Life Science Expectations

UNITS OF STUDY

Unit 1: Life Processes Unit 2: Cellular Processes Unit 3: DNA, Cell Cycle and Genetics Unit 4: Changes over Time Unit 5: Ecosystems Unit 6: Energy Flow and Biomes Unit 7: Classification Unit 8: The Six Kingdoms

THE LIFE SCIENCE WEBSITE

www.schoolrack.com/MsJBishop Notes Video Presentations and Power Point

Lessons Calendar of events Special Project Assignments

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Come to class EVERY DAY with all of your required materials

Homework completed Papers signed by parent or guardian Pencil or pen Science Binder filled with paper and 4

dividers Scissors, glue sticks and markers or

crayons

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Treat others THE WAY you want to be treated

Remember a Spartan is always Safe Responsible Respectful Positive

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Talk ONLY at appropriate times

Always RAISE your hand and WAIT to be acknowledged by the teacher.

Do not blurt out comments at any time.

Only one individual speaks at a time. Only students who raise their hands

and wait to be acknowledged will be recognized.

DISCIPLINE ISSUES

Students will receive only 1 (ONE)warning if they disrespect the classroom expectations.

Students who DO NOT respect the classroom expectations will begin a “Pink sheet.”

After three “pink sheet events” the student will be referred to the office.

TEN/TEN RESTROOM RULE

This class observes the ten/ten rule. Only one student out of the class at

a time. Students will NOT be excused to the

restroom during direct instruction. This includes power point presentations Video or Smart Board presentations Lectures/note taking activities

PENCIL SHARPENING

Please come to class with 2 (two) sharp pencils or mechanical pencils and extra lead.

If one pencil lead breaks, use the spare.

If both pencils break, you may sharpen your pencil during seat work time.

DO NOT SHARPEN YOUR PENCIL DURING DIRECT INSTRUCTION.

CHEWING GUM

Students are NOT permitted to chew gum according to the Newport News Public Schools Handbook.

Some teachers do not notice gum chewers.

In THIS CLASSROOM, if I see the gum, you will be asked to dispose of it.

THE WINDOW

Students are not permitted to open the window.

Generally this classroom is “cooler” than other rooms.

If you believe the classroom is too warm or too cold, the teacher will contact Mr. Pickett requesting a change.

(The heat and air conditioning levels are controlled downtown—not at this school.)

THE TEACHER’S TELEPHONE

The telephone on the corner of the teacher’s desk is

NOT for student use.

ABSENCES

If you are absent from school, you are still RESPONSIBLE for the lesson information. You must contact the teacher to ask for missing work.

The work must be returned to the teacher within 2 (TWO) days after receiving the Missing Work packet.

Absences of 3 or more days require an individual contract between the teacher and student.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Available at the discretion of the teacher.

Coupons may be awarded to students for EXEMPLARY or IMPROVED participation in class. Homework pass 4 additional points on a quiz 2 additional points on a test

YOUR DAILY HOMEWORK

Review your notes for the unit Study vocabulary IF you have access to a computer

check my website to revisit power points, video presentations, and occasional project assignments.

You will receive other homework assignments occasionally.

DO NOW ASSIGNMENT

Students will enter the classroom and begin the DO NOW assignment.

Students will write their first and last name, core number and date on their paper.

Students will WRITE THE PROMPT on their paper.

Students will respond to the prompt. The DO NOW is often used as a

grade.

NO NAME PAPERS

Always put your first and last name and Core number on the papers you turn in.

If an assignment does not have a name on it, the paper is not graded.

Students who are present in class but do not turn in an assignment, the grade is zero.

Students will have the opportunity to make up missing work, but there are time limits involved.

MORNING PROCEDURES

AFTER students have gone to their lockers, students will enter the classroom.

Students will NOT leave the classroom once they enter.

Students will speak quietly to one another until the bell rings.

After the bell rings students will stand for the pledge and moment of silence and listen to the announcements.

END OF CLASS PROCEDURES

Students will put the text books in the center of the table. (if they were used that class.)

Students will pick up any stray paper, pencils or personal belongings and put them in the appropriate place.

Students will push their chairs under the table and stand beside the table until they are dismissed.

END OF DAY PROCEDURES

Students will return to the homeroom class with their backpacks and belongings.

Students will be dismissed to Related Arts.

Students will return from Related Arts and enter the classroom QUIETLY.

Students will listen to the announcements and wait quietly for dismissal.

Students will stack their chairs before lining up to dismiss.

CLASSROOM JOBS

Students will have the opportunity to apply for a job in the Life Science Classroom.

Students will receive stock for performing their assigned job.

To hold a job in Life Science, the student must be in good standing. Passing Science No pink sheet warnings No referrals

CLASSROOM JOBS

Attendance Checker Homework Collectors Book Keeper Assignment Collector Graded Work Returner Time Keeper (ten minute warning) Chalk Board Eraser Lesson Notes checker

ASK QUESTIONS

The teacher is NOT a mind reader.

If you do not understand a concept, ask a question or two or three.

Sometimes it take a few times to get your mind wrapped around

something new.

PREVIOUS STUDENT ADVISE

“Do not talk back in this

class!”

PREVIOUS STUDENT ADVISE

“This is a science class NOT a band

room.”

PREVIOUS STUDENT ADVISE

“Working on another assignment in

science class will result in your paper

being taken.”

PREVIOUS STUDENT ADVISE

“Assigned seating helps you

concentrate. Sitting beside your best friend is not always good for

learning.”

PREVIOUS STUDENT ADVISE

“Beware of childish behavior or talking. You could get sent

to another classroom with a thinking sheet.”

PREVIOUS STUDENT ADVISE

“All cheaters will receive a zero. So do not copy off of your neighbor. Never let anyone copy your answers for any

reason.”