Mrs. Lauri Siverson « Teacher Connection / Documents / Calendar

 

WELCOME TO THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

BUFFALO RIDGE- 8th Grade Physical Science and Physical Science Honors

 

 

Welcome to my class. Please use this page for information regarding my classes.   Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Mrs. Siverson

 

 

Class Syllabus:

Please see the attachments posted below.  Make sure to read ALL documents (Syllabus, Lab Safety Contract, and Classroom Behavioral Management). 

Syllabus-REGULAR Classes (2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th): Click Here

Syllabus-HONORS Classes (1st, 4th): Click Here

You may then sign the Electronic Signature Page by clicking the link below and filling in the Google Form:

REGULAR Classes (2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th): 

HONORS Classes (1st, 4th): 

 

By signing this document, you and your parent are indicating you have read ALL documents noted on the Electronic Signature Page.

 

 

 

Please make sure to have the following supplies with you daily!

Science Folder

Pens, pencils, and highlighters

Earbuds

Colored pencils

Sharpie

Calculator (One will be required for all math classes so the same can be used for science, as well)

 

 

 

Current Class Curriculum

 

STEM OPPORTUNITIES

-Ecybermission

https://www.ecybermission.com/StudentOverview 

-Science Olympiad-Contact Mr. Froehle for more information

-Conduct a science fair project following rules and paperwork for the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair

(See Mrs. Siverson if interested)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most up to date information will be posted on Google Classroom!!

  Please make sure you have your Chromebook with you daily and make sure it's charged!

 

IF YOU ARE ABSENT...

Please log into your Google Classroom and read through the Daily Agenda for any days missed.

Read the information for both classwork and homework for the day(s) you are absent

Any homework assignments/paperwork given out in class can also be found using the "Classwork" tab in Google Classroom

PLEASE NOTE:  Any computer assignments with pre-assigned dates will be due on that date even if you are absent.  

The assignment automatically closes on it assigned time/date.  There is always plenty of time to complete these assignments both in class and at home. There is NO LATE CREDIT.

 

SAVVAS ELEVATE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

 

Student Sign In Instructions:

 

Please log in using Clever.  Click on Savaas. 

 

 

IXL INFORMATION

 

IXL will be assigned for every chapter as a progress monitoring tool

-Mastery Grade 

-Minimum grade required to earn credit (Unlimited attempts)

 

 

All due dates are clearly posted on the calendar below, as well as on the IXL assignment posted in GC Classwork page at the start of the chapter.

 

QUIZLET: 2024-2025

Students will have access from their google classroom account for our class.  When creating an account,  Please include your first name and last inital in your username.  You must also remember your password.  I recommend that you use the same password as your chromebook log in.  I can not change or access your passwords.

All class codes to join a class are posted in your class period Google Classroom.  You can find the class code on the Classwork page under "website Information"

YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN UNDER YOUR CLASS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT!

 

HOW TO EARN EXTRA CREDIT WITH QUIZLET (Available with every unit)

Complete all activities (except Gravity) and earn a 100% on the Pratice test-5 extra credit points will be added to your vocab test

 

SKYWARD - 

Skyward is our online gradebook that can be accessed at any time by both students and parents.

Students have their own username and password:

USERNAME: Same user name as school computer (first initial followed by student ID number)

PASSWORD: Same one they have been using on the VCS computers. (IF STUDENTS CHANGE THEIR PASSWORD AT SCHOOL...IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE ON Skyward)

NEW!!! Skward Password reset...from anywhere 

Please use this link and follow directions to reset your student Skyward password.

https://sites.google.com/a/tvcs.org/change-windows-password/windows-password-reset

 

 

 

 

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

I offer extra credit opportunities prior to the vocabulary tests and the objective tests.  Since these are the only opportunities for extra credit, please encourage your child to take advantage of them.  In addition to earning extra points, they will also help your child prepare for the test.

Extra Credit Opportunity before a Vocabulary test:

**Must be completed by 7:45am the day of the Quiz

COMPLETE all activities (Learn, Spell, Write, Match, Flashcards) and Practice Test (must be 100%-unlimited attempts) on Quizlet- 5 pts added to Vocab Quiz

 

Extra Credit Opportunity before an Objective test (Chapter test):

**Must be completed by 7:45am the day of the Test

Students may complete the  practice tests in Quizizz to earn bonus points that will be added onto their Chapter Test. (4 points per Quizizz for each one that meets the minimum requirement)

These practice tests will be posted on Quizizz approximately 1 week prior to the test.

REGULAR Classes: Must earn an 80% or above to earn bonus points

HONOR Classes: Must earn a 90% or above to earn bonus points

 

QUIZIZZ WEBSITE: https://quizizz.com/join  

***SINCE YOU ARE ENROLLED IN MY CLASS, YOU DO NOT NEED A GAME CODE

They should appear on your main page when you are logged into Quizizz about 1 week before the Chapter test.

 

 

Chromebook Issues

Please visit the media center connection page for basic issues regarding your Chromebook.  

The Villages Charter School has also established a new tech support line for parents and students. Call 352-259-6888 Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4:30 pm)

 

Contact: Lauri.Siverson@tvcs.org

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