7th Grade Classroom Policy
rules & grade weights
October 14, 2008
Seventh Grade
Science
Mrs. Ward
Prairie Valley ISD
Grading Policy:
Students entering the seventh grade this year will be required to
take the TAKS Science Test in the spring of their eighth, tenth and
eleventh (exit level) grade years. Science course work will need to
be very fast paced. Science course work is divided into two
categories; their grade weighting and definition are listed
below.
40% Assignments: include but are not limited to the following:
Directed Reading Worksheets
Math/Science Skill Worksheets
Lab Reports
Quizzes
ScienceLog
Class Notes
Vocabulary Worksheets
Reinforcement Worksheets
60% Tests
Chapter or Unit
Classroom Rules:
1. Respect others.
2. Be prepared for class.
3. Keep the classroom safe.
4. Keep the classroom clean.
Daily Discipline:
The following procedures will be followed if a rule is broken
(please note that in severe classroom disruption or repetitive
disruptions, steps 1 and 2 will be omitted):
1st offense—Points deducted from conduct grade.
2nd offense—Student serves lunch detention.
3rd offense—Disciplinary referral to principal’s office.
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Seventh Grade
Science
I have read and am aware of classroom polices. I have shared this
document with my parent or guardian.
Student Signature:
______________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian
Signature:
___________________________________________________________________
Date:
______________________________________________________________________The
return of the bottom portion only of this document and a package of
paper by the second day of school earns the student an assignment
grade of 100. Keep the top portion for reference.
