This week in science:
6th Grade:  Continuing Electricity & Magnetism Unit;  Unit 1, Lesson 1 Quiz on Tuesday, October 20
7A:  Unit 1, Lesson 3 Quiz on Thursday; Continue learning Unit 1
7R:  Continue learning Unit 1, Lesson 3; Unit 1, Lesson 3 Quiz on Tuesday, October 20
8th Grade:  Test on Wednesday, October 14th Unit 1; Begin Unit 2: Biochemistry
 

Homeroom 8-1:
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• October 23rd - Last day to sign up for TACHS Exam
• October 29th - Graduation Payment #1 Due
• November 5th - Upload HS Choices for TACHS Exam
• November 7th - TACHS Exam (time slot will be emailed to you from TACHS)
• November 19th - Graduation Payment #2 Due

6th Grade Science:
In 6th grade, students will have 5 units of study: Electricity & Magnetism, Energy Transformations & Engineering, Ecosystems, Weather & Climate, and Human Impact. Each child will receive a binder for this school year. The binder will be broken into 5 sections: Notes, Workbook Pages, Labs, Tests & Quizzes, and Vocabulary.

7R Science:
In 7th grade, students learn about Physical Science and Earth Science. This includes scientific investigation, matter, energy, forces, renewable/nonrenewable resources, etc. Each child will receive a binder for this school year. The binder will be broken into 5 sections: Notes, Workbook Pages, Labs, Tests & Quizzes, and Vocabulary.

7A Science:
In 7th grade, students learn about Physical Science and Earth Science. This includes scientific investigation, matter, energy, forces, renewable/nonrenewable resources, etc. Each child will receive a binder for this school year. The binder will be broken into 5 sections: Notes, Workbook Pages, Labs, Tests & Quizzes, and Vocabulary. 

8th Grade Science:
In 8th grade, students will learn Biology in preparation for the  NYS Living Environment Regents. The regents is held in June and each child needs to fulfill 1200 lab minutes, which will be completed during the school year. There are  four required NYS Mandated Labs that each child will need to complete in order to take the Living Environment Regents. A binder will be distributed to your child, with tabs to insert for organization, for this class. It is important to keep all note packets, homeworks, labs, etc. for easy access to study materials throughout the year and, most importantly, the end of the year for Regents Review.