Mrs. Anderson’s Classroom

Procedures 2015-16

~ Intro to Biology ~

Entering the classroom:

• Quietly enter the classroom, take your seat, and begin working on your bell work.

• Being on time means being in your seat and on task when the tardy bell rings (not running through the door as it rings!) or you will be TARDY!

• Once inside the classroom, you will not be permitted to leave without permission. You are not allowed out of your seat without permission. Make good decisions!

Announcements over the PA:

• No matter what is going on in class, it must be quiet for announcements.

• Even if the announcements do not pertain directly to you, please be quiet.

Absentees:• If you know in advance that you will be

gone, talk to me to get your assignments before you go.

• As long as you had an excused absence you get to make up work that was missed for full credit. You have one day for every day absent to make up the work you missed, IF THE WORK IS NOT COMPLETED & TURNED IN ON TIME, A ZERO (0) WILL GO IN THE GRADEBOOK.

• It is your responsibility to make-up work upon your return to school to receive credit for the assignment.

Absentees:**YOU MUST SEE THE TEACHER TO MAKE-UP WORK**

• How to turn in work after being absent or late work: When you are ready to turn in missed assignments, fill out an absentee or late work form (Absentee/Late Work Tray ) with your name, date(s) absent or due date, date work is turned in, and assignment name. One form is to be filled out per assignment. Staple the form to each individual missed assignment and put it in the Absentee/Late Work Tray.

Distributing Graded Materials:

• Class work and homework will be returned promptly as soon as all make up work has been turned in. They are to be kept in your notebook. I may ask that you return certain assignments.

• Tests will be returned and reviewed promptly; however, I will keep them.

My Desk, Chair, and Computer:

• Off limits to you unless I directly give you permission.

• Do not come into my space for any reason. This is especially important if a substitute is present.

Getting Around the Classroom:

• You are not to get out of your seat for any reason. Raise your hand if you need something.

• YOU must sit in your assigned seat at all times!

Leaving the Classroom:• No one will be allowed to leave the

classroom during class unless called to the office or using a hall pass.

• You can only go out of the room (bathroom) 4 times during each 9 weeks period. I will sign it when you decide to use it. You must have the form filled out completely before I will sign. You must keep up with your Passes Page in order to use this privilege. You can only use 1 per day. If you choose not to use your passes, they may be traded in for extra points on your 9 weeks test.

• SIGN IN & OUT! This is located behind the door. YOU MUST DO THIS!!!

Internet:

• If we go to the computer lab or library, it is a privilege, not a right.

• When we go to the library or lab to use the computers, you will always have an educational purpose. You will have a handout with specific instructions as to what you are looking for.

Internet:• You must remain on the subject that

we are studying. You should never go to sites that are not related to the material at hand.

• Even sites that are not “bad” but just not about our content are unacceptable to visit.

• You will never be allowed to just “Surf the Net,” so don’t ask!

Headings of Papers to Be Turned In:

• All information should placed to the right of the pg

• Your name (First and Last)• Period (1st period)• Date (8/4/15)• Top line (in the middle): Name of

Assignment ( Exercise A, pg. 45)

• No Fuzzies: That means papers ripped out of a spiral notebook.

Finished Assignments:

• Unless told otherwise, place your correctly labeled paper to the turn-in drawer.

• If you finish early, ask me if there is something else to work on. Only if I give you permission, can you work on other assignments, read, do homework, or study. You should not disturb others!

Current Events:** Total of 5 CE’s Per Term**

1st/3rd Term: Due Date: Friday _______ - Friday _______

2nd/4th Term: Due Date: Friday _______ - Friday _______

• You will need to get an article from a magazine, newspaper, or Internet. They must be SCIENCE related. On a sheet of notebook paper, write a paragraph summary (5 sentences at least). All summaries NEED to be written on the same piece of notebook paper. You must attach the article to the back of the sheet of notebook paper. If you do not have the article, you will receive no credit! You will not be able to turn these in late (don’t ask).

Current Events:• ALL current events are DUE THE

FRIDAY BEFORE 9 WEEKS EXAMS or 2 FRIDAY’S PRIOR TO EXAMS. You can turn them into your folder every Friday to help keep up with them. They are worth 20 pts per CE and will be counted as 1 test grade for the 9 wks period. This is an easy way to earn pts in this class.

• PLEASE WRITE THE DUE DATE ON THIS PAGE!!!!!

Current Events:• You will turn in the Current Events including the

following and in this order:1. CE Cover/Grade Sheet

Make sure your name, date, period are at the top right. Label this CE Cover/Grade Sheet in the middle of the top line. Lastly, list all article titles 1-5. I will show you exactly how to do this in class.

2. Summaries Page Number all summaries and list the article title. You will then write at least 1 paragraph (5good sentences) summarizing the article (DONOT GIVE ME YOUR OPINION).

3. All Articles (MUST BE printed out or cut out) in order and

numbered on top right of page.

Notebooks:• You will keep a 3-ring binder

notebook that contains work for this class or if it is shared with other classes utilize dividers. Please keep only this classes material in that section.

• This paper (Classroom Procedures) should always be in your notebook!

• Your Notes will be graded periodically. You are responsible for any notes missed due to absences or school related activities.

Grades:

• Grades are issued according to district policy.

• LATE WORK = LATE POINTS (UP TO 20 PTS DAILY)

• GUEST SPEAKER & VIDEO MAKE-UP = 2 paragraphs on guest speaker or video topic

Participation:

• Each student will be given a bi-weekly participation grade.

Bell Work/Closure Folder:• You will use your folder for bell

work/closure. You will not be able to take class notes in this folder. You will leave this folder in the classroom everyday. DO NOT TAKE IT HOME!

• You will receive bi-weekly grades for your bell work and closure (10 pts per day = 100 pts bi-weekly). In order to receive full credit for each day, it must be in the same format as below. If you loose your folder, you will have to make-up each day or receive no credit. This is to teach you responsibility. Do your bell work everyday when you walk in the room, not just when you feel like it. EASY GRADE!

Bell Work/Closure Folder:

• DO NOT JUST WRITE ABSENT! If you are ABSENT, you must get the bell work from a classmate. If it is a worksheet ask me to get it for you. If asked to respond in a paragraph, you must write in complete sentences and it must consist of 5 sentences. Any time you write a paragraph you must follow these instructions otherwise you will not receive full credit! All worksheets need to be stapled in to you bell folder. (I will show you what to do).

Bell Work/Closure Folder:

• This is an example of how you are expected and will respond for full credit in your bell folder:

• Week: _1_ • Date: __8/7/13 - 8/10/13__• Bell or Closure: Write the entire

question or whatever is written on the board here.

• Response: Respond to the question or worksheet. Write your paragraph here.

Bell Work Folder Set-up:

Tuesday 8/4/15 Bell: Pick-up Green student info sheet and start filling out. Resp: Turned in Thrusday 8/8/15 Bell:

Week: Intro/1

Guest Speaker Report

Student Guide:• Students will complete a report after each guest speaker presentation. The report and your participation in the class discussion will count as a daily grade. Use your own notebook paper & this format to complete this assignment. Use of complete sentences, correct facts, and proper grammar = full credit.

FACTS:Give FIVE important facts you learned from the

speaker’s presentation. PARAGRAPH(S):Write about thoughts or feelings you have as a result of

what you have learned from the guest speaker or write them

a thank you note telling them what you learned. You need a

minimum of FIVE sentences (different from you FIVE facts

listed above. Include a topic sentence & a closing statement.

Rules:

• Do not cause or participate in a disruption of the learning process.

• Follow instructions of the teacher.

Classroom Rules:

1. Treat everyone with RESPECT! Respect people, equipment, & furnishings

2. You must be in your assigned seat (no talking) working on bell assignment when the tardy bell rings or you are tardy!

3. Bring all materials to class daily4. Pay attention & do not disrupt (no

heads on desk)

Classroom Rules:5. You must take notes & participate

(part of your grade)6. Pick up after yourself & put all books

up before you leave. 7. No personal grooming during class8. No food, gum, candy or drinks are

allowed9. Raise your hand to speak/ask

questions10. Do not be out of seat without

permission

Classroom Rules:11. Take care of “your business”

between classes (NOT DURING CLASS)

12. When I am giving notes you are NOT allowed to talk or go out of the room.

13. This is a NO CELL PHONE ZONE. Only if we are using them for a class project.

14. Do not disrupt the class with inappropriate behavior (there will be consequences)

Consequences:• 1st Offense- Warning, student name on

board for that week.• 2nd Offense- Check by the student’s

name, student will write a 500 word report on a topic designated by the teacher. Due the next class period.

• 3rd Offense- Two (2) checks by the student’s name, 750 word report due the next day. Parent phone call.

Consequences:

• 4th Offense- Three (3) checks by the student’s name, 1000 word report due the next day. Short form referral.

• 5th Offense- Long form office referral.

• All reports need to be turned in with the “Behavior Report Sheet” stapled to the front!

Supplies List for class:

• 3–ring binder (1 1/2 or 2 inch)

• Loose-leaf paper • Pencils • 1 3-prong pocket folder • Colored pencils • Clear page protectors • Scissors • Pencil sharpener

Classroom Needs/Wish List:

• Markers• Scissors• Clear page

protectors• Colors

• Pencils

• Colored printer paper

• Colored Pencils

• Paper• Construction

Paper

Parents and students:

I look forward to working with you and your student. If I can do anything to help, please let me know.

Guest Speakers/Videos: Speakers from the community will be invited to discuss various science/health subjects with the

students. We may also watch various educational science/health videos. I am requesting your permission for your child to

participate in these programs. If you have any questions please call me at the school and I will return your call ASAP. Students will not be allowed to attend these presentations unless a parent or guardian signs this form

and the student returns it to the teacher. Students not present or not returning the form for the guest speaker

presentations & videos will be required to complete a report on that topic.

Earth & Space Science Lab Fee: $10.00 This fee must be paid within the first 2 weeks of class!

By signing below, you the student agree that you have read, understand, and will abide by my

classroom procedures & expectations for a safe learning environment.

By signing below, you the parent, agree to give permission for your child to participate in the

above aspects of this class. Your student will be successful if he/she complies with theseguidelines.

Let’s have a great year!______________________________ _______________________________ _________________ Student’s Name (Print) Student’s Signature Date

______________________________ _______________________________ _________________Parents Name (Print) Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Thank you,

Tammy E. Anderson

** If you get your parent to read and sign your Classroom Procedures, you will receive your first 100. Your Classroom Procedures handout

Must be in your notebook and the signature form returned to Mrs. Anderson by Friday, ____________________________________________________.

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HALL PASSES PAGE

YOU MUST KEEP UP WITH THIS PAGE & SIGN IN & OUT IN ORDER TO USE THIS PRIVILAGE! Keep this is your bell notebook! Do not forget to sign in & out behind the door!

Absentee/Late Work Form

Circle one of the following: Late Absent Absent & Late

When you are ready to turn in missed assignments, fill out this sheet completely. You must fill out a form to receive credit. Staple the form to the front of your missed assignment and put it in the Absentee/Late Work Tray.

Name: ____________________________________ Today’s Date: ___________________Date Absent or Due Date:___________________________________________________Assignment Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Closure:• How many sentences is a paragraph

in Mrs. Anderson’s classroom?• What is the most important rule in

Mrs. Anderson’s classroom?• Where do you need to keep your

“Classroom Procedures” handout?• What is the procedure for going out

of the room?

The End!