<p> Mrs. Osborn- Hallet’s 8th Grade Earth and Space Science Class</p><p>Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to, what I hope, will be a wonderful school year. Please take a few minutes to look over the following letter outlining our 8th grade Science curriculum and Policies.</p><p>Teacher: Mrs. Michelle Osborn-Hallet Syllabus: Material covered is in alignment with Pennsylvania Science Anchors</p><p>Marking Period 1 Marking Period 2 Marking Period 3 Marking Period 4  Nature of * Astronomy *Earth’s Changing *Volcanoes Science Forces *Earthquakes  The *Plate Tectonics *Rocks and Structure of Minerals Matter Required Material: 3-ring binder, text book, writing implement</p><p>Communication: The easiest and quickest is via e-mail. I can be reached at [email protected]. The progress of my students can be found on Progressbook, which can be accessed from the district website. Homework can also be accessed this way.</p><p>Classroom Expectations: I expect all students to:  Come to class prepared with all required materials  Participate in class discussions, labs, and group activities  Properly take care of and use classroom materials  Ask questions  Follow all school rules</p><p>Homework: Homework will be assigned two or three times per week. The homework will be a review of material covered in class or completing the analysis and conclusion from lab activities. Late or incomplete homework will result in a reduced grade. Homework may at times be graded for accuracy. Students are expected to fill out agenda books daily with homework, test and project dates.</p><p>Makeup/Absence Work: Students are responsible for getting any work that they have missed, they will have to make up the work within the number of days absent, or it will result in a zero. </p><p>Grading: I use a total point system for evaluation. Points are given for homework, tests, quizzes, projects, labs, class participation.</p><p>Extra Credit: This is a standing assignment: News articles, science weekly magazine, learning aides.</p><p>Please have you and your child sign below that you have looked over the syllabus. This communication will be kept in their science notebook.</p><p>Student Name (print)______</p><p>Signature______Date______</p><p>Parent Signature______Date______</p>