Welcome to Mrs. Summerford’s Science Class

1. Welcome to Mrs. Summerford’s Science Class

2. Who is Mrs. Summerford?

3. Summerford’s Top Ten 10. Grew up in Barnwell, South Carolina 9. Went to Lander University for an Elementary Ed degree and College of Charleston for a Master’s of Math and Science for Teachers. 8. Loves College Football (Roll Tide!) 7. Has two dogs (Oscar and Bear) 6. Favorite TV shows (Crime shows)

4. Summerford’s Top Ten 5. I play tennis at least once a week. 4. I have a brother named Blake 3. I love to read. 2. My favorite food is pizza and my favorite drink is root beer. 1. I love teaching sixth grade science!

5. Mrs. Summerford in the 6th Grade

6. My Dogs

7. Mr. & Mrs. Summerford

8. Sixth Grade Field Trips • Charleston Tea Plantation • Boone Hall Plantation • Yorktown • Aquarium • Charleston Museum

9. Contact Information • Room: 404 • Email: psummerford@charlestonmathscience.org • Website: http://summerford6.weebly.com

10. Science Units • Plants • Animals • Weather/water • Energy

11. Grading Scale

12. Materials Needed • A 3-Ring Binder (one inch) • Loose-leaf paper • 5 Tab Dividers • Colored pencils • Pencils with erasers • Flash Drive • Charleston County Library Card

13. Dividers in Notebook • Bell work • Homework • Class work • Quizzes • Projects

14. Bellwork • Bell work is where you answer 5 questions that are found on the board. Bell work is collected at the end of the nine weeks and graded as one of the notebook grades. If you were absent one day, then you need get the correct answers to that day from a friend. If I am absent you will either write “SUB”, or I may already have the bell work on the board for you.

15. Homework • Homework is also written on the board everyday. Homework should be written down in your agenda at the beginning of each class after you have finished your bell work. In science class, your nightly homework will be to review what you did that day in class and to work your project that is due for that unit. You are not allowed to make up homework unless you have an excused absence. Homework can also be found on my class website.

16. Quizzes • Quizzes will be given at the end of each standard learned or about every four classes. Quizzes will contain information learned during the week and can be prepared for by looking over all homework, class work, and notes completed during the week. Quizzes can be multiple choice, matching, drawing, short essay, and demonstration. There may also be information from previous chapters to make sure you have retained the information. You may do quiz corrections after you have received your quiz grade. If you are caught copying from another student’s quiz then you will no longer be allowed to do test corrections instead you will have to retake the test in a different version. I feel that you have should learn from your mistakes, not simply copy from another student’s paper.

17. Video Quizzes • These quizzes are taken immediately after you have viewed an educational video. Video quizzes are usually 5 to 10 true false questions. You are allowed to use your notes that you took during the video on these quizzes so it would be wise to take notes.

18. Projects • Projects will be assigned for each unit of science. Rubrics and more information for each project will be given at the start of each project. You will be given at least a month to complete your project. All rubrics and guidelines will be found on my website.

19. Science Fair • Every sixth grader will participate in the Science fair this year at CCSMS. You will work on your science fair project at home and during this class. I will give out information on the Science fair in September. Your science fair project will be due in March. You will work on this project for at least 6 months. All guidelines and rubrics can be found on my website starting in September.

20. Classroom Procedures:

21. Before You Enter • Make sure you have gone to the restroom because you will not be allowed to go the first 10 minutes of class. • Be in the classroom by the time the bell rings

22. When Your Enter • Find and take your seat. • Have pencil sharpen • Take out your science notebook. • Place your homework beside your bell work so I can quickly see if you have it or not. • Write down your homework in your agenda. (If you need a signature beside it you must bring it to me to have it signed. I will not come find you) • Have your bell work completed and ready to go over.

23. During Class • Raise your hand for the following: • Restroom • Water • Get rid of trash • Contribute to the lesson • There is to be no eating or gum chewing in class. • You may have a water bottle. (Only water)

24. Leaving Class • I stop class the last ten minutes and you are allowed to catch up on any work, start homework and pack up for the day. • You may not line up until you are told to do so. Ladies are the first to line up and then the boys follow.

25. Other Things You Need to Know

26. Extra Credit • The only extra credit that I will give students is for them to find articles in newspapers, online research articles, or magazines that relate to what we are talking about in the classroom. Students are allowed 1 article every three weeks for an extra 10 points added on to their lowest test score. Students are asked to type a review on their article that they have found. The review should be at least 2 paragraphs. The first paragraph should summarize the article and the second paragraph should explain how it relates what we are learning in the classroom and what they have learned from the article.

27. Missing Work • You must come see me as soon as you return to school to get your missed work. You are allowed one day for everyday that you were absent plus one day to get your work turned in.

28. Missing Homework • If you do not turn in homework and you were not absent the day it was assigned, it results in a zero. Homework must be present and completed when asked for at the beginning of class.

29. Attendance Policy • In accordance with South Carolina state law, students may miss a total of 7 regular class meetings (lawful or unlawful) before they may be denied credit for a course. Students must attend 45 minutes of a 90 minute class to be counted present.

30. This is based on the requirement of 120 hours for course credit. The school will communicate to students and parents if a student has attendance issues.

31. Tardy • Being tardy means to be delayed beyond proper or expected time. Students may be tardy to school or to individual classes. Tardiness will be monitored and recorded daily. Excessive tardiness will results in disciplinary action, and an extended tardy may count as an absence. Students missing more than 50% of a class period will be counted as absent.

32. Homework Expectations • Write down assignments in the your agenda. • Be sure all assignments are clear; ask questions if necessary. • Set aside a regular time for studying. • Find a quiet, well-lit study area. • Work on homework independently whenever possible to ensure it reflects your ability. • Produce quality work. • Make sure your work is done according to the give instructions and completed on time.

33. Grading • 0-69 = F • 70-76 = D • 77-84 = C • 85-92 = B • 93-100 = A

34. Weighting Scale

35. School Wide Rules • No Gum, candy, and sunflower seeds is allowed in the classroom. • No littering. • No phones between 8AM and 3PM, except at lunch. • No fighting • No bullying

36. Dress Code • Uniform shirt tucked in and buttoned. • Belt (No strings, shoelaces, etc.) • Long Pants (No cargo) • Closed toed shoes.

37. Code of Conduct

38. Follow all classroom rules No put downs or outbursts. No cheating, copying or plagiarism. Be truthful Complete all assignments. Clean up after yourself. Push in your chair. Always have your agenda. Use your agenda. Sit properly. Complete all assignments on time. Your are responsible for your education. Participate daily. In the Classroom

39. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. No put downs. Don’t be our of area. No food or drinks. Follow dress code Help pick up dropped items. Always have your agenda. Never leave class without a pass Be on time. Move with a purpose. Be a leader Arrive on time and ready to learn. Outside of Class

40. Rewards • Riptide rewards • Clean agenda activities • Parent notification. • Praises

41. The 6 Keys to Success in 6th Grade • Organization • Follow Directions • Ask Questions • Listen to your teachers • Read, Read, and Read • Do your Homework

42. Movies • Hoot • March of the Penguins • Robots

43. Learning Styles Inventory

44. If I were an animal, • In 10 sentences, tell me what type of animal you would like to be and why. • Helpful starters: • Owl – smart • Dog – always happy • Cheetah - fast

45. Two truths and a Lie • I have been out of the country 3 times. • I had my wisdom teeth taken out last Christmas. • I really dislike working out.