- 40%
2. Test- 30%
3. Quiz - 20%
4. Homework- 10%
11. “Materials left in lockers” will not be accepted as an excuse for not turning assignments or projects on time. This will equal a zero.

Delays other than excusable reasons outlined in the school rules will impact grades. (ref. SCHOOL RULES- ABSENCES.)

12. Any work or test without a student name will equal a zero.
13. Good performance should be maintained from the very beginning of the school year. Assignments for extra credit will not be given.
14. The final grade will reflect the student’s performance throughout the entire school year.
15. Make-up evaluations, regardless of the situation, will not necessarily be the same as the originals.
16. A departmental test will be administrated at the end of every nine weeks. The test will cover the chapters previously discussed during those nine weeks.

"Real accountability means more than having goals; it also means having clear consequences for not meeting the goals.” Bill Gates

Classroom Guidelines and Procedures

1. Come to class on time.
2. Attend to personal needs before coming to class.
3. Follow directions. 
4. Be respectful of yourself, your classmates, and your teacher.  
5. Do not disturb anything around the room.
6. Come to class prepared with all materials and be ready to learn.
7. Do your own work. (Cheating equals zero)
8. Identify your work immediately. (No claims will be granted and equals zero)
9. Lab safety rules must be followed at all times.  
10. Remain in your assigned seat unless you have permission to get up.  
11. No food or drink.
12. Talk only when permitted.
13. Use polite speech and body language.  
14. Follow school dress code.
15. No activated electronic devices are permitted in classroom. (Game Boy, MP3, Mobile Phones, Radios, Alarms, etc…)
16. Bring your planner every day.

Laboratory/Activity Rules

1. Listen to your teacher’s directions.
2. Keep your work area clean, before and after the laboratory.
3. No smell, drink, or taste anything.
4. Turn off and unplug equipment and return it to its proper place.
5. Talk only with the members of your group.
6. Use a lower volume to talk.
7. Follow the steps in the lab.
8. If any accident occurs, notify your teacher immediately.

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