_Earth_Space_science_syllabus

Course: Earth and Space Science

Teacher: TiffanyAnn Borton

Welcome! In order to create the best learning environment possible, classroom expectations have been developed for our students and I ask that you and your child read through this syllabus carefully together. Then, parents/guardians please complete the student information sheet and sign the last page indicating that you and your child have read and understand these policies.

Communication: I believe that good communication is crucial for your student to excel. For the quickest response, the best way to contact me is via e-mail at TiffanyAnn.Borton@acboe.net. I also use Remind 101 and the instructions on how to get on the text messaging list will be posted in my room.

Course Objectives: Earth & Space Science is a physical science that studies the dynamic processes that shape our planet earth as well as investigates our place in our galaxy and our universe. Earth & Space Science is a discipline of science that interacts with other sciences to understand our planet and in this course we will be investigating astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography to better understand what makes our Earth so unique. We will be accomplishing this by taking an in depth look at the history behind earth astronomy and geology, recreating a timeline that helped develop this science, recreating the experiments done by scientists in the field that helped develop the sciences by conducting lab/group work assignments which require students to explore the physical (astronomical & geological) world around them, investigating and debating their controversial issues, researching the latest missions and discoveries as published by NASA, NOAA and other organizations dedicated to understanding our physical world. This course will involve outdoor activities.

Required Materials: Wish List:

1. Composition Notebook 1. Copy paper

2. 2 sharpened #2 pencils 2. Hand sanitizer

3. Pencil sharpener 3. Tissue boxes

4. Colored pencils or (8-10 pack) 4. Dry erase markers

5. Blue or black pen (s) 5. Clorox wipes

6. Basic scientific calculator (with sin, cos, and tan keys)

7. $10 donation for project/lab supplies/support programs and materials made out to PHS

Borton-Earth and Space on the comments line

Grading Policy: In this class you will complete hands-on activities, assignments, tests, labs and projects.

Group/ Pair Work Activities: Students will be doing a lot of group/pair work in this class. All students are expected to contribute to the assignment and to work collaboratively with the other student(s) in the group. A rubric will be used for all projects. Students in the group may or may not receive the same grade. This depends on effort and classroom contributions,

Make-up Work: (excused absence) (ACBOE Policy 5.3): Your absence is your responsibility. If you know you will be out make arrangements with me to get your work before you go. If at all possible, do your missed work before the next time we meet. All assignments are on schoology. Upon return to school see me to arrange a reasonable length of time to make up your work, not to exceed two (2) weeks as per the student code of conduct.

Notebooks: Notebooks are a major grade. You are responsible for everything if you are present or not. Writing absent on a page will get zero credit. You will be given at least 2 weeks notice of the due date for your notebooks. The notebook will be due the first day and accepted without penalty at least the next two days. The day after that it will be accepted at a 50% max. After the 50% max day the notebook will not be accepted for that quarter. Those with extended time those two days without penalty are your extended time. If you are going to be on a field trip or out for any reason on the due date, turn it in early.

Late Work: Test corrections and Notebooks will not be accepted late under any circumstances. The due dates for those items are given well in advance and have a range of days that they will be accepted. All late work will be docked 15%. The maximum possible grade for all late work will be 85%. Commitments to sports, band, dance, cheerleading, drama, or any other extra-curricular activities are not a reason to turn in late work! I will accept work for the first four weeks of a quarter until the progress report comes out with a 15% deduction for late work. Work from week 5 - 8 will be accepted late, with the 15% deduction until 3 pm Friday of the 8th week. No work will be accepted after these time periods. Basically, everything before the progress report is only accepted during that time period and everything after that until the end of the quarter.

Cheating: Will not be tolerated. If I suspect that you are cheating on a test. That test is voided and you will be given an alternate test on another day, which will be scheduled by me, that is a short answer and essay test.

Food and/or drinks: Food and/or drinks: Food and/or drinks cannot be consumed or insight on lab days. Otherwise, be discrete, do not share and clean up after yourself.

Cell Phones or Other Electronic Devices Cell phones will only be permitted out according to the school policy. As soon as you enter my room they are to be stowed in a bag and silent. The only devices that will be permitted during instructional time are either the school assigned chrome book or your personal laptop/chrome book that is being used for school work. Ear buds/air pods are only allowed out when watching individual videos that are part of my lesson such as edpuzzles.

Classroom Rules: Students are expected to adhere to the dress code (ACBOE Policy 5.19) and code of conduct at all times in addition to the following:

1. Be Respectful 2. Be Responsible 3. Try your best

Class Behavior: Students are expected to follow classroom rules. Minor infractions will be documented. Parents will be informed of these infractions. Repeated Infractions will result in the student being sent to the administrator.

Netiquette : Please use common sense.

Be sure to e-mail questions as soon as you have them. I check my e-mail at least twice a day. When I get in and during my prep which is 3rd and 4th this year. I will not respond after school hours until the next morning.
Do not post or share anything that would embarrass you, ten years from now. If you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face don’t. Read what you write before clicking send.
Be sure to identify yourself in posts. It’s helpful to know who you are talking to.
Don’t spam.
In casual conversion use appropriate emoticons.
Respect others' private information and do not give it out.
Remember if it is on the internet it is everywhere.
Follow the school rules especially when you are on screen. Be sure that you are dressed appropriately and that there is nothing in the background that the principal shouldn’t see.
Forgive and forget, don't take things that others say to heart. It is very difficult to convey true emotion and intent through text.

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Parents and Students: Please sign and return by Monday August 14th , 2023.

Student: I have read and understand the guidelines, responsibilities and procedures of Mrs. Borton’s Earth Space Class. If I have any questions, concerns or problems I will contact Mrs. Borton.

PRINTED NAME of Student Signature of Student

Parent/Guardian: I have read and understand the guidelines, responsibilities and procedures of Mrs. Borton’s Earth Space Class. If I have any questions, concerns or problems I will contact Mrs. Borton.

PRINTED NAME of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian

Parent/Guardian E-mail Address Parent/Guardian Daytime Phone