Three ring binder (ther will be many handouts which will be kept in your binder along with notes, labs, and homework) I suggest either one inch binder just for Science or a larger 2 or 3 inch binder with a section for Science.
Pencil and Pen (NO, red or pink ink)
Caluculator (nothing fancy, one that adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides)
CLASS RULES
Be Responsible
Come to class on time
Bring all necessary materials to class
Complete assignments according to the date they are due
Plan to stay after school if you are having difficulty in class
Prepare for all tests and quizzes
Ask questions if you are unsure
Participate during class discussion
Be Respectful
Do not talk when someone else or teh teacher is speaking
Be polite; it is important to say "please" and "thank you"
Pay attention during class - that means stay focused on the task at hand
Do not use words that put down others
Raise your hand to speak
Distracting other students during class is totally unacceptable
DISCIPLINE(agreed upon by all students in the class)
First Offense - Verbal warning from teacher
Second Offense - Stand outside classroom
Third Offense - Silent Lunch
Fourth Offense - Office
GRADE BREAKDOWN
10% - CLASS PARTICIPATION
15% - HOMEWORK
20% - QUIZ
25% - LABS / PROJECTS
30% - TEST
EXTRA CREDIT - 1 point per assignment with a max of 5 per semester (added to final grade)
Science in the News: students must orally present information about science from a recent newspaper article, magazine, radio, or TV report and be ready to address questions from the teacher or other classmates.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS (everyday)
CLASS RULES
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
DISCIPLINE (agreed upon by all students in the class)
GRADE BREAKDOWN