REGENTS EARTH SCIENCE
Homework
Course:Regents Earth Science
Instructor: Ms. Sally Lauzon
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
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Come to class each day prepared to be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT by:
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o Arriving to class on time
o Have immediate access to a pen, pencil and calculator
o Maintain a complete and comprehensive notebook, a three-ring binder is REQUIRED
o Keep current worksheets, homework, class work and labs up-to-date and readily available
o Maintain an up-to-date check list of completed and acceptable lab reports
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Maintain a pace that will place their progress within the established guidelines by:
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o Working quickly and safely during lab periods
o Working extra time needed to remain on schedule
o Requesting that materials be sent home when absent but capable of working
o Completing necessary work, prior to leaving, when a long absence is anticipated
o Devoting time that is necessary for home study and complete all assignments on time. HOMEWORK NOT COMPLETED BY DUE DATE WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT IN CLASS WHEN WE GO OVER THE ASSIGNMENT. THE GRADE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE 50%. If the student chooses not to complete the assignment as we go over it, a zero will be given for a grade.
o Actively seeking assistance whenever a problem arises
o Effectively using class time
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Allow teacher to provide help to students by:
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o Reading instructions carefully and working diligently
o Using alternate sources of assistance such as reference materials, other students, parents and guardians
o Requesting help with equipment not yet mastered
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Keeping the classroom neat clean and organized by:
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o Not writing on desks, tables, books, equipment and work surfaces
o Refraining from unnecessary talk and disruptive behavior
o Putting all lab materials back in their proper places
o Cleaning the work area
o Putting all chairs back at the end of class
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Return to class following periods of absence
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o Knowing that class went on with out you and that you did miss some work that you will need to make up
o Maintaining a schedule to catch up with the class by getting missed notes, homework, worksheets, etc.
NOTE: Students have the responsibility for making up all missed work. This means that assignments are expected within a reasonable period of time. If the student fails to make up their work within an acceptable period of time, a zero will be earned for the incomplete work. I am eager to provide individual attention and extra assistance for all students requesting it; however, the students have full responsibility in this area.
DETERMINATION OF GRADES: Each student�s quarterly grades will be computed based on the following variables
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Quizzes: there will be quizzes based on the material assigned
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Tests: there will be tests at the end of each chapter/topic covered
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Lab reports: A written report for all labs is required, AND WILL BE KEPT ON FILE IN THE LAB ROOM. LATE LAB REPORTS WILL LOSE FIVE POINTS FOR EACH DAY THE LAB IS LATE, WITH THE LOWEST GRADE FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LAB BEING A 65. Students can rewrite lab reports to raise their grade to a 90. Five points will be added to any lab report that is completed on computer, students have access to computers in the computer lab and in the library.
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Notebook: each student is required to keep a notebook that includes all current and previously covered material
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Behavior: in any science classroom appropriate behavior is a must: the student�s behavior will be taken into account when computing the student�s average
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The formula for the student�s quarterly average: 1/3 homework and quizzes, 1/3 tests, 1/3labs. The student's final average is as follows: The sum of the four quarters plus the final test grade (Regents grade), divided by 5.
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MANDATORY LAB REQUIREMENT: Regents level earth science has a mandated lab requirement. The New York State Education Department requires that each student must engage in lab activities for at least thirty 40 minute periods during the course of the year. Written reports of these experiences must be prepared by the student, and these labs must have a passing grade to be acceptable. Standards for the reports will be discussed with the students during the next few days. At the completion of the course, these lab reports must be kept on file at the school for a minimum of six months following the regents exam. Pursuant to state education law, the Rules of the Board of Regents states, �Only those persons who have satisfactorily met the laboratory requirement shall be admitted to the Regents examination in such science.� During the course of this school year each student will have the opportunity to participate successfully in more than the State-required 30 periods of lab work: however it is the student�s responsibility to write, and submit in a timely manner, acceptable lab reports. Failure by a student to fully meet these requirements in a successful and timely manner will result in the student being denied admission to the Earth Science Regents exam. Since the penalty for not meeting the lab requirement is so severe, I will keep you apprised of your child�s progress in this important area during the school year.
Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at school at: slauzon@sharonsprings.org or by phone at school at 284-2267
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