Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School

Pirate Team

Comprehensive Science 3

Check out what is happening at FMS!

Have you picked up your OnCourse Login?  Students received info with progress reports.  Parents stop by the main office to sign for your access information.

OnCourse is developing.  Begin your transition to have access to increased information, real time progress reports, curriculum, assignment information and handouts, extra credit, etc.

Stars & Galaxies info is available.

Science Projects are (back) underway for the advanced classes.

In the library Monday & Tuesday (1/11-12)

New calendar & supplements will be headed your way.

Items will begin appearing in OnCouse also.

The following is taken from page 42 of the 2008-2009 student progression plan under Section II,  GENERAL PROCEDURES/OVERVIEW ENROLLMENT AND PROMOTION WITHIN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

 

6. GRADE RECOVERY:

Grade Recovery is meant to assist students who have made an effort to be successful in a course but have failed to make adequate progress to meet standards during a grading period. Grade Recovery is not a vested right automatically conferred upon a student who receives a failing grade.

 

To be eligible for Grade Recovery, a student:

                        * must have earned a “D” or “F” as a quarter or final grade;

                        * must have made a good faith effort to timely perform classroom work or have accepted additional assistance offered to

                           them during the applicable grading period;

                        * must have completed all work that was missed due to a violation (or a sanction for a violation) of the Student Code of

                          Conduct and must comply with the attendance policy as determined in the School Board Policy Manual: File: JH (2)

                         “Missed work shall be made up for all absences; a day of make-up work shall be allowed for each day of absence, when

                          appropriate, pursuant to the Student Progression Plan Appendix D. Each student shall receive full credit for such work.”

                        * must complete Grade Recovery in the district-approved program following procedural guidelines prior to the end of the

                           following grading period. The time may be extended at the discretion of the principal. Students making less than

                           satisfactory progress at any point during the 4th quarter must begin immediate recovery and must complete that recovery

                           prior to the end of the school year, unless the principal determines that an extension of time is appropriate; and

                         * must not have engaged in plagiarism or cheating specifically identified by the teacher which resulted in the   

                            unsatisfactory grade.

 

The recovery grade will improve to a “C” when the standards are mastered. A grade of “D” may be assigned if the teacher determines that progress is made toward the standard(s).

 

When a student transfers to another school, Grade Recovery must be initiated by the parent/student with the sending school. The sending school is responsible for providing the Grade Recovery work, grading and assigning the appropriate grade. The Grade Recovery process of the sending school will apply.

Sign and Returns  --

• All students should have returned signed paperwork
• Blue card contain contact information for student care and release
• Blue sheet is the AUP which gives permission for students to use school technology --  I have 5 new computers in my classroom
• Science safety sheet -- allows students to participate in science activities / experiments in class
• Honor code / PG -- allows students to view PG rated movies (science and social studies may have this rating because of content

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2009-2010 Supply List

Incoming Students

2 packages of college ruled notebook paper (at least 50 count per package.)

1   -  2 inch three ring binder with pockets

5 tabbed dividers

1 set of colored pencils

2 packs pencils (at least six pencils per pack)

1 pencil pouch for notebook

1 scientific calculator (see Math requirements) OR a basic calculator that can be left with the notebook.  Our first unit is about forces and motions and involves mathematical calculations.

Please note, ONLY pencil may be used in this class,  This helps with neatness and organization of work. 

One pack of pencils, 1 pack of paper, and the index cards will be collected and stored within the classroom.  The notebook, other pencils, paper, and calculator will be the responsibility of the students.