1. Lesson Starter Welcome! Answer the survey completely
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Your Name
ONE Parent/Guardian contact name and number

2. Welcome to the 9th Grade Academy and… Physical Science Class!
Mr. Brown
Room 504

3. Today! Lesson Starter Quick Syllabus and Materials
Freshmen Orientation!
HOMEWORK: SIGN AND RETURN SYLLABUS AND CONTACT INFORMATION. Have materials by Monday

4. Mission and Goals
Score 80% or higher on tests to show a mastery of physical science
Learn in a respectful, safe, and fun environment
Everyone CAN achieve

5. Materials 3 Ring Binder (2 inch) ONE 2 pocket folder Pens/Pencils
4 Sections
Lesson Starters (Do Now)
Classwork/Notes
Homework
Tests/Quizzes
ONE 2 pocket folder
Pens/Pencils
Highlighters
Willingness to participate and have fun
Everything else will be provided

6. Grading Late work will be docked one letter grade. Lesson Starters 10%
Tests/Projects
45%
Quizzes
20%
Classwork
Homework
15%
Total
100% A
100-93 B
92-85 C
84-75 D
74-67
Late work will be docked one letter grade.

7. When You Come In… Come in through the door by my desk
Quietly take a seat
Begin your Lesson Starter
Sharpen pencils and take out homework
If the bell rings and you are not prepared, you are wasting time

8. When You Leave… Do not pack up until I tell you
I dismiss you, not the bell

9. No Excuses…
Play like a champion
Learn
Late Work
Absences
Tardies

10. What We Will Learn All About
Scientific Inquiry
Nature of Matter
Atomic Structure
Chemical Reactions
Matter, Force, & Motion
Energy, Work, & Power
Light & Sound
Electricity & Magnetism
Earth Science

11. Monday, August 15
Don’t Get Scared Now
Do Now
The Gameplan

12. Responsibilities Teacher
To be prepared and give you the tools to pass this class and create a safe and fun environment
Respect each of you as young adults and treat all fairly
Have a POSITIVE outlook and attitude
Be there for any additional help

13. Responsibilities Student
To be prepared for class everyday, to acquire the tools to pass this class, and to accept education
Respect and treat the teacher and other students as you want to be respected
POSITIVE attitude and willingness to learn

14. Rules
1. Respect your classmates, yourself, your teacher, and the equipment
2. If you waste time, you owe time (Lunch detention, WISE Room)
3. Come to class prepared with ALL necessary materials (HW, notebook, pencils)
4. Keep cell phones off & out of sight

15. If you choose to break a rule
1st time - Verbal warning
2nd time - Lunch detention
3rd time - Afterschool detention
4th time - Parent conference and administrative detention
Cheating, fighting, bullying, and other cases will be dealt with the office immediately.
Clean slate after 9 weeks

16. Positive Behavior Support
Maroon Money
Free Fridays
Homework Passes

17. Procedures Procedures are a way of life
There are procedures for every aspect of life
For this class to run well, we need procedures

18. Example Entering the classroom! Procedure!
What do you do when you enter our classroom?
Come in quietly
Begin Do Now
Sharpen pencils and take out homework

19. Lesson Starters On the board as you walk in Begin IMMEDIATELY
Can range from one from your sheet to a variety on the board
Each Friday will be a Lesson Starter Quiz

20. Tardies Don’t be late 1st time - warning 2nd time - lunch detention
3rd time - afterschool detention
Get a pass if you are going to be late

21. Absences
Missed tests and labs will be made up after school. No exceptions
Homework and classwork is due within two days after you return. Miss Monday, due Thursday.
Classwork, notes, and homework will be found in makeup binder

22. Class Blog
If you are absent, check out the class blog to see what you missed…

23. Homework Given to help increase your understanding of a topic
Put it on your desk while you work on your lesson starter
Will either be checked for correction or completeness

24. Tutoring and Extra Help
If you are falling behind, please let me know
Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:00, with transportation

25. Stoplight System Green - inside voices (lab work, free time)
Yellow - whisper (individual work)
Red - NO talking (tests, you make me mad)

26. Schoolwide Policies Literacy SSR 6+1 Read, Analyze, Respond
Communication and Presentations

27. During Notes, Quizzes, Individual Work
Index finger - Restroom
Don’t push your luck
Peace sign - Sharpen pencil
Full hand - Question

28. Check For Understanding
Fist to Five - 1 if you don’t understand, 5 if you can explain it
Think, Pair, Share
Exit Tickets

29. Emergencies
Be CALM
Follow the exit plan

30. Keeping Your Notebook Notebook checks
Date and Unit Number on each paper

31. Daily Routine
Enter class and immediately begin Lesson Starter/Homework check
Review Discussion
Objectives of the day
New Materials
Individual or group activities
Closure

32. Lab Equipment We are VERY lucky
Do not touch lab equipment that we are not using
Listen to directions before proceeding to the lab area
Anyone breaking lab rules will receive a lunch detention and alternate assignment

33. In General Say please and thank you Don’t give up. Ask for help
Enjoy high school
NO EXCUSES. PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION
Can we do fun science stuff now?

34. Social Contract

35. Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry

36. Unit 2: States of Matter

37. Unit 3: Atomic Structure

38. Unit 4: Chemical Reactions

39. Unit 5: Matter, Force, and Motion

40. Unit 6: Energy, Work, and Power

41. Unit 7: Light and Sound

42. Unit 8: Electricity and Magnetism