Name (Last Name, First Name): Period:  Describe one memorable thing that you did this summer  What are your expectations from your teacher  What do you expect to do in class (Physical Science)  What goals have you set for yourself (Short Term & Long Term)  What inspires you, what motivates you? Please write the questions & briefly answer (keep to couple words)

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Mr. Murray

From the collisions of molecules within our cells to the inner workings of a refrigerator, this course will help us all to better appreciate the natural laws by which our physical world operates, which in turn provides the platform for the magnificent processes of life. Encompasses 2 main scientific disciplines Physical Science an area of science that deals with the study of the inorganic world, materials that are not alive, and the ways in which nonliving things work

Topics / Content Learning takes place via labs (physical & virtual simulated), demonstrations, direct instruction, reading & writing. *Safety Procedures, Lab equipment & skills, Measurements, what is Science? *Practice of Science & Scientific investigations * Introduction & properties of matter * Physical and Chemical changes of matter * States of matter & pure substances and mixtures * The Atom & the Periodic Table * Waves and properties of waves, EM spectrum * Interactions of light & transformation of energy * Energy conservation, temperature, thermal energy and heat * kinetic and potential energy, motion and speed and acceleration * forces and gravity and motion

Learning approach – Bloom’s taxonomy for learning, teaching & assessing

Materials Needed 5 subject area notebook (Must have plastic hard cover) – Interactive notebook Pens (blue, black, and red) #2 pencils Highlighter Glue stick or Tape Scissors Physical Science Textbook Student Planner (Recommended) A lab fee of $35.00 will be collected (FOR SCIENCE ONLY) to cover the cost of the workbooks and lab supplies. Fees must be paid ONLINE or CASH only. Fees are due by 9/22 (Friday September 22nd, 2016). FYI: I will begin using the workbook in the second week of classes. Please with any questions: ****If you lose your textbook you will need to purchase a new one. Students are responsible to bring their Workbooks, composition notebooks, and supplies listed above to each class.

Grades Exams 40% Classwork/ Projects/ Labs / notebook 20% Quizzes 30% Homework 10%

Navigating Through Chaos

Be respectful to teachers, peers, and Somerset Academy; by not talking back to teacher or during instruction, blurting out answers or comments, teasing, staying in seat or lab area unless given permission by teacher, not touching others supplies, not throwing items across room. NO CELL PHONE USE

Rules & Conditions To promote a positive learning environment, the following rules will be implemented in my classroom. Be Independent and Responsible by completing assignments, doing your own work, participating in discussions and team learning, bringing all supplies to class, turning in work on time. Be organized by keeping binder and notebook neat and up to date. All assignments must have a number, title, date, book name and page number. Be Honorable by helping others when needed, staying focused, and doing assigned work

Tendencies

VS. Enforcing

No Calling Out In Class!

Absolutely No phones! Phones must be switched off and put away before entering class. They should not be visible at any point within class (no phones to charge). Failure to comply will result in disciplinary procedures. Step 4 Set to office & parent will need to pick up Step 3 Goes in phone jail (on teacher’s desk), will be given back to student end of class. Detention Step 2 Goes in phone jail (on teacher’s desk), will be given back to student end of class. Parent contact Step 1 Goes in phone jail (on teacher’s desk), will be given back to student end of class.

Bathroom Break Policy Bathroom breaks can be distracting in a classroom environment. Please use the restroom before and or after classes. All bathroom visits during class will require student’s phone or any item of possession in absence of phone, signature, the date & time in and out. Students who exceed 3 passes will NOT receive 10 points towards lowest quiz grade (20%)

Tardiness Policy After the second bell, students must bring a late / tardy pass from security. NO Exceptions unless granted by teacher. Doors will be locked! Disruption to class without pass will result in disciplinary actions. Late Assignments 11 points will be deducted from student’s assignment grade, each day it is turned in late. Make up work ( excused and unexcused absences) It is students responsibility to make up work that was missed. Make-up work is allowed for full credit and grade for excused absences. Make-up work is allowed for unexcused absences, however, there is a 10% reduction in the grade for homework, and a 60% will be the highest grade earned for tests and major projects that meet standards or proficiency. All make-up work must be submitted within two days, not including the day of return, for each day of an absence. Previously assigned work is due the day of return.

Textbook & Notebook Policy Science notebooks & Textbooks must be brought to class each day. Students who do not have their notebook will sign a log and after three will receive a detention.

Additional Polices & Procedures 1. Entering the classroom: You must enter the classroom before the second bell rings. Come in quietly and place your homework on your desk. Take out your binder and begin the bell work. If the room is set up to do a lab, DO NOT touch or play with any the materials unless given permission to do so. 2. Exiting the classroom for dismissal : Prior to leaving the classroom, you must make sure that all classroom materials are put away properly, your area is clean and all papers are off the floor. Students will not be dismissed until authorized by Teacher. 3. Movement within the classroom: Students will be told what type of movement is allowed for each activity each day 4. Bathroom Breaks : No restroom breaks will be allowed during lecture, labs, quizzes or exams. Students will be given 3 bathroom passes per quarter. On 3 rd visit student will receive written warning as consequence 5. Homework/Classwork : Classwork is expected to be turned in on the day assigned unless an extension is given or the student is absent. Homework will be collected after bell work. Students are expected to complete homework and have it ready for the following class period. If they are absent the class prior it is their responsibility to obtain their makeup. You have one day for every day that you were out to make up the classwork and homework. Unexcused late work will be graded with a late penalty (Dropping down one grade level). All homework assignments are posted on a weekly basis on my website. Homework Due date will always be due on a B day!!!!!!

Polices & Procedures 6. Absenteeism: All tests and quizzes should be made up within five school days. It is the student’s responsibility to get the notes and missing work at the beginning or end of class. They should not interrupt lectures to ask for missing work. 7. Labs: Students must read and follow all lab directions and safety rules and never begin unless instructed to do so. No playing, eating, inappropriate use of supplies will be allowed. 8. Drills: Students must orderly walk to the back field and stand in a line quietly behind the teacher until told to reenter the classrooms. Those students who get lost will receive a consequence. 9. Turning in work : Pass all papers to the front. People at the front should pass papers to the right. The last person should bring all of the papers to the teacher’s desk. Or, to the person assigned to this job. At certain times activities in notebooks will be graded. Students will be responsible for holding onto their notebooks, until collected. The notebooks will be randomly collected for a grade so it is important to stay up to date with any and all work. Any work turned in with no name will not be graded. 10. Tests & Exams: Upon completion of an exam or quiz students should raise their hand and the teacher will collect these items. Students must remain quiet until all students are finished. Students are expected to bring in a book to read quietly if completed before others in class. 11. Cheating: Students must be honorable and do their own work. If a student is caught copying another students work, both students will receive a zero. 12. Science Notebook and Workbook: Science notebooks must be brought to class each day. Students who do not have their notebook will sign a log and after three strikes, they will receive a detention.

Rules & Conditions Verbal Warning Consequence #1 Written Warning Consequence #2 Call to Parent Consequence #3 Detention w/ second call to parent Consequence #4 Referral to administration Consequence #5 Consequences / Behavior Log Please be advised: steps are subject to be skipped due to nature of incident and or at the discretion of the teacher.

Hero HERO points can be awarded for HEROic acts including:  Turning in lost items you find  Positive Classroom Behavior  Good Uniform Checks  Attending Fundraisers  And much more! HERO points can also be deducted if you don’t follow school and/or class rules.

Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly

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