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Welcome to 6th Grade Earth Science 

 

 Studying science is an exceptional way to understand the world around you.  This year we will study:

 

Scientific Method                                  Measurement                            Lab Safety

 

Space                           Plate Tectonics             Rocks & Minerals

 

Natural Resources                               Geology                                General Science

Materials

 

 I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS BY MONDAY AUGUST 25, 2008:

                       1” WIDE THREE RING BINDER

                  LOOSE NOTEBOOK PAPER

                  #2 PENCILS

                  SET OF COLORED PENCILS

                  METRIC RULER

                  RED GRADING PEN

                  SPIRAL NOTEBOOK 

ABC's FOR SUCCESS 

 

                                               A        ASK FOR HELP BY RAISING YOUR HAND

B         BE PREPARED

                       C         COME TO CLASS ON TIME

      D         DO YOUR BEST!!!

 Grades 

 

 Every assignment is worth a certain number of points.  Your total points will be divided by the total points possible and then multiplied by 100 to give a percent.  For example, if you earn 180 points out of 200 total points possible, your percent would be 90%. 

 

 

 

            Scale
90%-100%           A
80%-89%           B
70%-79%           C
60%-69%           D
Below 60%           F

       

        

 

 

        Breakdown of Points
Chapter Test 100pts
Class work  50pts
Homework  50pts
Lab  50pts
Notebook Check  50pts
Quiz  50pts

 

 

Notebooks

 

All assignments are to be kept in your science notebook.  At the end of each quarter, students will have their notebooks checked and graded based on completeness, organization, neatness, and divisions.  You will get an extra 10 pts if you have your parent or guardian sign it.  Yea!!!   You will be expected to bring your notebook to class EVERY DAY. 

Parents 

 

    I am very excited about this upcoming school year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please leave me a message at the Pueblo West Middle School phone number.   (719) 547-3752.  I will return your call as soon as I am able. Most questions can be answered by visiting my class website at

 http://pwm.district70.org/mrharrison

    If you would like to visit me at school, please check in at the front office first.  You can also e-mail me at

pharrison@district70.org

     Please keep this sheet all year for easy access to my policies.  I look forward to a great year with your student.

 

Sincerely,   

        Mr. Harrison

 

 

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