MS GLENNES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Earth Systems Science:   9^th Grade

Periods:   3rd, 4^th, 6^th and 7^th Period

Consultation Period:   5^th Period

Textbook:   Earth Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Copy Right 2008

 

Dear Parent and Students;

 

Welcome to the school year 2007-2008.

 

Life and physical science content are integrate in a curriculum with two primary goals:  (1) students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence, and (2) students’ curiosity will be sustained as they develop the abilities associated with scientific inquiry.   This course builds upon students’ experience with integrated science in grades seven and eight and the springboard course for success in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.

COURSE THEME:

The theme for Earth Systems Science is SYSTEMS.   The “Benchmarks” in the Earth Systems Science Core emphasize “systems” as an organizing concept to understand life on Earth, geological change, and the interaction of atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.  Earth Systems Science provides students with an understanding of how the parts of a system interact.   The concept of matter cycling and energy flowing is used to help understand how systems on planet Earth are interrelated.

Earth Systems Science provides opportunities for students to gain insights into science related careers which adds to the relevance of science learning.   The topics in Earth Systems Science introduce students to fundamental concepts related to careers in geology, hydrology, meteorology, and ecology.   This is an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of careers in these areas.   Resources related to careers and more information about the course can be found at the Utah Science Home Page at http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science.

 

Students are REQUIRED to come PREPARED to class with following items:

1.         A 3-prong expandable binder at the beginning of each quarter.   This

will be your SCIENCE NOTEBOOK.  You need dividers for the notebook to separate different units, as well as loose-leaf paper for notes (paper with 3 holes punched work best).   ASSIGNMENT TRACKER will be provided in class to write down what was assigned each day.   All assignments, notes, labs, etc. must be organized according to date of completion and kept in your SCIENCE NOTEBOOK.   Your notebook will be checked at  the end of each quarter and count as approx.  10% of your science grade.

2.         Please, always bring your pencils, pen, colored pencils, and rulers.

3.         Textbooks will be issued, please always bring your book to class, the textbook

need to have a book cover.   Remember that each student is responsible for the text book issued,  a bar code will identify your assigned book.   Do not damage the bar code,  a fine will result if the book is lost or damaged.

4.         A notebook for STARTERS.   Please check the whiteboard each day for a STARTER.   You will be asked a question that you will answer in your own words at the beginning of each of your science period (10 min.)   Answer in complete sentences….  More about this later.   Your STARTER notebook will be graded and turned in periodically during the quarter.

 

 

STUDENTS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR FOLLOWING SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM RULES REGARDING BEHAVIOR, DRESS CODE, AND TARDY AND ABSENCE POLICIES.       These policies are found in your student planner.    PLEASE READ THEM AND FOLLOW THEM!

 

MY CLASSROOM RULES:

1.         Be RESPECTFUL at all times.

2.         Be on TIME – that means in your seat before the tardy bell rings!

3.         Be PREPARED (textbook, pencil, paper, 3-prong binder, etc.)

4.         Stay in your ASSIGNED seat.

5.         RAISE your hand to ask and answer questions, or to leave your seat.

6.         DO NOT disrupt the learning opportunities of anyone.

7.         ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

 

Your CITIZENSHIP grade will be affected by TARDIES and ABSENCES as informed in the student planner, as well as, your behavior in class.   To receive HONORS CITIZENSHIP you must also participate in classroom discussions, activities, be helpful, and generally behave well.   

 

CONSEQUENCES when not complying with the above expectation will also lower your citizenship grade,  and I will give:

1.         Verbal warning (2)

2.         Time-out in another classroom

3.         Time-out to Office/Parent contact

4.         Administrative referral/parent contact

5.         Administrative Action/Parent Contact/After School Detention

 

CLASSROOM, HOMEWORK, AND LATE WORK:

Daily classroom participation with assignments, homework, as well as, any term projects will account for approximately 60% of the academic grade.   Tests and Quizzes 30%, and your Science Notebook will account for 10% of your academic grade.   Late work will receive half credit until a current unit is finished.   Late work will be accepted for full credit if due to illness (please try and have all work turned in within three days after illness absence).   It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed assignment by first looking at the Assignment in Progress Poster on the wall in my room.   If further clarification is needed about missed assignments, please stop by my classroom before or after school.   Assignments due when absences are the results of field trips, sports activities, vacation, etc., need to be turned in early, not after the absence.   Tests missed must be made up before or after school, please schedule test taking as soon as possible after your absence.

 

GRADE BREAKDOWN BY PERCENTAGES;

            A    =   93% and above                                              C   =  71-67%

            A-  =   89-92%                                                            C-  =  66-62%

            B+ =   88-85%                                                            D+ =  61-58%

            B   =    84-81%                                                           D   =  57-54%

            B-  =   80-77%                                                            D-  =  53-50%

            C+ =   76-72%                                                            F    = Below 50%

 

EXTRA CREDIT:   I occasionally give students an opportunity for extra credit.   Students need to listen carefully to those opportunities, I do not give many.   Extra credit when given must be turned in on the day due.  

 

LET’S HAVE A GOOD YEAR!

DETACH AND RETURN LOWER PART WHEN SIGNED – KEEP DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IN 3-PRONG FOLDER FOR REFERENCE)

 

 

 

Name_______________________________________________

 

Period______________________Date____________________

 

I have reviewed the Disclosure Statement and Class Resposibilities & Grading for Ms Glennes Earth Systems Class with:

 

(Student’s name)___________________________________

 

I can be reached at__________________________________(day telephone number)

 

Parent Signature___________________________________

 

Date________________

 

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