Forensic Science is an academic course intended to familiarize students with various processes in relation to the criminal justice system and to provide a foundation in crime scene examination. Forensics science is the study and application of science to the criminal and civil laws. Forensics involves the collection, examination, evaluation and interpretation of evidence. This field encompasses many scientific areas which, if properly used, can make invaluable contributions to the resolution of social and legal disputes. The course will review the basic applications of the biological, physical, chemical, medical and behavioral sciences in regards to questions of evidence and law.
Physical Science Tutoring Times.
Mrs. Aten Tue/Thur 2:40-3:30
Mrs. Schmidt Mornings till 7:05; Daily till 3:15
Mr. Holmes Tue/Thur till 3:45
Forensic Science Tutoring Time
Mrs. Gordy Thur. 2:50 - 3:30
Mr. Holmes Tues/Thur till 3:45
Grading Policy:
Assessments: 60% (Tests, Projects)
Assignments: 40% (Labs, Classwork, Homework, Quiz)
Final Semester Average is Calculated:
Semester Grade is 80%
Semester Exam is 20%
Grade Viewing Resources
Parent + Student Portal access:
Choose INFORMATION, then PARENT RESOURCES.
Scroll down and choose PARENT PORTAL.
Be Responsible: Be on time and prepare your area for learning.
Be Respectful: Listen to others, engage in the activity, use professional language.
Be Resilient: Learn from your mistakes, challenge yourself, and be a leader.
Be Safe. Wear your I.D. badge and/or keep a photo copy saved in your phone (favorite the picture), follow safety guidelines, see something say something.
Be Honest: Be responsible for your own learning. Communicate with your teacher.
Cell phones/Earbuds: Not allowed, to be in your backpack or locker at ALL times during school day.
Dress code: Enforced via the Columbia County policy (click here for policy).
Classroom Rules:
No Eating. Our class is not the lunchroom or your house.
Drinks that can close/seal are fine.
Bring materials Daily.
Raise Hands, No Talking without permissions.
In Seats on Time.
If you make a mess you clean it up, again, not your house.
You are not allowed to SELL ANYTHING in my class/at school that is not an OFFICIAL School Fundraiser.
Intervention Steps (Not for Phones/Technology): Intervention Steps for Phones and other Technologies:
Warning 1. Lunch Detention
Parent Contact 2. Office Referral
Lunch Detention
Office Referral
Intervention School
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