Welcome Parents!

M. Silverman

Pre-IB/Honors Chemistry

Earth Space Science

Attendance is NO small matter:

• Absences must be excused in order for work to be “made-up”.

• Skipping will not be tolerated. • Excessive absences may result in a failing grade for

the class. • Ten or more unexcused absences over the course

of the school year will result in a passing grade being withheld, subject to the appeals process.

Assignments

Students who do not turn in homework and complete ALL assignments, consistently, will most likely not pass the course.

Behavioral Expectations and Grades:

• Please be sure to go over the syllabus with your child.

Textbooks

• Pearson Chemistry

Textbooks

• Earth Science

Labs• Are an important part of science class.

• Occur frequently and make up a large part of the grade.

• Require proper safety and behavior.

• Require a lab fee in order to participate.

• The fee for Honor/Pre-IB Chemistry is $20.

• The fee for Earth Space Sci is $10.• The fee is due by 10/22/14.

Computer/Internet Resources• Internet access is very important.

A printer is very helpful.• Four sources of information and

assignments:

1. My page on: sdshs.net

2. Schoology: schoology.com

3. Gizmos: explorelearning.com

4. Edmodo; www.edmodo.com

Contacting Mr. Silverman• Approximate Office Hours: 2:25 PM –

3:30 PM, Mon., Wed., and Thurs.• Call: 305-247-4200, ext. 2492• Email: marksilverman@dadeschools.net• Please do not come in without an

appointment.• I will return your calls if you leave a

message. Please allow me a day or two.

Grade Reporting DatesProgress Reports:

5th week of each quarter(next week!).

Grading Periods End :

October 30, January 25, April 8, June 10

(Report cards are sent home 7-10 days later)

You must send a self addressed, stamped envelope in June to get the last report card.

The Parent Portal: www.dadeschools.net

Thank You for Coming!!