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Position Paper for Marine Science Mr. Pascoe

The purpose of this course is to provide upper-level students with a course that will help them become aware of the physical and biological factors that exist in the Earth’s marine waters as well as an understanding of how the marine world directly effects life on land.
 * Course Objective:**

The students should have a midsize 3-ring binder for class notes, readings, handouts, and labs. A generous supply of paper should be in the binder. Students would benefit from having a calculator. There will be a classroom set of textbooks for the students to use.
 * Materials**:

The student’s grade will be determined by dividing the total number of points earned throughout the each marking period divided by the total number of points possible multiplied by 100%. The points will come from a variety of assessments such as tests, quizzes, in class activities, homework, and projects. Fro example, if there were 1000 possible points in the first marking period and the student accumulated 950 points, the student will have earned a 95%. (950/1000 = 0.950 X 100% = 95%)
 * Grading Policy:**

Each student is expected to show up to class on time and ready to work. Every time a student is late three times they will be assigned a detention.
 * Tardiness**:

If there is a concern with a student, I will contact parents by phone or writing. Please feel free to contact me at school with any questions or concerns, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
 * Parent/Teacher Communication:**

If a student is in need of additional help, they may see me and set up an appointment. I am usually available right after school from 2:20 to 2:40.
 * Tutoring**:

It will be the student’s responsibility to make up all work missed when absent. Tests and quizzes will be made up on the second day the student returns.
 * Absences:**

Cheating or copying will not be tolerated. Any student caught copying will receive a zero.
 * Cheating**:

All late work is due at the beginning of the class on the date specified by the teacher. Late work will not be accepted and will be assigned a zero.
 * Late work:**

________________________________________________________________________ Please cut along the above line and return this portion to Mr. Pascoe I have received and read the above position paper for my child’s Marine science class.

Parent’s/Guardian’s signature________________________________________________

Student’s signature________________________________________________________

Student’s Name (please print)________________________________________________