Science


Haprit Bains

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My name is Harprit Bains. I am looking forward to a new school year. I  teach Science to grades 6th, 7th and 8th.

I was born in India and moved to the United States when I was 7 years old. I grew up in the East Bay. After completing the credential program and earning a Master’s Degree, I began working here at St. John the Baptist School. I taught Science here from 1995-2000. It feels great to return to the place where I began my career in education.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending all of my free time with my family.

Schedule

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6th

10:30-12:25
 8th

10:30-11:15
 7th

10:30-12:25
 8th

10:30-12:25
7th

11:30-12:25
8th

1:50-2:40
 6th

1:50-2:40
 6th

1:50-2:40
 7th

1:50-2:40

 

I am looking forward to a great school year. Below are the rules/guidelines for our science program. Please feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns.

Basic Class Rules:

  • Be present and on time.
  • Be prepared with materials (book, notebook, pencil) and assignments.
  • Be on task and educationally oriented.
  • BE RESPECTFUL TO ALL.

1. Lab Format: Students will be assigned to groups. Each member will be assigned a role. (All roles will be rotated weekly)

    1. Task Manager-Keeps everyone on task. Makes sure everyone understands what to do before moving on.
    2. Resource Manager-Gets supplies for your team. Asks the teacher any team questions.
    3. Maintenance Manager-Cleans up supplies and table area after the lab. Makes sure everything is put away in its proper place.
    4. Reporter/Recorder-Takes attendance. Shares/reports team data with the class. Makes sure the team agrees about how to show their work.
  1. Lab Conduct Rules:
    1. Safety First-All students must be kept safe in lab. Follow ALL safety rules. NO EXCEPTIONS!
    2. Mutual Respect-everyone and everything in the classroom is treated with respect.
    3. Contribute to the Learning Environment-all students have the right to learn in a non-disruptive environment.

 

  1. Student Safety Contract: Parents and students must read, sign and return contract.
  2. Grading and Homework Policy:

a.Tests-35%
b. Homework-25% ( Homework is due the day after it is assigned, unless instructed otherwise.) Late work will be accepted up to 1 week from the date assigned but points will be deducted. Beyond 1 week late work will not be accepted. Student is responsible for making up work that they missed due to an absence.

c. Lab Notebook/Special Projects-30%(Lab notebook should be neat and organized).

d. Class conduct/Participation-10%

  • Student Safety Contract: Parents and students must read, sign and return contract.
  • Curriculum:

Grade 6-         Variables, Catastrophic Events

Grade 7-         Diversity of Life

Grade 8-         Properties of Matter

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