Instructor: Mrs.

Eskeli Room: 124

School: Hibbing High School Email: shaneske@hibbing.k12.mn.us
Hibbing, MN Teacher Website: www.eskeli.weebly.com
School Phone: 218-208-0841

Course Updates Via Text Message: https//www.remind.com/join/astroesk or Download the Remind
App and enter class code: @astroesk

Course Enrollment Code iTunes University: E5R-DPK-MXA

Course Description: Astronomy is a semester-long science based course in which the celestial
objects beyond Earth and our solar system are studied. In this course you will learn about the Earth,
Sun, Moon, planets, solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe! Considering the vast distances
and spans of time involved it is really incredible what we humans have learned about our
surroundings over the past few hundred years. It is my goal that you gain an appreciation and a
working understanding of these findings.

Course Content Covered:
Cycles of the Sky
Rise of Astronomy
Gravity & Motion
Telescopes
Earth & Moon
Our Solar System
The Sun
Stars
Galaxies

Required Course Materials:
Writing Utensil (Pencil on Test Days)
Notebook for science journal
Folder OR Binder for Important Papers

Grading Procedures
Grades are calculated on the basis of total points earned by each student. (90-100% = A; 80-
89%= B: 70-79%= C; 60-69% =D; 0-59%= F) Each student will receive a Semester 1 and Semester
2 grade. These semesters are graded separately. To pass the semester, your final grade for the
semester must be above a 60% and you must also meet the school attendance requirements. Your
grade is determined solely based on the effort YOU put forth.
Late homework is accepted ONLY if one lunch period is served for each late assignment.
Student must arrange this with Mrs. Eskeli.
Attendance is important. Its very difficult to learn if you are gone.
Mrs. Eskeli needs to know if there are extenuating circumstances that might be hindering
you completing your work.
Classroom Rules:
1. Be respectful others, others property, and the learning environment at all times.
2. Come prepared to class EVERY day with your materials and any work that you were assigned
prior to class.
3. Be on time. Every Third Tardy = Trip to ISS with any credit on work missed must be made up
at lunchtime.
4. No cell phones for personal use in class. Phones are only allowed to be out if I give
permission during that class period. Phone will be confiscated if this rule is broken.
5. No cheating. Dont be lazy. Dont waste your intelligence. If you are caught cheating at least
two times by any individual, you will receive a failing grade for the course.
6. Be gracious of the amazing opportunity you are given to gain knowledge about our amazing
world.


Expectations:
1. Complete ALL work assigned outside of class.
2. Keep a well- organized notebook and binder or notebook.
3. Be prepared to be challenged. An active learning process can seem more difficult than a
traditional classroom and may make students go beyond their comfort zones.





















Parent/Guardian Input Sheet
(Please return to Mrs. Eskeli via your son/daughter or mail in less than a week from receiving
to Shanna Eskeli, Hibbing High School, 800 East 21
st
Street, Hibbing, MN, 55746)
(Please Write All Information Neatly)

Students Name: _______________________________________________

Astronomy Syllabus
Mrs. Eskeli Hibbing High School
shaneske@hibbing.k12.mn.us

Parents and/or Legal Guardians Names or Adults that have Legal Access to this students
educational information and contact numbers (preferred contact phone #):

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________________

Student Address: ______________________________ City/Zip: ___________________

Is there any information you would like to share with me about your son/daughter that you
may feel would be important for me to know/understand to help them with their education:
__________________________________________________________________________
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I/We DO NOT have regular access to the Internet.

I DO NOT want my student to be photographed or videotaped during class.

I HAVE READ THE ATTACHED SYLLABUS AND BHEAVIORAL POLICIES AND I
UNDERSTAND ALL EXPECTATIONS IN THIS COURSE.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________