Lacey Pruden
8th Grade Science , 7th Grade Science, P.E.
Welcome to 8th Grade Science!
What will we learn this year?
I. Asexual & Sexual Reproduction
II. Inherited and Acquired Characteristics
III.Proteins and Genetic Mutations
IV. Natural Selection
V. Common Ancestry
VI. Plate Tectonics
VII.Earth's History Part 1
VIII.Earth's History Part 2
IX. Natural Resources
X. Waves
XI. Natural Hazards
Class Rules:
I. Be on time, on task & prepared to learn everyday.
II. Respect the teacher, the classroom, other students and yourself.
III. Be responsible for your own learning.
IV. Clean up after yourself. #notyourmom
V. Keep all personal electronics put away. #onlywithpermission
Absent ?
Per the Handbook, Students have the amount of days they are absent to complete Assignments. Example: If a student is out 2 days then the student has two days to complete the assignment.
If a student is absent 5 or more days they will only have 5 days to complete the assignments.
If a student fails to turn in assignments in time frame given then the student will receive a zero. It is the students responsibility to get missing assignments and turn them in.
Who is Mrs Pruden?
Education and Experience:
Hernando High School- Diploma 2007
East Mississippi Community College- Associate Degree 2009
Delta State University-Bachelors 2012
Arkansas State University- Masters 2020
Arkansas State University-Specialist (Currently Enrolled)
Going into 10th year as a teacher
Certification(s):
Biology, General Science, Physical Education and Health
Personal Info:
Married for 4 years to my wonderful husband Michael
Mother to a spunky 3 year old, Grant and 6 Month old Beau.
School Calendar
August 1, 2022 Teachers' First Day
August 4, 2022 Students' First Day
September 5, 2022 Labor Day Holiday
October 10, 2022 Fall Break
Nov. 21,– Nov. 25, 2022 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 16, 2022 End of First Semester
Dec. 19, - Jan. 2, 2023 Christmas Holidays
Jan. 3, 2023 – Jan. 4, 2023 Staff Development Days (Teachers Return)
January 5, 2023 Students Return
January 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday
February 17, 2023 Staff Development Day (Student Holiday)
February 20, 2023 President's Day Holiday (All)
Mar. 13, - Mar. 17, 2023 Spring Break Holidays
April 7, 2023 Good Friday Holiday
April 10, 2023 Easter Holiday
May 24, 2023 Students' Last Day
May 25, 2023 Teachers' Last Day
TENTATIVE MAKEUP DAYS: February 17th, April 10th, and May 25th