Mr.

Peter Diehl
Physical Science
pdiehl@usd458.org

Course Description: What is Physical Science?

Physical Science is the study of all of the physical phenomena that we experience everyday as
well as the interactions of matter and energy throughout the Universe. We will focus on
Chemistry and Physics in this class.

Required Materials (you will need to bring these every day):

o Notebook (make sure pages can easily be removed)
o Pens/Pencils (more than one)
o Laptop (very important)
o Scientific Calculator (phones/tablets/laptops are NOT acceptable substitutes)

Grading:
o Classwork 10%
o Homework 10%
o Labs 10%
o Quizzes15%
o Tests 20%
o Projects 15%
o Semester Exam 20%

Class Rules:
o Be prepared! Come to class with all of your materials.
o Be a conscientious student! This means:
Writing all assignments in you notebook.
Complete assignments in a timely manner.
o Be an active class participant! Take notes, participate in discussions and activities, and ask
for help.
o Be in class! Come to class on time, and be in your seat when the bell rings.
o Be aware! Know the classroom policies and emergency procedures.
o Be respectful! Respect each person and object in the room.

Consequences:
o 1st time a rule is broken: Warning (Gasp!)
o 2nd time a rule is broken: Detention (Double Gasp!)
o 3rd time a rule is broken: Phone Call Home, Office Referral (Ack! Gasp! Gulp!)
 Tardy Policy:
o Be in the room and not talking when the bell rings.
o Detention after the 3rd tardy.

Make-up work:
o Due the day you are gone: Turn in the next day you are in Physical Science.
o Assigned the day you are gone: Turn in the 2nd time you are back to Physical Science.
o If you know you will be absent (field trip, sport event, etc.), you are still responsible for
submitting it on time. You can come in before school, have a friend submit for you, or
submit electronically.

Late Work:
o Turned in by 7:40 AM the next day = -10%
o Turned in 1 School Day late = -25%
o Turned in 2 School Days late = -50%
o Turned in 3 School Days late = -75%
o Turned in 4 School Days late = 0 points!

Skyward Notation:
o All grades will be entered into Skyward as soon as humanly possible. Assignments with a
* have not yet been graded in Skyward. If a grade shows 0.00 and has a check under
the Missing column, then it has not been received by me. It will remain that way until you
submit it. After 4 days late it will remain a 0.

Dear Students,

I want each of you to succeed in Physical Science; however, Physical Science can be a challenging
subject. You may find you need extra help. There are many resources to help you succeed. Your
textbook is the first place to start. Other textbooks, online resources, your classmates and your
teacher are your next steps. Please come to see me during advisory or arrange other times before
or after school for extra help. I know you can do it!

Sincerely,

Mr. Diehl