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2004-2005 233-1930 ext. 2779 Responsibilities/ Absent
policy/ Homework policy/ Tests
and quizzes/ Projects/ Labs/ Notes and Handouts/ Grading policy |
CLASSROOM RULES
All
students will:
- Come to class
prepared (see below)
- Respect each
other and others' property
- Be quiet and
settle down immediately upon entering the room. Go to Our
Daily Classroom Routine page.
- Follow
Instructions given for proper Computer Use and Sign-In every time a
computer is used.
- DO NOT
Talk while Mrs. Saul is trying to teach! This
is her #1 PET-PEEVE!
Students will always
come to class prepared with:
- A pen and
a pencil
- A notebook
- A pocket folder
- The textbook
(covered)
when needed
- It is
suggested, but not required that each student have his/her own supply of
art materials (colored pencils, markers, glue etc.)
- Science lab folders will be kept in our
classroom. Students are responsible for making certain they do not leave
room 231!
It is the student's
responsibility to inquire about and make up all work
missed due to his or her absence.
Please read the
following for an outline of my absent policy and how it affects missing work.
Homework is extremely important in our science class. Please read the following and keep in mind that homework is an extension of what we are learning in our classroom and the completion of all homework--no matter how big or how small-- is important and will help you to further understand all that we will be learning this year.
If you should miss any homework assignments due to an absentee, the following will guide you through my policy:
- If the student
is present on the day a homework assignment is given, then he/she is
expected to have the homework on the first day back to
school.
- If student is
absent on the day an assignment is given, then he/she must get the
assignment A.S.A.P. (the first day back to school). It is due the day
after receiving the assignment.
- If student does
not hand in a homework assignment when it is due, then a zero
(0) will be entered into the grade book. The
student may hand in the missing assignment one day late, but
will only receive 50% credit for this assignment.
- Homework is NOT
accepted for credit beyond this one day, but students are still
responsible for knowing the material.
- Homework should NEVER be done in class unless the
teacher offers time for it…(which doesn't happen too often!)
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The taking of examinations is a given. Students should always prepare and study for quizzes and tests to ensure success.
Students have 1 week to make up any missed examinations. However, all students should be prepared to take a missed examination the day that he/she returns to school!
Our science classroom is very project-oriented and you should expect to complete some type of project for every topic that is covered this year.
Projects are due on the date that is assigned.
Students are always given ample time to complete both short-term and long-term
projects, so DO NOT wait until the last minute to work on a project.
NOTE: A project will
loose 10% off of its grade for each day that it is late. A project will
not be accepted beyond 5 days or one week late.
Laboratory
experiences help us to better understand the world around us. It is necessary
for all students to act maturely and exhibit proper laboratory behavior.
I will go over what is expected of you
when the time comes for our initial lab.
Every effort should be made to be present on a scheduled lab day.
Due
to time constraints and the preparation involved, some activities will not be
available for make-up. However, the teacher will provide an alternative
assignment when this occurs.
NOTES, JOURNAL ASSIGNMENTS AND HANDOUTS
Notes are a necessary part of our classroom and it is expected that each student keep a neat and accurate notebook with all pages dated and all notes complete. All handouts should be kept in a two-pocket folder or binder.
In the event that notes and handouts are missing:
Each student is responsible for obtaining missing notes, including journal entries, and handouts.
- Notes should be
copied from a peer on our team as soon as possible. Choose someone that
you trust! Notes may also be made up during homeroom time.
- Extra handouts
will be kept on the over-head projector table or other designated area.
Only those students who are absent will be given one.
STUDENTS
WHO LOSE OR MISPLACE HANDOUTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN OTHERS.
The
following is a general outline of how assignments are weighed.
Please note that often times within a quarter an assignment may be weighed
differently. When this happens
the student is always notified far in advance.
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GRADING PROCEDURE |
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Tests, Laboratory
Reports, and Projects |
50% |
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Quizzes |
20% |
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Laboratory Notebook |
20% |
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Homework and Class
Participation |
10% |
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Total |
100% |