1. Warm-Up: Notecards (on stool)
On the blank front write in pen: Name –First and last + period (make it big)
The lined side answer the following: How do you learn best? Seeing, hearing, or doing?
Do you like science? Why or why not?
One thing you think I should know about you.
Three adjectives that describe you:

2. Warm-Up: 08/29 Pick up a notecard off the front stool
Take a seat at one of the black tables (do not leave seats empty towards the front)
Get out a pen/pencil to write with
Look around the room (stay seated). Familiarize yourself with the set up.
Fill out the notecard---on the blank side: write your first and last name + period #
Do not write on the lined side yet

3. Warm-Up: 08/30
Take out a pen/pencil to write with, parent communication log(if filled out), and science welcome letter
Please remind yourself of classroom expectations!
Read your agenda & copy homework
On your own paper: Write two things that you learned about in my class yesterday. Write down any questions you have for me today.

4. Student Expectations for Mrs. Kuzmicki’s classroom
Preparation
Safety
Respect
Responsibility

5. Expectations In the Classroom
What does Mrs. Kuzmicki expect of me in class?
Do I need to ask to use the restroom?

6. Respect What Respect looks like in the classroom:
Value yourself and others
Be an active learner
Value diversity, refrain from using language that may be insulting or insensitive
Respect the learning environment by minimizing distractions
Respect yours, others, and school property
Accept adult correction (how do you respond?)
Show enthusiasm! 

7. Safe What Safe looks like in the classroom:
Hands and feet to self, don’t touch others
Be aware of your surroundings
Always have a pass to exit the classroom
Sign out and in when exiting and entering the classroom
Only clear water allowed (no other food or drinks ever)
Keep traffic areas clear
Follow all science safety guidelines

8. Responsible What Responsible looks like in the classroom:
Arrive to class on time
Be prepared for class
Bring all necessary materials- binder with science section, any handouts and a pencil/writing utensil
Stay on Task
Complete assignments in a timely manner
Assist others who need a helping hand
Do not leave the classroom until Mrs. Kuzmicki dismisses (in an orderly fashion)

9. What does staying on task LOOK like?
Immediately begin the warm-up activity when entering the classroom
Raise your hand when you have a comment, otherwise there should not be talking during class discussions. >>Attention getter=lights off or bell
Follow instructions for all assignments, activities and labs, especially safety expectations.
Behave as the respectful, safe, and responsible student that I know you can be.

10. Preparation Safety Respect Responsibility P.S.R.R.
What if I don’t follow the PBiS Guidelines?
Preparation
Safety
Respect
Responsibility
P.S.R.R.

11. PBiS (P.S.R.R ) Consequences:
3 Strikes:
Students receive 1 warning, the second time you will conference with Mrs. Kuzmicki in the hall.
If there is a third consequence the student will finish the class period in another classroom and Mrs. Kuzmicki will make a phone call to parents.
Students may also receive a consequence if…
Student shows gross disrespect
Exhibits a physical safety issue
Demonstrates an ongoing behavior

12. Late to class… Tardy Policy
The classroom door will be closed as soon as the tardy bell rings
When you arrive come in quietly. Do not speak! Place the tardy slip on my desk (in the back of the room).
After second tardy your parents will be called.

13. Wait…what about the restroom?
And…what do I need to do if I am absent and need to make up my work?

14. Using the restroom…
Restroom use is only permitted if it is an emergency.
Must use sign out sheet on the clipboard by the door and take the pass with you.
When is it appropriate to ask to go to the restroom? Best time is at the end of class or if you are finished with class activity/independent seatwork.

15. Fire drills and other emergency procedures
Quickly line up single file and QUIETLY move to my back door.
Go down the back stairs and out to the field (track).
Quietly wait in line until dismissed
Re-enter the building w/o talking
Phone call home if you do not follow the rules/expectations for the drill