Environmental Science Mrs. Treharne

Environmental Science Mrs. Treharne 2014-2015 [email protected] Grosse Pointe South High School (313) 432-3635 First Semester Topics: Principles of Environmental Science; Biodiversity and Ecosystems; Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes; Ecology; Populations; Land Use; Soil; Agriculture; Great Lakes

Required Materials: 3 Ring Binder, Pencil or Pen, Textbook, Lined Paper

Evaluation and Grading: 1.) Journals: All students will answer a journal question at the start of each class. This will be kept on a journal handout and turned in every two weeks. 2 points will be given for each completed entry. It is the student’s responsibility to get journal questions when absent, and turn in journal the same day they arrive back at school if absent on the due date. 2.) Labs: I have many labs and activities planned for the year. Labs are to represent your best work. All students must follow the procedures and observe lab safety. Any misbehavior in lab will result in a 0 for the lab.

3.) Assignments/ Group work: These assignments will have posted due dates. 4.) Current Events: You will be responsible for a current event and write-up every week. You will present these on Friday of each week. 5.) Tests: Tests will be given at the end of each unit. For excused absences the student is responsible for setting up a make-up test no more than TWO days later. 6.) Quizzes: Quizzes will be given during each unit. 7.) Extra Credit: Extra credit will be available throughout the semester. Do not request extra credit.

Late Work: Assignments turned in late will be accepted for a 50% grade deduction. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE UNIT TEST IS COMPLETE. Journals will only be accepted for 1 week after the due date.

Absent Work: Work missed due to an excused absent will be available in the brightly colored pockets in the front of the classroom. You will have the number of days you were absent plus one to finish and turn in your absent work.

Grades: Grades will be updated on Pinnacle. Students are responsible for checking their grade, turning in late or missing assignments, and notifying the teachers of any possible errors in their grade.

Grading Scale: Grading is based on a total point system.

A+ 98 and above B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 A 93-97 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66 E Below 60 A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62

Semester grades will be calculated using the following scale: Marking Period 1: 40% Marking Period 2: 40% Semester Final Exam: 20%

Tardy Policy: Arriving after the final bell disrupts the class and prevents you from completing classwork. If you are not sitting in your seat or behaving in a manner that isn’t productive to the Environmental Science Mrs. Treharne 2014-2015 [email protected] Grosse Pointe South High School (313) 432-3635 class when the final bell rings you will be considered tardy. Continual tardiness will result in detentions, parent-teacher-student conferences, and referrals to the appropriate administrator. Passes: The pass is located at the front of the room. If you wish to use the restroom and it is there please take the pass. If the pass is not there please wait for the pass to arrive and then go.

Extra Help: I am available before school for help. Please seek help as soon as you feel confused, do not wait. Science builds on itself and a small question can turn into a large misconception very quickly.

Classroom Rules: (Also see Student Handbook)

“Everything you do should be done with a distinct purpose” –Ms. Dalby

1.) Building policies on cell phones, IPODS, MP3s, headgear, or other electronic devices. 2.) Be prepared for class (book, binder, pencil) 3.) Only use language that you would use in the presence of Dr. Outlaw or a newborn baby. 4.) Be respectful and responsible at all times. This classroom is very nice and we would like to keep it that way. Please do not write on tables, sit on counters or tables, etc. 5.) No one has the right to negatively affect another person’s education. Please act in a way that supports that statement.

“Let the decisions you make today be ones you can live with tomorrow.”

Individual Rule Breaking Consequences: 1.) Verbal warning 2.) Student/Teacher Conference and planning meeting 3.) Student/Teacher/Parent Conference 4.) Referral to administration

***Severe rule-breaking will result in direct referral to administration***

Students: Here is your first assignment for the semester. Have your parent/guardian complete the section below and turn it in. The assignment is due Friday, September 5 th and is worth 10pts.

Parents: Please read the course outline and e-mail with any questions.

If there is any information that I need to know to help your student be successful, please write it below, or contact me. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Students and Parents: I will utilize and maintain Pinnacle and my website frequently. Please use these tools to keep updated on calendars, assignments, due dates and grades. If you are not familiar with Pinnacle or my website and their uses, please contact me and I will help you.

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