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4. Binders
1 ½” - 2”
If you need one provided for you, please see me privately
Pick up your binder from your class periods shelf every day and return it NEATLY to your class periods shelf before you leave
I recommend that you leave it at school.
I STRONGLY encourage you to take it home before a test to study
Graded work and handouts will be kept in this binder as well

5. Sharpen pencils, if needed, before you get seated
I have handheld sharpeners to borrow
If you come to class unprepared, you may borrow a pencil/pen from me, but we will make a trade during class…
cell phone, Ipod, shoe …something you care about
(we will trade back at the end of class) 5

6. Weekly Spiral TEKS
10 questions each week on green paper
You will do this as you walk in
No time to be told
2 questions per day
Timer set for 5 minutes
Put it away when finished
We will grade these at the end of the week
Circle your brick words and mortar words for extra credit
The day’s agenda and daily objectives are written on the board every day

7. Turn in assignments to your class periods turn in tray by the exit door
All assignments need your first AND last name. When you are world famous, you may go by your first name only
- 5 points if you forget
your name or
class period

8. PLEASE get a red pen for grading
Keep graded work in the rings of your binder for each grading period

9. I expect homework to be complete and turned in on time
Make up work
I will have a tan colored form with your name on it and the missing assignments attached to it
It’s YOUR responsibility to pick it up and turn it in within the timeframe stated in the handbook
If you need another copy of an assignment, they are in a file by title and date on the table.
Do NOT take the last one.

10. Late Work 1 day late - Maximum of 80
And you will be assigned to “Zero to Hero”
2 days late – Maximum of 70
3 days late – Maximum of 60
After 3 days – ZERO

11. Failed Assignments
After studying the material, you may attend tutoring and redo the assignment with me to earn half of your points back
Please do not wait until the final day …there just isn’t time

12. Tries to Get Extra Credit From
Videos
Offered randomly within the classroom
I generally do not offer individualized extra credit when you are failing, due to other opportunities I have available for you to be successful

13. Tutoring I want you to be successful Mornings Lunch If you need…
Help
Make up work
A quiet place to get caught up (any subject)
Mornings
7:45 Mon & Wed - Friday
Lunch
Mon - Thu
Pink pass
puts you at the front
of the lunch line!!!!
Afternoons by
appointment

14. QUIET!!!!!!!!
I will say “EYES” and you all will stop what you are doing and look at me and respond with the word “EYES”

16. Your stuff in our classroom
Please keep belongings out of the walk areas
It’s a tripping hazard
Safety issue in science
Cell phones on silent and in your backpack
You may chew gum…until I find it on/under the table, on a shoe, on the floor, etc.
You may drink plain clear water (no color additives)
No food
NO EXCEPTIONS – NO FOOD, GUM, or DRINKS during Labs

17. Cheetah Chair and Rolly Chair
I will draw for a name every Monday
Must be passing and up to date on assignments

18. Class Dismissal
I will have an alarm set when we are at the two minute mark
That is a reminder for ME
Pack up when I instruct you to
Leave WHEN I DISMISS

19. AMS Belief Statement in Our Classroom
AMS Believes in.....
* Positive Contributions
Participation in class discussions
Celebrate each other’s successes
Taking care of our classroom equipment, supplies, and materials
* Relationship Building
Be willing to work with different individuals and groups to share our differences
Be willing to help one another to promote team effort
* Safe and Caring Environment
Build each other up with positive, encouraging comments...no put downs
* Quality Education for all Students
Well behaved students allow for a classroom where everyone can learn without distractions or disruptions so everyone has an opportunity to be successful
AMS Faculty and Staff are committed to making this happen!
Parents and students, please join us in this commitment.

20. What will we learn This Year?
Science Safety

21. Atoms

23. Chemical Formulas and Equations

24. Chemical Reactions

25. Force and Motion

26. Forces That Change the Earth

27. Climatic Interactions

28. Earth Cycles

29. Light Years and Theories

30. Characteristics of the Universe

31. Interdependence among Living Systems

32. Biology/Health

33. Remember…
Excellence is not a skill.
It is an ATTITUDE!!!! 33 33