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Welcome to 8 th Grade Science!

Welcome to 8 th Grade Science!. Mr. Baron Classroom 407. About Mr. Baron…. Texas A&M, with a degree in Horticulture/minor in science Certified in Mathematics 6-12 Certified in Science 4-8 18th year teaching middle school math and/or science. About Ms. Brandon….

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Welcome to 8 th Grade Science!

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  1. Welcome to 8th Grade Science! Mr. Baron Classroom 407

  2. About Mr. Baron… • Texas A&M, with a degree in Horticulture/minor in science • Certified in Mathematics 6-12 • Certified in Science 4-8 • 18th year teaching middle school math and/or science

  3. About Ms. Brandon… • University of Connecticut, with a degree in Animal Science • Certified in Special Education EC-12 • Certified in Science 4-8 • 10th year teaching middle school special education and/or science

  4. Safety Ecology Food Webs Human Dependence on ocean system Weather Force Motion Newton’s Laws Plate Tectonics Topographic Maps Atoms Periodic Table Chemical formulas and equations Chemical Reactions Universe Moon Phases Seasons Topics We Will Cover

  5. Grading Policy • The following lists the categories for grading: Formative (Daily Work) • 30% (Pre-AP) • 40% (On Level) Summative (Tests and Projects) • 70% (Pre-AP) • 60% (On Level)

  6. Absences and Make-up Work • When a student is absent from school, it is the student’s responsibility to collect any make-up work he or she might have. • The student will have one day for every day that he or she was absent to make up any work missed.

  7. Late Work • Points will be deducted from work that is turned in late. • 1 day late, highest 80 • 2 days late, highest grade 60 • 3 days late, highest grade 50

  8. Tutorials • Tutoring is available Wednesday from 8:00 to 8:25 am and from 4:00 to 4:30 pm.

  9. Classroom Rules • Show respect for your teacher and classmates with your words and actions. • Listen quietly when the teacher is talking. • Work during work times. • Remain seated during class, until the bell rings, unless you have permission to get up. • Take care of our classroom supplies and lab equipment.

  10. Supplies • KMS Binder (including all supplies) • A 2 ½ - 3 inch 3 ring binder • A pencil bag to store the following supplies: • Two or more pens • Two or more pencils • Highlighter • Colored Pencils • A small pencil sharpener • A grading pen • Planner (KMS will sell these at orientation) • Notebook Paper • 3 packages of 5 dividers • Homework folder • Glue • Paper Towels • Unlined Paper • 2 Spirals (70 pages)

  11. Contact Information Email: john.baron@humble.k12.tx.us (preferred method) Phone: 281.641.4289 Website: http://www.humbleisd.net/Domain/2248

  12. Questions?

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