Author: Lori Stearns

One Rule: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The one rule of our classroom is respect. At all times, we will all respect and be honest to ourselves, each other, and the teachers and staff of this school. This includes respect for the classroom as well: the books, desks, and other materials we will work with. Respect is expected at all times.
There is no need to remember a long list of rules, just this one.
Daily Question
We will have a short in-class assignment that we will complete at the start of every class period. These assignments are usually brief. Every day, the desk work assignment will be posted on the board. This assignment should be completed right away when you enter class in your Daily Question/Notes section of your binder. I will collect your answers every Friday.
Lab Activities
We will learn through a variety of activities in this class. This includes lab activities. It is important to obey lab safety rules and codes. If you are behaving inappropriately in the lab or lab area, you will lose all privileges, receive zeros for the related assignments and be asked to leave the laboratory.
Tests and Quizzes
We will have a few quizzes throughout each semester. Some quizzes will be announced ahead of time and others will be pop quizzes. We will also have tests at the end of each topic. Some tests may take the form of a project or presentation rather than a paper-and-pencil test. Cheating will not be tolerated on any test or quiz. Any student caught cheating will receive a zero for that test or quiz.

PROCEDURES FOR OUR CLASS
How does this class work?

Contact Information:
Mrs. Angela Wachal
Email:
angela.wachal@k12.sd.us
Website:
http://as144.k12.sd.us
School Phone:
743-2567
Room Number:
D 129

9th Grade Physical Science Syllabus

Text:
Physical Science Spectrum by Holt Each student will be assigned and responsible for a textbook.
Materials:
One - 3-ring Binder (Only for Physical Science) Four - Section Dividers Loose Leaf Paper Pencils, Pens Assignment Notebook
Binder Sections:
Daily Question/Notes Homework/ Worksheets Quizzes/ Test Reviews/ Tests Lab Reports

Harrisburg High School

100 – 96 A 95 – 94 A – 93 – 92 B + 91 – 88 B 87 – 86 B – 85 – 84 C + 83 – 80 C 79 – 78 C – 77 – 76 D + 75 – 72 D 71 – 70 D – 69 or below F

GRADES

Ch. 1 – Introduction to Science
Ch. 2 – Matter
Ch. 3 – States of Matter
Ch. 4 – Atoms and the Periodic Table
Ch. 5 – The Structure of Matter
Ch. 6 – Chemical Reactions
Ch. 7 – Solutions
Ch. 8 – Acids, Bases, and Salts
Ch. 9 – Nuclear Changes
Ch. 10 – Motion
Ch. 11 – Forces
Ch. 12 – Work and Energy
Ch. 13 – Heat and Temperature
Ch. 14 – Waves
Ch. 15 – Sound and Light
Ch.16 – Electricity
Ch. 17 – Magnetism
Ch 18. – Communication Technology
This outline is a broad overview of the topics we will be covering in this course. Some topics may include more detail than others.

TOPICS IN OUR CURRICULUM

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Supplies: Bring your book, binder, assignment notebook, and a writing utensil to class every day.
Food & Drink: No food or drink is permitted in class unless discussed with the teacher.
Assignments: Record all assignments and due dates in your assignment notebook.
Electronic devices including cell phones, games, pagers, CD players, iPods, etc… are not allowed in the classroom. All of these must be turned off and stored in your locker. If I see or hear them, I will take them and you will retrieve them at the end of the day.
Makeup Work: See the assignment calendar upon returning from an absence. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate & complete makeup work. You have 2 days for 1 absence.
Late Work: Assignments are due at the beginning of each class period. If homework is handed in after the assignment is collected, it will be considered late.
The student will have two options the
day an assignment is late:
Turn in the assignment on the following day with a “Bentley Ate My Homework” certificate attached for full credit. Two certificates may be used per semester.
Receive a zero for the assignment.
Bathroom Passes: Unless it is quiet work time, please do not ask to use the bathroom.
Cheating: Any student caught cheating (copying or offering answers to others, etc…) will receive a zero for that assignment, test, or quiz.

Grades will consist of daily assignments, projects, quizzes (usually worth 50 pts.), tests (worth 100 pts.), and participation.
Grades will be updated at least once per week. They are posted online. Please see me immediately if you have any questions or concerns about your grade. Don’t wait until the end of the semester.

I look forward to an exciting year of exploring and learning together!
Mrs. Wachal

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