7th Grade Science & Health

Mrs. AghassyRoom 129

I Am…• Mrs. Aghassy• I am from Iran• I moved to the United States 27

years ago.• I have been teaching science

for 14 years.• I have a degree in dietetic &

food science from CSUN.• I have 2 boys, ages 31 & 27.• Both my children have been

Portola students.• My birthday is March 28

My Interests…• I like most types of foods: Persian,

Italian, Mexican,…• My favorite colors: red, blue, pink,

black…• I like dogs & fish.• I listen to jazz, blues, classical

music, Persian, Salsa music…• I love bike riding.• I enjoy cooking & baking.

I am always available to answer your questions.I am willing to listen to you on an individual basis.I am available for parent conferences.I respect you when you respect yourself.

My Commitments to You…

My 7th Grade Science Class

What to expect?Build a solid science vocabularyGain an understanding of scientific principles and topicsLearn how to use math to tackle scientific problemsDiscover and use technology in science classDevelop critical thinking skills Solve real-life problemsPrepare for standardized assessment tests

What do we study in 8TH Grade?• Physics

– Work & Energy – Force & Motion– Density & Buoyancy

• Chemistry – Elements, atoms…– Chemical reactions– Chemical formula

• Astronomy

What do we study in 7TH Grade?• 1st semester – Biology

– Living organisms– Cells: structure & function– Evolution– Genetics

• 2nd semester – Health– Physical, mental, & emotional

health– Body systems & related topics– Diseases– Nutrition– Reproductive system

Class Rules:1. Be in class on time and use your

pass if you have a true emergency only.

2. Use proper verbal and body language.

3. Keep up with the work on a daily basis.

4. Being absent does not excuse you from your responsibilities of class work, homework and studying for tests.

5. Keep the classroom clean.6. No gum, food, or colored drinks

in the classroom.

Class Rules:

7. Do not use your cell phone in class unless I give you permission.

8. Anything that is taken away from you will be stored in the “JUNE BOX” till the end of the school year.The “June” Box

Grading • Quizzes/tests … 50%• Science Notebook…30%• Labs/projects … 15%• Class work/homework … 5%• Extra credit is an opportunity

that adds 3-5% to the total grade.

• Grading Scale:• A: 90-100%• B:80-89%• C: 70-79%• D: 60-69%• F: 59 and less

Work Habit & Cooperation

Work HabitWork Habit Cooperation Cooperation

E: 85-100% E: 24-25 points

S: 66-84% S: 21-23 points

U: 65% & less U: 20 & less

Cooperation

• You start with 25 points every grading period. (Each grading period is 25 days)

• If you are fully cooperating in class, you keep it all.

Homework:

Study every night to Learn better & be prepared for tests

Class Websites• Grading website: engrade.com

• Class website: portolams.org