The text is used as a tool to help students become literate in science. Students are expected to read the text almost nightly. Note talcing in class and from the text is taught and required as part of the students' grade. Students may use their own handwritten or typed notes for most quizzes. However, notes are not allowed on chapter tests.
Students can expect homework nightly.
If no homework is assigned it is recommended that students spend time at home studying for quizzes and tests. Extra credit is available upon student request for students who have completed all assigned work and is due no later than two weeks before the end of the trimester. Weekly reporting about the books you are reading. Keep the letters in a report folder. Turn in the folder once a week.