Earth Science
Earth and Environmental Science
Instructor: Kelly Kiker
Contact Information: 336-769-9671 ext. 3667
Schedule
1st period-Earth Science
2nd period-Earth Science
3rd period-planning
4th period-Earth Science
Materials
pencil/pen
scissors
colored pencils/markers
glue sticks
flash cards
pencil pouch for storage
A folder or binder may be useful for keeping up with loose papers.
Classroom Policies
Be kind.
Be respectful.
Be prepared.
Be on time.
Cell Phone Policy: Students will be placing their phones in a secure, locked location during my class. If a student chooses to not secure their phones and he/she has the phone out during class, he/she will be given 3 hours of after school detention. In addition to detention, the phone will be taken to the office for the day. School phones are always available for parent contact, if necessary, during the school day.
Weekly Emails: I will be sending home weekly emails to any email address you provide to me. Emails will contain a list of major assignments that are due during the week. I will also include a class “Wish List” on the emails. Wish List items will generally be used for activities. Please consider donating items from the Wish List. Our current Wish List: tissues, disinfectant wipes
Notes: Students will be completing a series of guided notes. Notes will be virtual until we are fully into Plan A. The binder will be graded at the end of each grading period and be worth one test grade.
Some thoughts on honesty: It is expected that you complete your own assignments. During virtual learning, you can lean on your friends for help but you should not copy their assignments. During test assignments, it is expected that you complete your own work without the help of your notes or the internet unless specifically stated otherwise.
Discipline Plan
1st offense: verbal warning from teacher
2nd offense: verbal warning from teacher, parent contact
3rd offense: parent contact, time-out, after school detention
*I reserve the right to skip verbal warning based on the severity of the offensive action. Students who continue to disrespect teacher and peers will be sent to time-out without additional warning. Any continuing offenses will be referred to the Administration on a case by case basis.
Grading
*Tests/Binder/Projects 60%
*Quizzes 40%
There will be no NC Final for this class this year.
About Me
Central Davidson High School Graduate
Bachelor of Science Degree, Environmental Science and Environmental Science Education, Catawba College
Environmental Club Advisor
North Carolina State Beekeeper's Association Journeyman Beekeeper, Certified Honey Producer
