Earth Science Syllabus

San Pasqual Academy Earth Science Course Syllabus Spring 2012 TEACHER: Ms. Davis ROOM: 205/206 PHONE: 760-233-6001 EMAIL: tdavis@sdcoe.net WEBPAGE/BLOG: www.davisspa.blogspot.com or go to school blog and choose Davis from list TEXTBOOKS: Earth Science SUPPLIES: Binder, paper, pens, and pencils COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Earth Science COURSE OBJECTIVES: CA State Standards for Earth Science Teaching Methods and Organization: Daily agendas, classwork, homework as assigned, weekly vocabulary quizzes, chapter tests, projects as assigned Assessments: Vocabulary quizzes and chapter tests will be given regularly. Projects and presentations periodically. Grading Policy: • Academic - Point based assignments: 5% of grade based on planner points and 95% of grade based on all other points earned. Grades will be calculated every progress report and final grades will be determined by combining all 3 grading periods for the semester. This allows students to start fresh after each progress report • Citizenship - Please see attached rubric Attendance and Tardy Policy: Students arriving late to class will not get their daily agenda stamped in their planner for five points (I will sign these planners instead). More than 7 tardies will result in an F in citizenship for each progress report period. Class work/Assignment Make-up Policy: Any late work will receive half credit. In order to receive full credit, the late assignment must have a “Science in the News” assignment attached to it (please see attached example). Lastly, if you are absent for any reason, you will need to complete a “Science in the News” to make up for your absence in addition to missed work. Extra Credit Policy (if applicable): May be offered at various times. Come to me with any idea for extra credit and I will consider it. Ideas should benefit the learning of all students (ex. Make a model, perform a science experiment, or clean up the lab). I will determine the points that each extra credit activity receives. Attendance policy: Planners will not receive full credit when student is late and three tardies in one week will result in an office referral Tutoring Time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45-315pm