Physical Science is generally taken as the second year science course in high school.  The course includes a more in-depth study of chemistry and physics concepts, much of which has a strong mathematical basis.  A great deal of emphasis, therefore, will be placed on mathematics as well as complementary logical reasoning and literacy skills within the context of science.

Our classroom operates off one very basic principle … RESPECT.  We’re here to learn, so ...

Be on time, prepared, and, always, respect others.

Grading:      

Daily work / Journal: 10%         Lab Investigations: 20%         Tests: 70%

These categories will then make up 80% of the semester grade, with the Final Exam representing the remaining 20%.

Materials and Supplies: 

Three ring binder / Notebook; pencil / paper / etc.  You are expected to bring your textbook with you to class each day.

Notebook / Journal: 

Each student is responsible to maintain a comprehensive Notebook / Journal which will reflect participation in class instruction, completion of assignments, and understanding of concepts.  It will help document progress towards achieving proficiency of the relevant Alabama Course of Study standards.  The level of proficiency demonstrated on tests is considered in the grading of the notebook.

Lab Fee:  

A lab fee supports upkeep and maintenance, and purchases of equipment, supplies, and other resources, all with the purpose to enrich student learning.  There will be no lab fee for this current school year.

Absences:  

If you are absent from class – for any reason – it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, when it is to be completed, and to prepare for what's ahead.  We most often will have chapter tests each week, generally on Friday.  Even if you have been absent during the week you will be expected to take tests with the class when you are present.  Use the online Study Guides, practice worksheets, your notes, and the textbook to help you prepare.  

Circumstances with your attendance will be respectfully considered to ensure every test and each assignment is graded fairly and equitably.

Weekly Assignments:

As much as practicable we want to keep everyone, whether working in the classroom or away from school, on the same learning schedule with the same assignments to minimize any disruption due to absences.  Details are laid out in the "Physical Science Weekly Assignments" and the "Practice" files attached below.

Study Guides and other resources ...

... are posted below ...