FMMS 6th Grade Science Information

Dear 6th Grade Science Parents,

Welcome to 6th grade science! We are excited about this year. Below is some general
information that you need to be aware of for your student to be successful in science this year.
We will be using the Discovery Education Techbook, which your student will also have access to
from home. Please familiarize yourself with the following information so that we can work Commented [1]: +bellengers@fmsdmail.org
together for a successful year. +torrel@fmsdmail.org

REQUIRED MATERIALS
4 Marble Composition Notebooks (1 per unit)
Sharpened #2 pencil
Agenda
1 Homework Folder

OPTIONAL
1 Optical Mouse (can use USB drive port on Chromebooks)

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Remember FMMS Core Values
Be on-time and prepared.
Follow ALL directions for safety.
Be recognized before speaking.
Respect others.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Make today count…be a “yellow jacket”!

TECHNOLOGY & LAB SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

The Discovery Techbook is our middle school science textbook in the district. The students will
work on Chromebooks throughout the year to access its resources. Internet access privileges,
usage rules, and procedures will be followed as outlined in the student handbook. Teachers
reserve the right to take away technology and lab privileges to maintain a safe and positive
learning environment for all students.

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UNITS OF STUDY
Lab and Science Safety
Science & Engineering Practices
Energy
Weather
Plants, Protists, Fungi
Animals
PASS Review

GRADES
Tests will be given upon completion or midway point of a science unit. Students may get extra
help during the Academic Plus period or during lunch, when requested. Grades will be calculated
by the following:

•Classwork & Quizzes = 45%

•Unit Tests, Projects, & SLO tasks = 45%
•Nine Weeks Tests= 10%

GRADING SCALE
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
F 59-0

HOMEWORK & CLASSWORK

Assignments, quizzes, and test dates will be posted on each science teacher’s webpage.
Homework assignments may be graded for completion or accuracy. Any homework assignments
not completed will count as a 0. Late homework will be addressed at teacher’s discretion. Other
assignments may be assigned and graded as needed (ex: notebook checks, worksheets, reading,
study guides, review packets, etc).

We look forward to a great year!

Ms. Adgerson
adgersona@fortmillschools.org

Ms. Bellenger
bellengers@fortmillschools.org

Mrs. Torre
torrel@fortmillschools.org
 Science Procedures
ENTRY PROCEDURES
Chromebook should be placed on desk facedown.
Get out a sharpened pencil and your unit notebook BEFORE the bell rings.

PENCIL SHARPENING PROCEDURES

Only sharpen pencils before the bell rings or during independent work.

EXTRA TIME EXPECTATIONS

When you have finished the completed assigned work with your personal best effort, you are
required to do one of the following activities…
Work on science homework.
Study your unit notebook or flashcards.
Read a science book.
Complete a brain teaser.
Look at a Study Jams video and make your own quiz.
Quiz a partner.
Complete any assigned Discovery Education or Google activities.
Work on Genius Hour projects (when assigned).

DIRECT INSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

1) Listen to your teacher with your ears and eyes.
2) Ask at least 2-3 questions a week.

TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS PROCEDURE

1) I will take up all papers at the same time during class or as an “exit pass”.

TEAMWORK PROCEDURES
1) NO put-downs!
2) Encourage your classmates.
3) Share ideas with one another.
4) Ask for what you need.
5) Help each other.
6) Compromise and “take turns” when appropriate.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
1) Record all assignments from board.
2) Clean up your table and wait for your table to be called.
3) Line up in a straight, single file line on the side of the counter closest to the whiteboard.
Student Name _____________________ Date ________ Homeroom _____________
My child wears glasses. ____yes ____no
Parent E-mail ________________________Parent Phone Number ___________________
I have read the science letter and classroom procedures and understand the information.
Parent Signature __________________________________ Date _______________
Student Signature _________________________________ Date _______________

Please keep packet and return signature sheet.

Student Name _____________________ Date ________ Homeroom _____________

My child wears glasses. ____yes ____no
Parent E-mail ________________________Parent Phone Number ___________________
I have read the science letter and classroom procedures and understand the information.
Parent Signature __________________________________ Date _______________
Student Signature _________________________________ Date _______________

Please keep packet and return signature sheet.