Vreeland's Physical World

8th Grade Physical Science – Mr. Vreeland

 2009-2010 Syllabus

 McClure Middle School 

Mission Statement: MMS – where enthusiastic learning shapes individual excellence through innovation and collaboration. 

 

E-mail Address: william.vreeland@cobbk12.org

School Phone Number: (678) 331-8131 ext. 426

Blog Address: http://cobblearning.net/wvreeland/

The class blog will be updated every “A” day. Class work, homework, test dates, project information, and due dates will be posted on this site. This is a great tool for both students and parents.

Grading System: The following percentages will make up the students’ final grade:  v      50% from Tests and Projects v      30 % from Labs & Quizzes v      10% from Classwork v      10% from Homework

Cobb County Grading Scale:  A            90 – 100 B            80 – 89 C            74 – 79 D            70 – 73 F            Below 70

Required Supplies for Physical Science Class   Pencil and pen, every day.  Loose-leaf notebookwith extra paper (can be shared with another class).  Basic calculator (scientific and/or graphing not necessary).   Lab notebook (spiral notebook – about 70 pages)

Extremely Helpful but NOT Mandatory  Ruler, erasers, replacement graphite (lead), extra pens, extra pencils, scissors, colored pencils, notebook dividers (this is highly recommended if you struggle with organization).

 

Important Information!!! Extra Help: Extra help is available if needed.  Mornings at 8:00 to 8:45 are best but I may not be accessible everyday.   Please ask me ahead of time for availability and a pass to my room. Tardy Policy: Students will come to class on time.  Any tardies will be marked on their behavior card. Late Work Policy: Students are expected to complete and turn work in on time. Students who have an excused absence will be required to turn work in according to the Cobb County make-up guidelines as indicated in their agenda. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher to request make-up work. Students without an excused absence or who are in attendance and fail to turn work in by the due date will receive a 10 point penalty per day, not per class period. After three class sessions, late work is no longer accepted!

 

*Syllabus is subject to change if necessary.*

Dear Parents,

            I am very excited about the 2009-2010 school year as well as the opportunity to work with your student! We are going to have an exciting year as we investigate the way science is at work in the world around us. Our curriculum is Physical Science. The chart below shows the order and duration of the units being studied this year. Specific topics, projects, and deadlines will be announced in class (and the blog) as we progress through the year.

If you have any questions about the course or about the syllabus, please feel free to contact me at william.vreeland@cobbk12.org or via voice mail by calling (678) 331-8131.

Please keep the syllabus for future reference, but sign and return the bottom of this letter stating that you and your student have read and understand the syllabus.

 

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Please use the space below to let me know about any special concerns that I should be aware of to better support your student in Science this year.

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 We have read and understand the syllabus for Physical Science this year with Mr. Vreeland

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