Beal City Public Schools

Beal City Public Schools Vet Science Course Syllabus

BEAL CITY DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT Beal City Schools, in harmony with the home and community, will educate our children in a positive learning environment that meets individual needs and goals in order that all students successfully function in an ever-changing global society.

Information: Course: Vet Science Teacher: Ms. Spry Email Address: [email protected] Term: 1 Semester Location: 457 School Phone: (989) 644-3944 Extension 2457 Office Hours: Before and after school by appointment only Preparation Period: 7th Period- 2:05-2:55pm

Supplemental learning materials In this course students will be using the internet, Videos, Articles, IPads, PowerPoints, Scientific journals and Speakers to learn about Vet Science.

Course Description: Students will be introduced to the industry of agriculture and its scope of importance to each of us. Included will be an introduction to FFA as a component of the Agriscience program. In this Vet Science course students will be learning about breeds, parasites, equipment, fecal flotations, health records, injections and how restrain, tie and muzzle animals properly. Students will also be participating in Project PALS.

Course Outline/Assignments: Student learning will be evaluated by a combination of all or some of the following forms of assessment: . 80% of the Semester Grade . Assigned Reading . Handouts/ Worksheets . ID . Announced and Unannounced Quizzes . Projects . Laboratory Experiments- Group or Individual . Tests . Signed Progress Reports . 20% of the Semester Grade . Midterm and or Project

Field Trips: Field trips are optional and are designed to supplement classroom learning. Materials: Beal City Public Schools provides all necessary materials and supplies for curricular classes. Parents who wish to supplement these materials and supplies for their student in this class may consider purchasing the following: . Writing utensil . A pencil is required for all tests and quizzes . Binder . Loose leaf paper If you would like to donate to my classroom at any time throughout the year, we are in need of the following: . Tissues . Colored Pencils . Index Cards . College Rule Loose Leaf Paper . Glue Sticks . Antibacterial Wipes . Hand Sanitizer . Markers

Methodology: Traditional lecture with discussion, projects, assignments, and labs.

Classroom Procedures: Rules: . Treat each other and the classroom with respect . Come to class prepared and on time . Listen to directions from the teacher Consequences: . Verbal Warning . Referral to Administrator . Parent Contact

Assignments: . All assignments will include the following: . Full Name . Date . Class and Period

. Assignments need to be turned into the appropriate basket in the beginning of class. You have five minutes after the bell rings to get your assignment in the correct basket, anything after that will be considered late.

Late Work: . Late assignments will be marked down and not accepted after three days. . Anything turned in later than the assigned date will be considered late and subject to a 50% deduction. . Assignments done carelessly will be considered late and returned to the student without evaluation. Extra Credit: . Extra credit opportunities will be done periodically throughout the semester through built in assignments and tasks.

Absences: . Students who are absent will need to check with their study buddy for missing assignments. Notes and in-class activities must be attained from your study buddy. Students are responsible for getting their assignments from the homework folder and turning it in the next day.

Passes: . Two late passes will be given per semester. These passes are used to turn in late assignments up to three days after the due date for full credit. . Two bathroom/hall passes will be given per semester. These two passes are redeemable to use the restroom or grab work left in locker. . No passes are granted when there is a substitute teacher. . After both bathroom/ hall passes have been used, students will receive a tardy for leaving the room.

Grading Scale:

93% -100% A 73% - 76% C 90% - 92% A- 70% - 72% C- 87% - 89% B+ 67% - 69% D+ 83% - 86% B 63% - 66% D 80% - 82% B- 60% - 62% D- 77% - 79% C+ 0% - 59% E

The above procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. PLEASE KEEP THE SYLLABUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Parents: Please fill out the following information and have your student return it the first week of class.

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