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Guidelines for Success in Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science Classes

Welcome to Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science! Classes are held daily, and it is crucial to bring all necessary materials every day. Grading follows the Walnut Valley School District standards, with labs, homework, and projects accounting for 40%, while tests and quizzes make up 60% of your grade. Attendance is important; all work must be submitted on time. Extra credit is awarded to groups, not individuals. Follow classroom rules for a respectful and productive environment. Remember, your success is your responsibility!

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Guidelines for Success in Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science Classes

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  1. Welcome to Chemistry/Biology/ Environmental Science Teacher is available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Unless the instructor announces Times differently. Appointment needed

  2. GRADING Grading according to the Walnut Valley School District

  3. How the Semester is Graded? • a. Labs, homework, projects, Openers are 40% of the grade • Stamp sheet will record the points. Some assignments will be collected unannounced for grading, so the point values will differ on those assignments. The stamp sheet will be collected and recorded. Late stamp sheets are 50% off the total points.

  4. Tests and Quizzes • All tests and Quizzes are 60% of the grade. • Absent? Take the exam on the day of return) • Late Work is not accepted! • TARDIES to Class: Homework will be incomplete for the period. Zeros on Quizzes. 100 points will be substractedfrom the test, if it is a Test Day No Stamp Sheet on homework Check day? No Credit for work!

  5. Test Continued: • ALL Tests are either or a combinations of short answer (Marine/Chem./Environmental) / multiple choice (Chem./Environmental) / True or False and modified true and False, matching, short answer and essay. (Chem. /Environmental). • The information comes from the text and/or notes. No word banks are given.

  6. Absent ? • All Absent work is due the next day! • Get homework from a friend or the Instructor.

  7. BOOKS AND MATERIALS • BOOKS ARE TO BE BOUGHT TO CLASS EVERYDAY! (If there is not a class set available) • Referrals will be issued for failure to do so. • Materials recommended for class: scientific calculator, highlighter, pencils, pens, loose leaf paper not spiral, ruler, and graph paper.

  8. Extra Credit • EXTRA CREDIT IS ONLY GIVEN TO THE ENTIRE GROUP, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BY DECISION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

  9. Classroom Rules • Be on time for class • Do not leave your seat without permission. • No food or drink in class. • Be respectful to others • Follow directions when first given. • All books and bags are stored under desks. • Be on tasks at all times • Bathroom passes are only to the nurse /GLC’s. Excessive uses of restroom Parents notified. You will do well in school, if all your homework is completed and get at least 70% or better on the test. • You Success Is Your Responsibility! STUDY!

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