Syllabus Heather Boling

HOMEWORK: The best way to learn is through practice and repetition. Homework may include reading, handouts or practice / review problems. All students are responsible for doing their own work on all assignments including homework & worksheets given in class. Daily quizzes, worksheets, homework, etc., will be counted as daily grades. If you don’t do the worksheets you will not be able to do the test!

TESTS: Major tests will be given following each unit.

LABS: Laboratory experiments will be performed according to the material being covered in lecture. Labs are used to support and clarify classroom lecture. These will introduce the student to common laboratory equipment, chemicals, procedures, and safety rules. I will go over a lab safety contract and it will be sent home for parent & student signatures before our first lab.

The lab procedure is given to each student before the lab, and I explain the procedures that will be used before beginning the lab. I expect all students to listen intently so as to avoid errors, or dangerous mistakes. We will discuss the results in class a day or two after the lab, and I will explain the calculations, questions, etc.

EXTRA HELP: I will send more information on Coach classes when all the teachers have their times scheduled. However, after-class help will not be used to make up for a lack of attentiveness during class.

GRADES: Grades are weighted by category. Major tests make up 65% of the semester grade before the final. Daily work makes up 15% before the final and will include homework and class grades. Lab reports will make up 20% before the final. The semester final will count 20% of the semester grade.

MAKE-UP WORK: When absent from class, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what he/she missed. All make up wok will be posted on Canvas. The student should get notes (& other information given in class) immediately upon returning to school. Tests and other major assignments that are missed are to be made-up before or after school within the time specified in the student handbook.

Late Assignments: Assignments are considered late if turned in past the assigned date & time. If the assignment is turned in late (and not all assignments will be accepted late), students will receive 60% of their earned grade. Late work should be turned in before the scheduled test over the assigned material.

CONDUCT: Unnecessary interruptions and distractions will not be tolerated during class. During labs, immature or unsafe behavior can result in lost lab privileges in addition to other punishments.

APPOINTMENTS: Students are encouraged to discuss difficulties with me before or after class. Parents may leave a voice mail at 213-2275 or e-mail me.

My school email: hboling@trinitywildcats.com

Appointments for teacher- parent conferences may be scheduled through the guidance office.

I will send information home to parents on the use of Canvas after the students have set up their accounts. Canvas is a useful tool where parents can keep up to date with all assignments, quiz dates, test dates, etc.