Lesson Starter Welcome! Answer the survey completely CONTACT INFORMATION: Your Name ONE Parent/Guardian contact name and number

Welcome to the 9th Grade Academy and… Physical Science Class! Mr. Brown Room 504

Today! Lesson Starter Quick Syllabus and Materials Freshmen Orientation! HOMEWORK: SIGN AND RETURN SYLLABUS AND CONTACT INFORMATION. Have materials by Monday

Mission and Goals Score 80% or higher on tests to show a mastery of physical science Learn in a respectful, safe, and fun environment Everyone CAN achieve

Materials 3 Ring Binder (2 inch) ONE 2 pocket folder Pens/Pencils 4 Sections Lesson Starters (Do Now) Classwork/Notes Homework Tests/Quizzes ONE 2 pocket folder Pens/Pencils Highlighters Willingness to participate and have fun Everything else will be provided

Grading Late work will be docked one letter grade. Lesson Starters 10% Tests/Projects 45% Quizzes 20% Classwork Homework 15% Total 100% A 100-93 B 92-85 C 84-75 D 74-67 Late work will be docked one letter grade.

When You Come In… Come in through the door by my desk Quietly take a seat Begin your Lesson Starter Sharpen pencils and take out homework If the bell rings and you are not prepared, you are wasting time

When You Leave… Do not pack up until I tell you I dismiss you, not the bell

No Excuses… Play like a champion Learn Late Work Absences Tardies

What We Will Learn All About Scientific Inquiry Nature of Matter Atomic Structure Chemical Reactions Matter, Force, & Motion Energy, Work, & Power Light & Sound Electricity & Magnetism Earth Science

Monday, August 15 Don’t Get Scared Now Do Now The Gameplan

Responsibilities Teacher To be prepared and give you the tools to pass this class and create a safe and fun environment Respect each of you as young adults and treat all fairly Have a POSITIVE outlook and attitude Be there for any additional help

Responsibilities Student To be prepared for class everyday, to acquire the tools to pass this class, and to accept education Respect and treat the teacher and other students as you want to be respected POSITIVE attitude and willingness to learn

Rules 1. Respect your classmates, yourself, your teacher, and the equipment 2. If you waste time, you owe time (Lunch detention, WISE Room) 3. Come to class prepared with ALL necessary materials (HW, notebook, pencils) 4. Keep cell phones off & out of sight

If you choose to break a rule 1st time - Verbal warning 2nd time - Lunch detention 3rd time - Afterschool detention 4th time - Parent conference and administrative detention Cheating, fighting, bullying, and other cases will be dealt with the office immediately. Clean slate after 9 weeks

Positive Behavior Support Maroon Money Free Fridays Homework Passes

Procedures Procedures are a way of life There are procedures for every aspect of life For this class to run well, we need procedures

Example Entering the classroom! Procedure! What do you do when you enter our classroom? Come in quietly Begin Do Now Sharpen pencils and take out homework

Lesson Starters On the board as you walk in Begin IMMEDIATELY Can range from one from your sheet to a variety on the board Each Friday will be a Lesson Starter Quiz

Tardies Don’t be late 1st time - warning 2nd time - lunch detention 3rd time - afterschool detention Get a pass if you are going to be late

Absences Missed tests and labs will be made up after school. No exceptions Homework and classwork is due within two days after you return. Miss Monday, due Thursday. Classwork, notes, and homework will be found in makeup binder

Class Blog If you are absent, check out the class blog to see what you missed… www.mrbrownsci.wordpress.com

Homework Given to help increase your understanding of a topic Put it on your desk while you work on your lesson starter Will either be checked for correction or completeness

Tutoring and Extra Help If you are falling behind, please let me know Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:00, with transportation

Stoplight System Green - inside voices (lab work, free time) Yellow - whisper (individual work) Red - NO talking (tests, you make me mad)

Schoolwide Policies Literacy SSR 6+1 Read, Analyze, Respond Communication and Presentations

During Notes, Quizzes, Individual Work Index finger - Restroom Don’t push your luck Peace sign - Sharpen pencil Full hand - Question

Check For Understanding Fist to Five - 1 if you don’t understand, 5 if you can explain it Think, Pair, Share Exit Tickets

Emergencies Be CALM Follow the exit plan

Keeping Your Notebook Notebook checks Date and Unit Number on each paper

Daily Routine Enter class and immediately begin Lesson Starter/Homework check Review Discussion Objectives of the day New Materials Individual or group activities Closure

Lab Equipment We are VERY lucky Do not touch lab equipment that we are not using Listen to directions before proceeding to the lab area Anyone breaking lab rules will receive a lunch detention and alternate assignment

In General Say please and thank you Don’t give up. Ask for help Enjoy high school NO EXCUSES. PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION Can we do fun science stuff now?

Social Contract

Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry

Unit 2: States of Matter

Unit 3: Atomic Structure

Unit 4: Chemical Reactions

Unit 5: Matter, Force, and Motion

Unit 6: Energy, Work, and Power

Unit 7: Light and Sound

Unit 8: Electricity and Magnetism