John Jay High School

John Jay High School

REGENTS EARTH and SPACE SCIENCE 

S341: 2024-2025

Kristin Gargano

Kathryn Lieber

Credits: 1 Rank Weight: 1.0

Course Description:

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Living Environment Recommendation: For those with less than a 75% average in Math 8 This Regents level physical-science course introduces students to Earth’s dynamic systems, the physical world, and Earth’s place in the universe. Major topics include, but are not limited to: Rocks & Minerals, Surface Processes & Landscape Formation, Mapping, Plate Tectonics, Geologic History, Meteorology, and Astronomy. This course ends with a New York State Regents Examination.

"All students in a Regents science course must complete the laboratory requirement of 1200 minutes (20 hours) of satisfactory lab work prior to entry into the Science Regents Exam. A student not in compliance with the lab requirement will not receive a passing grade for the course and will be barred from the Regents exam."

Units Of Study:

Unit 1 = Space Systems

Unit 2 = History of the Earth

Unit 3 = Earth Systems 

Unit 4 = Weather and Climate 

Unit 5 = Human Sustainability

Grading:

Regents Earth and Space Science is a points based course. Your course average will be determined by your 4 quarter grades. The Regents Exam will not affect your final average. 

Homework:

A zero grade will be given for work never submitted. Unless excused, students turning in their COMPLETED homework assignment on time will be able to receive full credit for their homework assignment. Since homework is assigned on a weekly basis with multiple days to complete an assignment, I do not accept late homework assignments. If a student is absent, the due date of the assignment will be based on the teacher's discretion.

 Materials Needed Every Day:

I always have extra and can share but it would be best if you could come to class with the following:

Online Learning:

All work (handouts/notes) will be provided to students in class and will also be posted on google classroom. Please be sure you have joined our online class. 

Earth and Space Science Code:  ___________________

Honor Code: Cheating

 The District recognizes all policies and procedures required by NYSED for instances of cheating on all New York State Assessments. For class assigned work or local assessments a grade of zero may be given to any student who gives or receives information, including electronically, on any form of a test, quiz, homework, assignment or lab. 

The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The use of AI for the sole purpose of fulfilling class assigned work or assessments is strictly prohibited. Any person found to be using AI to generate responses to class assignments or assessments, with the goal of increasing that grade shall take the penalty of cheating. A student may appeal the grade to the Principal and/or Building Administrator. In addition to the range of possible disciplines listed in the Disciplinary Measures table of this code of conduct, penalties for cheating will be at the discretion of the Building Administrator and the Classroom Teacher. 

Cell Phone Usage:

It is the policy of the Wappingers Central School District that students in grades 9-12 are allowed to carry smart devices during school hours and on school vehicles. However, during instructional times, students are prohibited from possessing smart devices on their person. Smart devices must be stored in a school bag or another location determined by the staff member in charge of that location. Any student who knowingly possesses a smart device on his/her person during an instructional period without permission, will be considered insubordinate and subject to the Student Code of Conduct. It is the policy of the Wappingers Central School District that the use of personal cell phones and other electronic devices is not permitted by students in grades 9-12 at any time in specific common areas; locker rooms, bathrooms, gym class, the auditorium, cafeteria, and classrooms (except for instructional purposes, and only at the discretion of the teacher), and hallways. Our High Schools will utilize lockable phone pouches as a deterrent for students who violate our cell phone expectations. Students who receive a referral for Cell Phone / Electronic Device Violation will, at the discretion of Building Administration, be required to store their device in a pouch for the duration of the school day. The device, locked in the school provided pouch will remain with the student for the day to ensure it is not lost or damaged by the school, and the student will be responsible for having the pouch unlocked prior to dismissal from school. For safety reasons the use of headphones or earbuds outside of classrooms or designated areas is strictly prohibited.

 CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please feel free to contact us at anytime

 Kristin.gargano@wcsdny.org      phone: 897-6700 x30033

Kathryn.Lieber@wcssdny.org      phone: 897-6700 x30036 

Please check our google classroom for up to date assignments and due dates.  The information provided is subject to change based on updated NYS requirements.

STUDENT/PARENT (GUARDIAN) AGREEMENT

WE HAVE READ THE EARTH SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE AND THE GRADING PROCEDURE.  WE UNDERSTAND THE CLASS REQUIREMENTS, GRADING PROCEDURES, CLASS RULES, AND STUDENT EXPECTATIONS.

AS A STUDENT, I AGREE TO DO MY BEST ALL YEAR LONG AND TO APPLY MYSELF AT ALL TIMES, AND TO GET MY WORK DONE ACCURATELY AND TURNED IN ON TIME.  I ALSO AGREE TO ALWAYS BE HONEST AND NEVER COPY ANYONE ELSE’S WORK.  

 ****Please note this document is subject to change based on updates from the state**

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