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Physical Science

 Welcome students, parents, and guardians to Physical Science!  Together we will be exploring the science of matter and energy this term.  With a little bit of hard work and a lot of curiosity, I know you will succeed in this class.  Students will perform inquiry-based laboratories and will use mathematic skills to investigate phenomena of the natural world. Topics to be covered include: Forces and Motion, Work and Energy, Sound and Waves, Light and Optics, Energy and the Earth System, Earth Science, and Astronomy.   


Algebra I

Welcome students, parents, and guardians to a new school year! This course is centered on three major topics-language and symbolism; relations and functions; and graphs. Students will learn to use algebra to represent situations that involve variable quantities with expressions, equations and inequalities. Emphasis will be placed on using linear and quadratic functions to solve application problems.

Schedule:

Period

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Semester 1

Algebra I A

Prep

Physical Science A

Physical Science A

Physical Science A

Physical Science A

Physical Science A

Semester 2

Algebra I B

Prep

Physical Science B

Physical Science B

Physical Science B

Physical Science B

Physical Science B

Contact Information:

Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions or concerns you may have.  If you would like additional help please make arrangements with me.  I am available to help with your class work and make up labs before and after school.

amie.ell@esd112.wednet.edu
(509) 493-1970 ext 217


Physical Science Required Materials:

It is expected that each student bring to class everyday ALL of the require materials.  Periodic material checks will be performed.  Students who come to class without materials may lose class  points in the form of “responsibility points”.

bullet.gif      Pencil and Pen
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bullet.gif      Scientific Calculator

Algebra I Required Materials:

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bullet.gif   Spiral Notebook
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bullet.gif      Scientific Calculator
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Physical Science Grade Points

Assignments 30% of your grade is based on textbook assignments.  These include: skill sheets, chapter reviews, and vocabulary
Laboratories 30% of your grade is based on completion of laboratory write-ups
Tests/Quizzes 30% of your grade is based on test and quiz scores.  This includes a midterm and final exam
Projects 10% of your grade is based on project completion both in and out of class

 

Algebra I Grade Points

Assignments 40% of your grade is based on completion of daily assignments
Tests/Quizzes 40% of your grade is based on test and quiz scores.  This includes a midterm and final exam
Projects 20% of your grade is based on completion of daily warm-up excercises, responsibility points (material checks), and class participation.
                                  

Grading Scale:

100 - 94% A 89 - 87% B+ 79 77% C+ 69 -67% D+
93 - 90% A- 86 83% B 76 - 73% C 66 - 63% D
  82 - 80% B- 72 70% C- 59 - 00% F

Late assignments will not be accepted.  If you are absent, you will have one day for each day absent to make up homework with no deduction.  It is the responsibility of the student to obtain from me any missed work the first day they return back to class.  I will not accept work later than one week.

Classroom Expectations:

No food or drink is allowed in the science lab.  Lunch detention (15 minutes) will be assigned to those who do not follow this rule.  Water bottles are OK.

No cell phone, video game player, or music player use in class.  Turn them off and put them away before class.  I will take and hold all devises that are seen in class until the end of the day.

All policies and procedures stated in the student handbook will be followed at all times. 
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