Middle School Science Course Syllabus

Instructor: Mrs. Monica Bart

Contact Information: bartm@platoacademy.net
“Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple, and may, as a
rule, be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone.” – Albert Einstein
Course Description: This course focuses on an integrative comprehensive
curriculum combining: life science, earth/space science, as well as chemical
and physical science. Using laboratory investigations, students will be
introduced to advanced scientific vocabulary and concepts while interacting
directly with natural phenomena, data collected by instruments, materials and
models.
Course Requirements: A positive attitude, composition notebook, and writing
utensil EVERYDAY.
Course Curriculum: Plato Academy Schools utilize Pearson textbooks and e-
learning integration curriculum for grades 6-8, in addition to innovative
teaching methods, our students gain a thorough command of reading,
mathematics, science, writing, social studies and language arts throughout
their years at Plato Academy.
Course Expectations: This classroom is our ‘happy place.’ It is a place where
respect is earned, honesty is expected, trust is gained, and loyalty is returned.
I am here because of you. It is my personal goal to help you uncover your
strengths and improve on your weaknesses. I want you to be the best version
of yourself!
I am here for one reason, and one reason only, YOU.
To teach you. To inspire you. To help you grow.
I promise to do my part, but the rest is up to you!
Classroom Rule: RESPECT
1. Yourself (be kind to yourself- take care of you- YOU are important)
2. The humans around you (Mrs. Bart and peers)- we are in this together-
treat people the way you want to be treated
3. Our space- I have put a lot of thought into our classroom and creating a
comfortable and safe space for you to exist- be good to it.
Absences/Make-up Work (per student handbook): Student must approach
teacher to follow-up on missing work. Work will be updated to class website
on a daily basis which will make work available to ALL students. Student will
have the amount of days missed to make-up missing work, tests/quizzes, and
labs.
Grading: Grades will be updated through Portal.
100% Coursework (projects, labs, assignments, quizzes and tests)
Communication: It is critical that all involved parties (student, parent, and
teacher) maintain communication. This is the first step in ensuring student
success. I am available via email at bartm@platoacademy.net and will be
posting updates and assignments on my class website:
http://pacmiddlesciencemb.weebly.com/.