Science+20F+Outline

=** Science 20F **=

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Science 20F is a general course that is meant to provide students with an introduction to 4 of the fundamental topics of science. The 4 areas that we will look at are:  1. Weather  2. Chemistry  3. Physics  4. Ecology ·  All students who graduate from high school **must** hold their Science 20F credit ·  Students who successfully complete Science 20F will be eligible to enroll in other science-based courses ** Marks ** ** : ** Marks will be assigned from four different sources.  1. all assignments are turned in  2. 4 days have passed
 * __ 1. ASSIGNMENTS/LABS &QUIZZES: __**
 * all assignments that will be marked by the teacher are expected to be submitted at the end of class on the due date
 * illegible assignments will be returned unmarked
 * If a student misses a class the day an assignment is due it will be considered late unless proof (signed note from parents or guardian) is provided
 * The assignment would then be due the upon return to class
 * Late assignments will be accepted for up to 4 days
 * Assignments will not be returned until either:

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5 = ½ or more of assignment is complete 0 = ½ or less is complete
 * __ 2. HOMEWORK CHECK: __** short, at home assignments. These are considered as small assignments.
 * Anytime homework is assigned the student is expected to have it completed by the beginning of the following class
 * Homework checks will be done without advance warning
 * If a student misses a class it is their responsibility to get their homework done ON TIME
 * proof (signed note from parents or guardian) of a legitimate absence will result in an omit
 * if no explanation is provide the student will receive a mark of zero on that homework check
 * 1 of 3 marks will be assigned: 10 = entire assignment is complete
 * __ TESTS __**__ : __
 * 7-8 tests will be written in this course
 * students will be given at least **2** school days notice before a test will be written
 * a detailed description of what a test covers will be given by the teacher the day before it is written
 * all the material that students will be tested on will be included in an up-to-date notebook
 * any student who cannot write a test for a legitimate reason must notify Ms. Lovelace at least 1 school day before the test is to be written to make alternate arrangements
 * if a student misses a day when a test is to be written because of an emergency, the parents or guardians of the student must call the school and notify the office (338-4611) before 8:30 am
 * the test will be written on the day the student returns to school
 * if a student misses a test for no legitimate reason they will receive a mark of zero on that test
 * tests will **not** be kept by students once they are written

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 * __ EXAM: __**
 * Written at end of semester
 * all the material that students will be tested on will be included in an up-to-date notebook
 * __ No __ exemptions (everyone writes)
 * Exams will **not** be returned to students
 * Students who wish to see their exam can make an appointment with their teacher