Bridge Physical Science Syllabus-  Sem. 1 and 2

 

 Bridge Physical Science by Beth Cover

 

8th Grade Physical Science Syllabus - 2021-22 School Year

Beth Cover, bcover@cwcharter.org, 209-614-4656

This syllabus is for the 8th grade Physical Science course. We will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00am-11:00pm at the CW Central Valley Learning Center. All students are expected to attend class and to be  keeping up with the weekly assignments 

Class Information:

Class Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Teacher email: bcover@cwcharter.org

Teacher phone: 209-614-4656

                                                                                 

Course Overview:
Requirements:  Textbook and a notebook
Textbook:
Pearson Elevate Science Student Editions - Segments 1-4

Student Responsibilities:

 Prior to 1st Day of class 

• Print syllabus and secure in a class binder – review class expectations
• Begin class assignments first week of school

 

 Throughout the semester

• Attend class every week 
• Complete weekly assignments prior to each class session.
• Complete all assignments, projects and tests.  

 

Course Summary:
The instructional segments are organized to show how energy drives change, from simple to complex.  Instructional segment one introduces students to the concept that forces act on objects that cause them to move and collide.  In instructional segment two, the relationship of energy to electrical, magnetic, and wave interactions is explored.  Instructional segment three investigates how matter is affected by thermal energy.  In instructional segment four, how chemical energy and chemical reactions can change the properties of matter is highlighted..

For a detailed outline, please see the pacing guide.  Course work and assignments will be based on both California and Common Core standards, see Stanislaus county of education resource  page at:

 http://www.stancoe.org/SCOE/iss/common_core/next_generation_science/next_gen_science.htm

An example of a Common Core assignment would be to compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same information. 

 

Grading:                                                                   

Overall course grade

25% Homework and Classwork

25% Attendance and Participation in online sessions

25% Quizzes

25% Tests and Class Projects

Grading Scale

97% and above   A+

93% - 96%               A

90% - 92%              A-

87% - 89%              B+

83% - 86%              B

80% - 82%              B-

77% - 79%              C+

73% - 76%              C

70% - 72%              C-

67% - 69%              D+

63% - 66%              D

60% - 62%              D-

Below 60% F

The final grade is assigned by the EE based on the above breakdown. 

Late Work: 
Late homework will be accepted for one month, and will lose 10 points each week it is late. 

Quizzes and Tests are accepted late for one month, and after that, only by special arrangement with the instructor. 

 

Absences:

CWCS Attendance Policy

The truancy policy applies to Contract Programs courses (including CWCS HQT online courses). An unexcused absence will be counted as a truancy.
-Excused Absence is defined as:
The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
-Unexcused Absence is defined as:
An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should email the teacher and ES as soon as possible)  

Making Up a Missed Class

Attendance credit for excused absences will be granted by the instructor based on both prior to class communication from the parent or ES about the absence and work from that day being completed  within one week of the absence.  As there is no participation possible when students are not at school, the grade you will see for excused absences is 2.5/5.  

0/5 points of Attendance/participation credit will be given for unexcused absences.

CWCS Online Code of Conduct Policy

The following guidelines apply to all students. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from online courses and/or suspension as deemed appropriate by the school administration.

If you witness any violations of these guidelines, please contact your online instructor or the School office at 1-800-808-9895 ext. 6. 

• Use your own username and password. Do not give these to anyone.
• Do not aid anyone in getting unauthorized access to any of your online learning platforms.
• Do not post your or anyone else’s personal contact information except with the approval of the instructor.
• Do not post messages that were sent to you privately.
• Insults or attacks of any kind against another person are prohibited.
• Use of obscene, degrading, or profane language is prohibited.
• Once the class begins there is no chatting except with the approval of the instructor.
• Cheating and plagiarism are not acceptable. Instances of cheating and plagiarism include but are not limited to: cheat or crib notes, looking at & using other student’s answers or work, copying homework, class work, or tests, and doing another student’s work. Copying or paraphrasing work from the Internet, book, magazine, newspaper, song or other sources without properly citing sources is prohibited. When using facts that are not generally known, statistical data or copying maps, charts or graphs without using the author’s name and a bibliography is also prohibited. You will be asked to sign this Digital Code of Conduct through Canvas at the beginning of the year. 

Tests and Quizzes

The instructor will collect and grade several quizzes and tests throughout the semester.  The tests will be posted in Canvas for the students to complete online.  Specific instructions for the quizzes and tests will be given in class and in Canvas, including procedures for submission and due dates.  Late homework will NOT be given full credit. A late penalty of up to 10% per week will be deducted from the student’s score.  Tests and quizzes can be completed with permission past the due date.  Due dates  will be posted for each test on the Canvas assignment page.