Mr. Oosterhout

Physical Science covers the major principals of chemistry and physics. Chemistry (the study of matter and its changes) will be covered 1 st semester. Chemistry in the environment and physics (the study of motion, forces, and energy) will be taught 2 nd semester.

 Students will understand the major principles of chemistry and physics  Students will be life-long critical thinkers in science  Students will pass the FCAT science exam

1. All students will come to class on-time and prepared to learn.  Be in your seat when the bell rings.  Bring a pen, pencil, calculator and paper.  People who bring nothing to class and leave with nothing will most likely fail the class.

1. Students will respect the rights of others to learn and teach in a safe and non-distracting environment.  Only one speaker at a time.  Listen to the speaker.  Raise your hand to be heard.

1. Students will follow directions and participate in the class lesson on a daily basis.  No sleeping  No Horseplay  Do my work, not other classes work. 2. Leave the classroom as neat as you found it.  Put books and lab equipment back were you found them.  Do not write on the desks. (Punishment and fine.)  Do not carelessly handle the equipment.

 Follow all school polices ◦ No cell phones or other electronic devices ◦ Follow dress code. ◦ You must have a planner and ID to get a pass ◦ No passes the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class.

1. Student-Teacher Conference 2. Phone call home. 3. Referral to the guidance or student affairs. 4. Conference with parent and student. 5. Possible removal from the class.

 Students must bring a pencil, pen (blue or black ink), calculator and a notebook to class.  Students must store work in a 3-ring binder that will be collected periodically.  Students must have a planner and student ID to get a pass from class.

A: %B:89-80%C:79-70% D: 69-60%F:59-0% 40% Test and Quizzes 40% Labs, Class work, and Homework 20% Notebook and Participation

 Store all coursework in a three-ring binder.  Divide your work into three categories ◦ Notes and ungraded work ◦ Graded work ◦ Tests and quizzes.  You must have a table of contents.  Notebooks will be collected twice a quarter.  Spot checks of notebooks may happen.