8/ th Grade Agenda Mr. Kim – Room 420 Learning Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures Class Syllabus Class Introductions Rules & Procedure HW: Return Signed Welcome Letter HW: Bring One inch Binder (3 Ring) by 8/30 & 8/31

Seat Assignments If I misspelled your name, please let me know. If I mispronounce your name, please let me know. If you go by a different nick name, please let me know. If you have a sibling that had me as a teacher, please let me know.

Seat Assignments Changes are made in seat assignments only if there is a problem. If you can’t see from the back let me know now. If you learn better sitting in the front, let me know now. If you don’t like your seat, let me know privately and tell me the reason why.

Procedure for entering the classroom Quietly line up against the wall until the teacher has given permission to enter the room.

Rules 1.Raise your hands before speaking 2.Be prepared for class 3.Be in your seat before the Tardy Bell 4.No food, gum or drinks (except water and healthy snacks) in class 5.Be kind and respectful at all times

Consequences After class detention After school detention Call home Sent to the office

Write both first name and last name on your assignments If don’t write both first name and last name you will loose a point

Restroom Policy Do not interrupt Mr. Kim during middle of a lesson Need to write your name, date, period and time in the Restroom log book. Need to stay 1 minute after class to pick up some trash or straighten up books If you are going to the restroom too frequently, we will need to get your parent’s permission before going to the restroom.

Waterbreak Policy Do not interrupt Mr. Kim during middle of a lesson. Once given permission you may leave to get water at the 2 nd floor water fountain If you are back within 2 minutes there will be no consequences.

Other Procedures Paper Towel Trash Can

What we are going to learn about? Cells Photosynthesis Chemistry Geology Human Impact Family Life

What we are going to do in this class? Taking Notes Power point Lessons Labs Computer Lab Group Activities Tests Projects Watch Videos

Grading Policy A = 92 – 100%A- = 90 – 91% B+ = 88 – 89%B = 82 – 87%B- = 80 – 81% C+ = 78 – 79%C = 72 – 77%C- = 70 – 71% D+ = 68 – 69%D = 62 – 67%D- = 60 – 61% F = 0 = 59%

Assignment Breakdown Class Activities – 20% (Mostly Science Notebook) Labs & Projects – 40% Assessments – 40%

Science Notebook 20% of you grade Graded once a week (Thursday or Friday) We won’t be using a textbook so the Notebook you create will be your textbook You will use your Notebook to study for the test.

Extra Credit Assignments 1 Point Research Questions that could not be answered in class

Supplies needed 1 inch three ring binder (Needed by 8/30 or 8/31) About 50 sheets of College Rule paper Pencils or Pens (Blue or Black) Small Pencil Sharpener (If using a pencil)