welcome to wmhs - wyandanch.k12.ny.us
TRANSCRIPT
WELCOME TO WMHSSCIENCE DEPARTMENTPHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY
WMHS Science Department• Living Environment
Ms. KellyEmail: [email protected]
Ms. Wilhelm Email: [email protected]
Ms. MillerEmail: [email protected]
Dr. Roca Email: [email protected]
Dr.SpielmanEmail: [email protected]
Mrs. YapEmail: [email protected]
WMHS Science Department
• Earth Science
• Ms. SchoenfeldtEmail: [email protected]
• Mr. SalembierEmail: [email protected]
• Dr. Greene Email: [email protected]
• Mrs. Barr Email : [email protected]
WMHS Science Department• Chemistry
• Ms. McEnteeEmail: [email protected]
• Dr. SpielmannEmail: [email protected]
• Physics• Dr. Spielmann
Email: [email protected]• Anatomy/Physiology
• Mrs. KellyEmail: [email protected]
• Ms. MillerEmail: [email protected]
• Mrs. McEnteeEmail: [email protected]
Regents Science Courses• Living Environment
• Earth Science• Chemistry• Physics
ELECTIVES: (11th + 12th graders)
• Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation Requirements
• Students must earn a minimum of three science credits to graduate.
• Students must earn a minimum of a 65 to pass all required regents exams and receive course credit.
• Students must earn a minimum of a 65 to pass the course and receive course credit.
Laboratory Requirement
• Students are required by NYS Education Department to complete 1200 minutes of laboratory exercises in order to qualify to sit for the Regents Examination in June.
• Earth science lab practical must be taken before the June Regents
Student Expectations:
• Attendance– on time and present daily
• Prepared to learn– notebook, pen/pencil, books,
homework• Complete labs for Regents eligibility • Extra help available (please see your
child’s teacher for afterschool hours)
WMHS Science Department Grading Policy
Quarterly Grade
• Testing Assessments = 60%– Exams 40%-this includes the biweekly
exams as well as quarterly exams. – Quizzes 20%-this includes weekly
quizzes
Grading Policy cont’d
• Laboratory Assessment = 20%• Student participation
• Written laboratory assessments
Grading Policy cont’d• Class Participation = 20%
• Homework =10%
• Participation/Portfolios = 10%
*75 is considered passing at WMHS This grades indicates the student is College and Career Ready
Course Grade: to determine the grade for the year.
• 70%= average from all 4 quarters• 10%=Midterm Exam • 20%=Final Exam
Final Grade is comprised of:
WMHS HealthMr. CarrickEmail: [email protected]
Grading Policy• Test 50%
– 25% midterm and final– 25% weekly quizzes
• Projects 25%• Participation 25%
– Homework– Reflections– Participation– Preparedness
WMHS Physical Education
• Physical Education• Mr. Williams
Email: [email protected]• Mr. Romer
Email: [email protected]• Ms. Shannon
Email: [email protected]
Physical Education Grading Policy
• Participation 60% of quarterly grade• In order for students to receive full credit they must get dressed for class
and participate in all activities.• Skills Assessment 20% of quarterly grade• Student’s ability to perform task successfully• Testing and Quizzes 20% of quarterly grade• Exams 40%: This will include weekly exams as well as quarterly exams,
midterm and final exams.• Quizzes 20%: This will include weekly quizzes.
• Students will receive 5 points each day if they are dressed and participate in class.
• Students will receive 2 points the first 3x’s they are unprepared for class but participate.
• After the 3rd unprepared the student will receive a zero each day they come to class unprepared.
Technology• Mr. Penn
Email: [email protected]• Mr. Milch
Email: [email protected]
Grading System20% quizzes20% tests20% projects20% participation20% professionalism
Looking forward to a great year!