9th Grade Biology Room 30-B Classroom Rules & Procedures 2015-2016

Rule #1 No meals in class ~ Small candy/snack ONLY & you Must clean up your area to continue having this!

Rule #2 Be Prepared for Class You need: Notebook Pen or Pencil Notebook Paper Yes, you need it EVERYDAY... Paper Pencils

You will not leave class unless you have a pass!! Rule #3 Be on Time – Go to the Restroom BEFORE class OR use a pass You will not leave class unless you have a pass!! GIRLS H2O BOYS Room 30-B Room 30-A

Take responsibility for yourself Rule #4 Take responsibility for yourself It is your responsibility to check the Absent Folder for missed work (YES, even if your absence is excused!)

We will talk about procedures later. Rule #5 CELL PHONES – We will use smartphones for CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL purposes only! We will talk about procedures later.

Rule #6 Stay seated until the bell rings – DO NOT STAND UP BY THE DOOR!

Rule #7 Respect Others / Show Common Courtesy NEVER get up and walk across the room during a presentation of notes. Pick up & Throw away your trash #notyourmaid

Examples of Disrespect Talking while I am teaching or while your classmates are presenting Sleeping in class Disruptions to try to draw attention to yourself Throwing trash on the floor

Rule #8 Never, Never go into my desk, behind my desk, the lab table, use my computer or remove books from the room without permission.

NO WHINING!!!! Everything we do in class is in your best interest. PCHS Biology EOCT scores are the highest in our area & the state! “Just do it” with NO WHINING!!

YOU WILL NOT GET MANY GRADES IN THIS CLASS! Make the ones you get COUNT!

There will be NO Extra Credit in this class! You do not get a grade for showing up to class. You do not get a grade for bringing your book/notebook to class.

Daily Procedures

What to do everyday! Go to the restroom, get water & to your locker before you come to class & put your stuff down. **If you are in this classroom and ask to go to the restroom – you will have to use a pass.

Daily Procedures: Check the Tech Sign: If the Green Check is showing, keep your phones for an activity If the Red X is showing, put your phone in your slot- usually for test or quiz days There will be days that we use Ipads or laptops and you don’t need your phones and vise versa

3. Find your seat and begin working on your bell ringer/EQ or text question – get your notebook, pen & paper out. ** You will have EQ quizzes, so you must keep up with the daily bell ringer activity!

Daily Procedures 4. Participate in your learning by taking notes, engaging in class activities, discussions, etc. Ex. If I have Power Point notes projected – YES, you have to write them down. Sometimes I will give you guided notes, other times, you write on your own paper.

Daily Procedures 5. Pay attention as you self assess your work – we will go over & self check a lot of your work in class using colored pencils. Honesty people, Honesty! 6. All work turned in should have your NAME & Number on it

What if you are absent? Check the “Absent Folder” behind your period divider. If you missed a handout, it will be there with your name on it & the date it was given. If there is nothing, you need to get the notes from a classmate. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY – NOT MINE TO GET YOUR WORK!

What if I loose my paper? Everyone gets 1 copy of handouts. Should you loose that copy, you need to go to my website to download another one or get a copy from a classmate.

What do I need to keep in my notebook? EVERYTHING!! This is a year long class with an EOCT that counts 20% of your total grade. All quizzes & Test come straight from material & notes in your notebook. So, keep your stuff all year!!!

How will I be graded? This is a Standards Based Classroom. So, grading is a little different. **Example…

Lunch Detention Held in the Media Center during the first 15 mins. Of your lunch You go to Lunch Detention until the work is completed

Parent Email’s contacts I will also periodically email and contact parents to discuss your behavior or lack thereof. Remind 101 #