SCIENCE GUIDELINES

 

I.  Classroom Procedures:

  A.  Students are to be in their assigned seats when the bell rings.  The bell sound signifies that students should take out materials and begin working. There will be a short assignment presented on the monitor on my desk for everyone to work on while I am taking roll.

 

  B.  During lecture or class discussions, do not interrupt others; raise your hand if you have a question or comment.

 

  C.  There will be no eating or drinking allowed in the lab.

 

II.  Assignments

  A.  Classwork and homework format

         1. Heading (name, date, class - period)

         2. Title and page # of assignment on top line

         3. Pen or pencil may be used; the back of the paper may be used.   

         4.  Show your work on all HW assignments or no credit will be earned.      

                     

III. Materials required for class everyday:

A. Pen or pencil, paper, spiral to take notes, book, Scientific Calculator (recommended-not required).

 

IV.  Make-up and late work

  A.  Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the due date.   Late homework will be docked 50 points per day late.        Labs and other projects will be docked 10 points per day late.

 

  B.  Students who miss work due to an excused absence will be allowed one class day for every day missed to get all make-up work turned in.  Work turned in after this amount of time will be considered late.

 

  C.  Students are responsible to find out what make-up work is required for days missed due to absence.  They may check with other students, look on the assignment calendar, or ask the teacher before or after class about make-up work.

 

D.  If a student misses a test, he or she is responsible to arrange a time with the teacher to make up the work.

 

E.  Skills Tests:  Students have one week from the day we start the skills test to to complete a skills test.

 

V.  Grades

A.    Test Average:  50%, Daily Average (labs, quizzes, participation): 30%, Homework Average:  20%

 

B.  Retesting:  Retesting: (The following applies only to the first six weeks.) A student may retest (before or after school)a failing major test grade to a max of 70 after correcting the original test. After the first six weeks, retests will not be allowed.

Steps to Success

 

1.  Attend Class.  *Be on time and prepared to learn chemistry the entire period with all necessary materials.

 

2.  Do your Homework.  *Read the book. Analyze examples in the book.  Look over examples from your class notes. Many test questions are nearly identical to homework questions.  Turn your homework in on time.

 

3.  Be an active learner in class.  *Participate.  Ask Questions. Take notes. Sit up and Listen.  Class will be more fun and time will pass much faster.

 

4.  Pursue all help sources.  *Free tutoring (with Mr. Ryan) is available before school (7:45), after school (4:00), and at lunch (by appointment).  Form study groups with classmates. 

 

5.  Learn from your mistakes.  *Correct your homework papers.  Learn from lab errors.  You have 1 week to complete skills tests.  Retake major tests. (correct your old test first)

 

6.  Study for major Tests.  *Determine your style and apply it. (reading, writing, flashcards, listening, working examples, etc.)

 

7.  Develop good habits now and carry them with you the rest of your life.  Learn to study and work now-- improve your grades, improve your self esteem, more opportunities will come your way-- from scholarships to career opportunities.

 

Contact Information:

 

Conference Periods:  11:20-12:40 3rd & 8th Period

 

Phone Numbers:  Science Office 766-0648   To leave a message:  766-0600

 

Email:  mryan@lubbockisd.org

 

Tutoring, Make-up, Retesting:  7:45-8:30 AM  or 4:00- 4:30 PM  daily