Syllabus

Mrs. Scott
 * ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE** ** Course Agenda **

Environmental Science is a course designed to give students a basic introduction to the environment. These concepts are reinforced by appropriate laboratory activities, mathematical solutions, historical perspectives, and everyday applications.
 * COURSE DESCRIPTION **

TOPICS
Introduction to Environmental Science Ecology Populations Water, Air, and Land Mineral and Energy Resource Our Health and Our Future

= CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR =
 * MATERIALS **
 * You will need a 1-inch 3 ring binder to be used for science only.
 * 3 Dividers: (Labeled: Notes, CW/HW, Labs) All papers must be TITLED and arranged in the proper section of the notebook by date.
 * You will need a 3-prong paper folder for turning in graded assignments.
 * Pencils, pen, colored pencils, ruler, and your notebook.
 * Computers or computer access.
 * Be in class and in your assigned seat on time, when the bell rings-not after.
 * All work handed in must be neat and legible.
 * There is no food, drinks, or gum in class. AND NO ELECTRONICS!
 * Students will adhere to the MCSD and Shaw behavior code.
 * Misconduct will not be tolerated in this class.
 * No personal grooming during class time.
 * All students are expected to participate in all activities.

= DETENTION =
 * Upon violation of any policy, the student will be assigned detention. Detention begins at 3:30 pm and terminates at 4:00 pm in Room 215.
 * Failures or refusals to serve detentions
 * First offense – one additional day of detention
 * Second offense – immediate referral to the assistant principal
 * Misconduct during detention will result in an additional day of detention. Tardiness to detention will not be allowed. Students will be productively occupied for 30 minutes (cleaning desks, washing glassware, sweeping the floor, etc.).

Email Address
Scott.kristine.b@muscogee.k12.ga.us ** GRADING ** Tests/quizzes: 45% Labs: 20% Projects: 20% CW/HW: 15%
 * Your grade will be determined using the following percentages:
 * Progress reports will be issued at midterm. Progress Reports must be turned in signed by a parent the day following their issue.
 * // Scholastic integrity // : Do not allow anyone to copy your work in this class. I will consider this cheating and it will result in a zero grade.

** ABSENCE ** ** CREDIT RECOVERY ** ** TEXTBOOK **
 * Excused absence: Students will have three (3) days to make up their work.
 * If present the day work is assigned but absent the day work is due; the work MUST be turned in the first day you return to school to receive full credit.
 * Unexcused absence: Students will NOT be allowed to make up work and a zero will be recorded.
 * Tests: Tests are announced and posted well in advance. If you are absent the day before a test, you are expected to take the test with the rest of the class.
 * All late work will only receive partial credit.
 * You will be allowed to retake most exams (nine weeks tests excluded) after school during the allotted time (usually the week after exams are returned). I will not give you a grade lower than the original, so there is no excuse for wasting this opportunity…you can only improve your grade.
 * Environment: The Science Behind the Stories
 * REQUIRED READING: TBA
 * Students are responsible for any damage to book or lost fees ($82.47 for lost books).

Student’s signature ____________________________________________________

Parent’s signature _____________________________________________________