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Welcome to Ms. Shaffer’s Class!
Thank you for attending curriculum night!
About Me
• I was born in California, and moved to Texas in 2nd grade – graduated from Llano High School
• I attended Modesto Jr College where I ran track and cross country, and then received my bachelors and masters degree from Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX
• I have 3 children, and will soon have 2 step children – getting married this June
• I have been teaching and coaching for 28 years in public schools! I teach 7th & 8th grade science at LTMS
Supplies for Class:
• Pen or pencil• Red grading pen• Science textbook• Science journal• Folder or binder
Email: [email protected]: http://www.laketravis.txed.net/Domain/1884
Grading:• Tests, Projects, & Some
Labs – 60%• Daily Work,
Homework, and some labs – 40%
• Assignments are due the next day unless otherwise stated• Homework is often graded in class• Assignments are accepted one day late with a 30 point
deduction• Assignments two or more days late are a zero• Projects one day late receive a 15 point deduction, and two
days late 30 point deduction
Daily Work:
Absent Work:
• Please check my webpage and Schoology to see what is missed
• Students should speak with me as soon as they return after an absence (before school, or before or after class)
• Students are responsible for any work they missed
Lab Policies
• Each student must pass a lab safety test with at least 85% and turn in a signed lab safety contract in order to participate for the year
• Students must wear closed toe shoes and follow dress code rules for the lab on lab days
• Students should remain on task and no horseplay will be tolerated
• Disruptive behavior will result in the student being removed from the lab and possibly an office referral