SCIENCE 10 ACADEMIC SNC 2 D WELCOME Sir

SCIENCE 10 ACADEMIC SNC 2 D WELCOME!! Sir Robert Borden Summer School 2016 LOGO

Teacher v Ms. Mc. Gartland v Email: roisin. mcgartland@ocdsb. ca v Website: http: //msmcgartland. pbworks. com

Semester 1 How to Survive and Thrive! Items Required You will need several items to succeed in this course. 2013 -14

Units/Strands: Introduction Chemistry: Acids, Bases and Compounds Physics: Optics Biology: Cells, Tissues and Organs Earth and Space Science: Climate Change

Evaluation Part 1: Your term mark will be based on: Term Mark 70% Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/ Inquiry Communication Application

Semester 1 Evaluation Part 2: Final Evaluation 30% In-Class Summative Lab with a Written Part Exam 2013 -14

Assignments v Assignments help you understand the course material, as well as give the teacher some feedback concerning your level of understanding. Handing in all assignments will help your final mark, as well as assist you in studying for exams. v All assignments must be completed before the beginning of class. v Some assignments will be marked for completion (homework check), while others will be marked for correctness of answers.

If you miss a homework check v If you miss a homework check, you will be marked incomplete. v On the day of your return, you must show your completed work in order to get credit. v It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that he/she does not lose marks for being absent during a homework check.

Hand-in Assignments v Hand-in assignments must be handed in at the beginning of the class in which they are due. v Assignments handed in during the class or at the end of the period will be considered late.

Absences v Regular attendance is essential in order to be successful in this class. If you miss a class, YOU are responsible for obtaining notes, handouts, and assignments that were missed.

Being Late v Being late for class will not be tolerated. v If lateness becomes a problem, you will be required to make up missed time.

Unit tests v Unit tests will be announced at least one week in advance. v Attendance for tests is mandatory. v If you have an appointment that makes attendance for a test impossible, make arrangements with the teacher ahead of time. Bring a note from your parent/guardian explaining the situation.

v If you are ill, expect to write the test on the day of your return. Bring a note from your parent/guardian explaining that he/she knows you missed a test.

Extra Help v There will be times when you may need extra help. Please feel free to ask for help. v I can be found in the science office

Class Expectations v If I am talking, YOU ARE NOT. v If someone else is asking a question, answering a question, or participating in a class discussion, YOU ARE LISTENING. v All members of this class MUST be treated with respect. v Appropriate behavior is expected at all times. § If you have to ask whether it is appropriate, chances are it is not.

v Do not touch anything that it not yours. § My stuff § Other students’ things v School equipment and materials must be treated with care. § Desks and chairs § Lab equipment v Please do not leave garbage behind. Use appropriate bins. § Garbage § Paper § Pop bottles and cans

v Water in plastic bottles is allowed in class. v No food or drink is allowed in class, including water bottles. v No devices with headphone, computer games/game boys, cell phones, cameras or other communication devices are allowed in class.