Below is the student expectations sheet. Please have your parent/guardians read it and send an email saying that together you have both read it. include the students name and that they are in B block Horticulture class.
Uxbridge High School
Science Department
Horticulture
Mr. Worden
Fall 2012
Contact Information: dworden@uxbridge.k12.ma.us
We Are A Community of Caring
~Respect~Caring~Responsibility~Family~Trust~
Uxbridge High School Mission Statement: Our mission at Uxbridge High School is to provide the resources and educational experiences to meet the diverse needs of all students, with the aim of encouraging responsible citizenship and life-long learning. In partnership with parents and community, Uxbridge High School fosters this development in a safe learning environment.
Student Learning Expectations:
1) Use a variety of learning and study strategies
2) Listen for understanding
3) Demonstrate effective oral communication
4) Read critically and for understanding
5) Write effectively
6) Demonstrate effective use of technology
7) Employ modes of artistic and creative expression
8) Demonstrate civic responsibility
9) Show respect for self, others, and the environment
Course description
In this course we will investigate these topics:
Plant anatomy
Plant growth and development
Plant nutrition
Soil science
Plant propagation
Nursery crop production
Turf and lawn establishment and maintenance
Plant identification
Student expectations
A variety of learning experiences will reinforce these basic concepts. Students will do laboratory activities, project-based tasks, written- work, oral and visual presentations, creative tasks and problem-based tasks. The student must bring a 3 ring binder notebook to class and take notes daily. The notebook will be graded every unit for completeness.
The course will include a practical hands-on approach to apply classroom knowledge: therefore, students are encouraged and expected to participate in all indoor and outdoor labs. Students are expected prepare to go out in any weather except steady rain. Participation is an important part of the class work: therefore, tardiness, absenteeism and refusal to participate in lab will affect the participation portion of the grade. Students must come in with a signed note if they can not participate in outdoor activities due to medical reasons. Students are responsible for all assignments, reading and homework on a daily basis.
Materials required to be brought to every class:
3 ring binder notebook, covered textbook, pen and pencil
Any handouts given during the unit
Appropriate clothing for outdoor participation
Grade assessment
Tests will comprise 50 % of the grade. Tests will be given approximately every 2 weeks. Some tests are group performance tests that demonstrate the application of learned skills (such as pruning).
Quizzes will comprise 10% of the grade, and there will be no make-up for quizzes (the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped).
Written: The best lab report and two essays each term will count for 20% of the grade.
10 section review write-ups will count for 20% of the grade.
General information and homework expectations
Homework will be given on a daily basis. Reading/studying should be done on a nightly basis to prepare for quizzes (2-3 per week) or participation in class discussion. Long term assignments are considered part of the nightly homework requirement.
If you are absent from school then it is your responsibility to see me to make up missed work. Students can expect to be given an extension to deadlines for only as many days they were absent, except long term assignments are always due on the day of return from absence, regardless of the number of days absent, unless written excuse is given by parent or guardian.
My most important rule is RESPECT: respect for yourself, others, and school property. Detentions are given for:
Disruptive behavior.
Refusal to participate without a note from parent, guardian, doctor or nurse.
Refusal to participate in outdoor activities due to lack of preparedness for weather conditions. Bring a change of clothes; be prepared to go out in windy, cold, hot, snowy or drizzly weather. Old sneakers and socks are preferred.
Walking away from the classroom setting inside or out of doors.
Swearing or inappropriate language, or violent behavior.
There will be no food or drink permitted in class.
Extra help : I am available every Wednesday after school for extra help; please feel free to take advantage of this.
Communication
If your parents would like to reach me, have them send me an email and I will be happy to get back to them.
Contact Information: dworden@uxbridge.k12.ma.us
I’m looking forward to a great semester; we’ll be engaged with some really interesting projects. I wish you the best...Good Luck!!!
Mr. Worden
Important points for parents
The course will include a practical hands-on approach to apply classroom knowledge: therefore, students are encouraged and expected to participate in all indoor and outdoor labs. Students are expected prepare to go out in any weather except steady rain. Participation is an important part of the class work: therefore, tardiness, absenteeism and refusal to participate in lab will affect the participation portion of the grade. Students must come in with a signed note if they can not participate in outdoor activities due to medical reasons. Students are responsible for all assignments, reading and homework on a daily basis.
Materials required to be brought to every class:
3 ring binder notebook, covered textbook, pen and pencil
Any handouts given during the unit
Appropriate clothing for outdoor participation
Grade assessment
Tests will comprise 50 % of the grade. Tests will be given approximately every 2 weeks. Some tests are group performance tests that demonstrate the application of learned skills (such as pruning).
Quizzes will comprise 10% of the grade, and there will be no make-up for quizzes (the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped).
The best lab report and two essays each term will count for 20% of the grade.
10 section review write-ups will count for 20% of the grade.
Contact Information: dworden@uxbridge.k12.ma.us
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Email me to show both parent and student has read the student expectations for Horticulture class.
