Parents:
The so  2nd nine weeks has come to an end. Science FCAT's are bearing down on us. They cover 6th, 7th, 8th grade science. I will be sending home practice material, so please be on the look out for it.
There is another matter that I must mention. Many of the students waited until the last 48 hours to turm in late or make-up work both written and on compass odyssey. This was most difficult for me to evaluate and record in time for grades to be handed into the administration. Next nine weeks I will not accept ANY work past March 22nd. Thank you in advance for helping me with this issue.
      
For any questions or concerns you may contact me through this website or my email which is: 
baxterc@duvalschools.org or by phone at 904-538-0825 ext 185.


Cynthia Baxter

      
Class syllabus below:

8^th Grade Comprehensive Science

“A life with purpose is the path to peace”

Rick Warren

 

Ms. Baxter

Room 165

Phone number: 904-538-0825 ext 165

Email: baxterc@duvalschools.org

 

Evaluation                                                                                                                                          Grading Scale

Tests and Quizzes                                                                                                                            A = 90 - 100

Presentations and projects                                                                                                            B = 80 - 89

Class Assignments                                                                                                                         C = 70 - 79

Homework                                                                                                                                          D = 60 -69

Labs                                                                                                                                                     F = 59 and below

Required Course Materials:

Blue or black pens

Folder with pockets or binder                       

Composition notebook for labs

Lined paper
Useful extras:

Colored pencils

Calculator                                                                            Science Projects are expected for all classes.

Pencil pouch                                                                      Due date: Last week before Christmas break.

 

Attendance: Necessary for success in this class as a large portion of your grade is based on group work, labs, and participation. One day is allowed for makeup work for every day sick or otherwise excused absence.

 

Homework: May or may not be assigned every night. At times, the homework will be assigned on a Monday and due by Thursday. Oops—I forgot? Turn in next day for ½ credit.

 

Lab Work: Missed labs cannot be made up. You will receive an alternative assignment to be completed. Lab safety is extremely important, and you will be given a set of guidelines that are to be kept in your lab notebook. Any misconduct in the lab will result in a zero for the lab and you will do an alternative assignment.

 

 Safety Net and Tutoring: I will be available upon request on Tuesday afternoon. Please ask in advance so I can make arrangements. Also, grade recovery for the nine weeks is available on Odyssey.