Mr. King's
Mr. King's
Physical Science
Physical Science
Students will begin mastery of the NEW Louisiana Science Standards, which are an adaptation of the Next Generation Science Standards. This new curriculum is designed to merge the principles of science and engineering with a greater focus on students demonstrating their knowledge by creating models and testing a variety of concepts.
Our Google Classroom is updated daily with assignments and announcements. As a parent/guardian, you can “join” our Google Classroom by going to classroom.google.com and enter your child’s class code:
2nd period:
Listed below are the units to be covered throughout the year. The order is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher to meet student mastery. Each unit will have at least 2 quizzes and 1 end of unit assessment, either a test or performance task. The goal for each assessment is 85% or MASTERY.
UNIT 1 - Atoms and the Periodic Table of Elements
UNIT 2 - Chemical Reactions
UNIT 3 - Forces and Motion
UNIT 4 - Energy
UNIT 5 - Magnetism
UNIT 6 - Waves
UNIT 7 - 8th Grade Science
Face-to-Face Instructional Model
Headings should include: first and last name, teacher name (KING), block, date (DAY, MONTH, and YEAR) on every assignment you turn in AND handouts you receive. This should be in the upper left-hand corner of all pages of an assignment. Any multiple-page assignment must be labeled with heading and stapled before it is turned in. Unclaimed work will not be graded. This applies to digital and virtual assignments as well, ALL ASSIGNMENTS must be turned into the proper location at the designated time.
You turn in your work online in Google Classroom. Depending on the type of assignment and attachments, you’ll see Turn in or Mark as Done. If you need to edit work that you turned in, you can unsubmit the assignment before the due date, make your changes, and resubmit. However, any assignment turned in or marked done after the due date will be recorded with any appropriate late work penalties.
Virtual & Hybrid Instructional Model
You turn in your work online in Google Classroom. Depending on the type of assignment and attachments, you’ll see Turn in or Mark as Done. If you need to edit work that you turned in, you can unsubmit the assignment before the due date, make your changes, and resubmit. However, any assignment turned in or marked done after the due date will be recorded with any appropriate late work penalties.
Homework is assigned once a week or once every two weeks and must be turned in ON TIME. If a student does not turn in an assignment it will be recorded as a zero.
Late Work or Absent Work— Late work will not be accepted. If you are absent, YOU are responsible for getting missed assignments from the teacher or a classmate. You will have the number of my classes you miss to make up for the absent work (for example, if you miss 2 of my classes, then you will have the next 2 of my class periods to turn in the absent work (this equates to roughly 3 or 4 days to complete the work)).
Face-to-Face Instructional Model
Planner: This is to be used to record homework assignments and hall pass.
Wired Headphones: For use when designated by teacher ONLY
Pens and Pencils
ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE POLICIES OF THIS CLASSROOM, MMAMS, and EBRPSS.
At MMAM students are expected to be in class every day and on time. It is solely the STUDENT’S responsibility to retrieve and make up missed work.
Homework is assigned once a week or once every two weeks and must be turned in ON TIME. If a student does not turn in an assignment it will be recorded as a zero.
Late Work or Absent Work— Late work will not be accepted. If you are absent, YOU are responsible for getting missed assignments from the teacher or a classmate. You will have the number of my classes you miss to make up for the absent work (for example, if you miss 2 of my classes, then you will have the next 2 of my class periods to turn in the absent work (this equates to roughly 3 or 4 days to complete the work)).
Any test or quiz missed by an excused absence will be made up within two days of the student returning to school. Any test missed by an unexcused absence will be made up the next class period the student is present in class. Failure to makeup a test or quiz will result in a zero. Homework is due upon return to class immediately after the missed day. Alternate labs will be provided for missed lab days. If work is not made up, it will be recorded as a zero.
Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 to retain enrollment at MMAMS. Each unit will end with a unit test or performance task. Students will receive a daily participation grade. Other assignments for a grade may include labs, lab reports, consensus models, exit tickets, etc. Parents are encouraged to log on to the online grade-book WEEKLY to stay up to date on student performance. Detailed Grade Reports will be given at the time of 4 ½-week progress reports and 9-week report cards.
STUDENTS have the right to LEARN in an orderly environment. TEACHERS have the right to TEACH in an orderly environment. Any student who violates those rights will face the consequences listed below. The teacher has the right to skip steps to protect the safety and well-being of students who choose to respect expectations of the classroom.
Rules
1. Follow directions the first time they are given
2. Arrive on time, prepared and ready to learn.
3. Keep hands, feet, and any objects to yourself at all times.
4. Respect the teacher, the classroom, others, their property, and yourself.
5. Always try your best and give 100% every day.
Discipline Plan:
1. Redirection and Reminder of Rule/Expectation
2. Verbal Warning (minor infraction)
3. Behavior reflection sheet
4. Parent/Guardian phone call or email
5. Office Referral
SAFETY FIRST! NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM EXPERIMENTS WITHOUT A SIGNED SAFETY CONTRACT IN INK BY BOTH THE STUDENT AND THE PARENT. CONTRACTS WILL BE KEPT ON FILE. By signing the contract, the student agrees to obey the rules of the laboratory and experiment safely. Goggles and other protective equipment will be provided by the school. Any student who chooses to violate the rules of the classroom/laboratory, will be removed from the exercise and given an alternative assignment after receiving disciplinary action.
Your planner is your hall pass and must be with you every day. Students should use the time before school, between classes, lunch, and after school to use the bathroom or take care of other matters (EXCEPTION: Students with a signed letter from their physician).
Face-to-Face Instructional Model
Cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and any other student owned electronic devices are to be turned off in students' lockers or backpacks at all times. No longer may electronic devices be in the pockets of students. The teacher will follow the policy set by MMAMS and EBRPSS for confiscation if a student violates these policies.