Clackamas High School
Global Science Course Syllabus
2015-2016
Instructor Contact Information
Name: Sally Howe
Room 403 West Campus
Phone: 503-353-5800
Email: howes@nclack.k12.or.us
Website: http://www.nclack.k12.or.us//Domain/533
Course: Global Science
This course is designed to help the student develop a solid
understanding of science principles. Students will better understand the relevance of science, apply
scientific skills to a variety of situations, apply science concepts and processes, and have an
increased awareness of science. Students will explore relevant concepts and processes and
participate in activities that invite inquiry and verification of information.
Standards
 Nature of Science: Scientific Thinking; Measurement; Scientific Investigations
 Chemistry: The Organization of Matter; Chemical Reactions
 Earth Science: The Solar System; The Structure of the Earth and the Atmosphere; Changes in
the Earth and Atmosphere; Landforms
Text:
Spectrum Science. Each student will be responsible for in class reading.
 Students will not be issued a personal copy of the course text. Class sets will be used. Books
are available in the media center for checkout during study hall period, overnight, or for the
year. See the media center for details.
Course Outline
 This course will contain a variety of assessments including tests, papers, labs, speeches, and
projects. (See Grading Policies below)
 Daily assignments will be given. Attendance is critical to student success.
 Homework will be assigned.
 Google classroom and the Remind app are used for communication to students
 A cumulative final will be given each semester during finals week.
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Academic Achievement (summative): work conducted when a student has had adequate
instruction and practice to be responsible for the material. It is designed to provide information
to be used in making a judgment about a student’s achievement at the end of a sequence of
instruction, e.g. final drafts, tests, exams, assignments, projects, performances, and labs. This
type of assessment may account for 80% of the grade.
Grading Scale:
o A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%,
o C = 70-79%,
D = 60-69%,
F = 59% and below
"I" indicates that the minimum standard has not been met. Student has two weeks to
resubmit work for credit. I = 0%
NO extra credit will be offered or given. Grades are not rounded. Students cannot retake
tests.
Classroom Policies
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Science is a lab-based and participation-required class. Even when absences are excused,
they may have a detrimental effect on learning and being successful in this class. Missed
work/activities/labs must be discussed with your teacher from any absence whether it is
excused or unexcused.
If a test/quiz is missed, the NEXT CLASS PERIOD the student returns to class the test will be
taken during class time.
You are expected to be on time to class. If tardiness becomes a problem, parents will be
contacted and consequences issued.
Bathroom passes will be given only on a limited basis. You are expected to be in class.
Clackamas High School behavior expectations will be followed. Be Respectful, Be
Responsible, Be Safe. If students choose not to not meet behavior expectations,
consequences ranging in severity may be administered (e.g. speaking with student/parents to
referral to Student Management)
Clackamas High School and North Clackamas School District policies on plagiarism will be
followed. Any work submitted for a grade, is subject to verification of authenticity. Copying lab
work and homework or any other work from other students is not permitted and work will not
earn credit.
If a student or parent/guardian wishes to see a teacher outside of class, an appointment
must be made. Students can arrange appointments at appropriate times during class;
parents/guardians may call or email a teacher to make an appointment. I am difficult to find if
you just drop in.
Academic Support
 Individual help/tutoring is available to students by appointment during my office hours.
More information can be viewed at: http://www.nclack.k12.or.us//Domain/533
After school tutoring is also available for all subjects on Tuesday and Thursdays.
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