Course Expectations

Last Up Date: January 2008

Grade 10 SNC 2P1

Introduction & ROE

These remarks are meant to be your guideline for this semester. Success will be eminently more attainable if you heed the following:

Come to class every day and be ready to learn. If you miss a lesson or are late you can:
1. Check the Internet or
2. use the old fashion way to catch up: phone or talk to a classmate to find out what you missed and are responsible for.
Hand in all assignments, labs, etc on time and completed
You will need the following equipment for this course:
1. ruler 30 cm variety, clear plastic is the best
2. a protractor
3. a simple calculator
4. highlighter
Be prepared to do all the homework; if you don't do homework you will probably fail this course, because if you won't do the problems for homework you will not be able to do similar problems on a test. Don't kid yourself about this; it is a statistically proven fact that this is true.
Homework will be posted on the Internet, or listed in class, therefore there is no excuse for not knowing what was assigned. You are responsibel to find out what you have missed.
IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL: Do not bring or use iPods or cell phones in this class. They are simply not allowed.
Come to class prepared to work – with notebook, textbook, and writing materials Review your notes frequently (especially before quizzes and tests) If you are unsure of anything, ask questions and/or stay for extra help Have someone in the class you can call to catch up, if you miss a day (see below) Be self-motivated – you must accept responsibility for your learning.
TO ENSURE SUCCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK SHOULD LOOK LIKE:
1. A three-ring binder divided into four units by dividers Each page should be titled and dated.
2. Tests and quizzes should be placed at the end of the material covered within it.
3. Notes need to be neat, titled, and numbered. Separate sections may be needed for unit projects
Class time will be provide for you to do the homework assigned. So do the work in class, don't waste the time.
Learn the material during class time, don't kid yourself in thinking you can teach yourself this material at home; YOU CANN'T.
Ask for help or assistance when needed; use non-teaching time to get individual help.
Why come after school when you can usually get all the help you need right in class on your time; but I am here for you if assistance is needed. Feel free to come early (7:45 AM) for any additional help you need.
If you are in this class and come late, don't have your books, don't do homework, don't hand in complete assignments, skip tests then please ask yourself "WHY AM I HERE?", maybe you should be somewhere else.
And lastly; NO WORK = NO MARK = NO CREDIT

I can teach you but I cannot learn you !

Disruptive behavior:

Unsafe lab behavior can not be tolerated: any unsafe deliberate practice will result in you not preforming any more labs until parental contact is made. The principle will also be informed of such unsafe behavior.

Classes end when the bell or buzzer goes, so stay in your seat until dissmissed, do not congregate at the door whatsoever!

Miscellaneous Comments

LAB FEE:A fee of $3.00 will be charged to cover maintenance and replacement of laboratory equipment and supplies.
TEXTBOOK: Nelson Science 10 – by Ritter et al. (Nelson)ISBN: 0-17-607501-1
Course notes are posted on the Internet. It is up to you to obtain or read them. Try to come to class with these notes. You most often will not be copying notes in class.
All tests must be written; if not you get zero, no questions asked. Students should expect to write a missed test immediately upon their return back from an absence, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.
I tolerate 1 test absence, you get the chance to write the test. On the second time you get zero; no questions asked unless I get a note from your parents.
If you are absent for a test assume that the next time you walk in the room you write the test. No questions asked. And be prepared for this.
Homework checks are done so that you can get some easy, free marks; so take advantage of this opportunity.
Homework will be checked regularly and during the first ten minutes of class. If you are late your homework will not be checked. Its either done and in class to show me or there is no marks. Leaving it at home gets you nothing.
I am not impressed with computers or printers that seem to malfunction the moment something is due.
Late assignments / labs are NOT accepted. Students must make alternate arrangements with the teacher prior to the due date or a mark of zero will be awarded.Students will similarly receive a mark of zero if they do not meet the alternate due date.
If you are absent for a lab assume that you get zero for that lab.
One of my objectives in this course is to teach you self reliance and responsibility and as such you will not be hounded or chased for any assignment or lab. There are no lates.
There will (or may) be assignments that are posted on the INTERNET. These are to be researched and completed by each individual student. Specific time will be alloted during certain class periods for questions and assistance; be ready if you need the help. These have a due date and will not be accepted if late.
You will be expected to memorize some information;
Labs can only be done on the assigned time frame, they cannot be done at another time. You are cresponsible to obtain all the information and concepts produced from the lab.
There is no such thing as a group lab or assignment. All labs and assignments are done and handed in by the individual.
There is no such thing as group hand-in work, unless you are specifically told by me!
Learn the material in the class, during class time; homework and study should be for review, not cold learning.
Try to be considerate and courteous to me and your fellow classmates; it will make the class more enjoyable.

LABORATORY RULES: All science courses at STM contain varying amounts of lab work.This lab work increases the student interest and provides the practical skills that will be useful in later studies.There are, however, two major drawbacks:it is potentially dangerous, and much of the equipment is expensive and fragile.If it is mishandled, the cost of replacement is high. To minimize these two disadvantages, the following lab rules will be enforced at all times.Students who repeatedly break lab rules will be counseled individually. If, after counseling, there is no improvement, the student may be withdrawn from lab activities or from the course to ensure the safety of others in the class.All equipment must be used according to the teacher’s instructions. Each student must know the location of and how to use: the fire extinguisher the fire blanket the eyewash station the first aid kit Safety glasses and other safety equipment must be worn when instructed. the sink must be clean the desktop must be clean and dry all equipment must be cleaned and returned to its original location no student may leave the lab until dismissed by the teacher Students must refrain from playing with the water taps and gas jets to avoid damage and leakage. Students must not mark the desk in any way Under no circumstances are the students allowed to sit on the desktops.This will prevent expensive damage to the desk and relevant plumbing. TO ENCOURAGE CAREFUL WORK HABITS A CHARGE WILL BE MADE FOR BROKEN EQUIPMENT IF, IN THE OPINION OF THE TEACHER, SUCH BREAKAGE COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.Usually the charge will be the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged equipment, whichever is less.

HOMEWORK PARTNERS:

Name: _______________________________ Phone #: _________________

Parent / Guardian Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________________