Syllabus+and+Procedures


 * 8th Grade Classroom Policies 2014-2015 **


 * Course overview: ** The general science science curriculum covers the content of physics and chemistry. Emphasis is placed on understanding content (through classroom activities, labs and homework), organization, independent thinking, technology integration, and time management.

**Materials**
 * You must bring these things with you every day:[[image:http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100443636/prentice-hall-science-explorer-ioannis-miaoulis-hardcover-cover-art.jpg width="140" height="182" align="right" caption="www.pearsonsuccesssnet.com  Username: remsenunionsciencems"]] **
 * Pen, pencil, Highlighter
 * Notebook/Binder
 * Notes/Assignments/labs are to be kept in order.
 * Your notes/assignments and labs are to prepare you for the test.
 * These will be your study guides for the chapter/unit tests.
 * Earbuds or Headphones
 * Cell Phone...not kidding :)


 * Policies **
 * No food or drink; except for water bottles…do not ask to leave to fill your bottle. Plan accordingly and have it ready prior to class
 * I have extra office supplies on the shelves – help yourself – no need to ask.


 * Absences[[image:http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-1001-2706-2218_Boy_Sleeping_in_Class_with_a_Bully_and_the_Teachers_Pet_clipart_image.jpg width="210" height="76"]] **
 * ** You need to be in class. **
 * It is **__YOUR RESPONSIBILITY__** to get make-up work. If you know you are going to be gone. BE Proactive. Get the work done before you leave.
 * The day you return to school, you need to print off your make-up work and see me for any clarification. You get **one day for every day absent to complete assignments.**
 * Turn in any work that was due and collected while you were gone. **You do not get extra days to complete work that was due the day you were gone.**
 * If you are absent the day of a test…You will be expected to make up the **missed test in class the day you return to school**. No excuses. All test schedules are known well in advance.
 * Please review the policy on excessive absenteeism on page 12 of the Parent/Student handbook: []


 * Labs[[image:lab_equipment.jpg width="147" height="110" align="left"]] **
 * We perform labs in the classroom to see how to apply the concepts we are learning. When you miss a lab, you will be expected to make-up the lab or an online version of the lab on your own time. See me for instructions.


 * Grades[[image:a_grade_plus.jpg width="109" height="81"]] **
 * ** Grades are weighted as follows: **
 * Tests 40%
 * Labs / Projects / Homework 50%
 * Bell Ringers / Quizzes 10%

Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a ZERO on any test, quiz, lab, or homework assignment for both parties involved (THIS INCLUDES COPYING SOMEONE ELSE’S WORK AND PLAGIARISM.) For further clarification, please review the Cheating and Plagiarism policy on page 26: []


 * GRADING SCALE: **
 * < A ||= 95-100 ||
 * < A- ||= 91-94 ||
 * < B+ ||= 87-90 ||
 * < B ||= 84-86 ||
 * < B- ||= 81-83 ||
 * < C+ ||= 77-80 ||
 * < C ||= 74-76 ||
 * < C- ||= 71-73 ||
 * < D+ ||= 67-70 ||
 * < D ||= 64-66 ||
 * < D- ||= 60-63 ||
 * < F ||= Below 60 ||

The final exam will be worth 20% of your final semester grade.

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