1. Syllabus
August 27, 2014

2. Objectives
1. Describe Ms. Barkanic’s grading system
and homework policies
2. Understand Ms. Barkanic’s classroom
policies and routines

3. Physical Science
Physics
Motion, electricity, waves, light, energy
Chemistry
Atoms, chemicals, periodic table, heat, energy,
properties
Astronomy/Cosmology
Life and Death of Stars, birth of the universe

4. Materials
Textbook – Glencoe Physical Science
3-ring Binder (1/2 inch)
Notebook/Paper
Pen/Pencil
Calculator

5. Homework: 10 % Q1
9% Q2
Weekly assignments – Due Friday’s
Reading and Outline (5 pts.)
Questions (5pts.)

6. Classwork: 15% Q1
13.5 Q2
Labs and Computer Activities done during
Class time
5-30 pts.

7. Quizzes/Tests: 40% Q1
36% Q2
Quizzes each unit – 15-25 pts.
Variety of styles: matching, multiple
choice, fill-in-the blank, short answers etc.
Will always give a
24 hr. notice
Agenda check – 10 pts.

8. Quizzes/Tests: 40% Q1
36% Q2
Unit Tests ~ 100pts
Test corrections allowed
Schedule time
RLP (retakes)
Notebook Tests – 25 pts

9. Labs/Projects: 35% Q1
31.5% Q2
Labs, group projects, research papers,
Presentations
Lab reports

10. Final Exam – 10% Q2
2 Part Cumulative Exam
Written exam
Practical exam

11. Missed Work and Exams
Calendar and Folders
YOUR responsibility to get and turn in
work
Schedule a time to make up
missed exams and quizzes

12. Procedures to Remember
Breaks
Tardies
Bathroom
Fire Drills
Emergencies
Lock Downs
Cell phones
IPods

13. Other “Stuff”
Positive Attitude
Good Work ethic
Desire to Learn
A sense of humor