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Ms. Pahlas's Classroom Expectation

Physical Science                

Welcome to Physical Science!  I hope you are as excited as I am for the upcoming school year! This year we will cover all  Science topics according to Tennessee’s science standards. My hope is that with a strong focus of rigor in the classroom and extra support at home we will all have a successful year!

 

Please review the following expectations and procedures of my classroom carefully.

  1. Come to Class Prepared- bring a pencil, paper, and your charged laptop every day
  2. Comply with all Instructions- given by any adult/staff member in the building
  3. Be Respectful
  4. Be Kind
  5. Be Engaged in Your Academic Career

 

-If any of these expectations are not followed there will be a corresponding consequence, such as:    *Warning       *Student/Teacher Conference    *Parent Contact    *Counselor Referral     *PBIS Discipline Referral to Administrative Team and Student Record

 

 

-Materials These are the materials you must bring to my class EVERY DAY!. 

  • Charged Laptop
  • Highlighters
  • Markers or Colored pencils

-Cell Phones: Students should not be using cell phones during class. They should be put away silenced and out of sight unless given permission to use it. Students will receive one warning. Parents please help keep your student accountable for this expectation.

 

  • Computers: Students will be using laptops daily in class. Laptops should be charged, and powerstrips are available to charge in class occasionally. This is especially important for test days and benchmark exams. Students without laptops will complete assignments on paper.

 

  • Grade Policies: Student grades will be calculated on a strict point only system. The gradebook will be updated weekly at a minimum. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the gradebook. See parent letter above in regards to make-up and absent work.

-Parent Contact:  It is always my goal to keep parents informed about things going on in the classroom.

  • Parents: feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns. It is important for you to check PowerSchool regularly, please contact me with any questions regarding grades or behavior. The quickest form of contact is my email address [email protected]
  • Class announcements and communication/messaging can also be done through Google Classroom. Please make sure students are signed up for their class period 


-Make-Up Work:
 All make-up work is the student’s responsibility.  

  1. check google classroom
  2. ask classmates
  3. see me before or after class

 

  • Excused Absence Late Work: Work is due by the same number of days they missed. A zero and a missing tag will be put into PowerSchool. After 5 days no late work will be accepted and the student has earned a ZERO

 

-Tests:  Tests are given after the end of completed units.  All tests are announced prior to being given. No talking or cell phones during tests; if caught student will receive a zero. If a student is absent they must schedule a time to make up the test or a zero will be given.

 

-Cheating:  Cheating is not tolerated in my classroom. If I have reason to believe cheating has taken place on any assignment (test/quiz/homework, etc.) ALL parties will receive a zero with no make-up assignment. This includes but is not limited to taking pictures of other classmates completed assignments and copying work.

 

-Tutoring:  Please contact me to schedule tutoring time, I am available for most days after school.

 

 

 Ms. Pahlas

2023-2024

 

Academic standards, chosen by the Tennessee State Board of Education, provide a common set of expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of a specific grade or course.  Local school districts determine the order in which these state-mandated standards are addressed in their schools.  For a breakdown of standard pacing and course objectives for Biology students in the Clarksville Montgomery County School System, please visit the Academic Resources link under the Students & Parents tab on the CMCSS homepage.

The chart below outlines the units of study for Physical Science and possible major assignments or field trips that could be used to enhance student learning or solidify mastery of standards in each unit.  This chart is not inclusive of every assignment for Physical Science, as additional or different assignments may be created based on the needs of students.  Specific details for major assignments will be shared with students and parents or legal guardians as the standards related to the assignments are addressed in class.

 

 

It is the policy of the Clarksville Montgomery County School System to follow the dictates of state statues in the selection and use of all instructional materials.  Parents or legal guardians may request to review any instructional materials used in the classroom of the parent or legal guardian’s child following the guideline set forth in Instructional Policy INS-A073 found at: https://portal.cmcss.net/iso.aspx?doc=INS-A073.pdf

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