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Bio:
Hello! My name is
Kristyn Schechter, and I am the 7th and 8th Grade Science teacher at CHIME
Charter Middle School. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in
Secondary Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential from the
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, in 1993.
Before arriving at
CHIME in 2005, I had the opportunity to develop and implement several
innovative experiential education programs, including the Girls A.C.T.I.O.N.
Program, an outward-bound program for 8 to 14 year old girls, and W.I.L.D.,
an adventure education program for At-Risk teens. In addition, I taught
Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at the Columbia-Montour
Alternative Education Program, and Upper Elementary/Middle School sciences
at Santa Susana Academy.
My philosophy of
education is firmly rooted in providing meaningful and accessible
instruction for all students. I strongly believe in the principles of
Inquiry-Based Learning, and have worked tirelessly to create an engaging,
hands-on science curriculum at CHIME. Students in my class will implement
the Scientific Method on a daily basis, which has proven to strengthen
problem-solving and decision-making skills. Additionally, the students will
be actively exposed to the principles of Schools Attuned, and will learn to
understand the neurodevelopmental constructs that guide their learning.
Homework:
Homework will be given
everyday. Assignments will be posted on the homework board in my
classroom, as well as on my homework page. Homework will be explained in
class so that students understand the expectations. Students are
responsible for all homework assignments. If a student is absent, the
homework can be picked up by the student's Hometeam teacher. Please call in
advance so the Hometeam teacher has enough time to collect the work. Please
also find a few homework buddies who you can call with homework questions!
Student Grades:
Grades are based on a
total points system. Points will be earned for homework, tests and quizzes,
notebooks, and class projects and experiments. Earned points will be
divided by total possible points and multiplied by 100. Late work is not
accepted, unless it is accompanied by a doctor’s note. Extra credit
will not be provided, as students are expected to do the work they are
assigned to the best of their ability, and turn it in on time.
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