Welcome to 6th Grade Science

Mrs. Cholak & Mrs. IllesRoom 59

You Will All Be Successful!!!!!

DISCOVER

5 Class Rules

1.Come to class PREPARED and ready to do science!

2.Always be RESPECTFUL to your teacher, classmates, and yourself!

3.Always give your best EFFORT on everything you do!

4.Be an “active” learner… approach everything you do with an, “I can do it” ATTITUDE!

5. Follow all PROCEDURES in our classroom!

Procedures

We have procedures in the classroom so that we know what to do, and when to do it.

What is a procedure?A procedure is a certain way

of doing things, like opening your

locker, or baking a cake.

To be successful in learning, you must follow some simple procedures

Starting Class

Class begins before the bell… as soon as you walk into class

1. Take out your homework and place it on your desk in front of you.

2. Copy down your homework for the day3. Sharpen your pencil please4. Quietly, begin the “Do Now”. Always include the date and

subject.

Please try to go between classes, or at lunch

We can not use the bathroom during the first 15 minutes of class, or the last 10. (why not?)

If you need to go to the bathroom, raise 3 fingers, and I will give you the “NOD”. Then you must sign out, and sign back in… Thank you!!

…let’s practice

Need to use the Bathroom??

Need to sharpen pencil??? ….. Raise your hand with your pencil in it, and I will give you

the “OK” or Not.

Need to get a tissue, or throw something out?? …. Raise one finger and I will give you

the “OK”.

Only one person out of their seat at a time

Please!!

The End of Class

The bell does not end class. I end class when I say, “Have a nice day”

Why do you

think these

procedures

are

important??

Last few minutes of classReflection

– OR -Exit Questions!! Could be exit slip,

Could be PEPPER,!!!!!Be ready!!!!!

We write in blue or black ink only, a pencil is also acceptable. (If you write in any other color… you will lose points!!)

What do I do if I do not have a pen or a pencil??

PEN or PENCIL??

You may BORROW a small pencil from Mrs. Cholak…. Please remember to return it at the end of class!

Uh Oh…. I’m LATE for class

With a late pass… please put late pass on my desk, quietly take your seat, and ask a neighbor

to help you get started.

Without a late pass…

Late 2 times = Teacher detention

Late again = phone call home, and an after school detention.

I need your ATTENTION please…… MOUTHS closed, EYES on me

I will

Then you will SILENTLY

Until

everyone is silent

and looking at me!

If you know the answer to my question,

you should_____________________

Because ________________

When you have a QUESTION, you should _______________

Because _________________

Questions are a SUPER important part of

learning. I hope to get a lot of them!!!

Required

classroom

MANNERS

Thank You!!

ABSENT??

When you return, please see me before class for work you missed. You are 100% responsible for making up the work you missed when you were out.

It is a great idea to have a friend bring you work to do at home if you are able.

If you miss several days, please come to me and set up a time to meet with me after school so I can help get you “up to speed”.

Proper Heading

Name DatePeriod Mrs. Cholak

Tania Santos 9/9/14 3 Mrs. Cholak

Example:

This is the heading for all work being handed in

I’m finished with my work… …what do I do now??

1st - Recheck your work, be sure it is your best effort!!2nd - Journal Response – “Where am I on the learning

scale?” (3-5 Complete Sentences)3rd - Study your vocabulary, you may find a partner, and

quiz each other quietly.

** Reread your notes, you may read back and forth quietly with another student who has completed their work.

** Choose a book from the shelf and read quietly to yourself.

There is NEVER nothing to do in Mrs. Cholak’s room…

…Get BUSY please

ConsequencesNot following our class rules or procedures will result in the following consequences:

1.Verbal warning2.Teacher detention where you fill out a “Student Responsibility Card.” Here is where you tell me your action plan to change your behavior.3.Phone call home4.Disciplinary Referrals (points)

Please make good choicesPlease make good choices

Good Behavior and Good Character are expected at ALL

times

Late work is accepted one day late for a 20% reduction in your grade, after 1 day, the grade will be zero. This includes all projects, labs, homework, classwork, etc.

No food, gum, or drinks allowed in the science room.

ODDS & ENDS

Feeling Lost??? – Ask QUESTIONS….. Be an ACTIVE learner….. Keep trying!!!! Ask for HELP

Together we will make this a very successful school year!

Grading Policy40% - TESTS/PROJECTS30% - LABS/QUIZZES/ACTIVITIES30% - CLASSWORK/Homework

SUCCESS!!!