1. Physical Science
Mr. D
Mr. Kirch
Room 9

2. Where to Find Me Here, in this room: 9 Periods for class: Prep Period:
Phone:
Where to Find Me

3. Materials Needed Text book (none) Pencil, blue or black pen
Spiral Notebook
3-ring binder
Colored pencils are handy but not required
Access to your school Google drive
Materials Needed

4. Grading Total points for semester Tests/quizzes
Classwork/Homework packets
Final or mid term
We practice proficiency grading. Practices are cool but you cannot pass on practices alone. Just like your driving test.
Grading

5. To Pass To pass=3 or higher on each assessment
4 Highly Proficient The work demonstrates excellent understanding of concepts and content Proficient The work shows understanding of the process or content, as well as application in various settings.
2 Developing Proficiency The work demonstrates some evidence of understanding the process or content, but misconstructions impede understanding.
1 Beginning Proficiency The work indicates a distinct beginning understanding of the knowledge.
0 Not Proficient There is a lack of evidence to determine proficiency.
To Pass

6. Tests/Quizzes Quizzes about every 2 weeks. Tests are tiered/leveled.
Never given on Mondays.
We will let you know several days in advance of test dates and remind you every day until test day.
No excuse not to be ready
You have a retake window of two weeks from the day the test is given back
Tests/Quizzes

7. Homework Given in packet form at the beginning of each unit
Completed either in class or at home.
Packets will be checked or due every Wednesday
It counts for a portion of your grade. Do it.
Homework

8. Success Come to class Check the website Do the homework.
Communicate with me
period, before school, after class
Communicate with Mr. Carney, Mr. Kirch and/or Mr. D.
WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
Success

9. Safety Physical science is an experimental science
Eat nothing or death will be swift. 
Goggles will be worn when instructed.
We use computers often. Cyber safety is important
Safety

10. Rule #1: Respect
To me
To others
School property
To yourself
Rules

11. Cell Phones If either of us sees it or notices it again
If Mr. Kirch or I see it or notice you are using it at inappropriate times
1st warning
If either of us sees it or notices it again
We will take the phone and you will pick it up after school.
Second offense will have your parents coming to get it.
FYI: Smart phones can be used for a number of assignments.
Cell Phones

12. http://mrdclassified.weebly.com More success Explore the website.
It is a great tool to have.
More success

13. http://mrdclassified.weebly.com My Website
Lectures: download as powerpoint or .pdf
HW Packets: download as .pdf if you lose yours
Weekly schedules/assignments
Help links
Other fun/interesting stuff
My Website

14. I use the Remind system to send out text reminders
Need a Reminder?

15. My Class Twitter No Facehole, Instahole or Snaphole
Twitter is cool and optional
My Class Twitter

16. Problems? Come and see me Email me: donnellym@estacada.k12.or.us
Check the help links on the website
Problems?