· Materials to have with you everyday are a blue/black pen or pencil, calculator, 3 ring binder, paper, and book. Materials to bring in on an as needed basis are a highlighter, markers/crayons/colored pencils, and glue.
· Classroom participation includes all in class assignments, discussions, notes, and daily or weekly work. Work turned in late will have points taken off based on how late the work is turned in.
· Assessments are very important. The tests will be on any and only the material covered in the book and class. A student may request to retake any test on which the score was an F. The student must come in for a scheduled 30-minute review prior to retaking the test. If the new score is higher than the original score, the points will be averaged.
· Quizzes are tools used to help you recall the major focus of the lessons. ALL quizzes are OPEN NOTEBOOK! The quizzes and tests will be directly related. You should keep the quizzes to study from for the chapter tests. (“Honors” keep all quizzes and tests to study for the semester exam.)
· Exams will be at the end of each unit. They will consist of multiple choice, short answer, problem, and essay. There will be a mid-term exam at the end of first semester and a final exam at the end of the school year.
· Homework will be given when needed. Expect homework weekly. Unfinished class work will become homework for completion of the assignment. It is your responsibility to complete the assignment and turn it in on the date due. Work turned in late will have points taken off based on how late the work is turned in.
· Science Starters are a question asked everyday at the start of the period. The question is the objective from the previous lesson. A correct science starter answer is 1 point extra credit per day. All science starters will be kept in a science notebook that will be stored in the classroom. On Friday there will be a drawing and if the chosen student has all 5 science starter questions and answers they will be awarded a prize. The science starters will be checked for completion the last day of the school week.
· Lab Behavior. The science department will also be following a set of lab rules and behavior plan. If there are any behavior issues, lab privileges may be revoked for the year. An alternative assignment will be given for any student not participating in the lab.
