Life Science Syllabus Mrs. O’Rourke | 2013-2014

Fairfield Middle School Bring Your Very Best Every Day! Fairfield Middle School

Supplies Fully CHARGED lap top (charger) 1 (1 inch) Binder SHARPENED pencils Supplies

Daily Routines 1) Be on Time: DOOR LOCKS AT BELL 2) Have Materials at Desk: Pencils Sharpened Computer Open Assignments out 3) Copy Homework 4) Warm up/ Bell work Daily Routines

Homework Assigned Mondays DUE: Thursday & Friday Posted weekly on HCPSlink & class website Homework Menu = Choose 1 assignment Failure to turn in homework consistently = DETENTION!!! Homework

Classwork Virtual Notebook: OneNote Check for make-up work when absent on blog Incomplete work = ZERO Classwork

Class Expectations 1. Respect yourself & others 2. Be on Time 3. Come prepared and ready to learn 4. Stay on Task 5. Take responsibility for your own learning Class Expectations

Treating others with kindness, support, and dignity at all times. 1) Raising your hand to share or ask questions 2) Encouraging and assisting those who are struggling 3) Caring for school property and the property of others What is Respect?

Miscellaneous Safety Bathroom Breaks Food & Drink Safety contract Safety Quiz Safety rules before each activity Bathroom Breaks Go before class Food & Drink Not allowed! No Cell Phones/Headphones/etc. Miscellaneous

1) Warning 2) Call Home 3) Detention 4) Referral Consequences

Rewards Student of the Week Homework Passes More privileges Improved grades Treasure Box Rewards

Labs Labs and science activities are privileges that must be EARNED! Must demonstrate good behavior & a C average to participate! Labs

All work should be your own! Cheating = ZERO & Referral! Honor Code

Grades Learning is most important! Class work…………..25% Tests/Projects… …….35% Quizzes/Labs………...25% Homework…………..15% Grades

Questions??? Read Syllabus with Parents Sign and Return Counts as first HOMEWORK GRADE! Questions???