Welcome to 7th Grade

Science & Algebra!

with Mrs. Katrina Alegadowith Mrs. Katrina Alegado

Room 105~Alpha TeamRoom 105~Alpha Team

Tahoma Middle SchoolTahoma Middle School

Mrs. Katrina Alegado

Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in General Science (2001)General Science (2001)

Master of Arts in Teaching from Willamette University Master of Arts in Teaching from Willamette University (2002)(2002)

Professional Certification (2010)Professional Certification (2010) Ecology Project International Student Trips!Ecology Project International Student Trips! Research with scientists during the summer!Research with scientists during the summer!

Year-Long Educational Goals

Each student will Each student will reach their full reach their full potential.potential.

Each student will Each student will successfully prepare successfully prepare for junior high for junior high school.school.

We will focus onWe will focus on:: study skillsstudy skills work habitswork habits organizationorganization responsibilityresponsibility accountabilityaccountability content knowledgecontent knowledge

Classroom Expectations Respect yourself Respect yourself

and othersand others Respect the teacherRespect the teacher Respect all propertyRespect all property Allow yourself and Allow yourself and

others to learn and others to learn and be successful!be successful!

Required Classroom Materials

Pencil (with extras)Pencil (with extras) Notebook (2) Notebook (2)

(composition (composition notebook)notebook)

ruler, calculator, ruler, calculator, colored pencils, glue colored pencils, glue stickssticks

Year-Long Science Curriculum Experimental Design: Studying People Experimental Design: Studying People

ScientificallyScientifically Body WorksBody Works Cell Biology and DiseaseCell Biology and Disease GeneticsGenetics EcologyEcology EvolutionEvolution BioengineeringBioengineering

Assessments Grades need to reflect what a student knows and can do. Therefore, summative and formative assessments will be

used in this class. Dates for summative assessments will be announced well in

advance (tests, projects, etc.), and will be worth more points.

Formative assessments will be given frequently. These will include worksheets, notebook checks, labs, participation, quizzes, assignment checks, and other forms of assessment.

Grading Grades will be calculated through a Grades will be calculated through a point systempoint system and and

this will accumulate throughout the quarter. Grades this will accumulate throughout the quarter. Grades will be updated on will be updated on SkywardSkyward frequently. frequently.

There will be a cumulative test at the end of each unit.There will be a cumulative test at the end of each unit. ScienceScience: Assignments/Labs/Notebooks 35%: Assignments/Labs/Notebooks 35%

Tests/Quizzes/Projects Tests/Quizzes/Projects 65% 65% AlgebraAlgebra: 40% Tests: 40% Tests

30% Quizzes30% Quizzes

30% Assignments30% Assignments

Grading Scale

90-100% = A90-100% = A 80-89% = B80-89% = B 70-79% = C70-79% = C 60-69% = D60-69% = D Below 60% = FBelow 60% = F

Questions?

kalegado@tahomasd.uskalegado@tahomasd.us Prep Time = 1st Period (8:30-9:30 a.m.)Prep Time = 1st Period (8:30-9:30 a.m.) After School = 3:00-3:30 p.m.After School = 3:00-3:30 p.m. SWIFT Website!SWIFT Website! Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!

Second Period & Homeroom

3rd Period

5th Period