Materials:

Please bring the following to class EVERYDAY:

· A Physical Science Notebook (Folder with Clips and Pockets OR 1 inch 3-ring)

· Pen and or Pencil

· Notebook Paper

· Textbook: Physical Science Glencoe

· Optional – inexpensive calculator – not scientific **This will really help you when solving problems.

Lab Fee: $10.00 (pending Board approval) Students eligible for a fee wavier must see individually before or after class. Anyone who does not pay the fee will not be allowed to participate in laboratory or group activities. He/She will be given and alternative assignment from our textbook.

Classroom Rules:

I will maintain and orderly atmosphere in this classroom so that learning can take place. I have a few simple rules to make this happen:

RESPECT me as your teacher by remaining obedient, attentive and on task.
RESPECT your peers by being well mannered.
RESPECT the property of the school by taking care of classroom materials and equipment.
RESPECT yourself by striving to do your best.
Other Rules: 1. NO ELECTRONIC devices – it will be turned in to office 2. No talking during bell work, tests or lecture time. 3. Maximum of 2 hall passes during each grading period. 4. Be IN YOUR SEAT when the bell rings– 4^th tardy = office referral 5. Follow School Dress Code 6. NO Books may be borrowed from me. Bring your book to class. 7. If you borrow a class pencil, return it. When they run out I will not supply more. 8. Do not write on lab tables. Students have had to pay up to a $50.00 fine for damaging lab tables.

Consequences for not following these rules will include the following:

1^st Offense: Verbal warning/reprimand with possible change of seat; possible confiscation of electronics
2^nd Offense: Note home to parent/guardian; confiscation of electronics; possible “N” in Conduct
3^rd Offense: Phone call or Email to parent/guardian; definite “N” in Conduct; possible “U” in Conduct
4^th Offense: Office Referral; definite “U” in Conduct

Notebook Format:

I require a notebook be kept for this class that does NOT contain any material from other classes. The following format should be used:

Left Pocket: Extra Paper

Clips: Table of Contents, Signed Course Requirements (this sheet), followed by any item that I ask you to keep in the clips.

Right Pocket: any science assignments that your are currently working on

If you prefer a 3ring notebook then the above items can be in different sections

Grading Procedure:

Daily Work: 60% of Final Average

(Notebook Grades, Homework, Class work, Quizzes, Labs/Activities)

Tests: 20% of Final Average

Nine-Week Test: 20% of Final Average

** We will have classroom and grade incentives for participation in the Renaissance program.

Progress Reports:

A school-created progress report will be sent home after the 4^th week of the grading period. You will be asked to have a parent sign and return this progress report. A teacher-created progress report will be given to students at least 2 additional times during the grading period. These should be kept in the notebook as part of your notebook grade.

Make-Up Work for EXCUSED Absences

Make-Up Work for excused absences should be completed within 3 days of returning to school in order to receive full credit. After 3 days it is considered LATE WORK. Make-up work is posted near the front of the classroom and online. Make-up work should be turned in to ME personally. All assignments and due dates are posted in the classroom and students are responsible for checking this list when they return to school for any missed assignment.

Make-Up Work for UNEXCUSED Absences

Make-up work for unexcused absences will be accepted at 70% of the grade earned. This should be turned in to the “Late/Unex” Box in the front of the room.

Make-Up Work for Absences due to Suspension

Make-up work for unexcused absences will be accepted at 70% of the grade earned. This should be turned in to the “Late/Unex” Box in the front of the room.

Late Work

ü Work that is 1 day late will loose 10 points.

ü Work that is 2 or more days late is accepted at 70% of grade earned.

ü Late work should be turned in to the “Late/Unex” Box at the front of the room.

ISD Work

All ISD work will be graded. It is not just “busy” work. You must follow my instructions in isd or you will loose points.

ONLINE Gradebook at www.coffeecountyschools.com/chs/ray

Engrade, our online Gradebook, let's you easily see all of your upcoming homework, assignment scores, class grades, and attendance online as well as send private messages to your teacher to ask questions after class. To sign up for your Engrade account, do the following: 1. I will give you your Access Code. This code will look something like engrade-teachername-nnnnn. Students and Parents can be assigned their own username and password. If a parent wants their own username, they should contact me at 931-723-3309, leave a message and I will return your call with the access code.

Parent Signature

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