Post on 26-Dec-2015
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Where to Find MeWhere to Find Me
Here, in this room: 241Periods for class: 4, 6Prep Period (7th) and 8th PeriodEmail: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.usPhone: 332-5241
Materials NeededMaterials Needed
Text book (left in the room)Pencil, blue or black pen
Spiral Notebook3-ring binder
GradingGrading
Total points for semester◦Homework◦Tests/quizzes◦Lab assignments◦Weekly time card
Points continue through each quarter and keep building
Tests/QuizzesTests/Quizzes
Quizzes given often◦Check on your progress and understanding.◦Keep up with the material and seek help ASAP
Tests every 2 to 3 weeks. ◦Never given on Mondays.◦I will let you know a week in advance of test
dates and remind you every day until test day. It will also be posted on my website.
◦ No excuse not to be ready
HomeworkHomework
Given almost every dayCompleted either in class or at home. From me or periodically from text.Do it. The majority of your grade will be
from homework.
SuccessSuccess
Come to classDo the homework.Communicate with me
◦8th period, before school, after class◦Email: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.us
Communicate with Mrs. Britz, Mrs. VanWetzinga, and/or Mr. Ambrose.
WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
SafetySafety
Physical science is an experimental science
Some labs can be dangerous.Goggles will be worn at all times or when
instructed
Rules
Rule #1: Respect◦To me◦To others◦School property◦To yourself
Pay Attention!Page 2 and 3 in syllabus
◦Read these carefully◦FOLLOW THEM
Cell Phones
If Mrs. Britz or I see it or notice you are using it◦ 1st warning
If either of us sees it or notices it again◦ I will take the phone and you will receive a
Wednesday/Saturday session If we see it or notice you using it during a test???!
◦ Don’t do this. This is considered cheating. EVEN AFTER YOU ARE DONE!
◦ Zero on test◦ Further disciplinary procedures
you do NOT want to deal with.
More successMore success
Do the homework.Go back through your notesGo back through power points and old unit
assignments (almost everything is on my website)
Do the homework.
The ability to review is a great tool to have.
My WebsiteMy Website
http://www.pleasval.k12.ia.us/highschool/teachers/hoffmanjoshua/index.htm
◦Lectures: download as powerpoint or .pdf◦HW Packets: download as .pdf if you lose yours◦Weekly schedules/assignments◦Help links◦Other fun/interesting stuff