AgendaAgenda

1. My Job 1. My Job

2. Your Job 2. Your Job

3. Why routines? 3. Why routines?

4. Classroom Routines 4. Classroom Routines

5. Classroom Rules 5. Classroom Rules

6. Consequences6. Consequences

7. Grading7. Grading

My job is to…My job is to…

• provide the information

• answer all the relevant questions I can– and help you to find answers I don’t know

• design assignments to help you learn– provide timely feedback on assignments

• promote an atmosphere of respect

• make the class as interesting as possible

Your job is to…Your job is to…

• show respect• be prepared for class• complete your assignments• learn all that you can

NOBODY can take away what NOBODY can take away what YOUYOU know! know!

why?why?

Why do we need routines?Why do we need routines?

• streamlines everyday activities

• tells us what to do and when

• keeps class organized

• focuses our attention

• helps us succeed

• speeds up class…

creating “play” time

Entering the ClassroomEntering the Classroom

• Make sure you are prepared– pencil, paper, notebook or binder– assignments that are due

• Enter the room quietly.

• Go to your assigned seat.

• Get out your materials needed for class.

• Stash everything else under your desk.

As the Bell RingsAs the Bell Rings

• Begin working on the Warm Up – posted on the board every morning

• Keep all Warm Ups in your science journal– Follow directions CAREFULLY– ALWAYS date your work– ALWAYS answer questions in complete

sentences

• When you finish, wait quietly for further directions

During LectureDuring Lecture

• Give the teacher your full attention– No talking, not even a whisper– No pencil sharpening

• If you have questions…– Raise your hand AND wait to be called on– Questions should be related to the subject

• Take notes– Copy down key words and main ideas– DO NOT write down everything

During Activity/Lab InstructionsDuring Activity/Lab Instructions

• Only the teacher should be talking– Pay close attention, taking notes as needed

• Ask about any unclear instructions– Raise your hand and wait to be called on

• If you are still uncertain– Be as SPECIFIC as possible about what you

do not understand.

• Never start an activity if you are not sure what to do

During Work TimeDuring Work Time

• Read ALL the instructions FIRST– If you have a question ask a student nearby– If you still do not understand, raise your hand– If you are ASKED, be polite and helpful

• Talking should be no more than a whisper– Others are trying to work too

• Use your time wisely– Do your best and finish on time

DismissalDismissal

• Clean up your area– All garbage should be in the trash can– Any supplies used should be returned – All supply areas should be neat and orderly

• Turn in any assignments due that day.• Gather all your belongings and remain in

your seat until you are dismissed.• Remember, the bell doesn’t dismiss you…

I doI do

When the Lights Go OutWhen the Lights Go Out

• Stop whatever you are doing

• Face forward, no talking or whispering

• All your attention should be on the teacher

If You Finish EarlyIf You Finish Early

• Double check your work carefully– Read over the instructions again to see if you

missed anything

• If the assignment is supposed to be turned in do so.

• Read quietly or work on something for another class.

DO NOT DISTURB OTHER STUDENTS!!!

If You Are TardyIf You Are Tardy

• Wait quietly at the teacher’s desk.

• When asked, explain yourself or provide a pass.

• Go to your seat when you are given permission.

• If you have missed any assignments– You will NOT be excused from them– Get them from a classmate

If You Are AbsentIf You Are Absent

• Check the top drawer of the orange filing cabinet– Assignments will be in a folder with your name– Get the notes missed from a classmate

• If you missed a test, talk to Mr. Williams at the END of class

• School policy will apply to missed work– Work from unexcused absences CANNOT be

made up

Classroom RulesClassroom Rules

• Respect– yourself– each other– any visitors

• Be Prepared

• Pay Attention

• Live & Learn

School Rules from the Student Handbook will be enforcedNo food, follow the dress code, etc…

–the teacher–the equipment–the school building

Consequences for Breaking RulesConsequences for Breaking Rules

1. Verbal Warning

2. Written Warning • 1st Step of Referral

3. Conference After Class• Parents will be called

4. Referral to the Office

Your GradeYour Grade

• Grading Breakdown– Tests & Quizzes 40%– Projects/Labwork/Homework30%– Classwork/Bellwork 20%– Participation/Citizenship 10%

• Grading Scale– A 100 – 90– B 89 – 80– C 79 – 70– D 69 – 60– F < 60

What’s my point…What’s my point…

• If you do what is asked of you and follow the rules as a class…– we learn about the earth, finish assignments

in class and have fun

• If you don’t…– we waste a lot of time, get lots of homework,

and miss out on the best activities

YOURYOUR education and education and YOURYOUR choice choice