Online Class Materials & Expectations

Most of your materials for this class will be found online. The textbook for this class (Science Focus 7) will be available to all registered students as a digital textbook. Each PACeS student will receive access to the Google Suite for Education tools with their school account. We will use tools like Slides, Docs, Drawings, Sheets, and Forms throughout the school year. We will also be using Google Classroom as our learning management system. This is where you will be able to hand in your tasks and assignments.

It is important that you strive to stay up-to-date with your work so that you will be able to fully participate in our online sessions together. Discussions and activities in our online session will be based on the work you were expected to complete the previous week.

Below, you will find a document that outlines some of the school supplies you may want to have on hand throughout the school year. Much of the list is optional as your preferred style of learning will determine what supplies are necessary.

You will be able to access your homework for the week online and will be submitting tasks through Google Classroom.  There will be different types of homework you are responsible for.  Some assignments will be due during our online sessions (presentations, sharing, discussions) and others will need to be sent to me.  Since we are an online school, all assignments should be sent in digital format using the G Suite of tools that you have access to through your school account (Google Docs, Slides, Draw, etc.)

1. Online Zoom sessions will open 5 minutes before class is scheduled to start, please be logged in and ready to learn BEFORE the timer ends.  

2. Take care of any food or bathroom needs PRIOR to the start of class. We have limited time together during the week and I expect you to be available to learn and work during our time together.

3. Be prepared to take notes and participate in discussions during class. Much of your learning will take place independently throughout the week using the class resources I provide. Class will be your opportunity to show me what you’ve learned.

4. I believe that learning to meet deadlines is a very important work habit to develop.  However, I do understand that sometimes you may need a little more time.  I am always willing and able to work with you, but it is extremely important that you communicate when you are having difficulties BEFORE the assignment is due by submitting the Extension Request Form.  Do not come to class the morning an assignment is due and expect leniency if you have not communicated with me at least 24 hours in advance.

5. If you are absent (and the absence has been excused), YOU will need to make up any in-class activities that we did on that day. Everyone who misses a class is responsible for watching the class recording and completing the Absence Review Form.