Intro to Earth Science 2013-2014 Student’s Name: __________________ Teacher: Mrs. L. Wirth-Eckl Textbook: ________________________________ (Book#) ________________ Supplies for Class: Red Binder, One subject Spiral notebook, Pens, Paper, 2 folders, Dividers (Class work, Tests, Projects, Extra credit) and Index cards *Bring all supplies to class everyday! Homework: 1. Assignments are found on the blackboard daily. 2. Homework’s are graded from 0-100%. 3. Missed homework’s will result in a 0. (You get one day to make-up the work for a grade of 65%) 4. Homework will be a review of what we did in class or research. 5. Students are to make up work that is missed due to absence. 6. Every Friday there will be current events R.A.P. due. (Unless told by teacher) **All WRITTEN HOMEWORKS MUST BE DONE IN SPIRAL BOOK* Homework will be 15% of your grade. Tests/Quizzes 1. All of the tests/quizzes will be announced in advance. 2. Pop quizzes will not be announced. Tests/Quizzes will be 65% of your grade. Class Participation: Class Participation will be 20% of your grade. For being involved (Discussions) For being prepared (notebooks, pen, paper,) For positive attitude (Ex: Raising hand, tolerance for others) Projects: In this course, there will be mandatory projects. Other Rules that will lead in Success for this course: 1. Students must arrive on time and be in their seats when the bell rings. Strive for good attendance. (3 Lateness= 1 absence) 2. Write and complete the Aim and Do Now in the first 5 minutes of class. 3. Student should be respectful to the teachers and peers. 4. 3 passes (Bathroom, water, nurse, and locker) will be allowed per quarter. ** There are no cell phones, or iPod’s allowed on during this class. ** ** If your cell phone rings in class, the school policy states that the phone will be taken and it will be given to you at the end of the period or at the end of the school day. (If happens numerous times) Class Decision Rule: __________________________________________________________________ This Course requirement will be placed in the front of the student’s binder for easy reference by parents and students. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at # 488-9532 or via e-mail at: lwirth-eckl@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us Teacher’s Signature _______________________ Student’s Name ___________________________ Parent’s Signature ____________________________________ Quotes and mottos to Remember “Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is the present and - that’s the gift.” -Eleanor Roosevelt “Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” - Stephen R. Covey " Keep your head up, don't you give up, no matter what obstacles you may face, you must always finish the race." -Unknown author-