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Back to School 2012-13. Physical Science. What is this class about?. Chemistry Physics Astronomy. What work is expected?. Read from text, take notes, answer questions. Move to Common Core Standards (tested in 11 th grade) Perform labs and write them up. Read articles about science.
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Back to School2012-13 Physical Science
What is this class about? • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy
What work is expected? • Read from text, take notes, answer questions. Move to Common Core Standards (tested in 11th grade) • Perform labs and write them up. • Read articles about science. • Take tests. • Do one independent research project. • Take turns as class officers.
What’s this about a project? • There are one project this year. • They are independent research projects. • Students are given class and homework time to work on them. • They will take 8 - 15 hours, depending. • The best project is one that captures the student’s interest. • Parents may assist.
What are grades based on? • Homework, Classwork and Project 60% • Tests 40%
How do I know my student’s grade? • Parent portal. • Password the same as last year. • See Anna in the office if you forgot your password. • See me if you do not have Internet access.
A 94% A- 90-93.9% B+ 87-89.9% B 84-86.9% B- 80-83.9% C+ 77-79.9% C 74-76.9% C- 70-73.9% D+ 67-69.9% D 64-66.9% D- 60-63.9% F 59.5% By the percentage
How Can Parents Know What is Going On? • Check the homework • Check the class web site • Check newsletter • Send me email • Call me • Set up a conference • Sign grade reports and tests
Teen Talk • Dec 10-20 • By Teen Pregnancy Coalition • State required sexually transmitted disease information • Answer any question or rumor • A strong emphasis on abstinence • Opt out program
Volunteers • Class parent • Help in classroom during labs • Presentation to class • Provide lab supplies • Organizer for class events • Starbeque • Scholastic books • Fundraiser • Help with graduation