Integrated+Physical+Science


 * Integrated Physical Science Syllabus **

 **Integrated Physical Science Syllabus ** Mrs. Jennifer Cesario Email: jennifercesario@u-46.org Website: http://misscesario.wikispaces.com Phone: (630) 372-4700 ext. 4777 Room # A348 Available: before school, period 4, 6 and 8


 * Course description **: This course will cover introduction to //chemistry//, //physics// and //earth science.// The course will be broken into quarters. First quarter includes topics involving scientific method, lab safety, general properties of chemical matter and classification of matter. Second quarter will include information about the structure and history of an atom, bonding of atoms and chemical reactions of substances. Third quarter includes motion, Newton’s laws of motion, forms of energy and simple machines. Fourth quarter includes simple geology of the earth, and astronomy. This is a lab oriented class.

- Students are to be respectful to classmates and any other adult in the classroom. - Students are to be on time to class. Students who are tardy must have a pass from the dean/dean’s assistant to enter class. - There will be certain times when the teacher will allow these devices for educational and focus purposes. If student use becomes disruptive and becomes a conflict to the education of others it will be confiscated and proper discipline will follow. - Classroom materials must be respected. Do not write on any surfaces, nor create a mess at any of the lab stations. - Areas must be cleaned and students must be seated and quiet before being dismissed from class. - All assignments must be submitted on the **__assigned due date__** in order to receive **__full credit__**. Assignments must be neat and legible, or they will be returned to the student. - <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please ask for help. Availability by appointment only.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Rules and expectations: **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Beyond the rules and regulations already stated in the Student Handbook, the class will follow the format for management under the guidelines of Mutual Respect with the instructor.

- <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pen/Pencil - <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Notebook/Loose leaf paper - <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">3 Ring Binder (this may be left in the classroom)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Materials **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">: The following materials **must be brought to class every day**:
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">*note //**//<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">: You will receive a text book that may be left in your locker or at your house for homework; a class set of textbooks will be accessible for classroom use. //


 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bathroom usage **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">: Bathroom breaks are not an excuse to miss a large chunk of class time. Students will be issued **three** bathroom passes per quarter. Passes can only be used after the first five minutes has elapsed and may not be used in the last five minutes of class. Additional passes can be awarded in the positive reinforcement drawings. Passes can only be used on the quarter assigned, you may not use passes from different quarters. Please keep track of all bathroom passes as additional ones will not be given out.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Grading Scale **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">: 4=A, 3=B, 2=C, 1=D 0=E

<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Students who **do not take the final exam** in a course will receive an **“I” (incomplete)** as a grade for that course. The student then has __10 school days to complete the final exam or the incomplete grade converts to a failing grade.__ <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Furthermore, students __must complete__ prerequisites (prior requirements) to qualify to take the final exam in the course. Students will be required to complete at least **60% of formative assessments (participation, homework, projects, and labs)** and must complete **100% of summative assessments (quizzes, tests and written projects)** to qualify to take the course final exam.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">BHS Grading Procedures and Incompletes: **

- **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">40% Tests/Major Labs & Projects **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">- tests and labs and alternative assessments assigned as projects used to assess students’ understanding of course content //<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">There are **NO RETAKES** in this category. Students will be notified at least a week before a scheduled exam and have a study guide. I advise all students to come in for extra help __before school__ or __during teacher office hours__ if he/she is struggling with the material. // - **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">30% Quizzes **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">- quizzes //<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">These points are earned by completing corresponding quizzes. Quizzes are used as a check to ensure that the material is understood prior to an exam. There are **NO RETAKES** in this category. I advise all students to come in for extra help __before school__ or __during teacher office hours__ if he/she is struggling with the material. // - **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">20% Homework **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">- short term assignments to be completed outside of the classroom and used to reinforce topics studied in the course //<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">These points are earned by completing homework assignments and graded for __completion__. Each homework assignment is worth (1 stamp) and a student will earn __late credit__ if the assignment is completed but not on time. It is the students’ responsibility to correct assignments when they are discussed in class in order to get the most out of the course. // - **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">10 % Journal Answers **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">- verbal participation in class discussions as well and completing bell ringer materials. Included bringing school supplies to class and completing class assignments. //<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">These points are earned by turning in weekly journal question answers. Journals are questions used to guide the content of the unit. All journal answers can be found in the classroom, and students that are __absent__ are __required to copy journal answers__ on days they missed. //
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">Grading Breakdown **: Final class grades are weighed and calculated using the following:

<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">A spreadsheet of all work turned in will be calculated by Mrs. Cesario throughout the school year. This will be a tabulated sheet that keeps an exact percentage of how much work has been completed. This is account for those assignments turned in late or on time. **(Remember you need to have 60% to be eligible to take the final exam).** It is an expectation that this list will be posted in the classroom bi-weekly along with current grades in the class. There is also a strong push for parents and students to check Infinite Campus weekly for an up to date grade in IPS.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work Completed Spreadsheet **

<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">All assignments are expected to be handed in/stamped at the beginning of the period. Assignments are expected to be turned in on time and any assignment handed in late will be dropped one mark. If an assignment is to be counted toward the semester grade, //it needs to be handed in by the assessment of that unit.// Any assignment handed in after the assessment has been given will receive **NO CREDIT** but will be calculated as part of the work completed spreadsheet kept by Mrs. Cesario. **All assignments near the end of the grading period will be given a turn-in deadline close to the grading period end date. This is to ensure enough time to grade/check-in assignments prior to grades having to be submitted.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Late Assignment Policy **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">End of 1st quarter: **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;"> October 14th
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">End of 1st semester: **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;"> December 21st
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">End of 3rd quarter: **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;"> March 17th
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">End of 2nd semester **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">: May 26th


 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Final Exam: **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your final exam will be worth **20%** of your semester grade.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Positive Reinforcement Policy **<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">: I am a strong believer in rewarding students for doing the things that make them better people. Throughout the class period, you may receive a raffle ticket. You should write your name on the ticket, and save that ticket until drawing on Friday. Winners will receive a “sweet treat”, an award letter mailed home and a place on the positive reinforcement page on my wikispace page.

<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">A monthly newsletter will be sent out to all students and parents via email. This newsletter will include important upcoming dates, some of the successes of that month and a highlighted student of the month. Students of the month are determined by Mrs. Cesario or Mr. Macnider based on criteria including work ethic, lab participation, assessment results attendance and overall classroom attitude. Syllabus is subject to change and any changes will be communicated with you appropriately
 * <span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">IPS Newsletter & IPS Student of the Month **

<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">I have read and understood all rules of Mrs. Cesario’s IPS class.

<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Student signature: _ Date: _

<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Parent signature: __Date:__ ___