Cedar Ridge High School

Spring Semester 2010

Course Expectations & Requirements

Earth & Environmental Science
Teacher Email Address:
Class Website: crhs-science.wikispaces.com / Room B102
919-245-4000 ext. 21406
Description of Course:
Earth & Environmental Science is the study of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, universe, the geologic history of Earth and the interactions between Earth’s systems. The course will focus on matter, energy, plate tectonics, origin and evolution of the earth and solar system, environmental awareness, materials availability, and the cycles that circulate energy and material through the earth system.
Required Materials:
1” 3-ring binder, loose leaf paper, marble composition book or spiral notebook, pencils, pens,
colored pencils (Crayola Twistables are a great choice)
Optional Items:
Calculator, Flash/jump Drive, index cards (for vocabulary)
Other Supplies Used Throughout this Course:
Donations of the following supplies would be greatly appreciated: Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex, Hand Soap, #2 Pencils, Colored Pencils, Food Coloring, Alka Seltzer, Potting Soil Mix, Straws, Corn Syrup, Ziploc Bags, Table Salt, Vinegar, M&M’s, Skittles, Plastic Cups, Markers, Plastic Utensils, Pipe Cleaners, Cotton balls, Glue (regular and sticks), Colored Sand, Graham Crackers, Frosting, Paper Plates, Dishwashing Liquid Soap, Plastic Storage Containers (Shoe box size), Paper Towels
Grading Policy:
Tests & Projects: 50%
Quizzes, Homework, Classwork: 50%
Final Exam/Project: Students will complete a final project and take an exam.
The exam/project combined is worth 25% of the final grade.
Quiz and Test Corrections:
If you score less than an 80% on a quiz you will be required to retake the quiz and the grade will be replaced if the score is higher. All retakes must be completed within one week of receiving the graded quiz back. You must attend a tutoring session to review the quiz before retaking a quiz.
Test corrections are not accepted. If students would like to earn a higher grade on a test or quiz, they must make an appointment before school or after school with the teacher for an ORAL EXAM. If a student knows the information and has studied the material, then he/she should have no problem answering the teacher’s questions.
Tutoring Schedule:
Most Mondays & Wednesdays 3:50 – 4:30 pm
(Other times may be arranged by appointment.)

Make-up Work Policy:
Students are allowed to make up any work missed due to absences. Homework will be accepted 3 days after returning to school. Tests and quizzes must be made up within one week following the absence and must be completed before school, after school, during the plus period, or during lunch.
If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to request make-up work. It is also their responsibility to learn what was taught while they were out – this can be done with a classmate OR with the teacher during tutoring.
Late Work:
Late work automatically loses 15 points MINIMUM
You will have a homework check or quiz on a weekly basis in order to ensure you are completing homework and reviewing daily. If you are having difficulty completing an assignment please discuss this with me prior to the due date.
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to be in class every day. School policy allows a student 3 absences each 9 weeks. An attendance appeal will have to be filed if a student has 4 or more absences during the 9 weeks. Students are expected to arrive on time to class. If a student accumulates 3 unexcused tardies, they will receive detention. Failure to serve detention will result in a discipline referral.
Classroom Rules:
1.  BE RESPECTFUL!
2.  NO PROFANITY
3.  Arrive on time and be prepared to learn!
4.  No food or drink (other than bottled water) is allowed in class.
5.  CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF!!!
Student Expectations:
1.  There are four ways to ensure success in this class: effort, organization, honesty, and daily review of notes.
2.  Students are expected to come prepared for class. This includes having the proper supplies and completed assignments.
3.  Students will have daily homework. Each night they should read through their notes completely. This includes previous notes, not just the notes from that day. This type of daily review will help students as they prepare for quizzes and tests. Students will have other homework assignments in addition to their daily review.
4.  All work is to be turned in on time. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. (See policy on late work) Assignments will be posted on my webpage: crhs-science.wikispaces.com
5.  No talking while the teacher is instructing.
6.  If you are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSIBLITY to complete make-up work in a timely manner.
7.  To minimize class disruptions, students are expected to use the restroom and get water BEFORE class begins.
8.  DO NOT WORK ON OTHER CLASSWORK – IT WILL BE TAKEN!!
9.  HAVE INTEGRITY….DON’T CHEAT
10.  WORK HARD & USE YOUR BRAIN
11.  ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

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