8th Grade Science Syllabus E­Science/Anthropology

Ms. Vicki Pope Room 261 Phone: 541­296­2115 Ext. 150 Website: BandwidthOregon.com

Course Guide 8th Science Astronomy/E­Science Earth Science 8 Weeks Meteorology 6 Weeks Environmental Science 8 Weeks Archaeology 6 Weeks Life Science 8 Weeks Forensics 6 Weeks Energy and Motion 4 Weeks Geography 6 Weeks Chemistry 4 Weeks Chemistry 4 Weeks Astronomy 4 Weeks Space Studies 8 Weeks Course Supplies 1 Spiral Notebook 1 pencil 1 3 inch binder with dividers/pockets 1 black or blue pen 1 packet lined paper 1 red pen 1 box colored pencils 1 calculator (dollar store ok) 1 pen/pencil/eraser holder­­3 hole punched­­ to fit in binder 1 Highlighter Course Grading Projects/Presentations: 100 points Homework: 25 points Notebooks: 50 points (includes labs and notes) Participation: 15 points A = 90 ­100; B = 80 ­ 89; C = 70 ­ 79; 69 and below will be recorded as an Incomplete until final semester grades are submitted. At that time, Incompletes will be changed to Fs. Classroom Behavior Plan ReFocus System: 1, 2, 3

1. Student is warned about behavior. 2. Student behavior is corrected: Student is asked to complete ReFocus

form 3. Student behavior is corrected: Student is asked to complete ReFocus

form 4. Student behavior is corrected a third time in the same period: Student is

disrupting the class and will be issued a disciplinary referral

Required Behaviors Note: This is not an all­inclusive list

Raise hand and ask to be out of seat Follow directions, like to work independently and quietly Work in groups in a quiet and controlled behavior Be in seats when the bell rings with supplies ready Ask permission to use the restroom at appropriate times: when the teacher is not teaching a

lesson, when all students are quiet and working on their own; when working in groups Not making excuses or arguing when behavior is corrected Being quiet for announcements Being quiet and walking in the hallways Not touching other people’s stuff Keeping your own stuff in your own area

Teacher’s Required Behavior

Treat students respectfully Offer positive feedback Speak politely and calmly to students, even when they are in trouble Apologize when she’s wrong

Cell Phone Policy and Backpacks All backpacks will remain in lockers. Cell phones may not be out for ANY reason. There are no acceptable excuses. If parents wish to call you during class time, they should call the front desk at 541­296­2115 and ask for extension 150. Ear buds are not to be worn at any time. Materials Required Daily in Class

1. 3” Binder with a pencil, black or blue pen, red pen, eraser, box of colored pencils, and a calculator in pencil pocket.

2. If you come to class without materials, you will go to your locker and get them. You will NOT disturb other students to supply you. When you get 3 tardies, you will be given a referral to the office for each additional tardy.

Definition of “On Time” In the science classroom, on­time means in your seat as soon as you enter the room and be ready for class. If you wait until the last minute and try to run into the room or for ANY reason are not in your seat when the teacher calls for attention, you will be marked tardy. Fire Drills, Going to Lunch, Going Outside You will form an ALPHABETICAL line from A to Z whenever we go anywhere. Lines will be single file. You will get one warning while in line, then you will get a referral. You will keep up with the line and follow the person in front of you without using your voice for any reason. Any talking during a CODE RED will receive one warning, then a referral.

If I Am Late If I am late for any reason, you will form an alphabetical, SINGLE FILE line along the wall outside my room. You will remain there quietly until I arrive. You will then enter the room quietly and ready yourself for class. Entry/Exit Front door is in, back door is out. Food and Drink Absolutely NO food will be allowed on the second floor. As for drinks, only bottles of water with lids will be allowed. Hats and Hoodies Absolutely NO hats or hoodies will be allowed. You may not:

Have one in your backpack Carry a hat Have a friend carry a hat Have a hat anywhere on or near your person

“Hats” includes

Student Printed Name __________________________________________________

Student Signature _________________________________ Date_______________________

Parent Printed Name ___________________________________________________

Parent Signature__________________________________ Date _______________________