WELCOME!!!Mrs. Freeman’s physical Science Class

7th Period

Student InformationGet a note card from the front of the roomPlease fill out the following information

First and Last nameName you wish to be calledFavorite subject in schoolFavorite science subjectEmail addressAfter school activities (sports, clubs, etc.)Hobbies (horseback riding, tennis, scrap booking,

etc.)What is one thing you want to learn about

chemistry this year? (Do not just put “chemistry”)

My Information Mrs. FreemanKatie.Freeman@cherokee.k12.ga.usGraduated from Kennesaw State University I work with the marching band after school—

meaning I will not be in my room most afternoons!!!!

Rock climbing, reading, music, as well as many other hobbies

Any questions?

Syllabus OutlineWebsite overviewGrading systemAssessmentsLabs and activitiesQuizzesHomework

Attendance/Discipline

Safety (Tomorrow)Make up workSupply ListHonor CodeSyllabus Verification

Web SiteWeb Site Includes:

SyllabusNotesHomework pagesCalendarLinks

Grading SystemTwo Separate grades, one for each semester

The semester grades will NOT be averaged together

Grades will include:AssessmentsFinal examQuizzesLabs and other class activitiesClass work and homework

AssessmentsAssessments:

35% of your final gradeGiven at the end of a group of chaptersTest corrections:

Correct each question you missed Turn in ONE WEEK after you test are handed back

A final will be given at the end of each semesters, EoCT will be given at the end of next semester as a final

Both the Final and EoCT counts as 15% of your final grade each

Will be cumulative

Labs and ActivitiesLabs will be done fairly often throughout the

next two semesters25% of your final gradeLab write-ups will be turned in two days after

the lab is completedCompleted in groups—NO PLAGARISMLab safety must be followed!!!

Otherwise will result in an automatic zeroLabs can not be made up

Absences will result in an alternative assignment

QuizzesQuizzes will be given periodically throughout

each section10% of your final gradeFirst one will be given on Friday Aug 6th!

Over lab safety, rules, and equipment

HomeworkHome will be given EVERY night!!!15% of your final gradeNot collected until the day of the test at the

beginning of classWill not be accepted at any other time

Will have a chance to ask questions the day after it is givenAfter that day, you will not be able to ask questions

about itYou will have to come in the mornings

Grade:CompletionAccuracy—I will pick one randomly

Attendance and DisciplineAttendance is VITALEmail me for assignments but they will also

be posted on my web pageTest dates do not change!!!Test corrections are still due a week laterBe respectfulNO food or drinks except water!!!

Make-Up WorkAssignments will be posted on my web siteEmail me if you need the assignments, notes,

or have questionsMake-up work is due the day after you are

return (if it was due the day you were absent)Otherwise, it’s due twice the number of days

missed after you returnLate work is not accepted except at the

discretion of the teacher!

Supply ListPaper, college ruled is probably bestPens (blue and black)Pencils3 inch three ring binder will five subject

dividerNO SPIRALS!!!!Scientific calculatorComposition notebookGraph paper

Honor CodeYour work should always be in your own

words unless you use quotationLab reports ALWAYS in your own wordsPLAGIRISM WILL NEVER BE TOLERATED!!!Results in a grade of zero for everyone

VerificationDue on Aug. 6th

Will not be able to participate in a lab until its turned back in

There are no extras, this is your only copy from me

You can get extras off my web page if you print it yourself