Welcome to 8th grade science!

All about Miss Johnson Age = 29 forever I am a graduate of Old Dominion University I grew up in a small town near here: Orange, VA I have two beautiful daughters ages 8 years and 3 years old We have two dogs a 5 year old boxer and a 2 year old yorkie

All about Miss Johnson My favorite hobby is making hair bows for my girls and my favorite activities are running and spending time with my two daughters and dog Ace.

All about Miss Johnson My favorite type of music is all music.

All about Miss Johnson My favorite food is Italian.

All about Miss Johnson My favorite subject in school is science.

All about Miss Johnson Not too many people know that in high school I skipped 11th grade and graduated at the age of 16!

All about Miss Johnson One person I would like to meet is Bill Nye, “The Science Guy”. I did teach his great niece and have his autograph! I want to be him when I grow up!

All about Miss Johnson One day I would like to take a trip all around the world for one year or more.                                                           

All about Miss Johnson My greatest middle school fear is not doing my best.

What will we learn in 8th grade? Eighth Grade Science investigates Physical Science (Chemistry/Physics) We will do MANY, MANY hands on projects and assignments!

Classroom Rules Do not willfully harm someone else (Physically or Verbally) Do not willfully destroy Do not overtly refuse to do what is asked Do not disrupt the learning atmosphere in class

Discipline Procedures: 1st Offense: Verbal Warning or THE LOOK! 2nd Offense Refocus(Student will have to complete a time out form which must be returned or will result in a lunch detention 3rd Offense Parent Contact (phone call home) 4th Offense Lunch Detention 5th Offense Office Referral  **ANY misbehavior for a substitute teacher will result in an automatic Lunch Detention *** Some severe discipline issues will result in an immediate Office Referral and Call Home.

Agenda Bring Agenda to class every day! Part of your participation grade. Leave it out & open to today’s date. Also serves as bathroom pass. You will not leave if you don’t have it so don’t even ask!

Classroom Expectations (simply the Bill of Rights). The classroom Bill of Rights is simple. “The teacher has the right to teach and students have the right to learn. Everyone will respect these rights.” Simply put, any actions that interfere with teaching and learning are unacceptable. Students are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct as well as these classroom expectations:

BE PUNCTUAL. Have materials out, have pencils sharpened, and be seated before the tardy bell rings. If there is an assignment on the board begin before being told to do so.

BE PREPARED Bring all materials to class for each day. If you need to borrow a pen or paper, do so before class begins.

BE RESPECTFUL The “Golden Rule is my motto: do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Follow all class and school rules. Do not talk while I am teaching or giving instructions. If you have something to share, wait until you are acknowledged and then share. When doing class work, work quietly and mindful of others. Take care of classroom materials.

BE RESPONSIBLE Do all your class work and turn it in on time. If you are absent, the Absent Station, or your Engrade calendar, learn what you missed, and complete any assignments by the timeline given.

BE ORGANIZED. Know where your materials are. Know what you need to do. Present your work legible and neatly.

BE AN ACHIEVER Do your best in everything. Try your hardest. Aim for success. Get involved and ask questions

What you can expect from me. I will always teach in the best way I know how and do whatever it takes our students to learn. I will always make myself available to students and parents, and address any concerns they might have (emails, phone calls, conferences). I will always protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom.

What I can expect from you. You will always work, think, and behave in the best way you know how, and you will do whatever it takes for your fellow students and yourself to learn. This also means that you will complete all your homework when assigned, you will call, email, or talk with Miss Johnson if you have a problem with the homework , and you will raise your hand and ask questions in class if you do not understand something.

What I can expect from you. 2. You will always behave to protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom. This also means that you will always listen to all your CMS teammates and give everyone your respect.

What I can expect from you. 3. You are responsible for your own behavior, and you will follow the teachers’ directions. If you make a mistake, this means you will tell the truth to the teachers and accept responsibility for your actions

Tests= 35% Quizzes = 15% Labs & Projects = 20% Grades: Grades are weighted as follows: Labs & Projects = 20% Classwork/Homework=10% Tests= 35% Quizzes = 15%

Supplies Students should always bring the following to class: Agenda Pencil or pen Lined binder paper Binder to keep homework in Page protectors These will be helpful to have as well: *Manual pencil sharpener *Colored pencils *Index Cards

Homework We have a test at the end of every Unit. Students are expected to write down all homework in their agendas.

How to come into class… Come in quietly. Pick up any papers on the table at the front of the room. Sit down. Take out any materials you need for class. (cell phones are off and safely tucked away . I do not want to have to take your phone!) Open agenda, write the homework for the day. Complete the DO NOW. When finished, read vocabulary flash cards or study your notes.

How to pass in papers… Place all homework in the appropriate box at the front of the room on the teacher’s lab desk

How to leave class… There is a bell to dismiss you, however I will say when you leave. When dismissed, push in your chair. Walk, do not run, out of the door.

Sharpening Pencils If you need to sharpen your pencil, please just go and sharpen your pencil. At the sharpener, even though it is tempting, do not talk. Quickly & quietly go back to your seat. It is not a social tour.

Bathroom You cannot use the bathroom the first & last 15 minutes of class or during a lecture. If we are working on an activity or seat work, raise your hand. Have your agenda filled out under the appropriate block with the date and time. I will sign your agenda only if it is filled out properly. Please go and do not talk to others on your way to or from the restroom.

This year.. We will learn a lot about science. If you do your work, you will ace the science Benchmarks and SOL. Many of my students excelled last year! We will have fun!