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S A N C L E M E N T E H I G H S C H O O L
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Coordinated
Science 1 Syllabus Summer School 2009 Mr. Wilson Course
Description:
This introductory activity-based,
year-long course provides an in-depth study of selected topics in earth and
physical sciences. This course is designed to prepare students for success in
college prep Biology in Grade 10. This course meets 10 of the 20 required
credits in science to graduate. Students will meet physical science requirement
for graduation upon completion of both semesters with a passing grade.
Teaching
Methods:
This class will be taught using a variety of teaching methods including
lectures, discussions, labs, computer simulations, demonstrations, and homework.
Grading
(These are approximate percentages) 40% Tests and
Quizzes
25% Lab Write-ups/Class Projects 15% Final Exam
20% Homework TEXT BOOK:
Physical Science with Earth Science by Glencoe, Copyright 2006. Additional
resources available at http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com
(Always bring book to class unless otherwise instructed) DATES: SCHEDULE:
Monday through Thursday (School sites closed on Fridays) HOURS: ROOM:
819 LOCATION:
33333 Golden Lantern
(949) 496-6666 ABSENCES:
In order to earn credit, students may not have more than 1 absence per 12-day
semester. One absence equals 3 points. Students arriving to class after the
first half hour, or students who miss more than one-half hour, will be marked
absent. It is essential that students arrive to class on time daily. Each tardy
equals 1 point, THREE tardies are equivalent to ONE ABSENCE (3 points). Students
who return late from scheduled breaks will be considered tardy. Students may not
exceed a total of 5 accumulated points (any combination of absences or tardies).
Students exceeding 5 points WILL BE DROPPED from the class on the sixth point. THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY. Quizzes
& Tests: These
will be given on almost a daily basis. Small
quizzes will be given during and after each chapter, followed by a larger unit
test after we complete each of the five units in this course. If you are absent
from class, you will have one day to take the quiz or test. It is your
responsibility to schedule and take your make-ups.
On the completion of this course, a comprehensive final will be given Homework:
Homework will be assigned regularly.
Points are received upon completion of homework on time.
Most homework assignments are worth 10 points.
Failure to turn in homework will receive a zero.
It is your responsibility to make up any homework during an absence from
class. Bring
the following with you every day: 1.
Notebook:
A 3 ring binder notebook is required for this class.
This notebook must have 4 dividers (with plastic tabs).
The dividers should be labeled and in the order as follows: ·
Lecture Notes
·
Homework
·
Quiz
·
Labs 2.
Pen/pencil:
Bring both. 3.
Ruler, paper, graph paper:
Keep these in your notebook. GRAPH
PAPER IS A MUST! 4.
Textbook:
Textbook must be covered Class
Rules:
(sorry to be negative, but every classroom has to have these) ·
BE RESPECTFUL AT ALL
TIMES (the remaining rules fall under this one) o
Be
respectful at all times – To fellow
students, the teacher, and your classroom o
Be
prepared for class - paper, pens,
notebook, and homework completed. o
Do
not leave your seat without
permission. o
No
food, gum, or drinks allowed in
class (bottled water is the
exception) o
Copying
homework is unacceptable. o
No
Ipod’s or
Cell Phones will be in use during class. (They will be confiscated) o
Follow
safety procedures at all times.
Contact Mr. Wilson: o
Email:
dbwilson@capousd.org o
Phone: (949) 310-1839
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