Back to School Night 2013

Danielle Calverley
8th Grade Science Room 308 Back to School Night 2013

About the teacher

Degrees held
B.S in Wildlife Biology from Humboldt State University Multiple Subject Credential with Science Supplement from Cal State San Marcos GATE certificate from Fullerton Current working on Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University

Experience
Middle school science teacher for 12 years 1st year at BVMS

About the teacher

Mom of 2
- Tommy 4.5 - Lucy 2.5

Expectations
Active participation and a positive attitude. Complete Assignments and Homework on time Study for tests/quizzes Ask for Help Follow class rules

Recommended Supplies
3 ring binder with paper and a section for science Pencils/pens Simple calculator Planner Colors (markers, crayons, or colored pencils) Scissors Glue or tape

Homework
20 minutes nightly Study vocabulary and concepts Work on practice assignments Expected to earn 30 practice points per chapter Due the day before the chapter test Posted on board for students to copy into their planner Posted on Instagram (room308)

Grading
Students will be graded on their performance on assessments, projects, labs and practice work Grading Scale 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D <60 F Grades online are updated regularly

Pinnacle
Assessment = 90% Practice = 10% (used to calculate work habits grade) Citizenship = 0% (used to calculate citizenship grade) Z assignment not turned in Blank assignment not graded yet Comments!

Intervention
DEAR period will be utilized for student intervention Tues-Friday This allows me to pull students in for one on one or small group instruction and provide additional assistance Students can also ask for a DEAR pass if they feel they need more help

Communication
Email is best!
dcalverley@tvusd.k12.ca.us

Voicemail (294-6600, ext. 3308) Conferences

October 2013 Spring 2014

Website
Calverleygrade8.weebly.com

What will your student learn?

Physical science is the study of
Physics Astronomy Chemistry

Physics
Speed Acceleration Newtons laws Gravity Friction Pressure Density

Astronomy
Earth, Moon, and Sun

Planets
Stars Galaxies Asteroids, meteors, etc.

Chemistry
Periodic Table Atoms, molecules, and compounds Chemical equations, and reactions Polymers Organic chemistry

Thank You For Coming!

Im looking forward to working with you and your child this year!