Mr' Vincent Perez

1
Mr. Vincent Perez

• Grade 6 Science
• Room 223 and 225
• Back to School Night
• 2008-2009

2
Units of Study

• Ecology
• Classification
• Matter and Measurement
• Mixtures and Solutions
• Atoms and Molecules

• Heat and Energy
• Electromagnetism
• Light
• Sound
• Forces and Motion
• Simple Machines

3
Calculation of Grades

• Homework - 20
• Tests - 35
• Quizzes - 20
• Labs and Projects - 20
• School Island / Castle Learning - 5
• The Final Exam will count as TWO test grades in
  the 4th Marking Period
• Plagiarism and cheating on exams will result in a
  grade of zero
• There are no retakes on any work

4
Homework Assignments

• Homework will be assigned on a daily basis
• Please check your childs Agenda Book every night
  for homework assignments and future quizzes,
  tests, or labs
• Why is homework assigned?
• So the students can reinforce and apply the
  concepts that were learned in class
• So the students become familiar with the
  vocabulary terms that are used in science
• So the students will not have to study large
  chunks of information the night before a quiz or
  test

5
Homework Grades

• On time - Complete 100
• On time - Incomplete 50
• Assignments checked in class that were not
  completed at all 0
• One day late but not checked in class 50
• Homework that is more than 1 day late will
  receive a grade of 0
• Students ALWAYS have homework. If homework is
  not assigned, the students should review their
  vocabulary terms or study their notes

6
Science Quizzes

• Given once per week OR once every 2 weeks
• The format will include a variety of
• 1. Vocabulary Terms
• 2. Matching
• 3. Multiple Choice
• 4. Fill in the blank / Word bank
• 5. True / False
• 6. Short Answer
• Quizzes will usually be announced in advance
• I try to give a weekends notice

7
Science Tests

• Tests will be given at the end of every unit,
  usually every two weeks
• Longer units will have a mid-test and an
  end-of-unit test (to help lessen the amount of
  material that the students need to study)
• P.U.G.S. (Punctuation, Usage, Grammar, and
  Spelling).
• If a word is listed in the question, or is listed
  on the page, it should be spelled correctly in
  the students response
• Test questions come from the notes, hand-outs,
  class discussions, and homework assignments

8
Science Labs

• Science Labs are a fun way to learn about the
  curriculum while using the Scientific Method
• Students should use their notes when answering
  the questions on the lab
• Labs should be made up during extra help
• If labs are
• 1 day late minus 15 points of actual grade
• 2 days late minus 30 points of actual grade
• More than 2 days late final grade of 30
  (because the students get credit for their
  participation in the lab by doing the experiment
  or collecting data)

9
Science Class Preparedness

• Agenda Book
• Science Binder (Although not encouraged, but may
  be shared with another subject)
• THREE Sections (1-Class Notes, 2-Homework,
  3-Labs/Quizzes/Tests)
• Pencil only and red pen for correcting work
• Folder
• All graded work must be signed by a parent
• At the end of every unit, I will put the students
  work in a folder wrapped with a rubber band
• Please find a safe place at home for the folder.
  It will be used in class as review for the Final
  Exam.

10
Absent Make-up Work

• I will occasionally post the class notes on my
  website so the students can view them at home
  (larger print, pictures in color, etc.)
• Missed work should be made up at home or during
  extra-help
• Lab work must be made up during extra help within
  a weeks time (because materials are stored away
  in preparation for the next lab)
• As a general rule, missed work should be turned
  in 1 day after the student returns (but are
  handled on an individual basis)
• If a student is not feeling well, he or she
  should focus on recovering from his or her illness

11
How to Prepare for Science

• Come in to class and prepare for the lesson
• Pay attention in class
• Review notes and vocabulary terms daily
• Ask questions (especially if you dont
  understand)
• Attend extra-help (and have a question to ask)
• Study with a classmate
• Dont read the notes . . . Study them!
• How? Index cards are a great way to study
  science definitions. Put the vocabulary word on
  one side of the index card, and the definition on
  the other side

12
Contacting the Teacher

• Phone [phone] during school hours
• Letter Please seal it in an envelope or staple
  it, and send it to school with the student
• Address it to Mr. V. Perez (Grade 6 Science)
• Website www.bethpage.ws/jfk/vperez/
• Or go to the district website and click on the
  following
• Faculty Web Pages
• John F. Kennedy Middle School
• Mr. Perez Grade 6 Science