Course:    Physical Science
Instructor:   Mrs. Georgeann Canter
Email:   georgeann.canter@bridgeportschools.net
Text:  Prentice Hall Physical Science
Useful Items:   Notebook/Binder   		Scientific calculator (helpful at times)
                       Wide rule paper   		Goggles for lab (can purchase from teacher)
                       Pen or pencil
Someplace to keep the handouts you are given.  Additional copies will cost $0.10
Grade:   Your grade is a weighted average based on the following categories
                60%   test
      	     15%   quiz  
	      5%    participation
	     12%   lab      (if absent a 1 page report on covered material required)
                 8%    homework
Class Participation:  A participation grade is given almost daily to help students understand and practice the various concepts that are taught.  
Homework Assignments:  Each chapter covered will have graded homework.  Homework is posted on Progress Book and on the Homework board.  It is to be done on wide rule paper or typed.  It is suggested that you do the work on your own, but working with others is fine as long as you are not copying. Understanding how to do the work is the key to success. 
Graded Assignments:
         * Hand in at beginning of class {or they are late} by placing in the basket
         * 2 points off if they are 1 day late 
          *More than 1 day late, worth ½ of graded amount
          *Spelling will be taken into account
         * Must be on wide ruled paper, no edges, blue or black ink
          *Any paper without a name will have 1 point deducted
A standing assignment with each chapter:  
          1. Vocabulary (definitions are best found in the chapter)
          2. Writing Process found in the chapter review
          3. Test Prep questions

Quiz:   A pop quiz over the material covered is always a possibility.  A vocabulary quiz can be given with each chapter.
Project:      Special assignments will be given throughout the year. These projects will be entered as a test grade.  They will be graded differently than other assignments.  
      
Cheating/Plagiarism:   See student handbook for guidelines.  
Attendance:  It is understood that a student may miss school on occasion.  However, it is up to the student to check with others in the class to find out what they have missed.  Students are also reminded to check the assignment boards for any changes and the box for handouts they may have missed.  All missing assignments need to be made up ASAP.  If you were absent when an assignment was due it should be turned in the day you return to school unless other arraignments are made with the teacher.  Until made up, missing assignments will average as a “0”. All missing work needs to be turned in by 1 week before the end of the grading period. (Check poster for dates)      If you consistently miss on test day, your make up test could be given in essay form.    
Tardy:  You are responsible to get to class on time.  When the bell rings, you should be in your seat ready to start class.  Purses should not be on the desk.      
 Extras:  
          * Science article(s) from the news paper.
           *Vocabulary words for the chapter cut out of the news paper.
                     Glue on construction paper.  Use proper heading
                                   
All extra credit and make-up work must be handed in the Friday BEFORE the end of the grading period.