1. Back to School 2015-16 Physical Science

2. What is this class about? Chemistry Physics Astronomy

3. What work is expected?  Read from text, take notes, answer questions.  Perform labs and write them up.  Read articles about science.  Take tests.  Do one independent research project.

4. What’s this about a project?  There are one project this year.  They are independent research projects.  Students are given class and homework time to work on them.  They will take 8 - 15 hours, depending.  The best project is one that captures the student’s interest.  Parents may assist.

5. What are grades based on? Homework, Classwork and Project 60% Tests and Discussions 40%

6. How do I know my student’s grade? Parent portal. Password the same as last year. Set automatic grade report. See Anna in the office if you forgot your password. See me if you do not have Internet access.

7. By the percentage A 94%  A- 90-93.9% B+ 87-89.9% B 84-86.9% B- 80-83.9% C+ 77-79.9% C 74-76.9% C- 70-73.9% D+ 67-69.9% D 64-66.9% D- 60-63.9% F 59.5% 

8. How Can Parents Know What is Going On? Check the homework Check the class web site Check newsletter Send me email Call me Set up a conference Sign grade reports and tests

9. Teen Talk Nov 30 – Dec 11 By Teen Pregnancy Coalition State required sexually transmitted disease information Answer any question or rumor A strong emphasis on abstinence Opt out program

10. Volunteers Class parent Help in classroom during labs Presentation to class Provide lab supplies Be an interview subject for other student’s projects