POLYTECH High School
Physical Earth Science Fall 2013
Mrs. Lisa Layton-Krout lisa.laytonkrout@polytech.k12.de.us
Course Description: Integrated Science is an introduction of chemistry, physics, and earth science. We will be using the following
Science Kits from the Delaware Department of Education: Alchemy, Energy Across Systems and Earth Systems.
Course Objectives: Students are expected to master the State Standards.
Textbook: Glencoe, Physical Science with Earth Science: Will be used in class as supplements to the science kits
Textbook website: www.gpescience.com supplemental information
Grading: Your grade will be calculated by dividing the total number of points earned by the total number of points possible. Each
marking period will have a different number of total points possible depending on the activities we do. The final exam will count for
20% of the semester grade. The semester grade is calculated according to school policy found in the student handbook.
Parents will be able to access student grades online using Home Access Center. Most assignments will be graded and
posted within one week. Labs and projects may take longer to grade and post; please be patient.
Attendance: Read your handbook and learn the school policy on attendance. If you have an excused absence, you have the same
number of days that you were absent in which to complete the makeup work. It is your responsibility to get the assignments and make
them up. Do not put make up work in the basket with other work, give it to me directly.
Appointments during class are discouraged.
Students will not be allowed to drive on lab and test days.
Maximum 2 times out of class for driving, prior permission must be obtained.
Passes will not be given to go to your locker or to other teachers.
All tests are announced ahead of time; if a student is absent the day before
a test, they will still take the test on the scheduled date.
Bathroom Breaks: Students must obtain permission to leave from the teacher and sign out on the door. Passes are hanging on the
door; please take the appropriate pass with you.
Late to Class: 3 Tardies = a detention
Late work: Turn in work on time. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Laboratory: Students must pass a lab safety quiz. Students and parents must sign the lab safety contract. Students will not
participate in any lab until both of these requirements are met. Students are responsible for broken lab equipment. Horseplay will not
be tolerated.
My Expectations of You:
Attend all classes. Follow all school policies.
Be in your seat and prepared for class when the bell rings.
Participate in class discussions. Be polite raise your hand.
Turn in assignments on time. Make up any missed work.
Students will respect themselves, others and school property.
Students will work to the best of their abilities.
Students will not eat, drink or chew gum in class.
No cell phones, iPODS, or other such electronic devices are allowed in class
Do not write on the desks. Students will be responsible for cleaning, and repairing any vandalized desks.
Class will be dismissed when everyone is seated and the room is ready to be vacated.
Assignments will be placed in the basket as students enter the classroom. When the bell rings, I will enter the room and
collect papers from the basket. Any papers turned in after that time will be late.
Journals/Notebook: 2 Composition Notebooks and 1 binder for handouts are required.
All work turned in will be CLEARLY and NEATLY written in blue or black ink or pencil.
Please cut off any fringes or rough edges.