Welcome Parents!!!
7th Grade Science/Health
Mr. McCauley
Room 60
21 years of teaching middle school and high
school:George Washington Prep
HSCharles Drew
Magnet/Gifted Middle School
2015 1st year at Stephen White
I am firm believer of teachers being the
FACILITATOR of learning through
inquiry and investigations.
Hands on learning!
Happily Married 2 children, son 8 and
daughter 62 dogs
2 hamster’s1 fish
25 year south bay resident
I aspire to create DIFFERENT LEARNING
EXPERIENCES The more senses
they use the better they will learn…
Mr. Christopher McCauley, M.Ed.
Goals: Students are to master
CA State Science Standards
LIFE SCIENCE
• Cells• Genetics• Light• Structures &
Functions• Reproduction• Evolution• Earth’s History
Mandated Health StandardsHEALTH
• Nutrition & Physical Activity
• Injury Prevention & Safety
• Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco
• Personal & Community Health
• Mental, Emotional & Social Health
• Growth, Development & Sexual Health
Scientific Skills Standards
• Use of science/laboratory tools
• Use of technology• Researching• Investigation &
Experimentation• Construction of
Scale Models• Master Writing
Reports• Practice Oral
Presentations
Objectives:My students are to:
Use science inquiry in learning the standards
USE STRATEGIES TO HELP THEM WITH COMMON CORE
Master Cooperative Learning – learning from each other
Master Academic Skills (organizing, brainstorming, judging, compare & contrast, writing reports, oral presentation & others)
Grading PolicyClass work 40% of
gradeAll class works are
inside the SIN (Science Interactive Notebook)
Home work 20% of grade
The standing homework is to finish assigned pages in the
SIN/notebook.
Culminating Tasks 20% of grade
This category is divided into:
a) Testb) Projects
Participation 20% of grade
Points will be coming from group works and class
recitation/participation
Holds everything we do in class
except projects
HW each day is to be sure that class work is in the ISN and completed.
Will be graded every 4/5 weeks.
Please ask your child to show you the ISN at least once a week.
ISN ( Interactive
Science Notebook)
SPECIAL HOMEWORK
• Occasionally, students will be given specific HW
• It will be Due the next day.
• This is only given as needed in terms of importance.
• Students are usually given class time to start these HW’s but not always.
Extra Credit WORK
• This is available now and all semester long.
• Almost ALL extra credit will be posted on our website.
• Sometimes EC will be assigned in class.
EXTRA POINTS
• Extra Points can be awarded by either doing the extra credit assignments or by good behavior.
• Students can propose/create their own assignment and if approved can submit it for extra points.
Cooperation Grade
Adhere to the Knight’s
Honor Code & class
rules/procedures
Every violation of
Knight’s Honor code or class rule
is an infraction.
Reversible by:1. Writing Vocabulary Definitions ( 10 words
= 1 infraction)2. Use CI Pass ( a
pass that I give as a reward in class for model behavior)
Infractions will result in a phone call
home.
E= 0 infractions /S=1-2 infractions/
U=3 or more infractions
Textbooks:Glencoe:
Focus on Life ScienceGlencoe:
Teen Health 2
Suggested Materials: SIN, Pen &
Pencil, Sharpener,
colored pencil, glue sticks, ruler, USB
thumb drive
Science Intervention
After school science tutoring will be offered for free starting next week.
Being referred to science intervention does not mean your child is failing.
It does mean I have seen something that is a concern and we can follow up in tutoring so that
your child will not fail or get a low grade.
Please help…
Please check your child ISN regularly. Each page will give you an update of what we are
learning in class. Also remind them to finish the assigned pages for
homework.
Explain to your child the importance of following the
Knight’s Honor Code. Please make them understand that
following rules is a big factor in their success in school.
Stephen White M.S. KNIGHT’S HONOR CODE: 1. Respect all adults and
students. 2. Give your best effort
everyday. 3.Keep hands, feet, and
objects to self. 4. Keep food and drink
outside of classroom.
5. Be prepared and bring all materials to class.
6. Be on your seat before the tardy bell.
Donors needed! Help is always needed and appreciated. I will ensure that we always have the supplies on hand so your students can succeed. However, this often comes with some out of pocket costs that can quickly add up. Any help is appreciated.
Here is a list of materials and supplies that we always will need:
1. Thin Colored Markers 2. Colored pencils
3. Thick Colored Markers 4. Kleenex
5. Glue Sticks 6. Other school supplies
Available to answer questions via email
email me at: [email protected]
Available for scheduled conference’s
Mon. Wed. or Thurs.Between 2-3:30pm