| Pleasant Grove Middle School 7th Grade Science |
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to a fun and exciting science year at Pleasant Grove! We
wish to cover some basics with you so we can get off to a great
start and be well prepared for the year to come.
Supplies:
Each student should come to class prepared and ready to learn.
Each student should bring a binder, pencil, pen, colored pencils,
ruler (with the metric system), paper and a basic calculator daily.
We will begin using these supplies within the first full week of school.
Textbook/Online Resources:
We will be using the 7th grade science text, Focus on Life
Science. Throughout the text, there are “Go Online” boxes with
codes to use at various websites so students can learn more about
various topics. There are online animations, practice quizzes, and
active arts. In addition, all of our students will have access to an
online textbook with numerous applications.
To access these online resources, go to
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.
The username is:7thgrade
The password is: lifescience.
These are case sensitive.
Behavior:
Students are expected to respectful of themselves and others at
all times. We will go over the classroom rules with the students.
We will also follow the discipline guidelines found in the student
handbook with regard to unacceptable behavior.
Science Packets:
Every week students will turn in a science packet on Friday. This
contains a cover sheet with a list of the week’s graded
assignments and all of those assignments following in order.
Individual assignment grades are not entered into the grade
book, only packet grades are!
On Monday, we will return the graded packet and the students
are to bring it home and have it signed by a parent/guardian.
This signature is always the first assignment of the next week,
and is worth 5 points.
All lost or stolen notebooks, tests, or work is the responsibility
of the student and not the teacher.
Homework Policy:
As part of the class, students will be using the school
organizers/calendars to keep track of test dates, assignments,
homework, etc.
If a student is absent, they must contact us to find out about
make-up work. Extra copies of daily assignments
and notes will be kept in the front of the room. If your child is out
for more than three days, please call to request their work for
pick up. Students are given the same amount of time as absent
to make up work.
Late work, including projects and packets, will not be accepted.
Low scoring work may be redone with a 20% reduction. Every
trimester there will be an extra credit/extension project offered
to all students.
Grades:
Remember, a teacher does not “give” the grades, they only
record the grades the students have earned!
The grades will be based on weekly packets, projects, quizzes,
and participation. Progress reports grades will also be posted
periodically in the classroom for the students.
Tutorial Times:
If a student is absent and missed a lab or quiz, they will need to
complete the make-up on Friday of that same week. Tutorials are
held Fridays, during lunch in room A4. These tutorials are also
open for any student who has questions and needs some extra help.
Parent Donations:
The science departments at Pleasant Grove are going to be
collecting a $10.00 donation per student. This is not a mandatory
fee, but due to budget constraints, the department no longer has
the funds needed to buy science disposables. In seventh grade,
all collected donations will go towards the purchase of dissectibles
and lab equipment.
Thank you for your support.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email
us, or leave a voicemail: (530) 672-4400.
Ms. FitzHugh: sfitzhugh@rescue.k12.ca.us
Mr. Dubin: mdubin@rescue.k12.ca.us
Go Pumas!
Research Guide
Welcome to a fun and exciting science year at Pleasant Grove! We
wish to cover some basics with you so we can get off to a great
start and be well prepared for the year to come.
Supplies:
Each student should come to class prepared and ready to learn.
Each student should bring a binder, pencil, pen, colored pencils,
ruler (with the metric system), paper and a basic calculator daily.
We will begin using these supplies within the first full week of school.
Textbook/Online Resources:
We will be using the 7th grade science text, Focus on Life
Science. Throughout the text, there are “Go Online” boxes with
codes to use at various websites so students can learn more about
various topics. There are online animations, practice quizzes, and
active arts. In addition, all of our students will have access to an
online textbook with numerous applications.
To access these online resources, go to
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.
The username is:7thgrade
The password is: lifescience.
These are case sensitive.
Behavior:
Students are expected to respectful of themselves and others at
all times. We will go over the classroom rules with the students.
We will also follow the discipline guidelines found in the student
handbook with regard to unacceptable behavior.
Science Packets:
Every week students will turn in a science packet on Friday. This
contains a cover sheet with a list of the week’s graded
assignments and all of those assignments following in order.
Individual assignment grades are not entered into the grade
book, only packet grades are!
On Monday, we will return the graded packet and the students
are to bring it home and have it signed by a parent/guardian.
This signature is always the first assignment of the next week,
and is worth 5 points.
All lost or stolen notebooks, tests, or work is the responsibility
of the student and not the teacher.
Homework Policy:
As part of the class, students will be using the school
organizers/calendars to keep track of test dates, assignments,
homework, etc.
If a student is absent, they must contact us to find out about
make-up work. Extra copies of daily assignments
and notes will be kept in the front of the room. If your child is out
for more than three days, please call to request their work for
pick up. Students are given the same amount of time as absent
to make up work.
Late work, including projects and packets, will not be accepted.
Low scoring work may be redone with a 20% reduction. Every
trimester there will be an extra credit/extension project offered
to all students.
Grades:
Remember, a teacher does not “give” the grades, they only
record the grades the students have earned!
The grades will be based on weekly packets, projects, quizzes,
and participation. Progress reports grades will also be posted
periodically in the classroom for the students.
Tutorial Times:
If a student is absent and missed a lab or quiz, they will need to
complete the make-up on Friday of that same week. Tutorials are
held Fridays, during lunch in room A4. These tutorials are also
open for any student who has questions and needs some extra help.
Parent Donations:
The science departments at Pleasant Grove are going to be
collecting a $10.00 donation per student. This is not a mandatory
fee, but due to budget constraints, the department no longer has
the funds needed to buy science disposables. In seventh grade,
all collected donations will go towards the purchase of dissectibles
and lab equipment.
Thank you for your support.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email
us, or leave a voicemail: (530) 672-4400.
Ms. FitzHugh: sfitzhugh@rescue.k12.ca.us
Mr. Dubin: mdubin@rescue.k12.ca.us
Go Pumas!
Research Guide
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