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Phone: (812) 462-4361 10:40-11:20 and 1:45-2:20
Email: lori.reynolds@vigoschools.org
Hello! My name is Lori Reynolds. I am so excited to start my 9th year teaching 8th grade science at West Vigo Middle School. This will be my 12th year teaching all together. You may also find me coaching our cross country team in the fall. I love science, and the possibilities that it opens for students. My goal is for students to truly understand and master science.
If I manage to find some free time, I enjoy playing board games, video games, and crafting. I am also the host for the FCA Club. I look forward to getting to know my students and their families this year.
Composition notebook, last name A-K 2 rolls of paper towels. J-Z 1 tub of Clorox wipes, pencils, folder
Homework will be assigned most nights. The majority of homework assigned will be to read and complete notes from class that day. We do NOT read the textbook in class, so it is important for students to keep up with this at home. Notes will be permitted for use on the test.
Late work will automatically be deducted by 10% each day until it reaches 50%. After the 5th day it will no longer be accepted.
When absent, students are to use canvas to catch up on any notes taken that day. Any power points, whiteboard drawings, and videos will be listed on canvas to help students with notes.
It is a student’s responsibility to ask for work when returning to back to school. Students receive one day for every day out, and they must email me when they have turned in the work so the late penalty can be removed. Locked work will NOT be unlocked after this time period.
Too Good for Drugs (10 Lessons through the year)
September – Water Cycle Fictional Story
November/December – Citizen Science Project
January – Research Paper (Advanced), Scientist Bio Project (General Ed)
March – Animal Research Paper/Project
May – Final Summary Project (If timming permits)
*All advanced students must participate in Science
Tests (summative assessments)- 40% of Final Grade
Quizzes (formative assessments, mastery checks, projects, labs, etc. )- 30%
In Class Assignments (Practice work)- 30% of Final Grade
