Welcome
to Aquatic Science
Room: S105 & 107
Teacher:
Mrs. Maloney
Course Objectives
• To understand the local aquatic systems in order
to preserve these systems for future generations
• To use current technology to gather meaningful
data to share with peers and the local community
• To conduct research and communicate scientific
finding through writing
• To practice perseverance and work hard for
preparation of life after high school
Help & Tutorials
• SMART Lunch
– Begins 3rd week school, Sept 9
– Tutorials (days TBA) & Stay Put (> 80%)
– I will eat lunch with you if you need.
• Tutorials:
– Wednesday Mornings: 7-7:20
– Thursday Afternoons: 2:30-3:30
• Contact me if you need to set up an extra
time. I will be here if you need me unless I
absolutely cannot be.
Contact Info & Reminders
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Email: bmaloney@dickinsonisd.org
Classroom Phone: 281-229-6507
Website
Remind (used to be Remind 101)
– Text: 832-7064480
– Msg: 933afb
Classroom Rules
1. Be courteous & respectful of
everyone.
2. Be prepared to listen and learn. Cell
phones and ear buds should be
removed and put away while in the
classroom.
3. Food and drinks should not be
brought into the classroom.
4. Follow all classroom procedures.
5. Follow all rules & guidelines outlined
in the Student Handbook.
Grading
Grading
• Daily Work: 25%
• Labs: 25%
• Participation
(Field Trips): 10%
• Tests & Quizzes: 30%
• CBAs: 10%
Field Trips
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Field Trip Fee: $20.00 (per semester): Due Sept 5
3 Required Field Trips
Collecting organisms for aquariums (S105)
Partnering w/ Galveston Bay Foundation to
harvest, grow, and restore salt marsh habitat
• Must be passing ALL classes (check 1 week
prior)
• Will not return to campus until 2:00pm
• Your responsibility to make sure available
Field Trip #1
• Salt Marsh Harvesting (Baytown, NRG
EcoCenter)
– Wed, Sept 17: Periods 1 & 5
– Thurs, Sept 18: Periods 2 & 6
– Fri, Sept 19: Periods 4 & 7
Field Trip #2
• Galveston Island State Park (Collecting for
Tanks & TAMUG visit)
– Mon, Oct 27: Periods 1 & 5
– Tues, Oct 28: Periods 2 & 6
– Thurs, Oct 30: Periods 4 & 7
Field Trip #3
• Salt Marsh Restoration (Location TBA)
– Tuesday, May 19: Periods 1 & 5
– Wednesday, May 20: Periods 2 & 6
– Thursday, May 21: Periods 4 & 7***
***May 21 = review for senior finals talk to teacher
in advance as you know all school year***
Late Work
• Homework due in
box by time bell
rings or it is late.
• Late work -20 pts
each day late
Excused Absences
• Students absent will be given the number of
days they were absent to complete the
missing assignments.
• After that time frame, the late work policy
applies.
• Tests, quizzes, & labs must be made up within
5 days. (Can make up during SMART lunch)
Needed Supplies
Needed Supplies
Need by next Tuesday, September 2
• Needed Supplies:
• 2 Pencils w/ Eraser
– Period 1: 2 Bottles
• 2 Black Blue Pens (if
Sanitizer
desired)
– Period 2: 2 Boxes Kleenex
• 1 Red Pen
– Period 4: 1 Box Gloves
• 3 Subject Notebook
– Period 5: 1 Box Gloves
OR 3 - 1 Subject Ntbks
– Period 6: 1 Box Gloves
(will staple together)
– Period 7: 1 Box Gloves
• 1 - ½ in binder (kept in room)
• 1 – set 5 dividers