Science
Mr. Eubanks Room 308

Course Overview: The purpose of this class is two-fold. 1.) To provide the student with the appropriate skills needed in all high school disciplines. 2.) To provide the student with the Information and encouragement to positively participate in using and understanding how science influences us in our daily lives.

Course Objectives: 1.) Improve students’ potential for academic success. 2.) Equip student’s with an understanding of the worlds physical sciences and to relate it in their own daily lives.

Texts: Holt Physical Science: copyright 1994 Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.

Grading :
Tests and Major Assignments 40%
Quizzes and minor assignments 20%
Homework and/or participation 20%
Nine week Exam 20%
CLASS/DAILY AVERAGE 100%

Make Up Work : Make up work will be allowed with an excused absence. All make up work must be completed with 5 days of return to school.

Tardy : Students who are not in the room, in dress code, and seated with all needed materials will be counted tardy.

Daily Procedures:
Politely enter the room
No food or drinks (except bottled water)
No gum allowed
Only one person at a time may leave restroom/water fountain (time will be made up after school on Thursdays)
Book bags placed in assigned area
Follow all school and class rules.

Class Rules:
Physical restraint (all inappropriate and appropriate physical behaviors)
Verbal restraint (all inappropriate and appropriate verbal behaviors)
On Task (work on all appropriate assigned tasks)
Assigned area (stay where you are assigned)
First Response (comply with directions the first time asked)

Additional Requirements :
Loose leaf binder 1 ½” spine
Paper
Black or Blue ERASABLE ink pens only
#2 Pencils
Ruler