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Class Syllabus• Read carefully:– Materials– Notebook Organization– Class Rules – Expectations for Behavior– Class Procedures

MAKE SURE TO GET SIGNED AND RETURN!!!

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Grading Policy• Assessment 60%– Tests/Quizzes 15%– Labs 20%– Projects 25%

• Classwork 30%– Inc. attendance and behavior

• Homework 10%

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Classroom Discipline Plan• Behavior Rules same • Consequences:– Teacher/Student Conference– Teacher Detention– Teacher Detention & Parent/Guardian Contact– Refer to Administration

I DECIDE IF LEVELS NEED TO BE SKIPPED

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Class Procedures• Entering– If late, tardy sign-in sheet must be signed

• Always a Do-now– Journal– Blog– Start-up– Listening/Reflecting– Others

Welcome Back!Class Procedures, con’t• Leaving– Sign-out book: must sign out and sign back in– NO students may sign out for any reason in the first 10

minutes of class.

• Asking a question• Turning in Assignments– Beginning of Class– If absent, due on your return

• Pay Attention!!!

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Class Procedures, con’t• Help– Before or after school: just let me know– Door is always open

• Working Cooperatively• Fire or Emergency Drill– FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND STAY TOGETHER!!!

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Class Procedures, con’t• Handing in papers– This is for the BEGINNING OF CLASS ONLY– Tray

• Handing out papers– If you are absent, papers will go into your folder

• Student folders– Contain your work from marking period

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Class Procedures, con’t• Extra credit– Help in classroom

• Lab Reports & Format• Lab Safety Rules and Contract

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Binder Organization• Notes• Vocabulary• Labs• Homework/classwork• HandoutsTwo-pocket folders are to help you get and stay

organized

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• Respect. • Your best work: every time, all the time. • Honesty.• All school rules are enforced at all times.• All safety rules are enforced at all times.• No food or drink is allowed into class-EVER. • Cheating will NOT be tolerated.• No electronic devices (mp3 players, cell phones, etc.) will

be allowed in class.

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Behavior Expectations• To follow the attendance policy of NPHS.• To follow all class and school rules at all times.• To give your full attention at all times in class.• To bring the required materials to class everyday.• To always treat others how you yourself would like to be

treated.• To be an active, participating member of the class community.• To be yourself, and respect others for who they are and what

they bring to the class.

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Resources• My Protopage– www.protopage.com/mrschrenk• Password: schrenk

• Our class website– mrschrenkscience.wikispaces.com

• Our wiki– mrschrenk.wetpaint.com

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Class website review video:

http://www.screencast.com/t/UsmnvhVTFZW

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Protopage website review video:

http://www.screencast.com/t/QSSnN7p6n

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Class wiki website review video:

http://www.screencast.com/t/VdJxcuJ4