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Important Dates

Midterms January 24 -27

ELA Testing March 28-30th

Math State Testing May 2-4

Science8 Preformance Test May 24-26

Science 8 Written Test  June 5

7th Grade online DNA Fingerprint Project Coming soon!

7th Grade Life Science

 This year promises to be a very exciting year. As you may know, 7th grade Life Science will explore the many aspects of living organisms and the diversity of life. This class includes the general study of cells, their anatomy and function, the chemicals that control life (DNA and enzymes) and inheritance of characteristics from parents to offsprings (genetics). We will also explore human anatomy and physiology and how scientists use classification systems today. We will be doing a lot of hands on activities, projects and labs throught the year.

7th Grade Life Science Homework assignments

Please use the assignment calander to view the daily homework assignments that are assigned.  

7th Grade Life Science Grading

Tests.........40%     Quizzes.......20%    Labs..........20%    Homework....20%    NOTE: ALL missing work will recieve a zero. Extra Credit - There is no extra credit available.

7th Grade Life Science RE-Quiz / RE-Test Policy (7th grade only)

Students may retake a quiz or test under the following conditions:

1. There is NO missing work due by the student.
2. The student will spend 1 period of extra-help with the teacher before the re-test.
3. The student may earn up to a 85 on any retake only.
4. Re-tests or re-quizzes are given if time permits in the quarter. No retakes will be given in the last week of the quarter. And NO retakes for 4th Quarter.

8th Grade Physical Science

 This year promises to be a very exciting year. In 8th grade, Physical Science, we will be exploring the many aspects of both Physics and Chemistry. This class includes a study of atoms, the periodic table, properties of matter, energy, density, motion, forces, waves, sound, light and much more. In this class we will be doing more inquiry based labs throughout the year. 

8th Grade Physical Science Homework assignments

Please use the assignment calander to view the daily homework assignments that are assigned.  

8th Grade Life Science Grading

Tests.........40%     Quizzes.......20%    Labs..........20%    Homework....20%    NOTE: ALL missing work will recieve a zero. Extra Credit - There is no extra credit available.

Living Environment - 

 This year promises to be a very exciting year. Living Environment provides students with an awareness of the world around them, scientific inquiry, and science concepts. We will follow the New York State curriculum standards for this course. Under these standards, some of the topics we will cover include; cells, cell processes, genetics, ecology, evolution, and human body systems.

Important Note * Laboratories are a State Requirment. New York State requires 1200 minutes of laboratory before sitting the Regents exam. This corresponds to approximately 30 lab credits.

Living Environment Homework assignments

Please use the assignment calander to view the daily homework assignments that are assigned.  

Living Environment Grading

Tests.........50%     Quizzes.......20%    Labs..........20%    Homework....10%    NOTE: ALL missing work will recieve a zero. Extra Credit - There is no extra credit available.

Questions?  Contact (Mr. Cournoyer).