Course Syllabus

Click the link below to become an observer for this course. You will need your student's computer in order to complete these directions. 

Canvas Observer Account - How to Create a Canvas Observer Account using a Pairing Code

 

Welcome to 6th Grade Science!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Covid, each student MUST have THEIR OWN supplies!

Supplies for Success:

  • Charged Chromebook
  • 3 subject notebook
  • Pencils
  • Handheld sharpener
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Headphones
  • Water bottle (or 2)

Optional, but helpful: ruler, felt tip markers, highlighters, personal hand sanitizer

*** CHARGED laptops are a DAILY requirement for science class. Please charge your computer EVERY night. ***

Student Responsibilities:

  1. Respect classmates, teacher(s), and science materials as well as our classroom expectations
  2. Come to class on time, prepared with supplies and presentation already viewed, a positive attitude, AND ready to learn. 
  3. Maintain your science notebook according to teacher instructions. 
  4. Complete classwork and homework as assigned AND on time.  Due dates are on your Canvas Calendar, as well as, your daily/weekly announcements.
  5. Check your Canvas Announcements and Calendar DAILY.
  6. Study for tests and quizzes outside of class.  
  7. Keep track of your progress by checking Canvas for assignment information and PowerSchool for your exact weighted grade, at least weekly.
  8. Submit a help desk ticket for technology issues when needed.

Missing Assignments:

Missing assignments will be accepted UNTIL the day of the unit test.  However, students MUST email the teacher if they complete missing work; PowerSchool WILL NOT be updated  otherwise.  

Absent:

It is your responsibility to complete your work on a daily basis.  This includes, if you do not come to school on your assigned day.  Email your teacher if you are unable to complete your work due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. 

Grading Information:

  • Classwork/Homework 40%
  • Assessments* 60%

*Assessments includes but is not limited to tests, quizzes, and projects.

Parent Responsibilities:

  1. Check PowerSchool, at least weekly, to monitor your child’s progress in Science.
  2. Become a Canvas Observer and bookmark the login page for easy reference.  
  3. Check Canvas Calendar regularly for assignment due dates.
  4. Check the weekly Announcement if you have questions about an assignment.  All directions and links are in the weekly announcements.  
  5. Notify the teacher, via email, or other situations that may affect your child’s participation.

*Resources and directions for ALL assignments will be posted in CANVAS.  Please become a Canvas Observer.  In order to view our websites, you’ll need to be a Canvas Observer.  Click the link at top of the syllabus for directions.  

 

Course Summary:

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