All science work will count equally except tests, which will count for a double grade. We will review in class before each test. Experiments and opportunities for expoloration in class will expand on and support Science TEKS and our class tests. Students will be expected to keep a science journal which will document all studies done in science class.

Late work will be counted 10 points off per day that it is late. Students will be expected to complete all late work. Test grades below 70% can be retaken for up to a 70%. The opportunity to re-do daily assignments for a maximum grade of 70% will be at the teacher's discretion.

Students are expected to get their agendas signed by a parent daily. If I need to communicate with you I will write a short note in the agenda or send you an email. I initial students' agendas at the end of each day, and check them for parent signatures each morning. Any note written by the parent will be seen at that time. You may also contact me for a conference by emailing me at tonya.wilkinson@leanderisd.org or by calling 434-7250 ext.33564.

We will have an afternoon snack time each day. Snacks are not required, but should your child bring a snack, please be sure it is nutritional and healthy. We request that no chips, cookies or candy be sent as a snack. Students may bring a water bottle to drink, however, no flavored drinks (not even flavored water) will be allowed.

It is very important for your child to be in class if possible. However, we do not want to spread germs if someone is ill. If your child is absent please call the office at 434-7250 to let the registrar know that the child is out. When the child returns to class, please send a note explaining the nature of the absence. Students are allowed one day for each day they are out to complete makeup work. If your child must be out for more than a day or two, we would be happy to get assignments together so that he/she does not get to far behind. Simply call or email to let me know when you will be picking up the assignments.

You will receive a report of your child's progress every four and one half weeks. It will either be a report card or a progress report to be signed and returned to the teacher.

All social studies work will count equally except tests, which will count for a double grade. We will be studying the United States in our social studies class. Bi-weekly GROW (Geographic Regions of the World) assignments can be found on the download page of this website. Students are allowed to use social studies textbooks, atlases, map, globes, reliable internet sites, and other documented sources to complete this assignment.