1. Welcome to Mr. Winings’ Class Chemistry Honors Marine Ecology

2. Introduction I am a UCSB graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Aquatic Biology and a Masters in Cross Cultural Education. This is my twelfth year teaching with the last ten of them enjoyed at THS. The subjects I teach are Chemistry Honors and Marine Ecology. My mission is to stimulate a life-long interest in the world around us. I want my students to become independent, self-directed problem solvers and critical thinkers. When students leave my class they will have the ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize information. My goal as a teacher is to prepare students for a world of rapidly changing knowledge and technologies of the 21st century. Teaching for me is not just a job or a career, it is a way of life!

3. How your child can be successful in this class Homework is assigned nightly No late work – only as many days absent to make it up Understanding the notebook and assignment sheet Haiku - Demonstration Aeries – parent portal portalhelp@tustin.k12.ca.usparent portal portalhelp@tustin.k12.ca.us Students are held accountable Tutorials Contacting me: swinings@tustin.k12.ca.us swinings@tustin.k12.ca.us

4. Chemistry Honors Please refer to syllabus Grading: The grading scale is based on the following weighted system: 20% is from the Packet Grade (notes, homework, and class work). 25% is from the Laboratory Activities & Projects 40% is from the Tests and Quizzes. 15% is from the Semester Finals. Participation is Extra Credit. % BreakdownGrade 100% - 90% A 89% - 80% B 79% - 70% C 69% - 60% D 59% - Below F

5. Marine Ecology Refer to Syllabus Grading: The grading scale is based on the following weighted system: 30% is from the Packet Grade (notes, homework, class work, and small projects). 45 % is from labs, major projects, activities, presentations 25% is from the tests and quizzes. Participation can result in either extra credit or minus points. % BreakdownGrade 100% - 90% A 89% - 80% B 79% - 70% C 69% - 60% D 59% - Below F This course is UC Lab approved !!