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=PLEASE CHECK OUT MY [|MOODLE PAGE] FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION! = = = =Deerpark Middle School= =website: []= =Bernadette De La Garza= =8th grade Science=

[|My Moodle - for this year's course schedule, handouts and quizzes]
email: Bernadette_Delagarza@roundrockisd.org classroom phone: 464-6678
 * Contact Info:**

Three subject spiral (or two composition notebooks) Pencil
 * What you need for class:**

20% Classwork, Quizzes 10% Homework 70% Major Assignments (Labs, Tests)
 * Grading Policy:**

8 per six weeks for all core classes - if you have to use the restroom go during the passing period. I need you in my class during class time.
 * Hall Passes:**

1. I am at school by 7:30 AM,come see me then. You must have a pass from me or your parents 2. Arrange something with me - I am flexible
 * Tutoring:**

All students will have the opportunity to participate in the January science fair if they wish. **TAG students will be required to submit a project as a part of differentiation.** An entry in the science fair will exempt the student from the Fall final. Also, all students will pre assessed at the beginning of each unit to assess eligibilty for further differentiation, including assignments, research...
 * FYI:**


 * About me:**

This will be my 6th year at Deerpark Middle School. I have taught all of the middle school grades during my 10 years. I love teaching middle schoolers - some days it is like talking to aliens, but I love their unique outlook on life and great potential they hold.

I have Bachelors of Science in Biology and a Composite Teaching (6-12) certification. I worked two years during college for a graduate student studying the effects of environmental estrogen on the sex determination of red eared slider turtles. I love being in the outdoors: hiking, camping, running. Last summer my husband and I traveled to Vancouver, BC for two weeks. I was great to see first hand many of things I teach (tidal pools, tectonic zones, temperate rainforests, wildlife).

I look forward to a great year. As eighth graders I push to get students to develop their own explanations and seek their answers. I want them to discuss and help/learn from each other.