C WELCOME! MS. BARTON Room 201

Where I come from…

Charlotte

Family

In my spare time…

Coaching

Classroom Expectations BE RESPECTFUL Respect others and their property Electronics

BE PREPARED Books and Supplies Assignment log/planner/calendar 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper Spiral or marbled notebook Pencil and pen White board markers Colored pencils, crayons, markers Glue sticks

DO YOUR BEST This is your life, own it After school tutoring

SAFETY FIRST Read and sign safety contract FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Follow all instructions printed and verbal

KEEP CLASSROOM CLEAN No eating or drinking in class. USE TIME EFFIFICIENTLY Work from bell to bell Tardies Hall Passes Sleeping/Head Down BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, DOING THE RIGHT THING

Grading Break down of grading/evaluation: Tests/Projects40% Quizzes15% Intermediate Assessments45% Classwork, homework, labs, warm-ups, mini-projects, articles/astronomy picture of the day Grades will be calculated on a point scale. Your GOAL is to make an at least an 85% in the class!

Final Course Grade First 9 Weeks40% Second 9 Weeks40% Common Assessment (Final Exam)20% The final in this class is teacher made and therefore, seniors are eligible for senior exemptions following the WCPSS guidelines.

Late Work Policy Make-up work due to absence will be accepted according to WCPSS guidelines. It’s YOUR responsibility to obtain missing work when absent. Always check the website. Appropriate time to discuss missing work Before or after class During lunch After School

Schedule 1 st Period- Planning 2 nd Period- Earth/Environmental 1 st LUNCH 3 rd Period- Astronomy 4 th Period- Astronomy

Contact/Websites Website: Quizlet: Search “ScienceBarton” Download the app to make your life easier.

Astronomy Movie Fridays

Astronomy Picture of the Day A few times each week, we will look at the “Astronomy Picture of the Day.” You will reflect on the picture and record your reflections. You will be responsible for keeping track of your reflections and turning them in when due. Astronomy Picture of the Day- March 17 Let’s try it…