Science 8 Course Expectations 2001
Salmo Secondary

Teacher:

Ms. Beaulieu. 

Learning Outcomes:

A course outline is provided, as well, a detailed list of all learning outcomes for each specific lesson will be posted on the daily schedule site. These will aid you in organizing and clarifying the material that we will cover. These also form the basis for assessment and evaluation so use these learning outcomes to study with.

Textbooks and Resources:

Most of the information you will need will given in class or can be found on the Science 8 web site, however, we be using the Science Lab for many activities, and the Internet and various software extensively for resources and projects.

A. Necessary tools of the trade.

It seems only logical to bring not only your self to class but also…

·         pen, pencil and eraser.

·         a three ring binder.

·         pencil crayons will be used periodically

·         your cerebral cortex.

B. Grade break down, evaluation and assessment.

Your final grade in this course will be based on :
 
Assignments, projects & and Labs                    55%
Quizzes & Exams                                             35%
 Homework                                                      10%
                                                                        100%


C.  Late arrivals and notes for absences.

Please arrive and be ready for class on time.  IF YOU ARIVE LATE AT MORNING OR AFTERNOON BREAKS YOU RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC 5 MINUTE DETENTION. You are responsible for any assignments due or missed.  You must see me to find out what you missed - the responsibility is yours. You may also want to obtain a phone number of a friend to call in order to find out what you missed in class, or you can check on our web site.

D. Assignments and Exams.

Assignments are due at the beginning of the period on the due date, deductions of marks will be made for late assignments. No assignments will be accepted after 1 week from the due date. If you are absent you must find out what you have missed and hand in your homework assignment one period after your return to class.

There will be many small online quizzes throughout each unit. At the end of each unit a one hour in class test will be given. Students who are absent for these tests will have to arrange a time to come in during tutorial block to write them or else receive a grade of 0% on that test. Students should take the initiative to arrange for these makeup tests.

E. Classroom / laboratory expectations and conduct.

·         Respect the right of others to learn.  This means being quiet and attentive.

·         ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE COMPUTER ROOM.

·         ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED ROOM 110 DURING LABS.

·         No horse play will be tolerated (in either room!)

·         You must bring your agenda each class to record your homework and upcoming tests or quizzes.

·         The chairs in the Computer Lab are not meant as formula 1 race cars nor warp speed star cruisers...PLEASE DO NOT ROLL AWAY FROM YOUR WORKSTATION