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NEHS

Physical Science
Mrs. Eskew

Welcome Back!

Course Description
Physical Science is an introductory course to chemistry and physics.
Students will gain a basic understanding of these sciences through lab
investigations, projects, and ample practice problems. The critical
thinking strategies practiced during this course will prepare students
for future courses and for careers in science, engineering, and other
technical areas.
Please review the grade distribution, class policies, materials, and
curriculum by visiting our class website at the QR code above or at
www.eskewnehs.weebly.com. Video tutorials, in class assignments,
and a class calendar are also available on this site.

Required
Materials

Composition Notebook
(One per semester)
Science Fee - $10
Calculator
Pencil

Classroom
Donations
Greatly appreciated!
Glue sticks
Colored pencils
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer

I am excited to welcome you and

your student to our Physical
Science classroom. I graduated
from Georgia Tech with a
bachelors degree in
Environmental Engineering and
after working in that field attended
Austin Peay State University for
my Masters in Teaching. I am
looking forward to getting to know
your child and leading him or her
to appreciating the many
interconnections of math and
science and their applications in
society.
If you have any questions, please
contact me at
Julie.eskew@cmcss.net or call the
school office at (931) 648-5640.
Looking forward to a great year!

Julie Eskew

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

2015 - 2016

Grade Distribution
1st Semester

Each 9-Weeks

2nd Semester

Classwork/Homework

25%

1st 9-Weeks

40%

3rd 9-Weeks

40%

Labs/Projects

25%

40%

4th 9-Weeks

40%

Tests/Quizzes

50%

2nd 9-Weeks
MidTerm
Exam

20%

Final Exam

20%

Class Rules
Students are expected to follow the Northeast High School
handbook code of conduct at all times during this class. In
addition to the handbook, I will expect the following of each
student:
1. Be prepared.
2. Be on time.
3. Be respectful.
4. No food, drinks, foul language, or electronic devices.
5. Follow directions.

Personal Management of Assignments

Other than excused absences assignments handed in at
any other time will not be accepted. Absent work will be
marked as zero (0) until turned in. Students will be given
two (2) passes at the beginning of each semester to use at
their discrepancy for exemption from a homework
assignment. The pass must be handed in at the time the
assignment is collected. Unused homework passes turned
in at the end of the semester will be counted as extra
credit on the students final exam.

Discipline Consequences
Minor infractions:

1st offense: Verbal warning.

2nd offense: Reflective assignment and parent phone
call.
3rd offense: Referral to the office for principal
intervention

Major infractions: immediate referral.

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