Earth/ Environmental Science

Course Contact
Mrs. Fair
Earth Science is the study of the Earth and its kacy.fair@bcsemail.org

neighbors in space.  It is an exciting science with 828-670-5000

many interesting and practical applications. 
Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the
Earth to locate and develop energy and mineral
resources.  Others study the impact of human Supplies
activity on Earth’s environment and design
methods to protect the planet. Some use their An important part of
knowledge about Earth processes such as transitioning to the high school
volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes to plan is developing effective
communities that will not expose people to these organizational strategies and
dangerous events.  The four main topics habits. The following tools are
of study in this course are: recommended to help keep
Astronomy, Geology, you organized:

Meteorology, and the

Environment. This course is a ✴ 3 ring binder

graduation requirement in North ✴ Dividers

Carolina. ✴ Laptop

✴ Charger

✴ Pencil / stylus
Late Work &
Absent Policy Devices
When you are absent, it is your responsibility to Once the bell has rung
get the work you missed and turn in any to start class, all cell
assignments. You will have one additional day to phones and other
complete an assignment and all work assigned digital devices
prior to the absence will be due the day the must be put
student returns to class. If you miss a test or quiz
away in the
due to an absence, it is expected that that will be
phone caddy.
made up on your own time (before school, after
school, smart period, etc.).  Any other late work will All headphones,
be accepted for 5 days after the due date, with including
10% subtracted per day. If it is not complete in wireless earbuds
OneNote when Mrs. Fair grades it, it is late! must be removed.
 Classroom Grading
✴ You will be in your assigned seat once the bell
has rung. If you are not, you will be marked
tardy.

✴ The first 5 minutes of each class will be devoted

to silent bell ringers. These will be collected
and graded weekly.

✴ All assignments will be turned in through

OneNote. Unless otherwise stated, all Major Grades
assignments are due by the next class period.
What isn’t finished in class becomes homework.
(60%)
✴ Tests

✴ If you need to go to the restroom, wait until Mrs.

✴ Quizzes

Fair is not speaking to the whole class, have a

restroom pass filled out and ready to go. Only 1 ✴ Projects

student is allowed out of the room at a time.

✴ We will remain in our seats until the bell rings,

DO NOT LINE UP AT THE DOOR. Minor Grades
(40%)
✴ Homework

Expectations ✴ Classwork

Be Prepared
✴ Come to class on time. This means being in your seat at the bell,
working on your bell ringer, quietly.

✴ Come to class with the necessary supplies every day.

Be Respectful
✴ Respect yourself and others.

✴ Respect our class time and our materials.

Do Your Best
✴ Be responsible for your learning; work hard and do your best

✴ Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Course Policy-Earth Science
2019 - 2020
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