Murry Bergtraum HS Science Department
Barbara Esmilla, Principal A. Matheos, AP
REGENTS SCIENCE CLASSES
Grading Policy and Course Requirements
Students grade will be based on:
- 60 % Exams, Quizzes & Projects
- 15 % Homework
- 10 % Classwork/Participation/Behavior
- 15 % Lab work
Laboratory
- Make sure you go to lab on your assigned day.
- You must attend lab every week. You must answer all questions to receive full credit.
If you fail lab you will fail this course.
- You will need 15 labs per semester for a total of 30 labs for the academic school year to successfully pass this course.
Exams, Quizzes & Projects
- They are based on notes, assignments, worksheets, class discussions & readings.
Homework
- Assignments are usually given every day.
- Students must complete homework in a timely manner.
- Get the phone number and e-mail address of two classmates. That way you can call someone for the assignments when you are absent.
Student _________________________ Phone # __________________
E-mail: __________________
Student _________________________ Phone # __________________
E-mail: ___________________
Classwork/Participation
- Students are expected to make a positive contribution to the class by participating in class discussions and activities.
- Classwork includes being prepared for the day’s work.
Attendance
- Come to class every day and be on time.
- If you are absent, bring in a valid absent note the day you return.
- You are late if you are not in your assigned seat, ready to work.
Behavior
- Follow all school rules (i.e.: no hats, no CD players, no beepers/cell phones, no eating in class, etc.).
- Respect yourself and others.
- Behave in a mature business-like manner.
- Keep the room clean.(No food or beverages. No trash on the floor or in the desk.)
Miscellaneous
- Tutoring is available for those who need extra help. There is peer tutoring available and it is your responsibility to find out when it is available. There is tutoring available by teachers in the department. Please, do not wait until the last moment to ask for help. See Ms. Matheos for the tutoring schedule.
- The room pass is only issued for emergencies. It will NOT be given out the first or last 10 minutes of the period.
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Please detach and return this portion to your teacher the next school day.
Course Contract
Any student who is enrolled in a regents class MUST pass lab and sit for the regents.
Failure to comply will result in a failing grade for the class.
Class: ____________________ Teacher: ________________
I, (Name of Student – Last, First) _________________________________________, have received and read the grading policy, I also understand the requirements that I must meet in order to pass this course. I have discussed these course requirements with my parent(s)/guardian(s).
_________________________ _____________________________ __________
Signature of Student Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
Phone # where parent/guardian could be reached: (specify: home / work) __________________