2019-2020

Northwest Middle School

Mrs. Cooke 7^th Grade Science - Seahawks Team

5501 Murray Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Phone: 336- 703-4161

School Mission:  Northwest Falcons are a strong and diverse family building future-ready leaders and scholars!

Mrs. Cooke room 316 office hours: Monday’s – Wednesday’s 10:00 to 11:00     Email: recooke@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

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What will you learn?

1^st quarter:  We will study the structures and functions of living things including cells and the human body.

2^nd quarter:  We will study genetics including cellular reproduction and patterns of inheritance.

3^rd quarter:  We will study forces/motion and energy transfer and conservation,

4^th quarter:  We will study the Earth’s atmosphere/water and weather and climate.

Class Expectations

I expect you to always be ready to learn, listen, and participate.  You will need a pencil and your binder with notebook paper each day.  If you are absent it is your responsibility to locate and complete missing assignments and notes.  Students are expected to review their daily notes/assignments nightly along with any other incomplete or homework assignment.  Quizzes will be on Fridays.   Late work will not be accepted after 3 school days after due date.  Each day an assignment is late your grade will drop one letter grade plus any incorrect answers.

Supplies for my Class

1.5”- three ringed binder with loose leaf paper (college ruled)

Number 2 pencils

*Personal set of ear buds to be kept in class

Colored pencils

Glue sticks

Dry erase marker

Pack of highlighters

Wish list:  Kleenex and hand sanitizer, pack of index cards

Rules and Consequences

I will always treat you with respect and kindness and also I expect students to maintain self control and respect at all times.  I will review procedures in class.

1^st offense = verbal reminder

2^nd offense = teacher conference and silent lunch/time out and parent contact)

3^rd offense = parent contact: either a phone call or meeting and discipline referral that will result in administrative action

Grading Policy

Classroom warm ups and activities   = 25%

In class assignments and quizzes     = 25%

Homework Participation                   = 25%

Unit Test                                         = 25%

Grading Scale:        A =  90-100

                             B  = 80-89

                             C  = 70-79

                             D  = 60-69

                             F  =  Below 59

Daily Schedule

7:00-7:25    Homeroom

7:25-7:40    Digital Citizenship

7:40-8:40    1^st Period

8:42-9:42    2^nd Period

9:44-10:26  Encore 1

10:28-11:15  Encore 2

11:17-12:58   3^rd Period

Lunch Cooke/Ferner: 12:25-12:45

1:00-2:00    4th Period