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Welcome to Mrs. Schmeel SDC Math & Science Class
2007-2008
We have now completed our 1st quarter after I got off to a rather bumpy start but it seems that most students have now adjust to my routine.
Grades for the first quarter will arrive soon and for the most part were very good. Students are completing class assignments and turning in homework.
This year we are focusing on 7th Grade Life Science Standards and next year we will be studying 8th Grade Physical Science. This schedule works to give students a more in depth curriculm.
We have been studying Cell Biology and have moved on to Genetics.
Other areas of study during this year will be Evolution, Earth and Life History, Structure and Function in Living Systems, Physical Principles in Living Systems and Investigation and Experimentation. We have successfully completed several labs in regards to Animal and Plant Cells and students seem to enjoy them and were engaged.
In Math this year we are in the process of enrolling students in an exciting new program Excelerated Math. Horner has purchased the 5th, Pre-Algebra and Algebra libraries in which our students participate in. This program is computer generated and allows students to work at their own pace.
We are hopeful that we will be awarded a grant to purchase other libraries that will address basic math skills needs.
At present students are working in Math Steps program that address all basic math needs as well as Pre-Algebra. All students are building Algebra skills.
Green Sheets for Science 2007-2008
Mrs. Kristine Schmeel 656-4000 Ext. 48011
Room 11 kschmeel.k12.ca.us
hornerjh.com
Course Outline:
Life Science: In Scince this year we will be focusing on Life Science the 7th grade curriculm. There are seven units we will be studying. Cellular Bilogy, Genetics, Evolution Earth and Life History, Structure and Function in Living Systems, Physical Principals in Living Systems and Investigation and Experimentation.
These seventh grade content standards are modified and presented in a variety of different ways that interest students and incorporates their specific learning styles. Students will haave homework twice a week. Please check your child's Student Handbook for those assignments.
Materials: 1 pkg. lined paper -- 2 boxes of kleenex
1 3 ring binder -- 1 5 tab dividers
5 pencils -- 1 pkg. colored pencils
Behavior Expectations: All students are held accountable to Horner Junior High Behavior Standards. Behavior Standards can be found in the Student Handbook. Standards will be read to students on the first day of school and reviewed again at the Town Hall meetings with Vice Principal. When necessary students will review to remind them of appropriate behavior.
Consequences for inappropriate behavior is as follows:
1st offence: Verbal Warning
2nd offence: Teacher Conference/Teacher Detention
3rd offence: RC Referral/Parent Phone Call
Serious misconduct will be handled in the office by the vice-principal.
Grading Policy:
Class work and tests-50%
Homework-25%
Behavior and Class Contribution 25%
Video Policy: We will be viewing Bill Nye and other Life Science related videos. On occasion I will use videos as a positive reward to motivate student performance. Videos I choose are often a connection to Science, Literature and other content subject matter.
Please feel free to contact me with your questions via my email or my voice mail. I'm looking forward to a successful year with your child.
Kristine Schmeel
SDC Math Science
656-4000 Ext. 48011
kschmeel@fremont.k12.ca.us
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