Carr Lane VPA Middle School

"Get Smart Through The Arts!"  Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Carr Lane VPA Middle.  As the 6th grade science teacher, I am eager to help students master the skills necessary for academic achievement.  I will be teaching grade six in the area of general science.  It is my goal to follow the SLPS curriculum for science closely so that all State and National Standards are mastered.  During this school year, each student will master the scientific inquiry by performing various laboratory activities associated with the curriculum.  All students will learn science safety while in the laboratory.

Course Syllabus

Grade 6:  Students will learn science through lectures and inquiry.  The topics covered in sixth grade science are as follows:

• OpenSciEd:  Light & Matter
• OpenSciEd:  Thermal Energy
• OpenSciEd:  Weather, Climate, and Water Cycling
• OpenSciEd:  Plate Tectonics and Rock Cycling
• OpenSciEd:  Natural Hazards 
• OpenSciEd:  Cells & Systems

Presenters, films, and visual aids will be incorporated into classroom instruction.

Supplies

Each student must be responsible for keeping the following materials with them:

• Spiral Notebook (Journaling, Do-Now activities)-to be kept in the classroom
• Ruler/Calculator
• Pencils ONLY
• Hand-held pencil sharpener

Donations of the following items will be appreciated:

• Hand Sanitizer
• Tissue
• Expo Markers
• Paper Towels/Wipes

Homework Policy

Homework will be given every night as a review of the day's lesson.  The homework assignments can only be made up if the student has an excused absence.  It is the student's responsibility to obtain any make-up work from the teacher upon their return to class.  Good attendance is encouraged, as not all laboratory experiments can be made up.

Rules/Expectations

Students MUST raise their hands and wait to be called on before speaking.

Students MUST follow lab safety rules at all times, those posted in class or given verbally.

Students MUST come to class on time and prepared to work.

Grading

Students' grades will be based on the following criteria:

§  Class work = 50%

§  Homework = 10%

§  Test = 25%

§  Participation = 15%

Rewards/Consequences for Rules

Rewards                                                          Consequences

Verbal Praise                                                  Verbal Warning

Visit Library                                                    Parental phone call/meeting

Computer Science Games                               Omission from lab activities

Homework/Test Question Coupon                 Referral to Counselor/Administration