• Young Mothers & Interim Health Academy

    30 Hart Street, Room 420

                 Rochester, NY 14605

     

    Mr. Alaimo (Room 420)

    Science Teacher

    (585) 454-1095 ext. 4200 (W)

    Email: tom.alaimo@rcsdk12.org

     
    Assignments and Points System for Environmental Science 
    School Year 2011 - 2012
     
                Classwork – 10%

    o   In-class assignments, activities, and participation 

     
                    Homework 10%
    o   Take home assignments
     
    Quiz & Tests –40%

    o   Quizzes will cover smaller portions of the unit

    §  One sheet of notes will be allowed for each quiz occasionally

    o   Unit Test will cover information from the entire unit

    §  Closed Notes & Closed Book format

               
                Lab Work & Activities –20%

    o   Includes any lab activities involving critical thinking & hands-on experiences

     

                Projects  – 15%

    o   In-class extended study with emphasis on content reinforcement with limited home participation

    o   Community research project with focus on current environmental issue

     
    Letter Grade                                  Number of Total Points

    A+                                                                   95 -100

    A                                                                     90 - 94

    B+                                                                   85 - 89

    B                                                                     80 - 84

    C+                                                                   75 - 79

    C                                                                     70 - 74

    D                                                                     65 - 69

    F                                                                  (below 65%)