Physical Science

2006-2007

Ms.Ripollone

                Physical Science is a class designed to improve problem solving skills as well as help the students acquire a basic knowledge that assist them in chemistry and physics. Special attention in chemistry will be given to, but not limited to, modern atomic theory, chemical formulas and equations and, the mole and laboratory work. Introductory physics topics may include, but not be limited to, motion, force, heat, work, and phases of matter. We will review the metric system, scientific notation, exponents, and the use graphing calculator in order to solve science problems.
Note: The difficulty level of this course is much higher than Earth Science. Students must be attentive in class and must stay on top of their work. In this course a student can easily fall behind!!

 Grading Policy:
2 Quarters 1 Semester grade. (There are two semesters to the year)
Each quarter is worth 40% of the Semester grade
Semester exam- 20%
Each Quarter grade will be determined by the following:
Homework
Tests
quizzes
labs
Projects
Class Work Portfolio

 Homework: No late homework will be accepted. If an assignment is due on the day you are absent, it must be turned in the day you return.

 Tests: I do not give retest. If you are absent on the day of a test previously  announced, the test will be taken on the day you return. If you miss the test review, and return on the day of the test, see me before class.

Class Work Portfolio: This assessment tool will be used to grade students on their class work. Students will receive classroom activities that will be placed in this folder for grading. An assessment rubric will be handed out in class to discuss the requirements (see attached).

Make up work: It is your responsibility to come see me whenever you miss class. Missed work will be completed in the amount of days of your absence unless other arrangements are made. Any missing work not completed in the time allotted will become a zero.

Prearranged Absence: If you know previously that you will not be in class (i.e. athletic or club event, doctor’s appointment, etc.) it is your   responsibility to have any homework assignment, lab or project due that  day in my mailbox before you leave or it is a zero. If we are taking a test or quiz the day you will miss come see me the day before you leave so we can set a time to take the test. It is your responsibility to speak to me or another student to get the assignment to be handed in the next day of class. You are responsible for doing the homework, quiz, or test the next day.

Required Materials:          

1) Textbook: Holt Physical Science
2) Three ring binder or Notebook
3) loose-leaf paper (optional)
4) Pencils
5) Graphing calculator
6) Metric ruler
7) Laboratory supplies(occasionally)
8) Lab Folder
9) Portfolio Folder

 Classroom Rules

1) Be in class in your seat by the time the bell rings. If you are not, this will count as a late!
2) Be RESPECTFUL of the teacher and others (ex. no talking out loud, no negative comments about others, no inappropriate conversations or comments in class.)
3) Be PREPARED for class (bring book, calculator, pencils, ruler, etc.)
4) You MUST bring your textbook to class everyday unless told not to.
5) Ask before doing (before getting up to sharpen a pencil, raise hand before speaking etc.)

General Procedures:    
1) Each class will begin promptly when the bell rings with prayer.
2) NO hats are to be worn in the classroom.
3) If you are late to class, bring me the note and quietly sit down and begin the assignment being worked on.
4) If you have a note to leave during class, bring the note to me before class and get the assignment to be turned in the next day. When it is time for you to leave, quietly pack up your belongings and leave.
5) If it is essential for you to leave the room, raise your hand at an appropriate time. Please return to class in a timely fashion.
6) NO gum, food, candy, or drinks are to be consumed in the classroom.
7) Any destruction of school property will not be tolerated. (i.e. lab tables, bulletin boards, etc.)   
8) I dismiss you at the end of class, THE BELL DOES NOT!
9) ALL Students must be in DRESS CODE!

Movies: Listed below are a few of the movies that may be shown in class during the year:

Sphere           

CSI (various episodes and programs)

Forensic Files

Parents please make a note my e-mail and website below

e-mail : dripollone@cghsnc.org

 Website : http://geocities.com/rippie77

Website will have all assignments and extra credit. Students will also find helpful links for researching and homework. Please note there is a link on edline to my site; however, if edline

does not work you can access the site by entering the address in your web browser.

Extra Credit will be given during the semester.

These procedures will be kept in the student’s notebook for future reference.

 

Homework Assignment:

 

This is Due:  Wednesday August 23rd

 

Survey:

          Go to the website below and take the Learning Styles Test Style One. Links appear on the left for both tests. Once you have given a response for all statements, click on the Tell Me My Learning Style. For an explanation of your learning style use the links given in with your answer. Use the section below to copy you learning style down and hand in to Ms. Rip.

http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsiframe.html

Parent Signature:

          Make sure you hand in the signed section below after you go over the class outline with your parent/guardian.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Name:  ________________________________

 

 

Date test taken: ________________________________

 

 

Learning Style: ______________________________

 

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Please sign and return to teacher

 

Student Signature _________________________                                   Date: _______________

 

 

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________                                Date: _______________