Environmental Systems

Environmental Systems is a science course elective.  Students that are interested in the welfare of our planet are encouraged to take this course.  We will cover and discuss topics such as climate change, pollution and how it affects our planet, plate tectonics, energy resources, biomes, keystone species, populations, mining, and geobiology. 

Students will be expected to write a ten page report, over an environmental topic of choice, for a semester exam grade. During the spring, I will be taking the class on a field trip to Boykin Springs to look at plant and animal diversity at designated areas.

Environmental Systems opens a students eyes to the world in which we live and how we impact it.  During class discussions, I encourage my students to search for solutions to many of the problems that faces the world today.

Grading Policy

Per district policy tests will make up 60% of the student's grades while daily work makes up 40%.

Make-Up Work Procedures:

According to district policy, students have 3 days to turn in make-up work from the last date of absence. This includes school-sponsored activities as well.

Retake Policy

If a student receives a failing grade on a daily assignment or test, they will be given 3 days to retake or correct from the date of return according to handbook guidelines. Furthermore, that assignment cannot exceed a maximum grade of 70 according to the handbook. It is also at the discretion of the teacher to assign detention due to missing work and assignments.