UsefulResources

InfiniteCampus:providesuptodate
informationaboutyourchildsacademic
progressinallclasses.(AUsername&
PasswordisnecessarytologintoI.C)
ClassWebsite:
www.palmsscience.weebly.com
Stayinformedwithuptodate
informationregardingMs.Vashers8th
gradePhysicalScienceclass.
Websites:
1. www.chem4kids.com
2. sciencespot.net
3. www.ck12.org
4. www.kidsastronomy.com
5. www.phet.colorado.edu
6. www.zingylearning.com
7. www.physics4kids.com
Librarylinks:Findvideos&articlesrelatedtosubject
http://www.palmms.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?u
REC_ID=190239&type=d&pREC_ID=456671
http://worldbookonline.com/wb/?uid=moreno&p
wd=valley

SeptemberthroughMaySunThurs,69p.m.FREEHELP!!!!

Tollfree:1.877.8AskHMC(877.827.5462)
-Call H.H with any Math & Science questions.

ThinkAHead
CST Testing: Students need to practice at
home by reviewing zingylearning lessons,
Quizlet.com, Phet.com, and Their ISN
CST testing dates: April 13 - May 22nd
Science CST Test: May 6, 2015
End of the year 8th Disneyland Trip:
-Students must meet grade/behavior
requirements & pay for their trip.
-Missing assignment: will no longer be
accepted after 3/20/15.
High school requirements:
- Must pass required classes to earn the
necessary amount of credits to graduate.
Must also pass the H.S. Exit Exam.
- Students must maintain a required
G.P.A to participate in sports &
extracurricular activities.
Think About Your Future: What are
your plans after graduating H.S?
-College/Universities (Must meet A-G req).
-Trade/ Tech School
-Military

Ms. Vasher

8th Grade
Room: G-103
2nd Semester
Welcome to Open House
Phone: (951)-571-4266
Ext: 15018
Email: svasher@mvusd.net

CaliforniaStateScienceStandards

Strategies4Success

http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/docume
nts/sciencestnd.pdf

Curriculum:
-Focus on Physical Science Textbook
- Interactive powerpoint lectures
with visual aids: animations, images,
and informal assessements to check
for understanding
-Science video clips
-Simulation/ virtual labs
- Science demonstrations/ Labs

Teacher:
- Provides a safe and active learning
environment.
-Uses appropriate curriculum to
teach CA state standards.
-Provides support to students and
parents as needed.
- Assess students, update grades and
provide feedback.
Student:
- Attend school daily and on time with
all necessary supplies.
- Follow ALL rules and participate in
learning activities.
- Complete and submit ALL
asignments on time!!!
- Utilize a planner to develop better
time management & organizational
skills.
- Study for exams by reviewing
Cornell Notes, internet resources, and
appropriate class materials Daily.
-Complete and submit all Absent
Work within the amout of days you
were absent.
Parent:
- Ensure that your child attends
school with ALL necessary supplies.
- Check planner to make sure all
assignments are complete &
submitted on time!
- Provide support by communicating
with your child daily and with Ms.
Vasher as needed.
-Check grades on Infinite Campus
weekly.

Outcome/Product
Grade Scale: Are you passing all of
your classes with a C or higher?

Student Work on Display: