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Welcome to Physical Science. Mrs. Earnest Room C206 Please Have a Seat!. Survey Sheets. This is the first thing you turn in for me and first impressions mean a lot! Make sure you have answered each question with thought and honesty. Make sure it is neat.
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Welcome to Physical Science Mrs. Earnest Room C206 Please Have a Seat!
Survey Sheets • This is the first thing you turn in for me and first impressions mean a lot! • Make sure you have answered each question with thought and honesty. • Make sure it is neat. • Make sure it has been turned in on the front counter.
What is Physical Science ? • This science is a requirement for all SC 9th graders • This course will teach you the basics about Chemistry and Physics • This course will be challenging but fun!
What Do You Need? • Textbook/ Workbook • 3-ring binder • Graph paper for labs • Calculator • Paper/ Index Cards • Writing utensils (pencils, blue ink, black ink, markers, colored pencils) • Your Brain!!!!
College Prep Physical Science Grading Procedures • Tests and Projects = 40% • Labs = 30% • Daily Activities, Homework = 30% • EOC = 20% of final grade
Physical ScienceGrading Procedures Tests and Projects = 25% Labs = 30% Daily Activities, Homework = 45% EOC = 20% of final grade
Make-Up Work • All make-up work must be done within 3 days of your return back to school • If you need more time you MUST make arrangements with me to avoid late penalties • Help Sessions: Mondays thru Fridays 3:30 – 4:00 pm (except on Faculty Mtg Wednesdays). • Always check our website to keep up with what is going on in class. • www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/DEarnest
Classroom Rules • Respect Yourself and Every One Around You • Be Prepared For Class • Turn in ALL Work On Time • Be Responsible for Your Own Learning
Lab Rules • Use Common Sense • Stay in Your Assigned Lab Area Unless You are Told to Move • Follow all Safety Rules • Clean all Equipment and Work Areas After Each Activity • Sinks Are Not Trash Cans!!!! Safety First!
Safety Contract You must get this signed by your parents before you will be allowed to do labs. Please read it carefully before signing.
Others • Parent Letter • Course Standards Booklet • Safety Inventory
Conclusions • This class will require a lot of maturity • This class will be engaging • You will work with each other • Have fun!
Homework • Safety Contract Signed • Study for Safety Test • Parent Contact Sheet Signed • Standards Booklet Signed • Gather your materials