Student expectations for Grade 8 Science are based on the RAS Student Handbook, but here are some guidelines for students to follow:
- Be on-time and prepared for all class sessions.
- Be responsible for assignments and materials.
- Come to class with questions and ideas about the material we are studying.
- Contribute to class discussions, group and practical work, and engage with other members of the class.
- Be ready and willing for debate, dispute, and respectful disagreement.
- Seek assistance outside of normal class time when necessary.
- Complete and submit all homework and assessments on time – these can generally be submitted electronically unless specified otherwise.
- Be responsible for your learning – I will not track you down! As Grade 8 students you need to understand assignments, assessments and due dates, or ASK if you aren’t sure!
- Follow all RAS rules regarding academic honesty and ethical scholarship.
- Be curious – Science is based on human beings’ natural senses of wonder and astonishment at the world that surrounds us. Use that natural curiosity to ask and answer your own questions!
- Pens (blue, black and various colors)
- Pencils
- Your Laptop (Charged!)
- Lab notebook (can be purchased at school store)
- Graph paper
- Lined paper
- Caculator
- Ruler
- Colored pencils
- Eraser
- Highlighter