Tonya Wofford, NBCT
8th Grade Science & Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
What will we learn this year?
1. Asexual & Sexual Reproduction
2. Inherited and Acquired Characteristics
3. Proteins and Genetic Mutations
4. Natural Selection
5. Common Ancestry
6. Plate TEctonics
7. Earth's History Part 1
8. Earth's History Part 2
9. Natural Resources
10. Waves
11. Natural Hazards
Class Expectations
Be Prepared
Be Positive
Be Productive
Be Polite
Follow ALL policies and procedures at ALL times.
Work Expectations
It is expected that students will complete all work assigned for the day. If the student is present for the day (including if you are quarantined because of another student), and you do not turn in your work, it will result in a zero for the assignment.
Any project or experiment that is not turned in on time will result in a 15pt per day deduction from the grade of the project/experiment.
How do I access classwork when absent?
Schoology will be used to view classwork while absent or if they happen to be quarantined. The work will expected to be completed according to the makeup work policies put forth by Desoto County Schools. If a student is quarantined, they are expected to complete ALL work that is assigned during that period. This will also be found on Schoology.
Bio
Welcome to Mrs. Wofford’s Science class. I look forward to a GREAT year with you.
Let me tell you a little about myself. I began teaching in 2009 at Olive Branch Middle School where I taught 7th grade Language Arts for 3 years and 8th grade Language Arts for 2 years. This will be my 10th year at Hernando Middle. Here at Hernando, I've taught 7th grade ELA for 7 years and this will be my 3rd year teaching 8th grade science.
I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Mississippi and have a highly qualified certification in 7-12 English/Language Arts and 7-12 General Science. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher.
I have been married for 27 years to my husband Josh and have three children: Katelyn, Clay, and Jourdan. I have a wonderful son-in-law Austin and and daughter in law Hayleigh. I have 3 grand children - Mav, Maddox, and Asher. I have lived in Hernando for 27 years, and I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my family.
I can’t wait to start the year and learn more about you, your family, and what you enjoy doing while you are not at school. I am looking forward to getting off to a wonderful start!