| Ms. Hedberg
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All about Ms. Hedberg
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I am so happy to be here at La Cima. I am teaching 6th grade Science along with 6th grade Reading.
I have a Master's and Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arizona and am currently working on my Ph.D. from the University of Leicester in England. My specialties include archaeology, ancient history, creative writing, mythology, Latin, Greek, and mathematics.
I have lived most of my life here in Tucson, although I love to travel and see the world outside of our beautiful city. I have a daughter in 6th grade, 2 cats and a cocktiel.
As for my classroom priorities, I insist that my students come to class every day prepared to learn and that they respect those around them. This includes having supplies on-hand, being properly dressed, and sitting in their seats when the bell rings. I encourage class discussions and am usually available for after-school tutoring during Achieve.
Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or to discuss absenses:
Leave a message (520)696-6744
Email chedberg@amphi.com
Being a student is a job - Do your best!
· Be on time
· Be properly attired
· Always follows Classroom Safety Rules
· Be prepared – Homework due every day but Monday
· Good grades give promotions
· No one rewards laziness
Grading
I calculate student grades on a point system. I give each assignment, activity, or assessment a certain number of points and then award points based on expectations that are clearly defined before we begin any task.
A = 90-100%
B = 89-80%
C = 79-70%
D = 69-60%
F = 59% and below
**** Grade print-outs are handed out every week and sent home for a parent/guardian signature ****
Rewards (homework completed, good grades, good citizenship – Points given throughout the week and redeemable for:
· Guest speaker pass
· Field trip pass
· Homework pass
· Gold cards
· Being proud of yourself
Consequences (gum, untucked, throwing stuff, not on task, talking, note passing, doodling/drawing, etc. )
· Stopwatch for disruptive times – minutes to be made up at passing periods
· Disruptive and/or disrespectful students will be removed from the group
· Lunch detention
· Phone call home
· After school detention
· Success room
· Suspension (given by asst. principal)
Supplies
· Sharpened pencils with good erasers – NO MECHANICAL PENCILS
· Blue or black ball-point pens
· 4 Highlighters – 1 for each quarter
· Colored pencils and a sharpener
· Box of kleenx to donate to the class
· 3-fold display board, if participating in Science Fair
Class Procedures
When entering classroom, students will
· Get folder from basket
· Get notebook from basket
· Sharpen pencil if needed
· Sit down and note daily weather report from monitor into notebook; students will also note weather report from another city in the world each Friday
· Bellwork and review from previous day’s lesson
· Supplies and textbooks will be kept at table/group centers
· Students are responsible to maintain orderly, doodle-free supplies
Before leaving classroom, students will
· Replace all the above supplies by table/group
· Clean up around area
· Sit back down and wait to be excused
On Computer Lab days, students will
· Go directly to the lab and sit at assigned computer
· Work or view quietly
· Straighten station and push in chair
Class Projects Throughout The Year
· Oral presentation on past and present scientists
· The Earth – weather, water and disasters – video & note-taking during 1st semester
· Faunal/Animal notebooks and Power Point project due before Spring Break (including habitats, systems, geography, descriptions)
· Flora/Plant notebooks due at mid-April (including specimen, sample collection and drawings)
· Poster project for cellular models (plant vs. animal vs. human) due at end of year
· Human skeleton, muscles & circulatory systems will be studied during 2nd semester
Classroom safety rules
Always:
· Work with an adult.
· Read & follow all directions for the activity.
· Read all warning labels on all materials being used.
· Wear eye protection.
· Follow safety warnings or precautions, such as wearing gloves or tying
back long hair.
· Use all materials carefully, following the directions given.
· Be sure to clean up and dispose of materials properly.
· Wash your hands well after every activity.
· Never eat or drink while conducting an experiment.
· Be careful to keep all of the materials used away from your mouth, nose, and eyes!
· Never experiment on your own!
For more detailed information on safety go to chemistry.org/ncw and click on “Safety Guidelines”
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