Rules+&+Syllabus


 * SYLLABUS**


 * August 18, 2011**


 * Dear Upper Grade Students and Parents,**


 * Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. Below is information for both students and parents that I hope will make the school year a happy and successful one. Both the parent and student should sign and date the back page and return it to me on Friday, August 19, 2011.**


 * General expectations and procedures for all middle school students:**
 * Turn in all class work and homework on time. All work must have a proper**
 * heading and be completed using complete sentences and correct spelling and**
 * punctuation.**


 * Be in class on time and with all materials needed for success.**


 * Have a teacher pass or be with a parent when upstairs before the morning bell rings (7:55 am).**


 * Student will follow the DPS code of conduct located in both the student planner and online at the DPS website.**


 * Respect the rights of other students, GRS staff and personnel.**


 * Follow the school-wide expectations program for behavior.**


 * Conferences: This year, seventh and eighth grade students will follow the**
 * student-led conference model for the first conference date in October (20th and 26th of October 2011). The dates for February conference are tentatively scheduled for the 9th and 15th of 2012.**


 * Discipline: Please see the DPS code of conduct letter that was sent home with your**
 * student. If you did not receive a copy of the policy, you may download it on**
 * the DPS website or go to the main office to obtain a copy of the policy. Our**
 * expectation is that all students will behave appropriately and that discipline**
 * actions will not be necessary.**


 * Science Fair Project: As before, all upper grade level students will be expected to**
 * complete a science fair project. The school science fair will take place in January or February 2011 (exact date TBD), in order to accommodate the district science fair. Eighth graders must complete a physical science project by November 17, 2010 so a evaluation of their project may be used to help determine a final standards grade in science. No life science or earth science projects will be accepted for eighth grade. Should you or your student have any questions, please contact Mrs. TenEyck at 720-424-6880 #46941.**


 * Supplies: Each eighth grade science student will need a 2” blue binder with six**
 * dividers. In addition, each student will need a blue (or black) and a red pen, a pencil, a calculator, paper to write on and a book cover. It is expected**
 * that all students will come to class daily with these items along with their**
 * book and student work book.**


 * Assessment: Each student will be assessed in the area of the scientific method,**
 * physical science concepts, the nature of science, successful completion of class**
 * work and homework, attendance, participation, responsibility, respect and**
 * other citizenship areas. To pass science, the student must receive a 2 or better in two of the first three standards mentioned above.**


 * Classroom Rules: Food, drinks, (except for bottled water), gum, markers, white**
 * out, cell phones and other electrical devices except for calculators are**
 * forbidden in the classroom. Students are expected to treat other students and staff members with respect. Students are expected to show up daily with all necessary materials required for success in science class. Students are expected to keep their work area clean and refrain from writing on the tables and chairs.**


 * It is my sincerest wish that your student have a successful year and that he/she enjoy participating in science class. Thank you for choosing Grant Ranch K-8 school to serve your middle school student. I look forward to a great year with your son/daughter.**


 * Sincerely,**


 * Leslie TenEyck**
 * GRS** **Middle School** **Science Teacher**
 * Leslie_teneyck@dpsk12.org**
 * 720-424-6880 #46941**


 * I have read and understand the beginning of the year letter received from Mrs. TenEyck for physical science.**


 * Signed:**

__**Parent Date**__
 * _____**


 * _**