IF YOU MISS HANDOUTS AND NOTES BECAUSE YOU ARE LATE
•	Get the handouts dunng the break or after class.
•	Get any lecture notes you missed from your classmates ~ class.

Exams and Assignments
•	2 exams
•	I midterm exam (compreheflSiVe)—thiS is the last exam for the Earth Science section
•	Exam format: Multiple choice, true/false, define terms, fill-in map or diagram exercises,
•	short essay
•	We will review for exams, and you will get study guides
•	7 quizzes to help you stay on track
•	Quiz format: Define terms, fill-in, true/false, multiple choice
•	Assignments 4 Homework worksheets, Outdoor Lab (weather permitting), Field Trip

*No make-up work or exams.	No extra credit. No late assignments.

Communication is of utmost lmportancell

Ms Gillespie will work with you If you keep her informed ahead of time!!

•~ra curricular activity participants must inform Ms. Gillespie at least one week in advance of their
upcoming absence. Such participants will take their quizzes/exams early and turn their assignments in early if their events fall on quiz/exam days or dates that assignments are due.
*~f you are unable to go on the Field Trip, you must inform Ms. Gillespie at least two weeks in advance of the Field Trip date. You will then receive an alternate assignment.
~If you are ill, e-mail Ms. Gillespie or send a written message to dass with a fellow student~ Such situations will be worked out on an indMdual basis.

Grading System

A 627 - 700 90 -100%
B	557-626	80-89%
C	487 - 556	70- 79%
D	417-486	60-69%
F	0-416	0-59%

3 Exams	100 pts each
4 Lecture Quizzes	20 pts each
3 Lab Quizzes	50 pts each
3 Homework Assignments	40 pts each
I Field Trip	50 pts