Science & Religion (6, 7 & 8)
Science (Grades 6, 7 & 8)
Studying Science cultivates the imagination, creativity and the analytical skills needed to be successful problems solvers. Such skills are highly valued in understanding life issues that have multiple constraints, challenges, and variables. Understanding sciences enables good stewardship of the many gifts with which God has graced us.”
In this course, the classroom will be a safe space for students to question and investigate science and technology, carry out observations and experiments to answer scientific inquiry in a safe and responsible manner.
Policy and Expectations
Supplies: Students are expected to have their supplies daily.
Student should have the following supplies:
*1”, 3 ring binder
*Folder (Will need to be replaced periodically.)
*Notebook
*Writing instruments (No RED ink pens please.)
*Students will be informed of any other miscellaneous materials that may be required for class. This may include crayons, color pencils, loose-leaf paper, and other general school supplies.
*Please note – additional material may be required for projects. Students may require additional materials to complete various projects. Projects help students communicate their understanding and express their ideas in alternative methods.
Chromebooks
*Students may be required to bring their student issued Chromebook to class. Students will be informed by the teacher. Students are not expected to be actively engaged on their Chromebooks unless instructed by the teacher. Student’s science classroom Chromebook use will be suspended if student engages in inappropriate website searching, viewing; or when he/she utilizes Chromebook when not instructed.
Assignments, Assessments, Homework, and other…….
Students will receive grades for class assignments, projects, quizzes, and test. Each marking period, students will have an opportunity to complete extra credit assignments.
Students are expected to complete their own work, unless otherwise noted.
Early finisher assignments are available for students that complete classwork early.
Each trimester, students must complete ______ scientist research projects. This is not extra credit.
School Science Fair
As part of their science grade, students are expected to participate in the school science fair, which will be held during the week of Catholic School’s Week. (January 2025). Additionally, 7th and 8th grade students are expected to compete in the science fair, with the intention to move on to the District Science Fair (March 2025).
Students are expected to learn about different fields of science and different types of scientists. Students have been provided a list of 50 different type of scientists to support this process.
Students in grades 6th and 7th are expected to research and learn about 8 different scientists per trimester. Students in 8th grade are expected to research and learn about 4 per trimester. Additional research for 8th grade students will be considered an early finisher assignment.
By signing and submitting the Parent-Student Handbook, it is acknowledged that a student work should be their own, completed at the best of their ability.
Homework will be due as indicated. Unless a student has an excused absence, or, is experiencing challenges completing homework – which has been communicated, points will be deducted for late homework.
Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities and exercises.
Parent signatures are required on all quizzes and test. Extra credit will be given for parent signature.
Expectations for Classroom Behavior
All staff and students have a right to work and learn in a safe, harassment free environment.
Students are expected to take accountability for their words and actions.
As indicated in St. Cletus’ mission statement, “we are a Catholic School, whose mission as a community is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus.” One way that this is accomplished is through Catholic formation. All students are welcomed here.
Students are expected to exhibit Christian values by respecting staff, classmates, and themselves.
In our classroom, we will show respect for one another by exhibiting patience and courtesy in our exchanges. Appropriate language and restraint are expected. Catholic schools are a place where God comes first. Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook, page 15 and 16 for additional information.
*Please note – these policy and expectations are subject to change.
Chromebooks
*Students may be required to bring their student issued Chromebook to class. Students will be informed by the teacher.
*Students are not expected to be actively engaged on their Chromebooks unless instructed by the teacher. Student’s science classroom Chromebook use will be suspended if student engages in inappropriate website searching, viewing; or when utilizes Chromebook when not instructed.
Assignments, Assessments, Homework, and other…….
Students will receive grades for class assignments, projects, quizzes, and test. Each marking period, students will have an opportunity to complete extra credit assignments.
Early finisher assignments are available for students that complete classwork early.
Each trimester, students must complete ______ Saint’s research projects. This is not extra credit.
By signing and submitting the Parent-Student Handbook, it is acknowledged that a student work should be their own, completed at the best of their ability.
Homework will be due as indicated. Unless a student has an excused absence, or, is experiencing challenges completing homework – which has been communicated, points will be deducted for late homework.
*Please note – these policy and expectations are subject to change.
Electronic Textbooks
