1. AP Environmental Science
Mrs. Brandie Borges
Room E203

2. Course Description 1st Year College Level Course
Project Based Learning (PBL) Instruction
Research, Problem Solve, Apply, Present
Real World Applications/Scenarios
Scientific Processes/Thinking

3. Books REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Miller Jr., G. T. (2007). Living in the environment. (15 ed.). Canada: Thomson.
WINTER BREAK ASSIGNMENT:
Carson, Rachel. Silent Spring. Mariner Books, print. 2002

4. Student Job Expectations ($12)
Attend Regularly (& clear absences)
Be on time
Bring all required materials
Work cooperatively
Participate in class activities
Do assigned reading
Carry out investigations and complete laboratory reports
Complete class work and homework on time
Show respect to all
Be responsible for make-up work when absent
Study on a regular basis
Organize and graphically display data

5. Required Materials for Class
Interactive Spiral Notebook
Timesheet
School ID Card
Metric Ruler
Textbook
Color Pencils
Calculator (Scientific Preferred)
Blue and/or Black Pens
Pencils
Glue / Glue stick

6. General Classroom Rules/Guidelines
Follow directions!!!
Follow all school rules and district policies (See Parent Student Handbook)
Follow all California Lab Safety rules
Respect others and yourself
Electronic devices must be turned off and put away (earphones included).
I SEE IT! I HEAR IT! I TAKE IT!
Be on time to class
The Academic Honor Code will be in affect at all times.
Grooming (i.e. make-up or hair) must be done at home or between classes.
Bags must be removed from laps.
Food and drinks are NOT permitted. The only exception is water bottles or for lab/classroom activities.

7. Assessments Projects Quizzes Free Response Questions
Presentations; Debates/Negotiations; Products
Quizzes
Free Response Questions
Multiple Choice Exams

8. Grading 10% Timesheets 15% Participation & Cooperation
30% Classwork, Labs, & Homework
20% Quizzes, Tests, & Projects
25% Final Test Score
100-90%
89-80%
79-70%
69-60%
59-0% A B C D F

9. Extra Credit Opportunities
Staff Jobs
Return Work; Equipment Manager; Office Manager
10% Grade Bonus to Semester Grade IF Scores 4 or 5 on AP Exam
Coupons
Other opportunities as assigned during the year
NO Extra Credit Offered during last 2 weeks of each semester

10. AP Exam Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 8AM
100 Multiple Choice Questions (90 minutes) = 60% of Score
4 Free Response Questions (90 minutes) = 40% of Score

11. Attendance Attendance is VITAL Must clear absences within 10 days
Correlation of Attendance and Grades
Project Based Learning
Cooperative Work/Assignments
Must clear absences within 10 days
Excused Absences can make-up work
Make-up Work
Equal time of absence to turn in work
While You Were Out
Activity/Lab/Quiz/Test Make-up Agreement Form

12. Tardies VITAL Job Skill Unexcused Tardy = Docked $5 on Timesheet
3 Unexcused = Lowering of Work Habits Grade

13. Late Work Policy LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!
Exception: Late Assignment Coupon
One per semester / Earn Additional
Used No Later Than Day BEFORE Final Exam
Extra Credit if turned in unused by Final Exam
CANNOT be used on Extra Credit Assignments, Projects, Missed Make-up Agreement, Quiz/Test

14. Bathroom/Locker Visits
4 coupons / semester
Complete Coupon, Hand it, Go
Go Quickly & Quietly
5 minutes
CANNOT be used 10 minutes After & Before Class Bells
Used Coupons Earn Extra Credit