Jessica Godkin

Science is an exciting study because it enables you to better understand, and develop a belonging to, the world in which you live.

The following guidelines will help you succeed in the course:

1. PLEASE – SAFETY is always first!  Please ask before using any instrument or mixing any chemicals; thereby avoiding any accidents.

2. Standard classroom procedures will be adhered to at all times.
3. Class time will provide you with a variety of experience; therefore it is the most important part of your education.
4. A good set of notes represents your day-to-day impressions of class work.  Carefully written, they are your memory “storage bin” to aid in successful reviewing.
5. Questioning is your responsibility.  Make it your business to ask when you do not understand; thereby clarifying that which bothers you.  Real learning occurs when you realized what it is you do not understand.  So please ask.  Extra help is available Monday through Thursday.
6. During lab and/or experiments observations are a necessity.  Record all data on the lab in your composition notebook.
7. Assignments will be given several days a week.  These are your personal practice sessions.  They will be reviewed in class and from time to time collected.  Late assignments will not be accepted.
8. At least 3 major tests will be given each quarter.  Also, homework and/or lab quizzes will be given from time to time.
9. A report or project may be assigned each quarter.
10. Reading the chapter is a standing assignment.
11. Participation and class/lab work give the instructor a feeling of what you have learned.  So participate and use class/lab time to show that you are learning.