2024 – 2025 Science Syllabus

Course Overview

8th grade science focuses on four phenomena and analyzes the science behind each.

Required Supplies

The following supplies must be brought to class daily.

• Pencil/Pen
• Notebook
• Colored Pencil

Classroom Rules
All students are expected to be present, engaged, respectful, and follow S.T.I.N.G. each day.
S= Solution-Driven
T= Tolerant
I= Inquirers
N= Negotiators
G= Global Learners

Lab Expectations

Students are expected to follow lab safety guidelines.  Misuse of materials or unsafe practices may result in a failing grade and/or removal from future labs.

Academic Integrity

Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade and parents will be notified.

Attendance

Do not come to school if you are ill.  If you are absent from school, you are responsible for obtaining the assignments, notes, instructions, etc. from a responsible classmate. If you are absent when a quiz is given, you will be expected to make up that quiz upon your return.

Cell Phones, Wireless Headphones, and Personal Electronics

Cell phones, wireless headphones, and other personal electronics may not be used in class for any reason.  You can not have your cell phones, wireless headphones, or personal electronics visible during class so that you can remain focused during class. Cell phones, wireless headphones, and personal electronics must be placed in your backpack or in the basket on my desk.  Cell phones, wireless headphones, and personal electronics will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.

Guardians should always contact the office to speak with their child, as calling/texting with a guardian on a cell phone still violates the rules.

Grade Policies

You will receive two grades in this class, an academic grade, and an effort grade.