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*Academics *
** ( this is to be kept in the front of the science notebook)**
*Oceanography is a survey course of the study of the Earth's
oceans and waterways as they relate to
the geology, biology, meteorology, chemistry, hydrology and history of
our planet.*
Tutoring after school upon student request and teacher
availability ( Tuesday-Thursday 2:05-2:45)
1. HOMEWORK
At the beginning of the week the student will copy from the board the
week's homework for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Homework will be due the last day of the week. All homework will be checked
Homework is due at the beginning of the bell
No late homework will be accepted.
2. MAKE UP WORK ( will only be accepted if there is a written
parental excuse note)
All late work must be turned in within THREE
Calendar days of the absence.
Missed Tests may be made up after school or during a study block. ( the
student needs to make arrangements for the specific make up time upon
their return to class.)
Make up tests will be an essay test.
Chronic absenteeism will be referred to guidance , and then to the vice
principal
NO LATE
HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
3. GRADING SYSTEM is based on a percent of TOTAL points per Nine
Weeks.
An Estimate ( Number per 9 weeks)
| Assignment Type |
Percent |
Description |
Amount |
| LABORATORY |
40% |
With data,charts,drawings,maps,written reports etc. |
Six |
| TESTS & QUIZZES |
30% |
With true-false,multiple choice,matching, & essay |
Four |
| CLASS WORK |
10% |
With work done primarily in class |
Six |
| HOMEWORK |
10% |
With independent work done outside class & checked |
Nine |
| PROJECTS |
10% |
Complete information sheet given each nine weeks |
One |
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