Classroom Policies and Procedures Mrs. Johnson  Life Science and Physical Science

Do Now Come in quietly , have a seat and pull out your interactive notebook. Write your name on the front and back with a permanent marker. Sit quietly and wait for further instructions.

Classroom Procedures Move through the hallways quietly to your destination. Go to your locker quickly and get needed materials for class. Enter the classroom quietly  Go straight to your seat and sit down. Pull out your homework, a pen, and interactive notebook.  Place your homework on your desk and begin your Do Now. When complete sit quietly and wait for further instructions.

Homework Policy Homework is due on the due date assigned ( no exceptions) You have three days from the due date of an assignment to turn it in. 10% will be deducted for everyday the assignment is late. After the 3rd day it will not be accepted Any classwork not completed in class when its due becomes homework for that night and is due the next day.

Interactive Notebook Bring to class everyday. All assignments will be completed in your notebook unless told otherwise. Include a table of contents on the first page ( leave blank) Decorate it. There will be notebook checks at least once a month for (50 pts).

Labs For every lab done in class a lab report is due with it. The lab report must include a rough draft ( we do in class together) and a final draft typed and complete( includes all components of a lab report.) Labs will be done inside the science lab.

Science News Wednesdays "What's New In Science" Choose a topic in media recently that relates to science. Write a 1pg. summary and include the following:   - Name and date   - Date of the event or time period   - How it relates to science    - Overall main idea  

Supplies Interactive Notebook ( composition book or spiral notebook) Section in binder (for science work and handouts we don’t put in our notebooks). Pencils Pens Markers Color pencils

Discipline First time a warning Second time a phone call home Third time you will be sent to the office.

LETS HAVE A GREAT YEAR!