Class Syllabus

Mrs. Wandell's Science Class

Foster Middle School

2008-2009 School Year

Kimberly Wandell

(918) 746-9500

Room 217

wandeki@tulsaschools.org

Plan period 8:35-9:20

Website:www.tulsaschools.org/schools/foster (click staff members and my name)

And www.funscience.lagtest.net

Text/Materials

Science Explorer Series, Prentice Hall, Pub., 2006, copyright 2007

Texts will be assigned and we will have a class set for use in the room. Students may take their assigned

text home for use with homework and study

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Spiral Notebook (color specific to hour)

Folder (pockets/brads, color specific to hour)

Pens/pencils

Ruler (standard and metric)

Colored Pencils

Loose Leaf paper

Vented Goggles (to be left in classroom or locker)

Course Description

A hands-on-approach to the study of science, including physical science, life science and earth/space science.

Students will use a variety of materials to explore the various science concepts.

Teaching Methods

Much of the class will be cooperative learning groups doing labs/activities. There will be demonstrations, 

lectures and presentations. Students are expected to keep a running glossary of terms in their notebook

as well as other various notes and drawings. Assigned reading and worksheet packets will be given.

Classroom Rules

Be respectful, be ready and be responsible. You need to be in class, with materials ready to start when the 

bell rings. You must respect the teacher, the classroom and your classmates. Your work needs to be turned 

into the box with your hour's number beside it. You need to take responsibility for your messes and supplies.

I expect the class to follow the Community Guidelines posted in the classroom. Three restroom/hall passes

are given in a 9 weeks period additional passes will cost a consequence. Make wise choices.

Grade Scale

A= 90-100%

B= 80-89%

C=70-79%

D=60-69%

F=59 and below

Grades will come from tests, quizzes, labs, homework/class work packets, group projects, vocabulary 

notebook and the science fair project (4^th quarter). I reserve the right to add other items that will be graded 

as they come up. You may check the website for updates on grades.

Attendance

You are expected to attend class. Attendance is taken at the beginning of class and if you are not in the door, 

you are late/absent. Any student who is tardy 4 times will be required to serve an hour of detention.

Attendance is very important, studies have shown the students who are in class perform better on state 

standardized tests. Although you can make up the work, it doesn’t compare to the benefit of being in class 

and receiving the instruction.

Homework

Homework will be assigned if work is not finished in class. Check the website calendar for updates on

homework assigned. Students are generally given a generous block of time in which to complete assigned

reading and worksheet packets. Therefore if a student is absent the day a packet is due, they are to turn it

in on the day they return. Extended absences may be an exception and will be handled on an individual basis.

Labs and Group Projects

Group projects and labs are completed and graded together. All those participating and contributing get

the grade. Labs and group projects that are missed due to absence must be made up before or after 

school within a week of the day missed or a zero will be given. It is the students responsibility to schedule 

a make up time.

Science Fair Projects

All students are expected to turn in an original science fair project during the 4^th quarter. The students will be 

giving plenty of class time to set up the project and do research. A very detailed packet will go home closer to 

the time of the project. The majority of the 4^th nine weeks grades will be taken from the project

 
  for printable version click button

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