AMERICAN SCHOOL OF YAOUNDE

ASOY Mission
The mission of the American School of Yaound is to ensure that all students
achieve high academic success, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and
become responsible and compassionate global citizens prepared for their next
stage of life; gained through an enriched American curriculum and offered in
a challenging, secure, and diverse environment.

ASOY Vision
The vision of the American School of Yaound is to be an educational
institution that is highly regarded for its focus on academic excellence,
innovative practice, community service and global citizenship.

Course Syllabus 2015-2016

Course: Grade 7 Science
Course Description
This year-long course covers several branches of
science including units in space science, life
science, chemistry and physical science. These
are our unit topics:
Astronomy
Plants, Animals, Soil, and Ecology,
Periodic Table and Chemical Bonds, and
Energy, Forces, and Electricity.

Teacher: Mr. Greg Perry

Contact Info: gperry@asoy.org
While this course gives you the opportunity to
learn about the above units you will develop your:
Thinking Skills
Communication Skills
Social Skills
Self-management skills
Research skills

Course Objectives
You will practice the skill of being actively engaged with what you are learning. This means stating and
writing questions, making predictions, seeking solutions, evaluating evidence, reflecting on your work, and
more. In this course you will need to recall information so that you can do something with it. This means
that successful students will:
1. Maintain a course notebook of notes, questions, hypotheses, data and observations.
2. Correctly use scientific equipment, conduct experiments, and report findings.
3. Collect and explain data
4. Use data to create visuals and explain visuals (models, diagrams, formulas, tables and graphs).
5. Read text and be able to state main points and summarize details.
6. Explain how one thing effects another
7. search specific topics for presentations and reports.
8. Present material accurately and appropriately in visual, oral, and written formats.
Required Student Supplies
Students should have the following supplies for grade 6 science:
Binder for holding all your work
Lined paper in a notebook
Writing utensils (pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser)
Metric ruler; and
Basic 4-function calculator
Course Materials & Resources
Textbooks: Units from Pearsons Science Explorer

Student Conduct
Our learning areas must be a respectful and safe place for students to work, to experiment, and to learn. To
achieve these goals, students are expected to:
Come to class with needed materials,
Be respectful and to follow all safety guidelines,
Actively participate, and
Cooperate with others.
Students who do not follow these guidelines will be disciplined. In the case of repeat offenses, the
administration and the parents will be informed.
Academic Honesty
In accordance with ASOYs Academic Honesty Policy there are certain expectations for students in this
course. Instances of collusion and plagiarism will be referred to administration and be subject to the
consequences listed in the Academic Honesty Policy. Collaboration is encouraged in this course, because we
know students learn best when given opportunities to work together. For certain assignments collaboration is
not allowed, and I will do my best to inform you of this. It is important that you listen to/read directions
to determine if collaboration is allowed. If you are uncertain it is your responsibility to ask! If you have
further questions, please refer to the schools Academic Honesty Policy.
During the course of the class, you will work both in teams and individually. However, at all times, the work
submitted should be your original work. Academic dishonesty and cheating are not acceptable and will lead
to a failing grade and a meeting with parents and/or the administration.
Late Work
Homework, projects, reports and other assignments must be submitted on their due dates. Late work will be
penalized one grade level per day. Parents will be contacted if work is habitually late, or if large assignments
are late. Students will be required to stay after school to complete work that has not been submitted within 2
days of its original due date. Please see the full guidelines on pages 25-26 in the Student Parent Handbook.
Student Assessment, Grading, and Reports:
Assessment of student learning, grading, and reporting to parents are conducted in accordance with the
ASOY Student Parent Handbook guidelines and this syllabus.
Report Card Grades
Breakdown of Quarter Grades
Assessment of Student Learning
Homework and Class Participation
Major Assessments (Such as Projects, Presentations, Lab Reports)
Tests and Quizzes

Percentage of Grade
20%
30%
50%

Each semesters grade will be calculated based on the two quarters of the semester with each quarter
contributing 50% toward the final grade.

Please read the course syllabus, complete this form, and return it for a homework grade.
We have read and understand the requirements, grading, and assessment policies for Grade 6
Science. August 2015.
Parent Name:
Parent Signature:
Student Name:
Student Signature:
Date:

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Please read the course syllabus, complete this form, and return it for a homework grade.
We have read and understand the requirements, grading, and assessment policies for Grade 6
Science. August 2015.
Parent Name:
Parent Signature:
Student Name:
Student Signature:
Date:
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