1. Welcome to Science Class!
My name is Mrs. Wisniewski and I am so excited to be your new science teacher this year!
Make sure you have your book, binder and a pencil today.
At your seat you will find some colored pencils and other supplies. Read the directions on the sheet given and start your name tent.
When class begins we will go over some procedures and policies for my classroom and answer any questions that you may have.

2. Ms. Wisniewski’s Classroom Procedures

3. Put everything in your locker except for the materials you will need for class
I expect you to be on task while in my class
Take a seat and begin your warm-up
Once you finish your warm-up you may read silently, work on homework, draw or organize your binder
NO excessive talking
NO Loitering in the hallway
Beginning of Class

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Seventh Grade
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Syllabus

5. The science warm up will be done as you make the transition to science class. The warm up could be a review of something we have already covered or it could also be something that we plan on covering that day. The warms-ups will be collected and graded on a weekly basis.
Warm ups

6. Labs and Activities Follow directions No horseplay
If directions are not followed you will lose lab privileges and you will be given alternate assignments for the rest of the school year or until you have demonstrated willingness to follow procedures.
Labs and Activities

7. Homework Science HW will be given occasionally
All work must be neat and complete
Zero tolerance for zeroes (all students will complete all assignments)
Homework

8. Grades Percentage Letter Grade 100-93.5 A 93.4-89.5 A- 89.4-86.5 B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D-
59.4 or below E
Grades

9. Zero Tolerance for Zeroes
Zero tolerance for zeroes means that every student will complete every assignment. If you have missing work you will be required to come to my room during lunch and have a “working lunch” where you will eat and work on the assignment(s). This will be required until all missing work is turned in.
Zero Tolerance for Zeroes

10. Students in Mrs. Wisniewski’s science class can rework any assignment that they score less than an 80 on. I’ve chosen an 80 as the cutoff point because it represents an average level of content mastery.
Any student that reworks an assignment can only earn up to an 80 on the task that they are reworking. That means even if you score higher than an 80 on the reworked assignment, an 80 will be added to your average.
Limiting reworked scores to an 80 ensures that students who put extra effort into preparing before an assignment is graded are not penalized for scoring higher than an 80—and losing out on the chance to rework a task. It also gives students some additional incentives—and rewards for—studying, paying attention in class, and being prepared the first time that an assignment is given.
Reworks

11. Absent/Missing Papers
When you are absent or if you lose paperwork there will be a crate in the room that has the days of the week and the hand outs given that day. It is your responsibility to get missing materials and notes.
Absent/Missing Papers

12. Working Lunch For missing assignments and extra help only
No socializing
If you don’t have work…you belong in the cafeteria not my room
Working lunch for science will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday
I WILL come and find you in the lunch room!
Take advantage of the after school tutoring available in the library and stay on top of your work!
Working Lunch

13. Give Me Five GIVE ME FIVE! Eyes on Speaker Quiet Be still
Hands free (put things down)
Listen
Give Me Five

14. You will be given a behavior record and commendable behavior tracker in the near future. This will be need to be signed by your parents weekly. It will track missing work, misbehavior and commendable behaviors. It will be explained in depth later on.
Behavior Records

15. It pays to show Viking pride
It pays to show Viking pride. Commendable behaviors in class and out will earn you Viking tickets. You will be able to spend your tickets on various prizes and privileges. Examples may include small prizes, pencils, pens, notebooks, homework passes, pizza parties, doughnut parties etc. This will also be explained in more depth in the near future.
Viking Pride

16. I will send out weekly s letting students and parents/guardians know what is going on in class each day. Homework, assessments and important dates and information will be highlighted in the . If you would like a copy of the sent to your personal (along with your parent/guardian) let me know and I will add you to the list.
Weekly s

17. Class Website http://mrswisniewskisclass.weebly.com
Here you will find important information and be able to download classwork.
Class Website

18. Questions?