Secondary Science Mrs.

Kells
Pittsburg State School
2015-2016
123megankells@gmail.com

Coarse Goals
All individuals have the ability to shape their own lives. Students will gain
an appreciation and better understanding of science and how it relate to
the world around us. They will use this new knowledge to make informed
decisions.

Supplies

One three ring binder (2 inches)

Loose leaf paper
Pen (blue or black ink only) or pencil

Classroom Behavior
All Pittsburg State School rules will apply in our classroom. In addition
students are also asked to:

Show respect (to other people, the environment and yourself)

Do your best! (which requires believing in yourself, being prepared
and always try your hardest)

Procedures
At the beginning of class:

Be seated and quiet.

Begin following the instructions on the board.
Put any homework due on the overhead.

During class:

I expect you to be an active listener and participate in classroom

activities with an open mind.

At the end of class:

Pack up your belongings only after you have been ask to do so.
Clean the area around your desk before you leave.

Policies
Homework
All homework assignments will be due at the beginning of the class. Late
work will be accepted following the guidelines in your student handbook.
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day late = 10% penalty

days late = 20% penalty
days late = 30% penalty
days late = 40% penalty
days or greater late = 50% penalty

Absences

With an excused absence, you may make up missed work for full
credit. Missed exams must be made up within one week.
Make-up work will be addressed outside of class.
Check the absent folder for any missed work.

Classroom Culture
We will work hard to have a positive classroom culture, and to celebrate
that culture in many ways (positive phone calls, increased privileges,
etc.). In instances where that culture is disrupted, consequences will
include teacher detentions, parent/guardian contacts and administrative
referrals.
Grading
As per the student handbook, your grade will be based on the following
numerical scale:

100-90
89-80B
79-70C
69-60D
59-0 F

Superior Work
Above Average Work
Average Work
Below Average Work
Failing Work

Your grade will be weighted as follows:

Exams
Assignments
Quizzes
Semester Final

40%
30%
20%
10%

I am dedicated to your success. Please see me if you have any concerns,

set up a time outside of class and we will address these issues.