9th Grade Integrated Science

Mr. Brent Dunn

Room 112

Butler Traditional High School

(502)485-8220

brent.dunn@jefferson.kyschools.us

 Welcome to Integrated Science!!!

This is a very challenging subject, but the information gained in this course will be invaluable to your understanding of the basics of physics, chemistry and earth/space science.  The following syllabus will outline the grading policies, class rules and procedures, types of work evaluations, and teaching techniques and philosophy.

 Types of Evaluations and Grading Policies

Daily Classroom Performance-Preparation, Participation, and Completion of daily class work, Homework, and Quizzes and Test will evaluate the students’ overall academic performance.

Class work and Quizzes     40%

                            Tests    40%

                     Homework    20%

 Grading Scale:  93-100%                  A

                           86-92%                    B

                           79-85%                    C

                           70-78%                   D

                           Below 70%               U

 Class Rules and Policies

Students are EXPECTED to follow Classroom Rules.  Any conduct not conducive to the learning process will not be tolerated.

1.       Be in assigned seat, prepared for class at Tardy Tone.

2.      Raise hand to ask questions or for permission to move about room.

3.      Be respectful of classmates and teacher.  Keep hands to yourself and your belongings.  NO FOUL LANGUAGE.

4.      Follow all school rules concerning conduct and dress code.

The following classroom policies are to be adhered to by all students:

1.       NO FOOD or DRINK

2.      Any make-up work, for any reason, MUST BE REQUESTED AND COMPLETED by student in the appropriate time frame.

 Materials Needed For Class

For the success of each student you need the following materials in class EVERYDAY, unless otherwise instructed:

1.       Agenda

2.      Student Textbook

3.      Pencil and/or Blue/Black ink pen---No other colors are accepted

4.      Red Pen---only to correct papers

5.      Science (3 ring) Binder---1.5” or 2”

6.      Student Notebook---workbook

7.      Spiral Notebook---w/ perforated edge

8.      3 Hole punch---one that will fit into binder

**The following materials are strongly suggested for class but are not needed everyday

2.      Scientific Calculator

4.      Colored Pencils

 Extra Help