2013-2014 COURSE INFORMATION

MRS. TALBERT

SCIENCE 6

ROOM 212

Courag

eRespec

tExcellen

ceWisdo

m

Classroom Rules

Follow directions immediately.Work during all work times.Be prepared for class.Be safe.

If you choose to break a rule:

Oops!-Warning Are we having a bad day?-reflection card and/or

“time owed” in increments of 15 seconds Habitual offender- 15 minute detention; Parent

contacted by note, email or phone call Again?- 30 minute detention; Parent contacted Huntsville bound!-Office referral

SEVERE CLAUSE-VIOLENCE, PROFANITY AND EXTREME INSUBORDINATION RESULT IN IMMEDIATE OFFICE REFERRAL.

Happy student, teacher, classmates, parents,etc.

Successful learningClass rewards will be determined

with class input and cooperation

If you choose to keep the rules:

PROCEDURES AND ROUTINES MAKE CLASS RUN LIKE CLOCKWORK

Daily work-50% of grade (minimum of 7)Tests-50% of grade (minimum of 3)Missing/unsuccessful assignments may

be made up ONLY during tutorial for reduced credit. Make up work for absences is the student’s responsibility. Due dates will be adjusted as the teacher deems necessary.

Grading policy

Being prepared includes having :

Spiral notebook for Science Journal (to leave in class)

paperBlue/black ink for daily assignments; red

ink for peer gradingPencil, map pencils for labany work due that class periodScience folder/divider in student binder

Starting class

Move quickly to your assigned seatTurn in homework (if any due)Get materials ready-folders and

Journals included!Copy assignment into plannerGet busy on bell-ringer.

During class activities

• Communication-talk at appropriate times and at the appropriate volume as directed

• Response-ask for help as instructed

• Engagement-exhibit the behaviors that show your full participation in the learning activity

• Where-be in your assigned location according to instructions

Ending class

Complete any closure activity/question

Clean up desk-pass in JournalsWait in your seat for teacher to

dismiss classThrow trash in can on your way out

Name Subject; Period

Date Title

Check the CREW!

to leave your seatto sharpen pencilto get papersto throw away trash

Papers will always be passed across row

Turn papers in to correct basket/tray by period

Returned papers will be kept in pocket folder until the end of the semester or placed in Science Journal as instructed

Paper Shuffle

Everything in or on the teacher’s desk, computer desk, closets and file cabinets is private property and is “off limits” for students.

Computers will be used appropriately and ONLY with permission.

Lab storage closet, shelf, and cabinets should be opened only on teacher’s instructions.

Off limits!

After School

Tutoring-official Tuesday afternoon 3:50-4:30pm; Wednesday morning 7:50-8:25am other mornings and afternoons by

appointment Detentions- assigned

afternoons 3:50-4:05pm (15min);3:50-4:20pm

Current work (binder/science divider)

Notes (binder if needed for study)Bell ringers (in journal /due on Fri)Daily work (returned in journal or

binder folder)Tests (save in binder folder for

review)

Getting organized!

Science Journal• 2013-2014

• Your Name

• 6th Grade Science• Mrs. Talbert

• Period #• (this information should appear on the first page)

Getting to Know You!• Pair up with a classmate sitting near you.

• Share the answers to the following 4 questions with one another. Remember the answers to share with the class!

• 1. What is your favorite food?

• 2. Name a fun place you went this summer.

• 3. What is something “new” you learned/tried this summer?

• 4. What time did you wake up most days?