Ms' Herndons Science Classes

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Ms. Herndons Science Classes

• Madison Middle School Magnet
• LAUSD

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I Believe

• that giving young people a solid education and
  the skills to become life-long learners is one of
  the greatest gifts we can give them.

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I believe

• That teaching students responsibility,
  organizational skills, study skills, to respect
  the learning environment, to set goals and
  complete long-term assignments, and to go beyond
  the average is just as important as teaching them
  science content.

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I believe

• That the science skills of questioning,
  investigating, critical and creative thinking,
  and problem solving are useful in all areas of
  study and throughout all our life.

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What is my child learning in science?

• Seventh graders learn about life science. It is
  a single semester class. They will have health
  during the second semester.
• Eighth graders learn physical science - a
  combination of physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
  

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What textbook will be used?

• Prentice Hall Science
• Every student has a book at home.
• Books cost 55 to replace when new.

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What materials are required for my child?

• A portfolio folder with metal prongs (can be
  plastic or paper - plastic is more durable)
• Pens, pencils, erasers
• Binder paper
• Colored pencils, ruler

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What is expected of my child?

• Positive Behaviors
• Start work quickly and quietly.
• Listen and follow directions.
• Work well (quietly and steadily) in class.
• Be helpful
• Participate in a positive way.

• Behaviors We Dont Expect
• Excessive or inappropriate talking
• Not listening or following directions.
• Playing, Teasing, or Distracting Behaviors
• Disrespect
• Interrupting

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What are my childs responsibilities in your
class?

• Bring portfolio and supplies to class every day.
  DONT LOSE PORTFOLIO!
• Keep all assignments in portfolio organized.
  (including assignments quizzes that are already
  graded.)
• Keep calendars in portfolio up-to-date. Get
  signatures on calendars weekly.
• Complete class work, do homework, and study at
  home.
• Listen in class, follow directions, ask
  questions, be responsible for learning required
  content, and complete all assignments on time.
• Behave so all students can learn

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How can I know what how my child is doing in
your class?

• Check Grades Assignments on Web page
• Portfolio - all assignments except for tests and
  projects are kept in portfolio.
• Calendars in portfolio
• 6 12 Week Progress Reports

Check Grades on Web page http//madison-ms.lausd.
k12.ca.us/ (Faculty - Herndon -Grades)
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How often is homework given?

• About once a week, sometimes twice a week.
• Students also have to study for quizzes and unit
  tests. They should study a little each day.
• Sometimes, they need to finish class assignments.

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What happens if my child is absent?

• Students are responsible for make-up work.
• They can look on the agenda for work they have
  missed and ask other students for help. They can
  ask me for help before school or during some
  lunch periods. (However, there is not time for
  me to re-teach an entire lesson.)
• Missed quizzes and tests can be taken before
  school or during lunch.

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Do you do any work on minimum days or on days
before holidays?

• Yes! There is a great deal to learn. Regular
  instruction is provided on minimum days and days
  before holidays.

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How do you grade?

• Science Grades
• Points given to all assignments, tests, and
  projects. Some points are given for positive
  behaviors.
• A 100 - 90 of total points
• B - 89-80
• C 79- 70
• D 69 - 55
• F Less than 55 of total points

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Do you give extra credit?

• Extra credit assignments are not given.
• Students can earn extra credit points by going
  beyond expectations on certain assignments, by
  answering extra credit questions on quizzes or
  tests, and by doing optional requirements on some
  projects and homework assignments. (Students are
  notified at beginning of assignment if extra
  points are available on assignments.)

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How do you grade cooperation?

• E consistently obeys rules, respects others and
  assumes responsibility for self, works without
  disturbing others
• S usually obeys rules, respects others and
  assumes responsibility for self, occasionally
  needs to be reminded of rules
• U frequently needs to be reminded about rules,
  behavior disturbs others

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How do you grade work habits?

• E consistently does homework and class work,
  brings supplies and keeps books covered, does
  work carefully and follows directions
• S usually does homework and class work, brings
  supplies, completes assignments
• U frequently misses homework, class work is not
  completed, forgets supplies,does work carelessly

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How can I help my child?

• Make sure they have their supplies
• Check their portfolios and calendars - ask
  questions about what they are learning
• Make sure they review study information in
  portfolios. Ask about quizzes tests.
• Ask them about homework.
• Go to my web page and check agendas, grades
  important information pages http//madison-ms.lau
  sd.k12.ca.us/ (Faculty - Herndon)

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Questions and Final Thoughts

• Please be sure to sign your name and childs name
  on sign-in sheet
• Thank you for coming tonight.