Back to School2015-16

Physical Science

What is this class about?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Astronomy

What work is expected?Read from text, take notes, answer

questions.Perform labs and write them up.Read articles about science.Take tests.Do one independent research project.

What’s this about a project? There are one project this year. They are independent research projects. Students are given class and homework time

to work on them. They will take 8 - 15 hours, depending. The best project is one that captures the

student’s interest. Parents may assist.

What are grades based on?

• Homework, Classwork and Project 60%

• Tests and Discussions 40%

How do I know my student’s grade?

• Parent portal.

• Password the same as last year.

• Set automatic grade report.

• See Anna in the office if you forgot your password.

• See me if you do not have Internet access.

By the percentage

• A 94% • A- 90-93.9%• B+ 87-89.9%• B 84-86.9%• B- 80-83.9%

• C+ 77-79.9%• C 74-76.9%• C- 70-73.9%• D+ 67-69.9%• D 64-66.9%• D- 60-63.9%• F 59.5%

How Can Parents Know What is Going On?

• Check the homework

• Check the class web site

• Check newsletter

• Send me email

• Call me

• Set up a conference

• Sign grade reports and tests

Teen Talk

• Nov 30 – Dec 11

• By Teen Pregnancy Coalition

• State required sexually transmitted disease information

• Answer any question or rumor

• A strong emphasis on abstinence

• Opt out program

Volunteers• Class parent• Help in classroom during labs• Presentation to class• Provide lab supplies• Be an interview subject for other student’s

projects