Course Layout
What is our course name?
at the top of the syllabus
What does it mean to work cooperatively?
Each person is to write all information unless otherwise stated. You will work together to accomplish a task, not let one person do all the work. Set differences aside to reach your same goal.
What format will all science research papers be completed in?
APA format
What do we start class with each day?
Forethought question or daily science
When and where are food and drinks permitted?
During class food is not allowed at any time unless special circumstances permit as determined by the teacher. Drinks must be kept in a sealed, see-through, and spill-proof containers. Refillable water bottles are highly recommended. Water can be provided for special cases. All water and food must be consumed outside of the classroom.
According to our grading scale, what percentage will result in an NCE for the hexter?
69.4%
How many strikes do you get for a basic classroom violation before receiving a referral?
2
Name at least one of the CDE standard topics that will be studied this year.
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What must you complete in order to participate in labs?
You must sign the lab safety contract and get a 90% or better on the lab safety quiz before you are able to participate in any labs.
How much time do you have to turn in a missing assignment?
Two weeks before it's a zero
below a 70% and missing assignments
Name at least two of the CDE standard topics that will be studied this year not mentioned yet.
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Define the cell phone policy.
Cell phones will not be permitted for use during learning times unless special permission by the teacher has been given. All cell phones need to be put away in a backpack, not your pocket during instruction, especially labs and demos. This includes the use of cell phones for music, meaning no earbuds. Once the teacher begins, phones should be put away.
What is the cheating policy?
Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. This assignment will not be permitted to be retaken.
How does extra credit work?
No extra credit assignments will be made. Bonus questions on quizzes or exams may be provided. It may also be given in the form of a classwork assignment. These bonus points are added on to the grade received for that assignment only.
Name at least 5 topics of study from our semester course list.
syllabus check
Name all materials needed for class each day.
Planner, working and charged district computer device, writing utensil, science folder
What 4 violations will result in planner point deductions?
all SRL, social contract, classroom, and academic procedure violations
Name 4 of the Puma Pride RESPECT Rules.
R emember all materials necessary for class participation.
E at before or after class, not during.
S traighten all materials when finished.
P ersonal electronic devices are with permission only.
E nter the class on time and ready to learn.
C ontinue to work hard all year.
T reat others better than you would want to be treated. Inappropriate comments or language will not be tolerated.