Welcome to Physical Science

Mrs. BordelonRoom B-112

CONTACT INFORMATIONMrs. Bordelon

kbordelon@stcharles.k12.la.ushttp://www.stcharles.k12.la.us/

webpages/kbordelon/(985)764-9946 between 12:45pm-

2:20pm

CLASS PROCEDURESAll 9th grade teachers have created a trifold with

information specific to his/her class. All important school rules and expectations, class procedures, and contact information is outlined on the trifolds. The students received a trifold on the 1st day, but I also have copies available

for you to take.

RULES and consequences

RULES CONSEQUENCES1.Respect everyone in

the classroom. 2.Follow directions the

first time they are given.

3.Be in your seat before the tardy bell rings.

4.Bring all books and materials to class daily.

1st offense: Non-confrontational Warning2nd offense: Infraction Slip3rd offense: Lunch Detention4th offense: Office ReferralSevere Clause: Immediate removal from class with Office Referral

Class Supplies Binder with loose leaf Pens/pencils (Colored pens or highlighters are great!) Calculator Textbook left at home

QUARTERLY OVERVIEW

Q1: Jan 4-Feb 3• Lab Safety•Scientific Method, Measurements (SI), Density•Phases of Matter, Gas Laws

Q2: Feb 4-Mar 9• Physical/Chemical Properties and changes•Changes in matter•Mixtures, Elements, and Compounds•Atoms, Period Table•Acids and bases, pH scaleMIDTERM CORE EXAM (30% of S1) March 10-11

Q3: Mar 14- April 20•Speed, velocity, acceleration•Friction, forces, Newton’s 3 laws•Energy(types and transfer)•Work, power, machines

Q4: April 21- May 17•Electricity•Waves•Behavior and Light•Radioactivity, nuclear fission vs fusionFINAL CORE EXAM (30% of S2)

May 20-23

GRADING POLICYFORMATIVE—

30%SUMMATIVE—

70%• Quizzes • class work • Bellringers

(every 2 wks)• Science lab

reports • informal writing

assignments• Closure- Exit

Slips, TOTD

• Tests (cumulative)

• Exams (midterm and final)

• Projects

Science Notebooks Here are 3 great reasons for

using science notebooks: Left brain and right brain Writing and reflection Shows growth in understanding

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Absence policyCheck websiteCheck “Absent” folder upon returningCopy missed bellringer from a classmate3 days to make up missed assignments Students must inform me of a day they

will stay in TLC for make-up tests

The learning center (TLC)TLC offers free tutoring for all students and

subject areas! Open Tuesday-Thursday from 2:30pm-4:30pm with bus service You do not need teacher approval to attend TLC. All normal school rules and policies apply during TLC hours. If a student continuously breaks TLC policies, he/she will not be allowed to return. Any makeup assignments (tests) for Physical Science will be assigned to TLC. If you do not attend, you will receive a zero on the assignment!

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?Thank you for coming!