This document is a syllabus for a marine science course taught by Ms. Kleinke. The syllabus outlines the course objectives, description, materials required, grading breakdown, behavior expectations, homework policy, tests/quizzes, and learning recovery options. The objective is for students to gain a deeper understanding of the unique and interconnected properties and organisms of the ocean. Labs and hands-on activities are emphasized. Students are expected to be prepared, respectful, engaged, and work hard. Consequences are outlined for violations and late work policies are described.

1. Marine Science Syllabus
Ms. Kleinke (Ms. K)
kleinkea@duvalschools.org
904-693-7620 ext. 2234
Room 6C
Class Website: www.specialkclass.blogspot.com
Objective: The objective of this course is that you (the student) will have a deeper
understanding that the ocean is made up of unique and diverse properties and organisms; and
properties and organisms are ultimately all interconnected.
Course description: This is a very hands-on course that will allow you to better understand
the characteristics of marine life as well as chemical and physical properties of the ocean that
affect marine life. Labs are essential to the progression of your knowledge of marine science.
Materials required: writing utensil; calculator, 3 ring binder for notes, articles and
handouts, a composition book that will be used as lab notebook and vocab log.
Session Grading Breakdown:
Quizzes 20%
Tests 30% 90-100% A
Lab Exercises/ 80-89% B
Class Activities 30% 70-79% C
Homework 20% 60-69% D
Total Grade 100% <60 F

2. Behavior Expectations
We have high expectations for academics success to prepare you for your life after high school
whether you choose to attend post secondary school or enter the workforce. The high expectations
for academics also mean high expectations for behavior. We have four basic behavior expectations:
Behavior Expectation What it looks like
Be ON TIME for class
Bring all necessary supplies
Be Prepared.
Complete your homework
Use class time for class work
Use appropriate language
Do not talk when others are talking
Be Respectful.
Respect school property (DESKS and BOOKS)
Follow directions
Clean up after yourself
Participate in classroom discussion
Take Notes
Be Engaged.
ASK QUESTIONS
NO CELL PHONES/ IPODS
Put your full effort into your assignments
Take pride in what you produce and what you
Work Hard.
learn
Make every second count
Class Consequences: Students who violate class, school, or district rules and policies will
be subject to disciplinary action.
The progression of consequences is:
1. Verbal Warning – Informal Conferencing with student.
2. Seat Change
3. Phone Call to Parent to discuss discipline issue and methods to correct problem behavior.
3. Referral to your Assistant Principal. This will be AUTOMATIC in cases of defiance,
disrespect, or serious class disruptions.
**Severity Clause: If your behavior becomes severe, I reserve the right to skip consequences,
refer you to the Dean, and/or remove you from the classroom.**
Homework: Since most of the time spend in class on activities and lab exercises, it will be
required for you to complete assigned readings and homework outside of class time. Homework
must be turned in at the beginning of class for full credit.

3. Late work Policy: If you are absent for a class, you can find missed work either on the class
website or on the calendar located inside classroom. The missed work is due one class period
after you return to class. If you are handing in work after the original due date, you MUST fill
out a homework excuse note and staple it to your work and place it in the late work folder. If
you were present for class when homework was assigned, you may receive a maximum score of
70%. (C) for Late Work.
Extra Credit: Extra Credit Opportunities will be posted on the Marine Science white board in
the classroom and on the class website. Be sure to check these frequently as they will be updated
as we progress to new topics throughout the year.
Tests and Quizzes- Quizzes will be given at the end of each chapter. Tests will be given at
the end of each unit and will be cumulative. A variety of test questions will be given to assess
your mastery of the marine science standards. They may include but not limited to multiple
choice, fill in the blank, short and extended response. Tests and quizzes may be based on not
only the reading but class activities and labs as well. If you miss a test, you must make
arrangements with me to makeup the test within a week of your arrival back to school.
Classwork and Participation: Since in-class time is mainly spent on activities and
laboratory exercises, regular attendance imperative to fully master the concepts. If you miss a
lab, which is in the field you must make arrangements with me to go collect data and makeup
lab.
Progress Reports: are given every 2-4 weeks; however, I do keep grade portal up to date and
accurate, so you may log into your grade portal to check grades anytime.
Cheating and Plagiarism: are not tolerated; if it occurs you will NOT receive credit for
the assignment and will NOT be able to re-do the assignment. All Research papers must
include a “Works Cited” page listing all the resources that you used to develop your paper so that
credit will be given to the author of the original work.
Learning Recovery: Learning recovery will be offered if the students meets the district
requirements for learning recovery. Learning recovery consists of a 12.5 page research paper
that will also include a cover page and a works cited page for a total of 14.5 pages. The
topic for this research paper will be given by the teacher. If you miss 25% or more of class
during the 9 weeks you do not qualify for learning recovery.

4. To end this, I am really excited about teaching this class this year. My door is always open so
feel free to come to me with questions or concerns you have, if it is after school and I’m not
here; please email me and I will respond.

6. I have read the syllabus……………………………….
Please sign your name below indicating that you have read and understand the rules, policies,
and procedures of the class outlined in the syllabus. Take this home and have at least one of
your parents or guardians sign it indicating that he/she has read it as well.
___________________________ ________________________
Name of Student (Print) Name of Parent (Print)
___________________________ ________________________
Signature of Student Signature of Parent/guardian
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Relationship to Student
Parent Information
Student Name: _______________________________________________Period:______
Parent Guardian Name: __________________________________________________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
Home Phone # ____________________________ Work Phone # ________________________
Cell Phone # _____________________ Email Address: ________________________________
What is the best way and time to Contact you? ________________________________________
This is your first homework assignment and is due on Monday August 27th.