Earth
Science Syllabus
Teacher: Andrew Harvey
WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE EARTH
SCIENCE. I look forward to an exciting
and successful year. Each one of you has
the potential for greatness, and I cannot wait to see how successful you will
be!
Course Description: Earth
Science is the study concerned with the solid Earth, its waters, and the air
that envelops it. Included in Earth
Science are the geologic, hydrologic, and atmospheric sciences; as well as
Earth’s location in space and how it compares to other objects in the universe.
Objectives:
Students will learn how to make good observations, take accurate notes, and
develop organizational and analytical skills.
Students will master Georgia Performance Standards for Earth
Science. We will also incorporate the
Common Core standards of Language Arts (writing) and Mathematics.
Course Expectations:
- Each student will conduct himself or
herself in a manner that promotes self-respect and respect for fellow
students, teachers, property, and life.
- Students will bring the required
materials (pencil, paper, class notebook, homework) to class daily.
- Students will turn in ALL work on time.
- Students will give their best effort
at all times.
- Students will allow the teacher to
teach and the other students to learn.
- Students will follow science class
safety rules and school-wide rules.
Grading:
(Please refer to
the GMS website/Agenda for additional information)
*Summative: 70% *Formative: 30%
Grades are updated
by Monday afternoon of each week.
(Please note: some assignments
are graded on a cumulative basis and may not be posted at that time.)
Extra Help:
I am available, by
appointment, for extra help until 4:30 on Wednesdays. Other
days and times can be arranged after a parent conference. A signed note from the student’s
parent/guardian must be presented to me a day in advance. Students
are responsible for obtaining transportation home and leaving the school’s
campus by 4:30.
Required Materials:
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Absences and/or Make-up Procedures:
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Please
see read the GMS policy for make-up work due to excused/unexcused absences.
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It is
the student’s responsibility
to ask for ALL assignments that were missed due to an absence.
·
When a
student misses an assessment or a presentation, it is the student’s responsibility
to schedule a make-up date according to the policy set forth by the school
system. (Some assignments/presentations
may be available on the class website or sent via email. Please do not hesitate to ask.)
Classroom Rules and Consequences:
Students should
follow the code of conduct for the Gainesville
City School
District
4 Basic Rules:
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Respect
yourself, others, and property
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Follow
directions the first time
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Be
prepared for EACH class
·
Transition
quickly and quietly
It is important for all students to follow
these directions in order to create an environment where we can learn and
ultimately be successful!
Internet/Website:
I have created a
class website which is to be used for class and extra help. E-textbooks are found on class website.
harveygms2.blogspot.com
Teacher-Parent Contact:
Please feel free
to contact me any time you have concerns or questions. Email is the most efficient way to contact me
and will receive a prompt response.
Parent conferences can be arranged to discuss any issues we may have. Please
arrange conferences through our counselor.
Please return the
last page of this syllabus before August 17, 2012.
Student (Print Name):
____________________________________
Contact Information:
Primary
Caregiver: (Print Name)________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
Phone
number: ____________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
Alternate
contact number: __________________________________
Primary
Language: __________________________________
Comments/Concerns:
Signatures: I have read and discussed the Earth Science syllabus
with my parent/guardian.
Parent/Guardian:______________________________
Date
______________
Student:_____________________________________ Date______________
Please return this completed
page to Mr. Harvey’s Earth Science Class by 08/17/2012.
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