Class Information:

Darin D. Kerr (Room #46)

Bryant Middle School (2021-2022)

8^th & 7^th Grade Science

e-mail: kerrd@dearbornschools.org       blog: www.iblog.dearbornschools.org/kerrd

Suggested Supply List:

• Pencils, pens, & checking pens (various colors)
• Markers, colored pencils &/or crayons
• Highlighters
• Loose-leaf & plain computer paper
• Glue sticks
• Ruler
• Scissors
• 3-4 composite notebook
• 3 hole 1” binder

*Internet Access with technology device (laptop, Chromebook, iPad, etc.)

8^th & 7^th Grade Science Curriculum:

https://www.nextgenscience.org/

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/K-12_Science_Performance_Expectations_v5_496901_7.pdf

Dearborn Learning Expectations for Middle School Students:

• Students are expected to be ON TIME for their classes; tardiness is tracked in Mi-Star.
• Students are expected to attend their assigned classes every day that school is in session during the scheduled If a student is absent, the teachers are expected to mark A in Mi-Star.
• Students are expected to participate in learning and review assignments.
• Students are expected to adhere to the Dearborn Public Schools’ Code of Conduct during every class and activity. (see discipline)
• Students are expected to advocate for themselves with teachers.
• Students are expected to respond to communications from their teachers and email through their student email account if they have questions.
• Students are expected to be respectful to themselves, fellow students, and teacher(s).
• Students are expected to attend all classes, complete all assignments, and adhere to the calendar of classwork and due dates assigned by the teacher.
• Students are expected to share their learning with their parent(s).
• Students are expected to submit activities as instructed by his/her teacher.
• Students are expected to review all graded assignments that have been returned, make any requested revisions and be available to converse with the teacher if needed.
• Student grading criteria will reflect A-F marks calculating the GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Students are expected to be honest and do their own work.
• Students are expected to always cite sources and not plagiarize.

Parent/Student Communication:

• I prefer e-mail usually I will get back with you within 24 hours on the weekdays.
• Schoology
• I also will be using the Remind App, here are the links…

*7^th Grade Science classes (periods 3, 5 & 6)  remind.com/join/kerr7th21

*8^th Grade Science classes (periods 1 & 2)       remind.com/join/kerr8th21

*8^th Grade Advisory                                          remind.com/join/room46kerr

E-mail Etiquette:

• For all students and parents please introduce yourself when you use e-mail… that means full name, grade, and class period. Do not use all caps, or demand; be polite yet direct with the concern that you need resolved.  Allow, for ample time for me to respond with a solution.

Retakes for Summative Assessments:

• For most summative assignment students will be given the option to retake tests; however, there will be prearranged times made by teacher that are not normal class time such as before/after school, lunch, etc.
• Grading at Bryant follows the 80/20 rule (80% summative & 20% formative)

No Name Policy:

• Most assignment will be turned in virtually however I have an area for students’ papers that do not have names on them. It is the student’s responsibility to seek them out and will be listed as a zero until done so.  You will also lose one point for not putting your name on any assignment.

Homework & Late Policy:

• All homework will be collected and/or submitted virtually on prearranged due dates. If a student does not turn their homework in by the end of the school day; then 25% will be taken off for every day, it is late.  Remember some credit is better than no credit.

Absent Policy:

• When a student is absent more than one day then parents may request homework from me via e-mail. If a student misses one day and that day is a test that student must take his or her test the next day.  If the student misses more than one day a make-up time will be scheduled with the teacher and must be done within 5 days of the student’s return.
• Also, all absent work will be marked a zero online until it is made up.
• There is an area in my classroom where I place missing work and agendas however much of the schoolwork will be submitted online.
• Students are responsible for all their absent work. And should see me before or after class to resolve any issues.

Grading Scale:

• Forth coming

Discipline:

Participating in class and helping create a positive environment for everyone in the classroom is expected.  Students are to participate to their best of their abilities.  If any concerns arise that may involve disciplinary action and/or consequences.  Here is a list of possibilities…

• Sincere verbal or written apology for teacher and/or classmates
• Private conversation out in the hall
• Think Sheet
• Stay after school
• Phone call and/or email home to parents
• Disciplinary referral to administration
• Detention
• Schedule a parent meeting
• Removal of preferred classroom and/or school privileges
• Lunch with teacher
• Added classwork

If I am disciplining a fellow student, do not look or acknowledge that student in any way… continue about your business.  You wouldn’t want other students looking at you if you were in trouble; so, don’t look at the others in the same situation.  I will try very hard not to embarrass anyone and always consider your feelings.  I expect you to do the same.

Do keep this however in mind… I will give you what you need, not always what you want and treating everyone the same is the most unfair thing I can do as a teacher.

Let’s have a fantastic school year!

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