Classroom Procedures and Expectations

Science 9

Course Description

Class Description
            Science 9 is a general science class required for all freshmen.  Students study the areas of physics and chemistry.  The students will do several experiments, build a three dimensional model of an atom, along with other projects and presentations.  Students will improve their note taking, writing, and critical thinking skills.  They will work individually and in cooperative groups.  All students are expected to be productive, ask questions, remain positive, be helpful and respectful to others, and be responsible young adults. 

            If you have any questions at any time, PLEASE ASK.  The only dumb question is a question not asked.  I am more then willing to help during class, before and after school, and during my conference hour.  I am here for you when ever you need me!!  I want ALL of my students to succeed.

The following topics will be covered:

    1. Scientific  Method
    2. S. I. Units (metrics)
    3. Energy and energy conversions
    4. Forces
    5. Waves: mechanical, electromagnetic
    6. Matter
    7. Atomic Structure
    8. Periodic Table
    9. Chemical Reactions
    10. Radioactivity
    11. Electricity
    12. Magnetism

Class Materials: In order to be successful, the following items will be needed everyday. 

    • 3 ring binder or notebook with binder clips; notebooks will be collected for a grade
    • Note books should be divided into 3 sections:
    1. Bell Ringers
    2. Notes
    3. Work
    • Book
    • Calculator is helpful!
    • Pen or pencil and Paper

 
Classroom expectations/consequences:
Expectations
      All Students will:

  1. Be prepared for class, on time, and ready to begin class.
  2. Respect each other, the teacher or substitute teacher, and all classroom equipment and supplies.
  3. Complete assignments on time
  4. Listen carefully and follow all directions.
  5. Remain productive throughout the entire hour.

 

Consequences:

1st warning: Verbal reminder of expectations
2nd warning: Removal from situation
3rd warning: Written referral to the office and call home

 Note: A severe disruption may result in the student’s immediate removal from the room and a call home to the parent.

 

Classroom Routines:

1.      Tardies

    • You must be in your seat when the bell rings or you are tardy.
    • If you are tardy quietly enter room, if you have a pass, give it to me, and quietly begin to work.

2.      Passes

    • Bathroom passes will be given at appropriate times, during a lecture is NOT an appropriate time unless it is an emergency.
    • You must have your student planner to receive a pass.
    • Locker passes will only be given if you need additional material such as other books, not when you forget your science book, pencil, etc.

3.      Gum/Food/Drink

    • Food and drinks will be allowed in class under the following conditions:
      • The food and or wrapper is not loud
      • Wrappers, bottles, etc. are disposed of properly.
      • Food is not allowed on lab days, you will be told ahead of time.
    • Gum is allowed, however I do not want to see it, hear it, or clean it up.  Please dispose of gum properly.

4.      Cheating

    • Cheating is prohibited
    • If a student is caught cheating, he or she will receive a zero on the assignment or test and a call will be made to the parents.

5.      General routines:

    • Sharpen your pencil at the beginning of the hour.  If you need to sharpen your pencil during class, use the hand held sharpener.
    • Only throw garbage away at appropriate times.  Gently place garbage in wastebasket.  DO NOT toss in the garbage, this is science class not basketball practice. 

Absences:

  1. It is your responsibility to find out all work missed and to ask for any missed handouts/assignments.  
  2. If you are absent on the day an assignment is collected, it is due on the day you return.  Put assignment in basket, write date due and 'absent' on it.
  3. If you are absent on the day an assignment is given, the assignment is due one day after you return.  (If you were gone on Monday, return on Tuesday, then the assignment is due on Wednesday.)  Put in basket, write date due and absent on it.
  4. If you are absent for an extended time, (2,3,4 days etc.) please see me and we can discuss a due date for your work.
  5. If you miss a test, you have one week to make up the test.  See me to schedule a time.  After 1 week, you receive a zero for the test.
  6. If you miss a quiz, you must take the quiz on the day you return.
  7. If you miss a lab, you have one week to make up the lab.  See me to schedule a time.
  8. Remember you will receive extra credit if you have 3 to 0 excused absences, after 6 excused absences, points will be deducted from your grade.

Homework/Late work:

  1. Homework will be graded on completeness and/or correctness
  2. All students are expected to complete homework by the due date. 
  3. All homework assignments must include your name, date, hour, and name of the assignment.  If any information is missing, the assignment will be considered late and graded for half the points.
  4. If the homework assignment is not handed in when asked for, it is considered late.  You have until the test to make up all work for that chapter for half credit.  After the test, late work will not be accepted.  Reviews will not be accepted late.
  5. To turn in a late assignment, write 'late' on assignment and place in the white bin.
  6. It is your responsibility to ask for help when needed before the assignment is due.

Grades:

  1. Grades are based a percentage of a cumulative point total.
  2. Points come from bell ringers, homework, activities in class, labs, projects, tests, and quizzes.
  3. Tests and quizzes are worth approximately 40% of your nine-week grade.
  4. Grading Scale:

 
Percent          Letter Grade:
93 – 100%              A
90 – 92%                A-
87 – 89%                B+
83 – 86%                B
80 – 82%                B-
77 – 79%                C+
73 – 76%                C
70 – 72%                C-
67 – 69%                D+
63 – 66%                D
60 – 62%                D-
59 and below          F