Supplies: Earth Science: 3-ring binder with dividers (1.5"), composition-style notebook with graph paper (lab notebook), colored pencils, calculator IPS: Composition-style notebook with graph paper (lab notebook); 3-ring binder with dividers, calculator, colored pencils STEM: Composition-style notebook with graph paper (lab notebook)
Homework:
Due at the beginning of class on due date
No credit for late homework as it will usually be corrected/discussed the day it is due
Long-term assignments (lab reports, projects) may be passed in late, however grade will be reduced at least one full letter grade (10%)
If absent, homework that was due the absent day is to be passed in at the beginning of class when you return; additional missed work should be discussed with me to be completed in a timely manner
Missed work that is not made up within the term will receive a zero
It is your responsibility to make up missed work
Quizzes & Tests:
Occasional pop quizzes to assess students’ progress & understanding (only counts ½ grade)
Missed tests and quizzes must be rescheduled upon return from absence; see me
It is your responsibility to make up missed quizzes/tests due to absences, within the term given
Extra Help:
After school: any day except occasional Wednesdays, and no Thursdays due to after school activities; I am also usually here by 6:45am, so early morning extra help is usually an option as well, except for occasional morning meeting days
Grading Guidelines:
Daily Homework 15 (cannot be handed in late; we go over in class)
Lab Reports/SITN/projects 35 Earth/30 IPS (weight varies depending on work involved; can be passed in late, but lose 10%)
Science Binder (Earth Science) 10 (graded at the end of each term; should include all notes, labs & worksheets from chapters covered during the term; after grading, students can leave contents at home in a safe place and start fresh for new term) or Lab Notebook (IPS) 10 (graded at the end of each term; includes lab preps, discussion notes, data collected & questions answered during labs; keep until end of year)