1. Life Science Syllabus
Mrs. Smith |

2. One Team. One Family. One Vision. One Promise.
Every Second Counts!
Motto & Theme

3. Core Values Personal Responsibility
Respect & Relentless Pursuit of Goals
Optimism
Making Positive Choices
Integrity
Sticking With-It (GRIT)
Empathy & Kindness
Core Values

4. What is Respect? Be kind Think before you speak Raise your hand
Do not talk over the speaker
Encourage and assist
Caring for property
Treat others with dignity & encourage those who are struggling; be a good friend; think before you speak (is what I’m saying kind, helpful, true?) Do not yell out questions, answers, or comments in class. Take care of school property or the property of others as if it were your own.
What is Respect?

5. Supplies 3 ring binder w/ dividers 1 composition notebook
Sharpened pencils
Glue Sticks (extra credit)
Highlighters
1 box of tissues
Laptop must be charged at home and carried in case at all times. Make sure notebook has pockets.
Supplies

6. First 5 1 Moja- Silently take seat 2 Mbili- Write HW in agenda
3 Tatu- Agenda and HW on desk
4 Nne- Start Do Now
5 Tano- Assign yourself
First 5

7. Last 5 5 Tano- pack up ALL belongings 4 Nne- make sure HW is in binder
3 Tatu- Sit in chair silently
2 Mbili- face future and square up
1 Moja- exit room quietly
Last 5

8. Fast finishers Start homework Silent Sustained Reading (SSR)
Fast finishers board
Fast finishers

9. Homework Homework Menus give you a choice!
Check School Space & Class website if you forgot to copy HW.
No Homework = parent letter, detention, or removal from lab!
You only need to choose one option from the homework menu. If homework is not turned in on time you will lose points and be given a detention.
Homework

10. Classwork Interactive Notebook must be brought every day
Make-up work: blog & folders
Late work: 10 pts. lost per day
Incomplete work = 50%
You will keep your notes, labs, & classwork in your 5 subject notebook; this must be brought to class everyday! OneNote will be used to keep readings, vocabulary, & study help materials. If you are absent you need to check the class blog & talk to your group’s recorder for missed work. You will have 1 week after your absence to return work for full credit. Late work will take 10 points off your grade for each day it is late. Incomplete work will be graded at a maximum of 50%
Classwork

11. Classroom Rules RESPECT THE RIGHTS AND PROPERTY OF OTHERS.
BE PROMPT AND PREPARED.
KEEP YOUR HANDS ETC. TO YOURSELF.
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE GIVEN.
DO YOUR BEST WORK AND BE PROUD OF IT.
DRESS IN A MANNER THAT IS APPROPRIATE
USE TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATLY.
DO NOTHING TO DISRACT FROM OTHER’S LEARNING
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

12. SLANT S- Sit up Straight Back to chair/feet on floor/hands on desk
Why? Confident & taken more seriously
L- Listen Carefully
Why? To gain knowledge (Ears/face/brain)
A- Ask and Answer Questions Academically
To understand better (Straight arm & hand)
N- Nod
Shows agreement or disagreement without noise
T- Track the speaker
Shows speaker you are not distracted (both eyes & shoulders)
SLANT

13. Nonverbal Cues College Hand- questions or response
Thumbs up- bathroom emergency
Pencil in Air- need to sharpen pencil
Raised Hand & Covering Nose- need a tissue
Nonverbal Cues

14. Wilder Response “Yes” and complete task “Yes mam” and complete task
“Ok” and complete task
Say nothing, but complete the task
Wilder Response

15. 100% is the only acceptable percent of students following directions given in classroom
Non-compliance is not an option
100%

16. Consequences 1) Warning 2) Call Home 3) Detention 4) Referral
This is your warning!
Consequences

17. Rewards Stickers Treasure Box Teacher Chair Teacher Helpers Class Pet
Computer/iPad time
“A”mazing Students
Rewards

18. Pencil Meister
Geek Squad
Materials Manager
Class Jobs

19. Stuff to Know Safety First! Bathroom Food & Drink Back Packs
Cell Phones
Headphones
Dress Code
You must pass a safety quiz, turn in your signed safety contract, & adhere to all safety rules in order to participate in labs! Go to the bathroom BEFORE class. No bathroom breaks unless it is an EMERGENCY! No food, drink, or gum allowed in class. Back packs, cell phones, & head phones must remain in locker at all times (if I see it will be confiscated). Follow the dress code (no hats/bandanas/sagging pants/short skirts/shorts/ripped clothes/etc.)
Stuff to Know

20. Labs Labs are Earned Good Behavior Good Grades
The class must demonstrate good behavior and an understanding on expectations in order to participate in labs; Students who fall below a C average will complete work to bring up grade before being allowed to participate in labs.
Labs

21. Fire Drills
Hide & Lock
Safety

22. Honor Code Do your OWN work Cheating: Zero Referral
Cheating does not help you, so do your own work; cheating will not be tolerated.
Honor Code

23. Grades Learning is most important! Class work…………..25%
Tests/Projects… …….25%
Quizzes……………...20%
Labs……………...….20%
Homework…………..10%
Grades

24. Call & Response Ago……Ame Freeze & respond immediately
Complete silence & track the speaker
Only adults may initiate the call
Call & Response

25. Questions??? Get Supplies Return Signed Syllabus
Return Parent Contact Form
Review Syllabus!
Questions???