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Principal Mr. Corey Baker Assistant Principal: Ms. Jacey Burkholder E-mail: bchs@nlsd.ab.ca Website: http://bchs.nlsd.ab.ca

Course Outline Science 24 Semester 2 2013/2014

Teacher: Miss Nielsen Email:deanne.nielsen@nlsd.ab.ca Textbook: Science Connect 2, McGraw-Hill Ryerson Credits for Course: 5+1 (CTS Course), WHMIS certificate

Welcome to Science 24. This course provides a general outline of 4 streams found in the sciences. The topics include Energy Dynamics, Health Sciences, Applied Chemistry and Applied Physics. The course extends knowledge gained in grade 10/14 science and will continue to be sufficient material for the graduation requirements. Mark Distribution:
Labs/Assignments: 20% Quizzes: 10% Unit Exams: 30% Unit Projects: 10% Culminated Final Exam: 30%

Labs, projects and assignments will be accepted until the end of the unit, after the unit, the student will be awarded a zero for the incomplete assignment. Rewrites for exams and/or assignment are an option. Students must meet with the teacher and have shown an appropriate amount of preparation (textbook questions, homework assignments, practice questions etc) in order to gain approval for the rewritten assignment/exam. Students must notify the teacher about pre-arranged absences, such as sporting tournaments, appointments, extra-curricular activities need to be communicated to the teacher so the students can receive materials to catch up on missed material. Unexpected absences, such as illness, family emergencies or other special circumstances can be communicated via email or phone call when possible. Clarification from a doctor, parent and/or guardian may be requested depending on the absence. For more clarification see the School Attendance Policy Extra Course Credit/Certification Students must attend the WHMIS class day to complete the WHMIS certificate to be prepared for laboratory periods. Students must attend all classes in Unit C in order to complete the requirements of HSC 1100. If a class is missed due to any reason, please meet with me. Units:
Unit A: Applications of Matter and Chemical Change Unit C: Disease Defense and Human Health in combination of HSC1100 Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems Unit D: Motion, Change and Transportation Safety **See Class Outline in order to see a comprehensive, tentative list of what will be covered**

Class Expectations:
P.A.R.T.Y. Participation Attention, Assistance and Appreciation Respect and Responsibility Teamwork and Try-It Your Effort and Enthusiasm Before Class Be prepared; Have practice questions completed for next lesson If a lab is happening in the next class, make sure that you have long pants, closed toed shoes and hair must be pulled back if long enough and the pre-lab work completed If going to be away for special circumstances (appointments, athletics, school events etc), please email the teacher ahead of time. When Arriving to Class Agenda for class will be on the Right hand side of the board (Look there to see what you will be doing) Have materials ready (Paper, Pencil, Homework from previous class) Cell Phones, I-pods/mp3 players are to be off and stowed away When in Class Be respectful of peers, property and teacher No Food or Beverages in Class Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol are prohibited on school property, therefore are not allowed in class. Ask your classmates for help, and remember the teacher is there to help you out as well. Raise hand for help or in response to questions Vulgar Language, bullying or harassment are not tolerated Plagiarism is not tolerated, student will be awarded a zero if found to be cheating or have committed plagiarism If arriving late, please do not interrupt class, sit down and wait until appropriate time to ask for further information. All tests, quizzes, feedback forms, labs and assignments for Miss Nielsen will be placed in the drop boxes Students must wait for dismissal to know when to clean up belongings. If requiring extra help or needing to complete missed class material, please arrange a meeting at the end of class. This meeting will be outside of class time.

Refer to Bonnyville Centralized High School Student Guide for school expectations that apply to the classroom .

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