The two grades will be averaged. It is important to get your child in the habit of completing assignments in a timely manner. Work not finished during the day becomes homework due the next morning. Late work means a loss of recess and sometimes a request that the child stay after school to complete the work. Your child will not be held after school until a parent has been notified and transportation is arranged.
Science is a way of asking and answering questions.
The scientific process will be as an important skill to learn as basic content. Such as 5 pts. for a news article related to the course of study, up to 25 pts. This year your child will be taught how to touch key. The goal is to key at 10 or more words a minute. Once a person keys at 20 words a minutes, if become a life skill that is not forgotten.