Physical Science Syllabus

Ms. Chastain

ContentPhysical Science is an introduction to Physics

and Chemistry. Some of the topics we will be covering this year are:

Scientific Method Waves

Speed and Velocity Sound

Acceleration Light

Newton’s Laws Electricity

Vectors Magnetism

Density Electromagnetic Spectrum

What you need for class.3 ring binder with loose leaf

paper

Keep notes and bring them with you every day

Pencil or pen

10 dollar Lab Fee

Classroom RulesDo not be tardy.

Don’t talk while I am talking.

Be respectful of others.

No food or drink. (You may have water in a closed container)

Cell phones are only allowed out when we are working with them in class.

GradesAs always grades will consist of:

Formative grades: daily work, labs, quizzes, and other assignments

Summative grades: labs, tests, and sometimes quizzes

Read handbook for makeup work policy

BooksWe will have a classroom set of

books. You will have a textbook assigned to you for classroom work only.

If you need to take a book home because of absences and school related absences, you can check a book out from me.

Make sure your parents know this!

Dress CodeYoung ladies will be covered top and bottom.

Shoulders should be coveredSkirts, dresses and shorts should not be shorter than 6

inches above the knees.See through material…. What is underneath should still

meet dress code.

Young men – No muscle shirtsKeep pants pulled upIf you don’t have a belt, I will tie them up or you can go to

the office.

Attendance PolicyBetter attendance means better

grades.

Missing work will be a zero until it is made up.

If you know you will be missing a class, please let me know ahead of time.

You can email me, but I would rather you talk to me in person.

Change in Discipline PolicyISS days will be recorded with 2 pts

for each day.

10 points means that you will not be allowed to participate in school activities outside of school.

Leaving ClassDon’t ask me to leave class…… unless

it is an EMERGENCY. Webster’s dictionary defines it as an unexpected and usually dangerous situation that calls for immediate action.

There is plenty of time to go to the restrooms in between class unless you waste it talking.

I am responsible for you during my block.

Contact meEmail address rchastain@rcsd.ms

School phone number 601-825-2261

My webpage

1. Go to school webpage from rcsd.ms

2. Drop down menu – pick BHS

3. Faculty tab

4. Chastain