The role of the student /parent and what is expected to succeed in my class:
What students should bring to class: Bring your science notebooks (warm-up and interactive) to class EVERY DAY! Check the classroom bulletin board for other specific items (Agenda, homework, and Essential Question). Each classroom has the information for ALL your classes for that day. Bring your AGENDA BOOK everyday. You should have this with you at all times. YOU MUST HAVE AND BRING your materials to class EVERYDAY (pens; pencils; paper, and anything else you will need to be successful in class.)
Student Time Management :
Recognize that wise time management is a skill students learn through the combined efforts of parents and teachers. Reserve a consistent homework time every afternoon or evening. Insist that your child do the homework on the night that it is assigned rather than the night before it is due. Following this schedule will keep the student one day ahead. Help the student establish a morning "drill" or checklist to be certain that all materials (binder, books, homework, assignment notebook, pencils, etc.) are in readiness according to that day's schedule.
The Assignment Notebook (Agenda Book):
An agenda book is provided to every Memorial Middle School student at the beginning of the school year. The agenda book is an excellent home/school communication tool. Send a note to a teacher in the book and check the book regularly for notes from your child's teachers. Students will write down all class assignments in every class. Check the assignment notebook after school to stay informed concerning your child's homework. Students are expected to carry this agenda book with them during the school day because it also serves as the official school hall pass.
Parent Tips :
Parental involvement in schooling can lead to academic benefits for students. Parents are encouraged to:
-Help students manage and organize daily and weekly routines.
-Set a regular time and routine for doing homework and extended assignments.
-Establish a regular place which is well-lit and quiet for completing homework.
-Remove distractions during home study time. No television or phone calls.
-Provide supplies including calculators, pencils, and paper.
-Review homework for accuracy and understanding.
-Review and discuss with students science labs and class assignments.
-Read and discuss newspaper articles that are science related.
-Visit museums, nature centers, and other places of scientific interest.
-Supervise visits to sites on the Internet that extend student understanding of the life sciences.
Late and Missing Work Policy For Life Science:
ALL assignments are due on the date specified by your teacher. Students will be allowed 5-days for an excused absence to complete missed assignments or class work. Any work turned in a week past the due date will be deemed "missing" and will be recorded as a 0% in the grade book . Work that is incomplete will receive a grade of a 55% in the grade book. Teacher discretion will apply and override in any mitigating circumstances and matters. You can submit appropriate late work through email at [email protected] . Make sure that student name and class period and assignment title are noted in the email subject line. Late work can also be turned in before or after class in the corresponding " Late Work " basket located in the classroom.
Student Time Management :
Recognize that wise time management is a skill students learn through the combined efforts of parents and teachers. Reserve a consistent homework time every afternoon or evening. Insist that your child do the homework on the night that it is assigned rather than the night before it is due. Following this schedule will keep the student one day ahead. Help the student establish a morning "drill" or checklist to be certain that all materials (binder, books, homework, assignment notebook, pencils, etc.) are in readiness according to that day's schedule.
The Assignment Notebook (Agenda Book):
An agenda book is provided to every Memorial Middle School student at the beginning of the school year. The agenda book is an excellent home/school communication tool. Send a note to a teacher in the book and check the book regularly for notes from your child's teachers. Students will write down all class assignments in every class. Check the assignment notebook after school to stay informed concerning your child's homework. Students are expected to carry this agenda book with them during the school day because it also serves as the official school hall pass.
Parent Tips :
Parental involvement in schooling can lead to academic benefits for students. Parents are encouraged to:
-Help students manage and organize daily and weekly routines.
-Set a regular time and routine for doing homework and extended assignments.
-Establish a regular place which is well-lit and quiet for completing homework.
-Remove distractions during home study time. No television or phone calls.
-Provide supplies including calculators, pencils, and paper.
-Review homework for accuracy and understanding.
-Review and discuss with students science labs and class assignments.
-Read and discuss newspaper articles that are science related.
-Visit museums, nature centers, and other places of scientific interest.
-Supervise visits to sites on the Internet that extend student understanding of the life sciences.
Late and Missing Work Policy For Life Science:
ALL assignments are due on the date specified by your teacher. Students will be allowed 5-days for an excused absence to complete missed assignments or class work. Any work turned in a week past the due date will be deemed "missing" and will be recorded as a 0% in the grade book . Work that is incomplete will receive a grade of a 55% in the grade book. Teacher discretion will apply and override in any mitigating circumstances and matters. You can submit appropriate late work through email at [email protected] . Make sure that student name and class period and assignment title are noted in the email subject line. Late work can also be turned in before or after class in the corresponding " Late Work " basket located in the classroom.