About Mrs. Downs
About the Teacher My name is Carrie Downs and I am very excited to be teaching 7th and 8th grade science this year! Besides teaching science, math, reading and English at the junior high level, I have taught second, third, and . . . read more
Classroom Procedures
About the Procedures Classroom Procedures: 1. Be ready for class and in your seat when the bell rings. 2. Wait for permission to speak and leave seat. 3. Follow school rules and directions of teacher. 4. Treat . . . read more
Daily Schedule
Class Schedule for Mrs. Downs 8:15-9:02 Life Science—7th Grade 9:05-9:52 Life Science—7th Grade 9:55-10:42 Life Science—7th Grade 10:45-11:10 Advisory Class 11:10-11:40 Lunch 11:43-12:30 Physical Science—8th Grade . . . read more
Grading Scale
About the Grading Scale The grading scale is the same throughout the junior high as seen in the student handbook. It is as seen below. Grading Scale: 93-100 A 86-92 B 77-85 C 70-76 D 69-0 F read more
Science Class
About 7th and 8th Grade Science Class The books that both the seventh and eighth grade students are using this year are from the Prentice Hall Company. The seventh grade will be studying Life Science. The eight grade will be . . . read more
Science Links
Silly Science Sites www.sciencemonster.com www.physics4kids.com www.funology.com www.engagingscience.org/games . . . read more
Study Island
Study Island Study Island is a program that we are fortunate to have in Girard Schools. The students will be working on the Study Island program during computer lab days in seventh grade science class. This program offers . . . read more
