Syllabus

1. Being in class is the most important part of this course.

2. Don't let anybody copy off of your work, both students involved will receive a ZERO. Be honest in all your academic work therefore submit your own original work. Cheating will not be tolerated. You lose the chance to learn and you will get a “0” worse than an “F” and also result in disciplinary action.

3. Questions are encouraged and necessary. side conversations between students arent allowed during lecture time but discussion is encouraged on academic topics.

4. It is your responsibility to do the following: Focus on the teacher during instructions, listen when someone else is contributing to the discussion. Follow directions the first time they are given. Adopt team spirit for group work.

5. Grades are based on a percent scale, approximately as follows: Above 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 59% and below = F

5.1. Grading

6. Homework / Classwork / Quizzes = 40% Labs / Projects= 30% Exams = 30%

6.1. Grade Breakdown

7. The course will be using McGraw Hills 8th grade coursebook for the entirety of the year. Each student will receive their own coursebook physical copy to take home, as well as a digital copy of the textbook that they can access at any time online. The coursebooks are made up of 4 units, with each unit contained within its own workbook. Students will be given new coursebooks as we progress throughout the year. Google Classroom will be used for all assignments. If parents want to observe/view the progress of their students, they can follow along by being an observer.

7.1. Coursework

8. Late work is accepted for 50% partial credit. All late work made up must be made-up within the current Unit being taught.

8.1. Make-up Work policy

9. General Policies