Syllabus

=**J Sterling Morton West High School**=

**Instructor: Mrs. Georgia MacDougal**
Contact info: Phone # (630) 935-9710 e-mail: gjmcadougal@gmail.com
 * **PERIOD** || **TIME** || **ROOM #** ||
 * 1st || 8:00AM - 9:45AM || office ||
 * **2nd** || **8:55AM - 9:45AM** || **D116** ||
 * 3rd || 9:50AM - 10:40AM || D120 ||
 * 5th || 11:45AM - 12:40PM || D118 ||
 * 6th || 12:45PM - 1:40PM || D120 ||
 * 7th || 1:45PM - 2:35PM || D120 ||

__Course Description__ This year-long course stresses the scientific method in the laboratory. Subject matter focuses on essential topics in chemistry and physics as a preparatory course for other laboratory science subjects. Students are involved in laboratory work, which emphasizes the techniques of observation, analysis of data and formation of conclusions based on data. A calculator is recommended. This course is accepted for college preparation in laboratory science. Prerequisite: Placement by 8th grade test score and student choice.

**Course policies:**
1. Late work: All late work must be turned in as soon as possible. Everyday that the work is late there will be a penalty of 10%. So if the work is one day late the grade will be decreased by 10%, 2 days deducts 20%, 3 days deducts 30% and so on. 2. Tardiness: 3. If the expectations of the classroom and school policies are not met, the following is a list of the consequences: 4. Respect to yourself, others, and our classroom is required at all times. 5. Bring all supplies needed to be successful in class including: pen or pencil, any assignments due, book if required, etc. 6. No food or drink (exception-water) in the classroom. 7. No horseplay in the lab. You will be removed from the lab and given a zero for the assignment. 8. Absent students have one day to make up work for every day missed. 9. Be creative, positive and enthusiastic thinkers. Have Fun!
 * 4 Tardies = Call home to parents
 * 5 Tardies = Referral
 * 1st offense = Warning (depending on situation)
 * 2nd offense = 20 min detention
 * 3rd offense = 40 min detention & call home to parents
 * 4th offense = referral

**Physical Science Units:**

 * **First Semester** || **Second semester** ||
 * Scientific Method ||  ||
 * Graphing ||  ||
 * Grade/Attendance link can be found through [|SKYWARD]
 * Please check up on your student's progress frequently throughout the school year. Thank you!