10th Grade Biology Syllabus



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SOMERSET ACADEMY CENTRAL MIRAMAR

SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS: 2012-2013

Instructor:

Mrs. Rolle-Keen

Classroom: D-201

Tel: (954) 435-1570

Email: dkeen@

Course Overview:

This year long course is an exploration into earth, physical, and life science. The study includes extensions of science processing skills such as graphing, classifying, and experimentation. General units of study in life science include cell organization and an exploration of plant and human body systems. While studying earth science, students will study weather and climate. Physical science units include basic chemistry and investigating Newton’s Laws.

Class Textbook: Holt McDougal Science Fusion, Florida Edition

Materials:

Students must bring the following to every class:

1. Three-ring Binder

2. Student planner

3. Ruled (lined) Paper

4. Writing utensils (pens/pencils, highlighters, colored pencils/crayons)

5. Positive attitude for learning

Class Expectations:

▪ Be respectful

▪ Be on time

▪ Be prepared

▪ Be responsible

▪ Be attentive and willing to TRY!

Evaluation Scale:

Class Assignments: 35%

Tests: 30%

Projects: 20%

Homework and Participation: 15%

TOTAL 100%

*Achieving a good grade in this course will require CONSTANT effort.

Make-Up Work Procedures:

▪ Students with excused absences will be allowed two days for each excused day of absence to submit missed assignments.

▪ Students with unexcused absences will be addressed on an individual basis.

Hall Pass Procedures:

Hall passes are limited and will be issued at the Instructor’s discretion. Students are encouraged to address personal matters appropriately.

I look forward to a successful year!

SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS: 2012-2013

Instructor: Mrs. Rolle-Keen

Student and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement:

This is to certify that we have received, read and understand the information provided in the course syllabus.

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Student Name (Print) Date

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Parent/Guardian’s Name (Print) Parent/Guardian Signature

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Parent/Guardian Telephone Contact Parent/Guardian Email Address

*To be completed (and returned) as first homework assignment.

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