My vision

My goal will be to build student’s ability to to solve problems scientifically, while exercising a growth mindset.  I strongly believe that being skilled in solving problems scientifically is a skill that will translate to success in solving problems in all parts of life, whether it be academically or socially. Combining this problem solving skill set with a growth mindset I truly believe will prepare students to be true successful life long learners.  We will learn content always building ability to solve problems tied by looking at problems in community, which will allow students to apply all areas discussed above in a way that will prepare them to be an asset to any community, school, company, and family. 

Upcoming events

11/12   Veteran's Day No School
11/14 Report Card Pickup.

Sign up for Conferences @ link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4eaaa82ca5fc1-middle2
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11/21 - 11/25 Thanksgiving Break No School
12/22-1/6 Holiday Break No School

Science Grading Scale
A    100% - 89.5%
B    89.49% - 79.5%
C    79.49% - 69.5%
D    69.49% - 59.5%
F    59.49% or below

Student Assignment Monitoring
If you want to stay up to date on your child's assignment due dates, and progress I can add your email to our google classroom parent list, and you will get notification on your individual child's assignment information. If you would like to be added please send me an email at xloza@cps.edu

Late Work Policy
In class we have a late work policy, for every class day the assignment is late the maximum grade the student is able to received is reduced by 10% (ex. 1 class day late = max grade 90%, 2 class days late = max grade 80%, 3 class days or more late = max grade 70%). This does not go into effect if students are absent or had to miss class for other reasons. If students turn in a completed assignment and are unhappy with their grade in most cases they will be able to resubmit with correction with no point deductions.

Twitter

I like to post student work as well as what we are doing in class on twitter follow me @Loza_at_Coonley

Contact me Below
or at xloza@cps.edu)

Below are some of my favorite quotes:

"If you can not explain it simply, you do not understand it" 
- Albert Einstein

"Science is a way of thinking" -C. Sugar