1. Mr. Christensen kevin.christensen@rentonschools.us 425-204-3030 kevin.christensen@rentonschools.us

2. EXPECTATIONS 425-204-3030

3. Course Description Physical Science  Balanced and unbalanced forces and interactions of energy and matter Earth Science  Cycles in Earth’s systems and evidence of change Life Science  Cells and systems of cells perform life’s functions in the context of their external environment

4. Materials Composition Notebook  Quadrille Planner Pencil Brain ON OFF X

5. Expectations Respectful Responsible Resourceful

6. Grades Scale 0 – Not Observed 1 – Attempting Standard 2 – Approaching Standard 3 – Meeting Standard 4 – Exceeding Standard Academic – Tests/Quizzes Community Skills Effort

7. Academic  Tests and Quizzes Community Skills  Preparedness, Teamwork, Attitude Effort  Homework, In-Class Work, Planner, Lab Journal Grades (cont.)

8. Missing Assignments Short-Term Absences Missing Tests/Quizzes  Make-up After School Long-term Absences  See me in advance

9. Consequences Verbal Warning Seat Change Phone Call Home Conference in Hall Time out in Hall Lunch Detention Detention Office Referral

10. Reasons to Leave Classroom Generally, I will not let you leave. My expectation is that you already have your lab journal, planner, and something to write with when you come through the classroom door. If you don’t, please don’t ask me to leave so you can retrieve these items. Be resourceful and figure out a way fix the problem on you own.

11. Reasons to Leave Classroom (cont.) I will not allow bathroom breaks the first 30 minutes of class. Plan accordingly. I generally do not allow water breaks. Please bring a water bottle. I will only allow students to visit the library or the office if ALL work is done.

12. Other Expectations No Food!!!  Classroom is a Laboratory. NO GUM!!!!!  Just Plain Gross!!! No Electronics!!!  No Exceptions!!! That Means Headphones too!

13. Now that I've told you my expectations of a good student, what are your expectations of a good teacher?

14. Tell me about the best teacher you've ever had. What made that person such a good teacher?

15. 1. What is the title of a favorite book? 2. What do you like doing in your free time when you're not at school? 3. What is your favorite board game? 4. What is your favorite candy bar? 5. What is your favorite food?

16. Of the 5 following choices, which one is your favorite animal? 1. Zebra 2. Lion 3. Grizzly Bear 4. Panda Bear 5. Penguin