9/2/2015

BACK TO SCHOOL
NIGHT
Mr. Haras
7 t h /8 t h
Grade
Science
Class

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AGENDA

Welcome & Introductions

Quotes
Daily Schedule
OUSD Instructional Focus
8 Keys of Excellence
Grade 7/8 Curriculum
Grading Policy and Report Cards
Homework
Expectations and Consequences
Other Information
Questions

INTRODUCTION
Good evening! I am very proud to be your
childs7 t h /8 t h grade Science Teacher.
Quick Facts
Born in Pennsylvania, moved to northern California when I
was 1 year old
Have traveled extensively in South America, Japan, and
Spain
Attended college at UC San Diego where I earned my
Bachelors in Sociology, teaching credential and Masters of
Education
My passion is teaching project/lab-based science
I also enjoy being outdoors and spending time with friends
and family

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
QUOTES

DAILY SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

OUSD DISTRICT FOCUS

All students will demonstrate their thinking, both
verbally and in writing, to show understanding of
their learning.

OUSD VISION STATEMENT 2015-16

The time we have with our kids will be eff ective and
effi cient, not wasting one minute, one second while we
have them in our hands.
- Superintendent Dr. Duane Coleman

8 KEYS OF EXCELLENCE
1. Integrity:
match behavior
and values
2. Failure Leads
to Success: we
learn from our
mistakes
3. Speak With
Good Purpose:
speak honestly
and kindly
4. This is It:
make the most

5.
Commitment:
make your
dreams happen
6. Ownership:
take
responsibility for
actions
7. Flexibility:
be willing to do
things differently
8. Balance:
live your best life

GRADE 7/8 SCIENCE CURRICULUM

Based on the Next Generation Science Standards
Science and Engineering Practices

GRADING POLICY AND REPORT

CARDS
Aeries updated weekly
Grades based on
Science

50%
20%
15%
15%

Assessments (Tests/Quizzes)
Labs/Projects
Interactive Science Notebook
Homework/Independent Practice

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HOMEWORK
Students are aware that homework is meant to be
independent practice, or a self-check for their
understanding of the course material (~3
assignments per week; should take ~30 minutes-1
hour)
Homework is graded based on completion and
accuracy
Please be sure your child has a good homework
routine, a quiet place to complete homework, and the
necessary supplies.
For long term projects, students will be provided a
rubric and accompanying set of directions with task
expectations and deadlines
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ABSENCES/MAKE-UP
WORK/TARDIES
If a student is absent, they are expected to approach
myself or their peers about the missed days material
and assignments. Students can fi nd all of the missing
material in the daily divider located on Mr. Haras
desk and/or on the Canvas course page. Incomplete
work will not be accepted and late work (not
including excused absences) receives only half credit.

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EXPECTATIONS AND
CONSEQUENCES
Expectations
S t u d e n t s a r e a t s c h o o l t o l e a r n
Students will not do anything to c om prom ise the e m otio nal or physic al sa fety of the m selve s or
o the rs
A ll students w ill be r espect ful of pe ople , pro per ty and the le arning proc e ss
A ll students w ill take respon sibility for his/he r o wn le arning
S t u de n t s w ill t ake a n ac t iv e p ar t in t h e le arn in g p ro ce ss

Cla ssroom Con sequences:

Our class is a community built on respect, kindness, being prepared and
responsible.
Consequences for appropriate behavior include maximum learning, a
good citizenship grade, and positive reinforcements for the class

Consequences for inappropriate behavior (not following the

classroom expectations) include
verbal warning(s), seat changes, parent contact, parent shadowing,
Saturday refl ection, school referral, a lowered citizenship grade and/or
suspension from class The severity of the behavior will determine the
order and degree of consequences.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Thank you very much for coming!
I am really looking forward to working with you and your
student this year
Please contact me if you have any further questions

Christopher.Hara@oside.us (best way)

760-901-7900 Ext. 7939
Class website: chrishara.weebly.com
Canvas: oside.instructure.us/login

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