Chattanooga Valley Middle School 
7th Grade - Life Science  
Guidelines and Procedures 
 
Course Description - This course is designed to teach concepts of biology and basic chemistry related to biological process incorporating laboratory skills and scientific reasoning. Students will learn to explain diversity of living organisms, how organisms are classified, and heredity. They will explore the make-up of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Ecosystems will be studied to explain the cycling of matter and energy in our world. Students will also participate in activities where they are expected to keep records of their observations and use those records to analyze data and represent findings with charts and graphs.  
 
Georgia Performance Standards for 7th Grade Life Science will be taught during this course. Please refer to the Georgia Performance Standards for detailed listings of objectives. (www.georgiastandards.org)  
 
Textbook. The science text is Georgia Life Science, Prentice Hall  
 
Rules and Responsibilities o what you should!) 
 
Follow Classroom procedures. The study of science requires that procedures be followed carefully. For everyone’s safety, classroom procedures must be followed closely and students must follow directions the first time they are given.  
 
Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of the class. 
Respect for the opinions, property, and privacy of others  
Talking and comments only at appropriate times  
Stay seated during class unless given permission otherwise  
Keep classroom clean  
Stay focused on instruction and class activities  
 
Be in your assigned seat when the class begins  
Students should be in their assigned seat when the bell rings  
 
Be prepared with supplies and assignments – Students should come to class everyday with all required material:  
Student Agenda  
Three ring binder with loose leaf notebook paper (no larger than 1-inch)  
5 dividers for notebook (Labeled in order: 1. Class notes 2. Class/Homework 3. Quizzes/Tests 4. Labs 5. Current Events (The Life Science Curriculum map and State Standards are to be placed in the front of the binder before the dividers.)  
Science textbook  
Pens and Pencils  
Colored Pencils, Crayons, or Markers  
Completed homework  
Ruler (Metric and English)  
 
Observe all CVMS Rules – Rituals – Routines  
 
Consequences  
1. Verbal Warning  
2. Counsel Student (in private)  
3. Writing Assignment (parent signature)  
4. Parent Contact  
5. Office Referral (severe behavior problem can result in immediate referral)  
 
Grading Scale  
100-90 A  
80-89 B  
75-79 C  
70-74 D  
69 and below F  
 
Late work – Students will have one day to make up or complete any incomplete assignments. The maximum point allotment will be 70%.  
 
Make-up work- Announced work, such as homework, quizzes and major assessments are due the day the student returns. For each day of an excused absence, students will have one day to make up missed work. If a student is absent under extenuating circumstances, special arrangements can be made to make up work. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT ASSIGNMENT HAVE BEEN, AND/OR REQUEST MISSED WORK.  
 
Lab Rules – Follow instructions at all times. For everyone’s safety, misconduct during lab activities WILL NOT be tolerated under any circumstances. If you are not acting responsibly in the lab, you will be asked to sit down and will receive a zero for that lab.  
 
Parent/Guardian – If your parent/guardian has any questions or would like to talk with me for any reason, they may call me at 706-820-0735 or by sending a note with the student  
 
Helpful websites  
www.walkerschools.org  
www.doe.k12.ga.us  
http://www.georgiastandards.org/ (See GPS for Parent's section)  
 
*The teacher reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as needed to meet the needs of students and ensure academic success.  
 
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Posted by: Jeff Allen