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Physical Science Syllabus

This document is a syllabus for Ms. Bush's physical science course at Deer Creek High School. The course covers introductory chemistry in the first semester and introductory physics in the second semester. Grades are based on assignments, labs, exams, and a final exam. The syllabus outlines the teacher's schedule, contact information, required materials, policies on late work and academic dishonesty, and expectations for students.

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Physical Science Syllabus

This document is a syllabus for Ms. Bush's physical science course at Deer Creek High School. The course covers introductory chemistry in the first semester and introductory physics in the second semester. Grades are based on assignments, labs, exams, and a final exam. The syllabus outlines the teacher's schedule, contact information, required materials, policies on late work and academic dishonesty, and expectations for students.

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Physical Science Course Syllabus

Deer Creek High School


Ms. Bush – Room 102

Course Description: This laboratory science course consists of one semester of


introductory level Chemistry and one semester on introductory Physics which is
structured to teach and utilize the scientific method and metric measurements in all
units. Emphasis is placed on inquiry-style learning and development of skills such
as observing, inferring, data collecting, and graphing.

Teacher Schedule: 1st Hour – Planning


2nd Hour – Anatomy
3rd Hour – Anatomy
4th Hour – Anatomy
5th Hour – Physical Science
6th Hour – Physical Science
7th Hour – Anatomy

Contact Information: Call 405-348-5720 ext. 2303 or e-mail any time


(preferred): [email protected]

Teacher Website: My teacher website will contain a testing calendar, class


notes and there internet resources. Please make sure to check it frequently.
Also, please sign up to receive my class newsletter. My teacher website can
be found my going to the HS website and clicking on my name found under
the faculty tab. Here is the link as well:
http://www.deercreekhs.org/faculty/ms__bush

Book Information: Physical Science: Concepts in Action, Author: Pearson,


Cost: $65.00

Grading Procedures: There are 4 categories in our class.


1. Assignments – 30%
2. Labs – 30%
3. Regular Exams –30%
4. Semester Exam – 10%

Assignments: (30%) will be taken on a regular basis. This includes in-class work
as well as homework. Assignments will usually be problems or questions pertaining
to the material we are covering. Assignments are due at the beginning of
class unless otherwise stated.
Labs: (30%) will include formal and informal lab reports as well as student
notebooks. Formal and informal lab reports will be prepared at the conclusion of
most lab experiences. You will be assigned to a lab group. Cooperation and
participation are critical to a lab group’s success. Each member of the group will
turn in his/her own work. Your answers to lab questions should NEVER duplicate
those of other group members (use your own words). Remember that you alone are
ultimately responsible for your grade in lab. Safety procedures will be strictly
enforced. Some of the equipment we will be using is quite valuable and must be
treated accordingly. Irresponsible behavior will result in a zero on lab.
Regular Exams: (30%) will include scheduled content exams, lab practicals and
quizzes. You will be given at least three days notice for these regular exams. I
also reserve the right to administer a pop quiz at any time to determine the current
mastery level of the class.
Semester Exam: (10%) will be comprehensive. A student may be exempt from
his/her semester exam if he/she meets certain criteria as outlined in the Student
Handbook. Per district policy, the final semester grade is calculated using the
cumulative semester grade as 90% of the semester grade and the grade earned on
the comprehensive semester examination as the remaining 10%.

Students: Your parents will be able to check your grades online at any time. My
grading will be kept up to date. Make sure your assignments are kept up.

Deer Creek High School Grading Scale:


A = 100-89.5 B=89.4-79.5 C=79.4-69.5 D=69.4-59.5 F=59.4 and below

Class Materials: 2” size 3 ring binder with pockets


Loose leaf paper
Scientific calculator
Lab notebook (composition style)
Writing utensils (pencils preferred)
You MUST bring your notebook to class each day. Your notebook should have
pockets to hold handouts, your syllabus and old papers. This notebook must be
dedicated solely to this class. It should contain class notes (everything I write on
the board or you see in power point you write in notes), homework assignments
and quizzes.

Assignment Policy and Procedures: All assignments are to be turned in


during the first five minutes of class, unless you are tardy. All assignments should
be in pencil if possible. Illegible assignments may not be graded. I will not accept
messy work. All assignments will need to be identified by your name (first and
last), hour and date. Assignments missing the full heading may be subject to a
10% deduction of grade. Students have five school days to claim “NO NAME”
papers. At the end of the five days, the assignment will be thrown in the trash and
the student will have to redo the work for a late grade.

Late Work Policy: Students are expected to turn in their work on time. Late
work will be deducted 30% of the maximum value and then graded. Late work will
include all assignments/labs that are not turned in by the end of the day that it is
due. Please read your student handbook concerning make up work, school
absences, medical absences and family emergencies. Projects that are assigned at
least a week in advance will not be accepted late. Projects must be turned in by the
due date to receive credit.
Make-up Work Policy:
If you know you are going to be gone you will need to get your work before your
absence. This includes school events. If you know you have a deadline for an
assignment the day you will be gone for a school activity, the assignment is still
due that day. For absences in which you did not expect to be gone, you will need
to request all make up work on the day you return. Work due to excused absences
must be made up within two (2) school days for the first day of absence and one
(1) day for each subsequent day. Missed labs or tests will require you to come in
after/before school or at lunch. As stated above, exams are announced several
days in advance. If you miss class the day before an exam and return on the exam
day, YOU WILL TAKE THE EXAM ON THAT DAY UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS
HAVE BEEN MADE. If you have an exam on the day of a school activity you will
need to schedule a time to take the exam before you leave on the activity.
Students who do not turn in assignments due on days of school activities (like
band, sports, STUCO etc…) will be graded as late. You are responsible for turning
your work in on time.

Extra Credit: will be given at the teacher’s discretion and will not be given
individually to any one student. Varied opportunities for extra credit will be given
throughout the year for different amounts of points.

Academic Dishonesty Policy: Students are expected to do their own work.


Students who cheat on any work in class will be referred to the office, given a zero
on the assignment and parents will be notified. When turning in labs, students can
work together to perform the experiment and collect data in class, but are expected
to put the entire laboratory report in their own words.

Student Expectations: Students are expected to be on time to class every day.


Students are expected to bring all required materials to class each day. Students
will treat each other and me with respect at all times.

Tutoring: I can be available during lunch and after school for tutoring.
Please make arrangements in advance. It is recommended that if a student
has missing assignments or a grade lower than a 69% they attend tutoring.

Course Outline

1st Semester - Intro to Chemical Reactions


Chemistry
Properties of Matter 2nd Semester - Intro to
Scientific Measurement Physics
Atomic Structure Representing Motion
Electrons Accelerated Motion
Periodic Table Forces
Ionic Bonds Work
Covalent Bonds Power
Energy

Return to Ms. Bush

I _______________________ have read this


syllabus carefully and understand what is
expected of me by Ms. Bush. It is my
intention to do my best to follow these rules
and policies in order that Ms. Bush’s class
may run efficiently and learning may occur.
Reminder: please sign up for Newsflash on
my teacher website to get class updates sent
to you by text or email.

X ___________________________

I, _______________________ the
parent/guardian of the above student, have
read and understand the policies of this
syllabus and will do my part in aiding Ms.
Bush in the education of my child. Reminder:
please sign up for Newsflash on my teacher
website to get class updates sent to you by
text or email.

X____________________________
Parent/Guardian E-mail:
______________________
Parent/Guardian Phone:
______________________

Special Comments or Concerns (anything


your student might not want to discuss with
me in person or anything that may help me
understand your child better):

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