1. Welcome Back!! 2014-15 Mrs. Lang -Earth and Environmental Science -Freshmen Seminar Office = 200/203

2. Formula for Success O Be Respectful O Be Responsible O Be Prepared O Participate

3. Classwork - EES O Grading percentages O Participation grade O Grading scale O +, +, system O Make-up work, excused absences O Your responsibility O Labs O Tests/Quizzes in the testing center O Late assignments O Within a week = 70% O Always before test O If something comes up… O Cheating – zero tolerance

4. Website and IC O www.langscience.com www.langscience.com O Check often! O Contains O Assignments – deadlines and copies O Additional resources O Current grades

5. Class Procedures O What you need daily O No green pen! O No food or drink other than water O Gum O Headphones O Hall pass

6. Cell Phones O Appropriate use O With teacher permission O Academic uses O Record assignments O Research O Check IC O Rest of the time – off and in designated area O Inappropriate use O Use during instructional or group work time O Messaging friends or family O Checking social media O Consequences O Confiscated - pick up in office at the end of the day O Reduction in participation grade

7. Extra Help O Mrs. Lang O Office between 200 and 203 O 6 th and 7 th O After school O Homeroom (200) O VASC – NHS tutors O E-mail: alang@dcsdk12.org O Ask Questions

9. Lab Safety O Fire safety equipment location O Eye wash and safety shower O Emergency procedures O Hands off…