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Physical Science 2010-2011. Mr. Hoffman Mrs. Britz Room 241. Here, in this room: 241 Periods for class: 4, 6 Prep Period (7 th ) and 8 th Period Email: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.us Phone: 332-5241. Where to Find Me. Text book (left in the room) Pencil, blue or black pen
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Physical Science2010-2011 Mr. Hoffman Mrs. Britz Room 241
Here, in this room: 241 • Periods for class: 4, 6 • Prep Period (7th) and 8th Period • Email: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.us • Phone: 332-5241 Where to Find Me
Text book (left in the room) • Pencil, blue or black pen • Spiral Notebook • 3-ring binder Materials Needed
Total points for semester • Homework • Tests/quizzes • Lab assignments • Weekly time card Points continue through each quarter and keep building Grading
To pass= 60% • 59.9%=F • Aim for higher than 60% To Pass
Quizzes given often • Check on your progress and understanding. • Keep up with the material and seek help ASAP • Tests every 2 to 3 weeks. • Never given on Mondays. • I will let you know a week in advance of test dates and remind you every day until test day. It will also be posted on my website. • No excuse not to be ready Tests/Quizzes
Given almost every day • Completed either in class or at home. • From me or periodically from text. • Do it. The majority of your grade will be from homework. Homework
Come to class • Do the homework. • Communicate with me • 8th period, before school, after class • Email: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.us • Communicate with Mrs. Britz, Mrs. VanWetzinga, and/or Mr. Ambrose. • WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED Success
Physical science is an experimental science • Some labs can be dangerous. • Goggles will be worn at all times or when instructed Safety
Rule #1: Respect • To me • To others • School property • To yourself • Pay Attention! • Page 2 and 3 in syllabus • Read these carefully • FOLLOW THEM Rules
If Mrs. Britz or I see it or notice you are using it • 1st warning • If either of us sees it or notices it again • I will take the phone and you will receive a Wednesday/Saturday session • If we see it or notice you using it during a test???! • Don’t do this. • This is considered cheating. • EVEN AFTER YOU ARE DONE! • Zero on test • Further disciplinary procedures you do NOT want to deal with. Cell Phones
Do the homework. • Go back through your notes • Go back through power points and old unit assignments (almost everything is on my website) • Do the homework. The ability to review is a great tool to have. More success
http://www.pleasval.k12.ia.us/highschool/teachers/hoffmanjoshua/index.htmhttp://www.pleasval.k12.ia.us/highschool/teachers/hoffmanjoshua/index.htm • Lectures: download as powerpoint or .pdf • HW Packets: download as .pdf if you lose yours • Weekly schedules/assignments • Help links • Other fun/interesting stuff My Website
Come and see me • Email me: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.us • Textbook (may not be exactly how I cover material, but can definitely help) Problems?