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Go Over Scavenger Hunt
• Where can you find the classroom set of markers and colored pencils?–Cabinets by Door
• What time does this class period begin and end?• What do you do when you come into the
classroom? –Pick Up Papers, Sit Down with materials, Read
board• Where do we go in case of a tornado?–Behind 8th Grade Student Services
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• When are you considered tardy?– If you are not in your seat ready to learn
when the bell rings• Are you allowed in the Science prep room?–No
• Where do you go in case of a code red?–Corner of the room by the shower
• Where do you sharpen your pencil?–Corner by the Safety Goggles
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• Is gum, candy, food or drinks allowed in this class?–No
• What do you bring to class daily?– Binder, Packet, Writing Utensil
• Are items or materials on the teacher’s desk available for your use?–No
• What do you do if you have a question?– Ask 3 Before Me
Go Over Scavenger Hunt• Where do you turn in homework?–Front Table
• How long is this class period?–42 Minutes
• Where is the recycle bin?–Front by the door
• Are you allowed to touch the emergency shower?–Only in emergencies
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• How are you released from class every day?–By me
• How do you leave the room in case of a fire?–Quietly / Calmly without any of your things
• Where do you locate absent work?–On Homework Hotline / Science Website
• Where are the safety glasses located?–Corner of the room in cabinet
Go Over Scavenger Hunt• Are devices allowed in this room?–Only with my permission
• Where do you pick up graded papers?– Front Table
• What do you do if you don’t know the homework assignment?–Homework Hotline, Ask Teacher, Ask Friend
• What do you do if you know you are going on a field trip?– Let me know BEFORE you go.– See me at the beginning of class when you get
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Topics for the Year• Chemistry• Natural Selection /
Artificial Selection• Renewable / Non-
renewable Resources• Waves• Weather
Grades
• Homework 10 %• Quizzes 15 %• Labs / Projects 25 %• Tests 50 %
Homework
• 3-4 Nights a Week• Started in class, finished
at home• Expectations– Completed in Full– On Time– Done for
Practice/Understanding– Working together /
Copying
Homework Policy• Late Work– 1st Offense• Teacher conference with student
– 2nd Offense• Phone Contact
– 3rd Offense• Team Detention
– 4th Offense• Dean’s referral
• Late work can still be turned in for points until the end of the unit
Quizzes
• 2-4 Quizzes a month• 5-25 Points• Check for Understanding
Tests
• 50-100 Points• 1-2 Per Unit• Quia / Written• Variety of Formats– Multiple Choice– Matching– Short Answer
Studying for Tests• Study Guide–Guide!–Doesn’t include all of the
information• Previous Quizzes• Labs / Activities / Homework
Assignments• Before or After School Help /
Tardy Policy• When the bell rings, you must be in your seat!• 1st offense – Verbal Warning• 2nd offense – Verbal Warning and Student
Conference• 3rd & 4th offenses – Team detention and parent
contact• 5th offense - Referral
What to Bring to Class
• Binder with Packet• Writing Utensil• Questions• Open Mind• Positive Attitude
Cell Phone Policy• All electronics including cellphones and ipods,
headphones and earbuds, must be off and out of sight during the day.
• Unless given permission by the teacher (YOU CANNOT ASK)
• No social media• No games– 1st offense – Verbal Warning– 2nd offense – Teacher keeps phone and contacts
parents– 3rd offense – Teacher keeps phone, contacts parents,
and assigns a detention
How To Get Information
• Homework Hotline• Science Website– PDF’s of Worksheets– Reviews– Videos
• Remind101– Text Reminders for Homework and Assessments
• Email– [email protected]
What to do when absent?
• Let me know BEFORE you miss a day if possible
• Check Homework Hotline• Email me with questions• See me before class starts
the day you return
Advanced versus Regular
• Faster Pace• More In-Depth • Genius Hour– Independent Research
Project• Tests– Short Answer / Essay
Based / Application
