1. Welcome to 7th Grade Science 2017-2018 Mrs. Jones

2. AMS Belief Statement * 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

3. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Before class begins:
Use the restroom before class starts
Line up against the wall and wait to be greeted to enter my room.
If I am not in there, you wait outside patiently.
Handshake, fist bump, high five, etc. are ok.
Entering my class:
Go directly to your chair, put your belongings down, and read the board.
The board will have the objective and lesson for the day.
Gather materials, binder, and any papers waiting for you.
Sit down once you have everything and wait for further instruction.

4. SOPs Continued… Be punctual/on time
I will open my door to allow everyone in the room, but once the door closes it will LOCK! Meaning if you have to knock, your late!

5. Pet Peeves
Talking: Please don’t speak over me, around me, or through me. This drives me crazy! Listen to instruction so I don’t repeat things a thousand times.
Organization: This is a GISD classroom. The equipment, tables, chairs, etc. all belong to GISD. If you break it, your parents buy it!
BE PREPARED: Bring your supplies to class. Your classmates are not always going to provide YOU with supplies.

6. Expectations Continued…
Be Respectful to others and classroom equipment!
If I deem you were disrespectful to another student including calling them names, fighting, etc. I will send you to the office.
Respect also includes the classroom equipment. DO NOT write on the desks/tables or cause damage to any equipment. That will automatically get you sent to the office!

7. Expectations Continued…
RESPECT!
I am a huge proponent of RESPECT! I will expect to be treated with respect by you and in return I will treat you with respect. Good rule for you to remember, it’s best to respond with a “yes sir” or “no sir.”

8. DISCIPLINE POLICIES
THIS WON’T BE AN ISSUE, BUT IF IT IS HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT…
Issue you a warning (Get back on task, the stare, friendly reminders)
Remove you from class (sit outside in the hall)
THE BOOK and contact parents
After you have signed the book if we still have issues, you will go to the office.
When you go to the office, its out of my hands.

9. Classroom Procedures
When you enter my room, you need to check the side table for a warm up activity. There may not be one there every day but most of the time there will be.
Come prepared. I am not a Wal-Mart. I will not supply you with materials such as pencils and erasers.
Once you have checked for a warm-up, you need to sit down and work quietly until the lesson starts.

10. Hold the applause Homework:
I rarely give homework, however, I will expect any homework that is assigned to be turned in on time.
Any assignment not finished during class time will become homework.
If class starts on time there will be very few instances where we can’t finish our work.

11. Failed Assignments/Extra Credit
If you failed an assignment, quiz, or test there will be chances to increase your grade.
Regular credit vs. Extra Credit (taking zeros often and asking for extra credit).
EXTRA CREDIT.
Extra credit assignments can replace an assignment grade completely.
Extra credit turned in for a quiz or test will add points to your grade up to a 70.

12. LATE WORK POLICY
First and foremost do your best not to be late with any assignments!
If you are late here is my policy…
1 day late= 10 points off (Highest grade= 90)
2 days late= 20 points off (Highest grade= 80)
3 days late= 30 points off (Highest grade= 70)
4 days or more= 0
I will help remind you about your late work but it is your responsibility to get all assignments turned in.

13. Late Work Continued…
If you are sick at any time during the year here is my policy regarding getting make-up work turned in.
Sick for 1 day= You have 1 extra day
Sick 2 days= 2 Extra Days
Sick 3 days= 3 days
I will have all previous assignments stored in a folder but the student is responsible for collecting all make-up work.
If you miss a test or quiz, you will be expected to make those up in the same time frame assignments would be due.

14. Bathroom Breaks
You have 4 minutes between classes so use that time wisely.
I will judge if it’s a true emergency.

15. Electronics/Technology
We will use technology in the classroom periodically, when its appropriate.
Don’t let me catch you using your phone in class without my permission. I WILL TAKE IT!

16. Schedule 1stPeriod: Class 2nd Period: Explore 3rd Period: Class
4th Period: Class
5th Period: Conference
6th Period: Class
7th Period: Class
8th Period: Class
9th Period: Class
If at ANY time you need help please ask!
Tutoring is available anytime you need it!
You must schedule an appointment with me for tutoring.
No tutoring on Wednesdays.

17. Student Introduction Videos (30 seconds)
Your name
Age
How long have you lived in Granbury
1 Thing you did this summer
1 Hope for this school year
1 Interesting fact about yourself