Cooper Middle School 4605 Ewing Road * Austell, GA 30106 Phone: (770) 819-2438 School website: http://www.cobbk12.org/cooper

CLASSROOM SYLLABUS 2011-2012 Teacher Name: _Mrs. Goldsberry_ Content area: Physical Science_

Contact Information: Syllabus for Quarter: 1st qtr. Email: _diane.goldsberry@cobbk12.org_____ Phone: (770) 819-2438 Ext__426____ Website:___http://cooperms.typepad.com/goldsberry/______

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Georgia Holt Science Technology: Physical Science Students will have access to a classroom set of textbooks during school. Outside of school, students are expected to utilize the online edition of our textbook. See information below. The online book may be accessed on the following website: http://my.hrw.com General log- in information: User: cscience33 Password: k3h4w STANDARDS: S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter. S8P2. Students will be familiar with the forms and transformations of energy. S8P3. Students will investigate relationship between force, mass, and the motion of objects. S8P4. Students will explore the wave nature of sound and electromagnetic radiation. S8P5. Students will recognize characteristics of gravity, electricity, and magnetism as major kinds of forces acting in nature. Georgia Performance Standards may be accessed through PICASSO at http://picasso.cobbk12.org GRADING POLICY: Assessments ………………………………………… 40 % Classwork/ Projects/Labs ………..………….. 50% Homework …………………………………………… 10%

SUPPLIES: Two (2) composition books Black or blue non-erasable pens Hairband for students with long hair

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CLASS EXPECTATIONS: Students should arrive to class on time, be prepared, seated, and ready to participate and learn each day. Students should be respectful of themselves, their classmates, teachers, and school property. MASTERING LEARNING -- Assessments will be analyzed for “knowledge gaps”. Students scoring below the mastery mark of 80% will be given the opportunity to improve their scores by studying deficient areas, completing a remedial worksheet, and by completing alternate form of the same test. Students must request the second test.

ABSENT POLICY—It is the student’s responsibility to check the teacher’s blog for instructions regarding absentee assignments. It is the students’ responsibility to obtain, complete, and return the absentee assignments. See student agenda for the timeline for turning in absentee work.

LATE WORK – Late work is accepted with a penalty. Work that is one day late will receive a 10% deduction. Work that is more than one day late receives a 20% deduction.

EXTRA SUPPORT/TUTORING: Extra support and tutoring is available upon request.