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Back to School Physical Science: Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy

This class covers chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Expect reading, note-taking, labs, tests, research projects, and class involvement. Grades are based on homework, classwork, projects (60%) and tests (40%).

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Back to School Physical Science: Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy

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  1. Back to School2012-13 Physical Science

  2. What is this class about? • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy

  3. What work is expected? • Read from text, take notes, answer questions. Move to Common Core Standards (tested in 11th grade) • Perform labs and write them up. • Read articles about science. • Take tests. • Do one independent research project. • Take turns as class officers.

  4. 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.

  5. What are grades based on? • Homework, Classwork and Project 60% • Tests 40%

  6. How do I know my student’s grade? • Parent portal. • Password the same as last year. • See Anna in the office if you forgot your password. • See me if you do not have Internet access.

  7. 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%  By the percentage

  8. 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

  9. Teen Talk • Dec 10-20 • By Teen Pregnancy Coalition • State required sexually transmitted disease information • Answer any question or rumor • A strong emphasis on abstinence • Opt out program

  10. Volunteers • Class parent • Help in classroom during labs • Presentation to class • Provide lab supplies • Organizer for class events • Starbeque • Scholastic books • Fundraiser • Help with graduation

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