Welcome to Earth Science 2016-17

Hello! Welcome to Earth Science for the 2016-17 school year!  I am excited to be working with your children!  We will be covering all of the components involved in Earth Science.  The syllabus for this class is as follows.  Feel free to contact me with questions and concerns.  I look forward to working in partnership with you this year!

Blessings,

Mrs. Beth Stafford

6th Grade Earth Science

Course Syllabus

2016-17

Welcome to 6^th grade Earth Science!  We will be learning about every aspect of the Earth this year through study and experimentation!

TEXTBOOK:  Earth Science-Interactive Science   by:  Pearson Education, Inc.

GRADING:

Tests will count 100-200 points each.

Quizzes will count 25-50 points each.

Homework and labs will be scored depending on the number of questions.  Example:  10 answers will be worth 10 points

HOMEWORK:

Homework is due on the day assigned.  Late homework will be accepted only one day after it is due.  Homework which is late due to illness will be accepted based on the guidelines from the Parent and Student Handbook.

PLEASE make it a point to contact me if you are having difficulty with your homework.  Not doing homework is unacceptable when I am available to help you. I may be reached on my cell phone until 9:00 p.m. and expect you to let me know if you are having difficulty so I may either help you over the phone or schedule a time for you to meet with me for help.  My number is 527-0868.  I may also be reached through e-mail at bstafford@allsaintsba.com.  Also, please visit our “6.3 Earth Science Blog” on the All Saints website.  It will highlight what we are doing in class.

Best of luck for a great school year! 

                                                Mrs. Beth Stafford