Introductory Physical Science

Class Outline, Procedures and Sylllabus

Contact teacher through edsby or email at
amparo.krug@sdhc.k12.fl.us

In IPS, we will be exploring the basic principles of physical

science through reasoning and problem solving. Due to the
pacing and the number of labs, attendance is an absolute
priority. This is a high school credit class.

Textbooks: Textbooks must be covered. Students are

responsible for lost or damaged books ($68.00 replacement
cost).

Materials needed for class:

1 gridded composition notebook Ruler

1 Mead 5 star 1 subject notebook Book cover
Red, green and blue pens #2 pencils
Whiteboard marker (expo markers) Calculator (four function)
Transparent tape Removable sticky notes, small

Donations of Paper Towels for labs, facial tissues, hand

sanitizer and copy paper greatly appreciated.

Grading: Average is calculated by dividing points earned

by the total points possible.
Grades and Homework Grade Scale
can be checked on edsby. A=90-100 B=89-80
C=79-70 D=69-60
F<59
Turning in Work: (Turn in work to designated red
basket)
Work turned in after homework is checked and graded in
class, will be counted late and will receive 70% credit,
only if it is completed and corrected. Late homework
must be turned in within two school days.

Correcting Homework: If you receive a score of less

than 70%, the work can be redone, completed and
corrected within 2 days from the day it was checked and a
score of 70% will replace the lower score.

Heading on paper should (class number) Last, first name

be on the top right hand date
side of the paper. period
assignment title
Tardiness:
Quietly enter the classroom and sign the Tardy Log or
show pass. After the second unexcused tardy, the student
will be given a lunch detention.
Absences
o Check edsby for missed homework assignment. See
county policy.
o Check class handout basket.
o Turn in any work that was due and write Absent on
x/x/xx on the top of the assignment. Put it in the red basket
that corresponds to your period.

Attach Returned Work into Notebook:

It is your responsibility to keep this work in case there is a
grading dispute.

Conduct:
We will be following the Cougar Way Conduct Grade
A=0 to 3
Code of Conduct. Disruptive behavior B=4 to 6
includes repeated unexcused tardiness and C= 7 to 9
coming to class unprepared. Students D= 10 to 12
choosing to disrupt the class will have to F= 13 and up
sign the conduct log.

Students shall be prepared for class by bringing their

textbook, notebook and writing utensils.

Students failing to listen and follow directions in lab are a

danger to themselves and others. Continued misbehavior in
lab will lead to a referral and a zero for that lab.

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Help Sessions: After school tutoring will be available.
Check edsby for dates and permission form.

Laboratory Guidelines Safety Rules are in the Agenda

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Syllabus 2017-2018

Quarter 1:
Safety
Chapter 1: Volume and Mass
Chapter 2: Mass in a closed system
Chapter 3: Characteristic Properties
Quarter 2
Chapter 4: solubility
Big Idea 5 Earth in Space & Time
Semester 1 Exam
Quarter 3
Chapter 6: Compounds and Element
Chapter 10: Elements & Periodic Table
Chapter 12: Heating and Cooling
Chapter 13: Potential & Kinetic energy
Quarter 4
Chapter 14: Forces
Chapter 15: Forces acting in Different Directions
FSA Science
Chapter 16: Motion
Semester 2 Exam