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Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire.  William B. Yeats, Poet Mrs. Mann’s Lesson Plans

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March 22-26

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Mon.	Tuesday	Wed.	Thursday	Friday
Finish reading and outlining 4.1 Note taking worksheet Pg. 25 WS	Science magazine	Fossil Frank	Review 4.1 Quiz on Friday Start reading and outlining 4.2	Quiz 4.1

Homework

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Read over notes

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Study for quiz 4.1

Mrs. Mann /Room 306

Class Motto: To settle an argument, think about what is right, not who is right.

Dear Parents and Students,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the expectations I have of my students in order to have a successful year. Please read and keep it for future reference. Return only the bottom portion of the second page.

Materials: (Do not bring a spiral notebook)

• Paper (College rule)
• Pencil (mechanical)
• Three-ring notebook/trapper-keeper.
• Subject dividers with tabs
• Agenda Book (If you do not have an agenda you cannot leave my room.)
• Science book (You will keep your science book at home. I have a class set for you to do use during class)

Class Schedule:

1. Sharpen pencils when you enter class
2. Put homework from day before on your desk for collection/check
3. Take roll (no talking during this time)
4. Go over homework
5. Go over the agenda and reminders for up-coming projects
6. Notes, lab, discussion, test, and review of lesson
7. Again, a reminder of homework, projects, reports and extra credit dates
8. Throw away trash (only at the end of class)
9. When the bell rings I will dismiss class

Rules

1. Be prompt
2. Bring materials to class
3. Keep hands and feet to self.
4. Follow all direction
5. Be cooperative and respect on another

How you are graded (No name on a paper will count 5 points off an assignment).

1. Homework: Homework is based on the number of assignments given. If 10 assignments are given then each will count 10 points.

2. Classwork: Random classwork may be collected and will count half.

3. Quizzes: A quiz may be given once or twice a week, depending on the amount of material covered. They count once and will be announced.

4. Chapter test: Chapter test come from students' notes, handouts, and science book. Chapter test count twice.

5. Nine weeks test: Study guides are given for 9 weeks test. Five points are given in the test if the study guide is brought to class completed and on the assigned date. The nine weeks test count 20%.

6. Semester Exam: Semester exams cover two nine weeks. Study guides are given out a week before the exam. This exam counts 20% of the semester grade.

7. Projects/Reports: Project assignments and criteria are handed out 4 to 6 weeks before they are due. They are written on the board under reminders and on a calendar in the hallway next to my door. Projects are usually worth more than 100 points and count twice. I do not accept late assignments.

8. Extra Credit: When I grade students’ papers I show them the grade that same day. Students will write their grades on a grade sheet that I supply. If the grade is signed by the next test date, the student will receive 3 points on the next test or quiz. This is a great way to earn extra points. (Usually 30-45 points per nine weeks) Please check you child’s grade sheet for grades. If you do not see a grade at least once a week you need to question your child.

Keep up with

• Hand-outs (one copy per student)
• Due dates for assignments and projects (Remember I do not accept late work.)
• Agenda books
• IDs
• Missed work

E. Please keep up with your child’s progress through on-line power school, intergrades, report cards, e-mail, and/or conferences. By the end of the year it may be too late. Dates for report cards and intergrade reports were given out at registration. There is also a copy on page 3 in the student’s agenda book.

Teacher's pet peeves

· Students sucking their teeth and rolling their eyes. This falls under the Blue Book heading of Disrespect.

· Standing on or throwing books on the floor. This falls under destruction of school property.

· Make sure your pants fit at your waist before you enter my class.

· Chewing gum/candy is not allowed in any middle, high, or college SCIENCE classroom.

If there are any questions, you have now or in the future, do not hesitate to contact me by phone, student’s agenda book.

I look forward to a wonderful school year.

School phone 673-1199 or My school e-mail: tmann@fsd1.org

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Please read, sign, and return this portion of the letter

Keep the above portion for reference.

Use the space below to share anything you would like me to know about your child.

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Parent: ______________________________________

Student: ______________________________________

Parent's E-mail address: ___________________________________________

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