Central Dauphin East Central Dauphin East High SchoolHigh School

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Back-to-School Night Back-to-School Night

2014-20152014-2015

General ScienceGeneral Science

Mr. WelakMr. Welak-East High Graduate-East High Graduate-Biology Degree from Gannon U.-Biology Degree from Gannon U.-teaching for 14 years-teaching for 14 years

What will be covered tonight?What will be covered tonight?

WelcomeWelcome Units of StudyUnits of Study Homework/Class FolderHomework/Class Folder How to Contact Mr. WelakHow to Contact Mr. Welak When Mr. Welak is available.When Mr. Welak is available. Closing remarksClosing remarks

Units of StudyUnits of Study Introduction to Science and Experimental Design Introduction to Science and Experimental Design MotionMotion ForcesForces Mechanical WavesMechanical Waves Electromagnetic SpectrumElectromagnetic Spectrum ElectricityElectricity Chemistry of Life Part 1Chemistry of Life Part 1 Chemistry of Life Part 2Chemistry of Life Part 2 Ecological OrganizationEcological Organization Ecological DynamicsEcological Dynamics Human InfluencesHuman Influences

Homework/Class FoldersHomework/Class Folders Homework- Homework will be assigned and

expected to be completed. Homework is graded. 10% off for each day late, 0 credit for 3 or more days

late.

Notebooks/Folders- Students will be responsible for maintaining a folder for class, which means students keep EVERYTHING! Folders will be graded once each marking period

Weighted GradesWeighted Grades

TestsTests 50%50%

QuizzesQuizzes 25%25%

ClassworkClasswork 10%10%

HomeworkHomework 10%10%

Labs/ActivitiesLabs/Activities 5% 5%

Final GradeFinal Grade

Each Marking Period = 20% of the gradeEach Marking Period = 20% of the grade

Midterm Exam and Final Exam = 10% each Midterm Exam and Final Exam = 10% each

20% + 20% + 10% + 20% + 20% + 10% = 20% + 20% + 10% + 20% + 20% + 10% =

Final GradeFinal Grade

How to contact Mr. WelakHow to contact Mr. Welak

E-mailE-mailbwelak@cdschools.org

PhonePhone541-1662 ext. 201541-1662 ext. 201

When is Mr. Welak available?When is Mr. Welak available?

My availability:My availability: 6:30 a.m. until 7:25 a.m. before HR6:30 a.m. until 7:25 a.m. before HR 11:00 a.m. until 11:20 a.m. Lunch11:00 a.m. until 11:20 a.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Planning2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Planning After school until 2:50 p.m.After school until 2:50 p.m.

Thank you!!!Thank you!!!

Thank you Thank you

for your time this evening!for your time this evening!

Enjoy the rest of your night!Enjoy the rest of your night!