Welcome to a new and exciting school year. My name is Trudi Vierra and I am science teacher for team Apapane. I have been in the teaching profession since 1984. I have taught at various grade levels in both the public and private school systems. I graduated from the University of San Diego with a B.A. in Liberal Arts. I also earned my Master's of Education program with Chaminade University. My hobbies include tennis, fishing, diving, and motorcycling. I look forward in working with you and your child this school year. Please feel free to contact me at any time. You can reach me via email -gevierra@ksbe.edu or phone-572-3230.

Mahalo,

Trudi Vierra

Hawaiian Values

Hawaiian values are displayed to introduce students to a language that must be perpetuated.

Pono- To be moral and proper
`Imi’ike- To seek knowledge
Laulima -To work cooperatively
Lokomaika’i -To share
Na`au Pono- To possess a deep sense of justice
Malama- To care for each other
Ha`aha`a -To be humble
Aloha-Compassion, love, affection, kindness

Grading Policy

Grades will be based on homework, class work, projects, group work, quizzes and test.

The following grade scale will apply.

100-93 A	92-90 A-	89-87 B+
86-83 B	82-80 B-	79-77 C+
76-73 C	72-70 C-	69-67 D+
66-63 D	62-60 D-	59 F*

Opportunities may exist for extra credit, providing the student has completed his or her work.
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All work due to student absence must be made up within one week. It is the students responsibility to request make-up work.
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Students desiring study help will be welcomed to all classes according to teacher preferred meeting times and study hall.

HOMEWORK LOG

In the Middle School, it is very important to be organized. All students will be required to use the homework log (planner). This log will help students plan effectively and manage their time properly. All assignments should be logged daily be each student. Even when no homework is assigned for the day, students should write down what was done in class. Parents are to sign the log DAILY. This is a simple way to keep the lines of communication open between the classroom and the home. Block 1 teahers will then check the logs the following morning.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

* Be in your seat with your materials ready to work when the class begins.
* Three unexcused tardies will result in detention or loss of recess.
* Students will maintain appropriate classroom behavior, including respect for others.
* Students will take care of personal needs before class begins.
* Homework is due at the BEGINNING of class. Assignments are to be neatly written and complete before class. Late work will be marked down.
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All assignments submitted must be in the proper heading in the upper right hand corner of your paper.
Example: Jane Doe
Sci/Vierra
Pd, 2
10/15/04

SCIENCE SYLLABUS

First Semester: Physical Science

Unit On Motion and Design:

Students will design various vehicles and study the effects of friction, mass, speed resistance on their vehicles.

Unit on Magnets and Motors:

Students will explore magnets, electromagnets, and motors.

Unit on The Technology Of Paper:

Students will explore properties of paper and principles of technological design.

Second Quarter: Physical Science