This page
is dedicated to the special concerns of parents. Below you will find
information related all aspect of science class. (Click on the
blue link
below.)
Contact Me!
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Email me at:
ElliottP@scsc.k12.in.us |
Call me at:
(812)
522 - 5453 (ext. 2301)
The
best times to reach me are before and after school and between 11:30 - 12:30
during the school day. |
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About this Website
I am aware that there are reasonable concerns about
the posting of names and pictures of minors on the Internet. I have
requested permission from each parent or guardian before including the name or
picture of their child on my website. Please be advised that no full names
will be displayed with the picture of any student. Names may be
shown on portions of the website where pictures are not displayed.
Pictures of students may be displayed but in no case will the full name of a
student be placed with a picture in order to identify the student.
If you have any questions feel free to call me at
(812) 522-5453 or email me at
Elliottp@scsc.k12.in.us.
Click on the link below for a copy of the website permission letter.
Click for a
copy of Web Site Parent Permission Letter
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General Info
All students are required to maintain a Science
class notebook. This notebook will contain an information packet that parents
may find useful. Information concerning the grading policy, extra credit,
emergency procedures, laboratory safety, etc. is included. Each student is also
required to keep an up-to-date record of his or her grade during each grading
period. You may track your child’s progress by examining this sheet. At the
midway point of each grading period you will receive a computer generated
progress report indicating current grade status. In addition to the
progress report you will receive a Science class newsletter with up to date
information on science class events.
Recommended Materials for
Science Class
1.
One inch three ring binder.
2. One subject spiral (70 pages)
college ruled notebook.
3. Insertable pockets (2)
4. Colored pencils
5. Calculator
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Science
Class Grade Scale
100.0 - 97.0%
A+ 79.9 - 77.0%
C+
96.9 - 93.0%
A 76.9 - 73.0%
C
92.9 - 90.0%
A- 72.9 -
70.0% C-
89.9 - 87.0%
B+ 69.9 -
67.0% D+
86.9 - 83.0% B
66.9 - 63.0 D
82.9 - 80.0 B-
62.9 - 60.0 D-
59.0 - below F
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Class
Rules
- No talking unless given permission to do so.
- All assignments and homework are to be complete and turned
in on time.
- Be on time to class! Be in your seat before
class begins. Remain in your seat until given permission to
get up.
- Bring all materials to class everyday. (pencil, science
class notebook with paper, Agenda, textbook and other assigned materials when
needed)
- Show respect for everyone and everything in the classroom.
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Homework Philosophy
Special Note: Several years ago
I made a decision about the way I assign homework. I did not make
this decision from the standpoint of being a teacher but one of being a parent.
Knowing how busy my own kids were with sports and family activities I changed my
philosophy of assigning homework. Over the years since implementing this
philosophy the number of assignments turned in on time and the quality of work
has increased.
During the first
week of the school year I promised my students that I would assign
"NO OVERNIGHT HOMEWORK."
That means no assignment will be given today and due
tomorrow. In fact many assignments may have three or more days before it
is due. With the amount of time allotted students should be able to
complete an assignment fully and correctly. This also gives the student
opportunity to seek help if needed.
Students must realize
their responsibilities toward completing their homework. With a
reasonable and extended amount of time being given a student has
"no excuse" for not producing high
quality work and having it ready on the day it is due.
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Extra Credit
A variety of
Extra Credit Activities will be made available each grading period.
Students should take advantage of these opportunities if they see that their
grade does not meet the expectations of themselves or their parents. A list of
all Extra Credit activities for the grading period can be found on the
Assignments page of this website.
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"LUNCH
TIME SCIENCE CLASS" (LTSC)
Due to a large number of missed of failed assignments in science class it
became necessary to create a special lunch time detention known as
"Lunch Time Science Class". (LTSC)
Students required to attend LTSC will report to
Room 301
at the beginning of their lunch period on the date assigned. The student
will spend 15 minutes in class before being allowed to go to lunch. Ample time will be given for the student to eat before they are to report
to their next class. It may be necessary for a student to report to
LTSC for more than one day to complete their assignment.
Work completed during LTSC will replace missing or failed
assignments. Grades will be determined as an average of the original or missing
assignment and the newly completed assignment. Only homework and assignment
grades will be made up during LTSC. (Test, quiz, project, lab,
etc. grades can be made up at other times if the student has an excused absence
from class.) Failure to attend LTSC on the date assigned will
result in a zero (0) on the assignment and detention.
I hope that two things are accomplished by requiring students to attend
LTSC:
1.) By allowing students to make-up work their final nine-week grading period
grade will improve.
2.) Students will be encouraged to do high quality work the
first time and hopefully avoid LTSC
in the
future
If you have any questions about LTSC please do not hesitate to
call or email me. I can be reached at 522-5453 ext. 2301 or
Elliottp@scsc.k12.in.us.
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Indiana State Science
Curriculum
Every effort is made to address the
Indiana 8th Grade Science Standards in science class.
Click on the link
below to see these standards.
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"Chasing
the Standards"
Aligning classroom instruction with
state standards
is my highest priority as a science teacher. Given the nature of some
of the standards it is sometimes a difficult thing to do. My goal is
to produce curricular units and activities that will engage
students in meaningful learning while allowing for individual
differences and learning styles. Accomplishing all of the
standards in the course of a school year is a challenge. Below you
will find a link to see how and when I will attempt to address the standards
this year in science class.
Special Note: For parents with children
younger than 8th grade, please be aware that Science was added to ISTEP
testing in the Fall 2005 for Grade 7 and will begin in Fall 2007 for Grade
9. (Note: Due to state budget constraints
science testing for Grade 9 has yet to take place. New science
standards are in the process of being approved with planned implementation
for the 2011-2012 school year.)
Click to print or view a copy of Mr. Elliott's 8th Gr. Science Course
Framework
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TEACHER PLEDGE
I BELIEVE THAT EDUCATING
CHILDREN IS THE KEY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE.
AS A TEACHER, I PAUL
ELLIOTT PLEDGE TO:
* PROVIDE A SAFE
AND POSITIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
* PROVIDE
MOTIVATION LEARNING EXPERIENCES
* DO MY BEST TO
MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
* WORK WITH
PARENTS TO ENSURE EACH STUDENT'S SUCCESS IN SCHOOL |
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