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. 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: Monday,
June 22, 2009 through Thursday, July 30, 2009 (24 Days)
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Thursday (School sites closed on Fridays)
HOURS: 7:30 am
– 1:15
LOCATION:
Dana Hills High School,
33333 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA.
(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.
If you have any questions, you
can reach me at my email address at:
dbwilson@capousd.org or phone me at (949) 310-1839
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