1. Welcome to Mrs. Gilson’s Science Class
Mrs. Gilson’s 6th and 7th Grade Science

2. Classroom Expectations
Be prompt: Be ready to learn when class begins.
Be prepared: Have materials with you and know due dates.
Be a polite and a positive participant: Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
Be productive: Turn in work on time, and always do your best
Be a problem solver: Correct problems quickly and peacefully.

3. Respect, Respect, Respect!!
Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.
Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.
Be responsible with property and belongings.
Offer to help.
Remember we are a BULLY FREE SCHOOL!!!

4. Students may go to their lockers during transition. (between classes)

5. Tardies
Doors open at the middle school at 7:45 every day. This time will allow students to go to their lockers and transition to their first class. If the student hasn’t reported to their homeroom teacher by 8:00, they will be counted absent and need to go to the front office and receive a Late slip before returning to class.

6. Supplies: Supplies must be brought to class everyday! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Pocket Folder for Science
Science Comp. Book (ISN)
Science Text Book  
**Planner**
Grading pen (Red Please!)
Supplies must be brought to class everyday! NO EXCEPTIONS!

7. Grading Scheme Tests and Projects – 40% of total grade
Labs and Quizzes – 30% of total grade
Classwork/Homework – 20% of total grade
Participation – 10% of total grade

8. Homework Typically what is not finished in class will become homework.
Students will have homework 4-5 times a week.
Please check your child’s ISN and planner daily for assignments and organization.

9. Check the calendar on my webpage
The responsibility of obtaining make-up work lies with the student. Check the make up work board for assignments, and if an exam has been missed, please come see me to make arrangements.
Make up work due to absence will be given and returned per St. Mark’s Policy
Check the calendar on my webpage
Check the make up board
Make up work

10. Late Work
As per St. Mark’s Late Work Policy, late work will be accepted under the following terms:
Any assignment that is not complete by the due date (in hand and ready when requested) is considered late and a maximum of 70 % will be given
Any assignment still not handed in (“NHI”) the following day, or is turned in incomplete, will result in a final grade of zero.

11. Stages of Discipline 1. Verbal Warning 2. Student/Teacher Conference
3. Student Behavior Notice sent home
4. Formal Incident Form sent home
5. Referral to Principal’s office

12. Exit Class Bell doesn’t dismiss you, I do. Two minute warning.
Get organized and ready to go.
Bell doesn’t dismiss you, I do.

13. Substitute Expectations
Listen
Behave
Be Respectful

14. Cell phones Cell Phone stays with your homeroom teacher
No Cell Phones in the Building
Cell Phone stays with your homeroom teacher
They will be returned at the end of the day

15. Fire Drills In the event of a fire drill, students are expected to:
Immediately stand up and leave everything
at your desk and line up at the door.
Proceed single file, SILENTLY out the door
to the designated class evacuation area.
Last person must close the classroom door.
Remain with class at all times.
Take all drills SERIOUSLY, you never know if
it is the real thing.

16. Communication
In order for to be successful it is imperative that we maintain an open line of communication.
I will make myself available via for questions, comments or concerns and I will post assignments (subject to change) on my web page on a daily basis.
PLEASE, please, please use my webpage as a learning tool!!!
CHECK MY WEBPAGE OFTEN!!!!!

17. My webpage is there for you
My webpage is there for you! Use it to stay informed and organized in This class

18. webpage: llgilson.weebly.com
Thank you,
Mrs. Gilson
webpage: llgilson.weebly.com