Science With Mr. Harvey
Week 2, 2015-2016
Welcome to Middle School!
I am sorry for the length of this newsletter. Most of them will not be nearly this long, but the first couple will have helpful information that previous parents found most helpful.
Their science journal is also a really good way for you, the parent, to see exactly what we are doing in class. If you notice empty pages, that means there is something wrong. If you are worried about their handwriting or overall quality of work, you can just ask to see their journal and check it out for yourself.
This journal is going to be graded at the end of this 9 weeks for a major grade. Along the way, my students will do peer reviews to help monitor their progress. That should give them a good idea of what they are doing well, or what they can improve on.
Tutorial time can be used to help students:
1) Make-up work that they missed due to absences
2) Catch up on their science journal
3) Receive 1-on-1 help with a troubling topic
4) Complete unfinished labs
Please encourage your child to make use of these times as necessary. If any additional help is necessary, there is a list of available tutors at the front office.