Mr.

Obinna Obiechefu
Team 7-1
Email Address:
oobiechefu@rockdale.k12.ga.us
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world".

-Nelson Mandela
Policies / Regulations:
Reassessments:
It is expected that each child will put forth their best effort the first time with ALL work. Any student that has not
mastered an assessment with a 70 or better will have an opportunity to reassess.
Late work: I will not accept late assignments during class. Late work will be accepted before or after class. It is
the expectation that students know to turn in any missing assignments, that he/she has 5 days from the original due
date to turn in an assignment after which time it will be recorded in the gradebook as a Zero.
Absences: Students absent from class have the opportunity to submit assignments and makeup assessments with no
penalty by the designated date. Announced assignments and assessments are to be submitted and/or taken the day
the student returns to school. IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST MISSING WORK.
Substitute Teacher Assignments:
When there is a substitute teacher, students are required to complete the
that day. Substitute teacher assignments will not be accepted late.

assignment (s) in class and submit it/them

Tutorials I am available Before or After school upon scheduled request.

Important Reminders: Every 4 1/2 weeks progress reports will be sent home.

** The teacher reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as
needed to meet the needs of each student and ensure academic success.
Course Description: Life Science is a year-long course designed to give students the opportunity to
become knowledgeable, and proficient in life science and areas of Biology. Focused topics include cells, genetics,
diversity, evolution, ecology, and body systems. These topics are investigated through laboratory experiences and
fieldwork designed for students to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in science as inquiry.

Resources: Georgia Science Grade 7. Glencoe Science

Supplemental Resources: 7th Grade Reading Essentials Workbook .

Supplies
1 3 ring binder
1 3 subject spiral notebook (college rule)
1 Composition Book (For Warm-ups)
Pencils/Pens
Colored Pencils/Markers
1 2 Pocket Folder
All students will be required to keep an interactive
notebook.
** Please note that the teacher may ask for donated items for laboratory activities.
First Semester Course Outline

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Interactive
Notebook
GRADES
GRADING: RCPS has converted to standards-based assessments, grading, and reporting for middle
grades. The purpose of the standards-based report card is to communicate progress towards mastery of
learning standards in a more specific way as well as to refine focus on individual academic skills.
CALCULATION OF GRADES: Grades are either Progressive (70%) or Summative (30%). Classwork,
homework, quizzes, etc.. Are considered progressive. Test and Projects are considered Summative. The
final exam counts (5%) of the grade. The first and second semester are then averaged together for the
FINAL GRADE.
GRADE REPORTING: Grades will be recorded using Infinite Campus. Parents must register for a
parent account. Please refer to the MMS school website.
***For further information, please refer to the RCPS
Standards-Based Assessment, Grading and Reporting Middle School Parent Guide for each grade level.

Expectations / Consequences / Discipline:

Students must adhere to the RCPS Student Code of Conduct, as well as specific school and class
rules/expectations.
MMS Rules: 1. Respect yourself, others, and their property. 2. Follow directions the first time they are given. 3. Come
prepared daily. 4. Follow all classroom procedures. 5. Follow all MMS rules and the RCPS Discipline Code of Conduct.

RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND RESOURCEFUL: THE MMS WAY!!!

Consequences: 1st Warning, 2nd Refocusing, phone call
3rd silent lunch and parent notification, 4th parent notification, and team isolation and detention, 5th parent
notification and office referral.

Memorial Middle School

7th Grade Life Science
2015-2016 Syllabus

Unit 1: Ecology

Unit 2: Cells

Second Semester Course Outline

Unit 3: Genetics
Unit 4: Classification

Unit 5: Evolution