Course Syllabus
Utah Military Academy
Course Disclosure: 8th Grade Science for 2021-2022
Instructor: Becky Daniels Room Number: 119
Email Address: bdaniels@utahmilitaryacademy.org Prep Periods: Email for meetings
Book: https://emedia.uen.org/courses/utah-oer-textbooks-8th-grade-seed/view (Links to an external site.)
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UMA Code of Ethics Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence in All We Do |
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Classroom Expectations 1. Engage academically: Be on task 2. Follow directions the first time given 3. Keep your hands, feet, objects, and swearing to yourself 4. Be respectful |
Course Description (Curriculum)/Materials Needed
Course Description:
There are four chapters for 8th grade science. Chapter 1 begins with lessons on matter and energy. Chapter 2 studies storing and transforming energy. Chapter 3 covers life systems. Lastly, Chapter 4 discusses natural resources.
Materials:
o Pencil and pen for writing notes – WILL NEED A WRITING UTENSIL EVERY DAY.
o Binder or folder for organizing notes and worksheets for each term – can be kept in the classroom if desired.
o Loose leaf paper
o Optional: colored pencils or colored pens for color coding diagrams or notes
Homework
This class does require homework and cadets will be expected to study at home in order to master the given information. It is necessary that all cadets complete the homework assigned and turn it in or they will receive a zero for that assignment. Homework is given in order to reinforce the topics that are learned in class and to provide the opportunity for further practice.
Grading Policy
DISHONESTY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANY CADET BEING DISHONEST, OR ASSISTING A CADET TO BE DISHONEST, ON ANY ASSIGNMENT, QUIZ, TEST, LAB, OR CLASS WORK WILL RECEIVE POSSIBLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Scale:
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93-100 |
A |
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83-86 |
B |
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73-76 |
C |
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63-66 |
D |
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90-92 |
A- |
80-82 |
B- |
70-72 |
C- |
60-62 |
D- |
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87-89 |
B+ |
77-79 |
C+ |
67-69 |
D+ |
< 60 |
F |
Weighted Score Breakdown:
30% Assessments (included both tests and quizzes)
25% Labs (includes both participation and lab worksheets)
20% Assignments (includes both in-class worksheets and homework)
15% Term Projects (one large project will be assigned per term)
10% Class Participation (will represent attitude, class participation, and notebook)
100% Total
Homework/Extra Credit:
- Late work will be given a two day grace period for full credit. After two days, the assignment will lose 10% every week it is late.
- I do not offer extra credit assignments but there are in class opportunities for extra points throughout the school year.
- Cadets will be rewarded for going above and beyond on their assignments.
- Assignments and labs can be corrected for partial credit, but they MUST BE completed before the unit test.
- Missing Assignments will be given a grade of zero points.
Cell Phone/Electronic Equipment:
Cell phones and other electronic equipment (i-pods, CD players, mp3 players, etc.) are distracting to me, as a teacher, and they detract from the learning environment necessary in a classroom. As there have been many problems with the use of cell phones in the past, the following rules will be enforced:
- Cell phones and other electronics are not to be in my classroom; electronic equipment of any kind is to be left in bags or lockers, out of sight.
- If visible, in use or not, phones will be confiscated and turned into the office.
- After the third confiscation, the phone or other electronic will be turned into the office.
** Parents, if there is an emergency during the school day,
PLEASE call the office, not your student’s cell phone.**
ASSIGNMENT:
Print the disclosure, sign and date, and return the signed copy to class or complete the link and sign it digitally.
Digital Signature Link (Links to an external site.)
Download Printable Class Disclosure
Course Summary:
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