Physical Sciencesyllabus Ms. Dean

Physical ScienceSyllabus Ms. Dean

Instructor Information

Name: Kristi Dean

E-mail:

Room 3-308

Basic Course Information

In this class you will be learning about the particles that make up our world, the forces that control how our world works, and how to solve real-world problems. Think of it as an introduction to the chemistry and physics classes you will take in high school. During the year, we will investigate many topics including scientific inquiry, matter, force and motion, electricity and magnetism, waves, the periodic table, chemical formulas, chemical reactions, and acids and bases.

ExpectationsAt all times, students must be:

Productive
Prepared
Polite
Prompt
Proud

Consequences

VerbalWarning
Infraction (negative points) in Live School
Detention with 3rd Live School infraction; parent contact
Parent Conference with Team with 4thLive School infraction
Referral with 5thLive School infraction or severe infractions

Live School: We will no longer be using agendas for comments nor bingo cards for rewards. Instead, we will be using a program called Live School (there’s an app for that!) for both. As before, infractions will reset each week (on Tuesday, rather than Monday) while positive points continue to accumulate for a period of time. Students and parents will each receive a code with which to create an account to follow their points and infractions in real time. For more information, please contact your advisory teacher.

Tardy Policy:

Students are to be in theroom and seatedwhen the bell rings. Each tardy is recorded in both Live School and Skyward and will follow the consequence list indicated above.

Required Materials to be brought to class daily

At least 2 pens or pencils to write with, loose leaf paper, glue stick or tape, colored pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, science notebook (college ruled), and textbook.

Textbooks

A textbook will be checked out to each student. These books may be taken home. HOWEVER, students are required to have them in class EVERY DAY. Remember, you have access to the same information online using your ConnectEd login and failure to have your required materials will result in an agenda comment. Therefore I encourage you to make use of the online book from home and leave your textbook in the classroom.

Use the following instructions to access your textbook:

Existing students if you know your ConnectEduser name and password from last year:

Go to looks different this year.)
Enter your user name and password in the appropriate fields to log in. Once in, click “Add”
Enter the redemption code 2GOE-XP9T-GRNOand follow on-screen instructions

New students:

Go to
Select “Create new account”
Enter the redemption code 2GOE-XP9T-GRNOand then click Register
Enter First Name,Last Initial and student ID, then click “Finish”
WRITE DOWN your user name and password in the front of your agenda as you will not see them again.

Grading: Grades are based on a weighted system.

Assignments (classwork/labs)40%A90-100

Assessments (projects/tests)30%B80-89

Homework15%C70-79

Quizzes15%D60-69

F59 or Below

** At East Ridge Middle School, students will be graded on all homework, classwork, online assignments, projects, tests, quizzes, notebooks, and labs.

** It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor their student’s progress.

**Grading is not a reflection of who you are or how much I like you. Grading is an evaluation of your work toward achieving the objectives of this class.

Homework Policy: Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and must be completed by the due date. Students will receive 4 passes 1st nine weeks, 3 passes 2nd nine weeks, 2 passes 3rd nine weeks, and 1 pass 4th nine weeks in each of their core classes for late assignments (classwork and homework). I will keep track of late passes used but students should write on the assignment and/or inform me that they wish to use one of their late passes. Late work will not be accepted once progress reports or 9-weeks grades have been submitted, whichever is applicable.

Disclaimer: Course policies, procedures, and syllabus may be changed at the instructor’s discretion. You will be notified in advance in class of any changes.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

This year the syllabus is being distributed online, both on my page of the school’s website and in Schoology. You and your student will find a lot of useful information in the syllabus. If you need clarification of any information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the email listed above or by calling the school. By signing below, you indicate that you have read the syllabus with your student and are aware of classroom requirements and expectations. When signing this form, please include a phone number where you can be reached immediately before and after as well as during the school day along with an email address as this will improve communication between us to help ensure your student has a successful year in science. Thank you in advance for your help and support throughout the coming school year.

Sincerely,

Ms. Kristi Dean

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Dear Parent/Guardian,

Sincerely,

Ms. Kristi Dean

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