Haprit Bains
My name is Harprit Bains. I am looking forward to a new school year. I teach Science to grades 6th, 7th and 8th.
I was born in India and moved to the United States when I was 7 years old. I grew up in the East Bay. After completing the credential program and earning a Master’s Degree, I began working here at St. John the Baptist School. I taught Science here from 1995-2000. It feels great to return to the place where I began my career in education.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending all of my free time with my family.
Science Fair Winners
1st Place Science Fair Winners
1st Place-Brendan Bautista(6-02) 1st Place-Aubrey Sahouria(6-26)
2nd Place Science Fair Winners
Biological Science Physical Science
2nd Place-Francesca Hill(7-13) 2nd Place-Raymond Panganiban(7-24)
3rd Place Science Fair Winners
Biological Science Physical Science
3rd Place-Chloe Grant(6-13) 3rd Place-Joseph Matsuura(6-20)
3rd Place-Jazlyn Flores(8-08) 3rd Place-Annissa Young-Nozicka(8-31)
Honorable Mention Science Fair Winners
Ysabelle Habon(6-16)
Tatiana Luevano(6-19)
Agodi Onyeador(6-23)
Victoria O’Sullivan(6-24)
Guadalupe Saldana(6-28)
Haylee Bauer(7-01)
Tia Cross(7-05)
Satchel Cummings(7-06)
Peter Forte(8-09)
Tristan Lam(8-16)
Satis Maharjan(8-18)
Nick Pugliesi(8-25)
Schedule
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
6th10:30-12:25 |
8th10:30-11:15 |
7th10:30-12:25 |
8th10:30-12:25 |
7th11:30-12:25 |
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8th1:50-2:40 |
6th1:50-2:40 |
6th1:50-2:40 |
7th1:50-2:40 |
I am looking forward to a great school year. Below are the rules/guidelines for our science program. Please feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns.
Basic Class Rules:
- Be present and on time.
- Be prepared with materials (book, notebook, pencil) and assignments.
- Be on task and educationally oriented.
- BE RESPECTFUL TO ALL.
1. Lab Format: Students will be assigned to groups. Each member will be assigned a role. (All roles will be rotated weekly)
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- Task Manager-Keeps everyone on task. Makes sure everyone understands what to do before moving on.
- Resource Manager-Gets supplies for your team. Asks the teacher any team questions.
- Maintenance Manager-Cleans up supplies and table area after the lab. Makes sure everything is put away in its proper place.
- Reporter/Recorder-Takes attendance. Shares/reports team data with the class. Makes sure the team agrees about how to show their work.
- Lab Conduct Rules:
- Safety First-All students must be kept safe in lab. Follow ALL safety rules. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Mutual Respect-everyone and everything in the classroom is treated with respect.
- Contribute to the Learning Environment-all students have the right to learn in a non-disruptive environment.
- Student Safety Contract: Parents and students must read, sign and return contract.
- Grading and Homework Policy:
a.Tests-35%
b. Homework-25% ( Homework is due the day after it is assigned, unless instructed otherwise.) Late work will be accepted up to 1 week from the date assigned but points will be deducted. Beyond 1 week late work will not be accepted. Student is responsible for making up work that they missed due to an absence.
c. Lab Notebook/Special Projects-30%(Lab notebook should be neat and organized).
d. Class conduct/Participation-10%
- Student Safety Contract: Parents and students must read, sign and return contract.
- Curriculum:
Grade 6- Variables, Catastrophic Events
Grade 7- Diversity of Life
Grade 8- Properties of Matter
