Ms. Jeanbaptiste Syllabus Powerpoint

Science Starter Look at each character on the wall Sit at a table that most describes your feeling right now ( only 5 people at a table) Take a piece of paper from the folder Write at least one sentence that describes the feeling you chose. Ex: I feel ( excited, joyful, angry, sad, disgusted, or fearful) because . . .

Course Description Biology Astronomy Investigations Chemistry Physics

Supplies

Class Supplies Using classroom supplies is a privilege that can be taken away at anytime if you are misusing them. By showing respect to yourself and each other will help to ensure that you always have the supplies that you need to complete your assignments.

Grades Summative 40% Formative 40% Practice 20% District Assessments Unit Test PBL level 1 Formative 40% Progress Monitoring Quiz Vocabulary Quiz Journal Assignments Group Work Practice 20% Homework Exit Tickets Guided Notes Vocabulary Worksheets

Classroom Behavior Rule Expectation A rule is a mandatory behavior or action that must be followed and if not will result in negative consequences A standard that is set to help me become successful and meet self determined goals.

Class Expectations • Always try and complete your assignments to the best of your ability • If you don’t know something ask • Give your very best and encourage others to do their best • Participate in all class activities and discussions to increase your learning

Class Rules Be on time and in your assigned seat Bring your materials to class everyday Listen when others are talking Raise your hand for permission to speak Work quietly without disturbing others Show respect for your school and personal property

Consequences Steps to a Referral 1. Verbal warning 2. Teacher determined consequence or intervention (Changing seating, personal conversation, second warning, extra class work, loss of privileges, etc.) 3. Call parents 4. DPS points 5. Referral (parents will be notified by teacher and conference will be requested)

How it works . . . If you are choosing not to follow directions you will be verbally reminded what step you are on until step 5. Your steps will also be recorded on the seating chart by the teacher. Your consequences will reset every Monday. If you reach step 5 in a week you will receive a written referral in the database and a parent conference will be requested.

Classroom Procedures

Before the Bells Rings: Beginning of Class 1. Bring your science journal, pencil, and folder to class 2. Enter the classroom quietly 3. Sit down in your assign seat 4. Read the class agenda 5. Begin working on your science starter 6. Wait quietly for the teacher to begin class

Science Starters What is it? A quick instruction that students complete when entering the class. When do I do it? Students will complete their science starter when they enter the class, not after the bell rings How long do I have to do it? You will only have at least 5 min after the bell to complete the it.

Completing Class Assignments 1. Write your name on your assignment 2. Wait for the teacher to give directions 3. Raise your hand for permission to speak or leave the classroom (you will not be allowed to leave the classroom while I am given instructions or while taking notes) 4. Work without disturbing others

Turning in class assignments 1. Wait for the teacher to tell you it is time to turn in your assignment 2. Pass your papers to the table leader (student sitting in the corner seat next to the aisle) 3. Table leaders are the only students allowed to get up and turn in their tables papers 4. Table leaders turn in the papers to class folder

Completing Science Journal Assignments 1. Wait for teachers instructions before beginning 2. Write assignment title and number at the top of the page 2. Use class supplies responsibly (privilege will be taken away for failure to do so) 3. Complete assignment and raise your hand for teacher approval

Turning in Homework/ Late Work Write name and date at the top of the paper Turn in paper to the correct class folder Homework will be during the first 5 minutes of class. Any homework not in the folder or turned in at the end of class will be counted as late.

Before the Bells Rings: End of Class 1. Pick up trash around your table 2. Gather your materials 3. Sit quietly 4. Wait for the teacher to call your table to be dismissed 5. Push in your chair and exit the classroom quietly

Hall/Restroom Pass Each student will receive a class hall pass each 9 weeks. Students will only be allowed to leave the class 5 times each 9 weeks. Students will not be allowed to leave the class without their pass. You may not use another student’s pass. You will not be given a new pass if lost or stolen.

Makeup Work Makeup work is available to all students. Students are responsible for asking teachers for the makeup work upon returning to class. Students will receive credit for satisfactory makeup work after an absence. Students are allowed to make corrections to any assignment that is not a summative grade (test) and will receive partial credit.

Example of Corrected Work Progress Quiz Progress Quiz (Corrected) 1 . A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7.C 8. D 9. A 10. B 1 . A B 2. B 3. C 4. D C 5. A 6. B 7.C B 8. D 9. A 10. B 70 85

Late Work Students have a week to turn in an assignment. Homework that is more than a week late will receive a maximum grade of a 70. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Homework Due 100 70

Extra credit Extra credit will be given in the form of bonus questions on test, quizzes, and homework assignments. Extra credit will also be given to students who complete a level 2 or 3 PBL project as a test grade.

Retesting Students may retake a test after school. The higher of the two grades will be recorded Students may request that an average of the two grades be recorded instead

Zero Tolerance Policy There is a zero tolerance policy for cheating and harassing. If you are caught cheating you will receive a zero for that assignment. I expect each student to behave in an appropriate manner and to treat each other with respect inside and outside the classroom. If anyone is caught cheating or harassing another student, principal and parents will be notified. All students are required to follow the code of conduct in the student handbook. Students who do not follow the code of conduct will receive the appropriate disciplinary action as stated in the student handbook.

This presentation can be found on the class website along with a copy of the class syllabus and lab safety signature page