Welcome to Chemistry!

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8916172223242518192021262728294FRONTWelcome to Chemistry!Do Now:1. Please complete the student survey that you picked up on your way in to class. Please make sure to put the email that you check most often.

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Sulfuric acid and sugar demonstration3

Welcome to Class: AgendaAgenda why?Class Expectations and ProceduresSyllabusGet to know you

This year will be

Explain how today is going to look.5ExpectationsBe Respectful.Be Responsible.Be Professional.Be Safe.Respect the SpeakerWho Are You?On the back of your survey, please write:

Name and GradeExtracurricularsIf you were a sandwich, what kind would it be?Hobbies/SportsFavorite Musical ArtistYour best memory of the first time you did something

Who is Mr. Aldredge?Hometown: Seattle, WashingtonPrevious Schools: Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Wa; Alliance Luskin Academy in Inglewood, CAEducationHigh School: Garfield High SchoolUndergraduate: University of WashingtonMajor: ChemistryMinors: Mathematics and SpanishGraduate studies: Loyola Marymount

Who is Mr. Aldredge?SportsRock climbingSoccerTrack and Field

Hobbies:Running/bikingGood MusicBlowing things up with chemistry

Go Huskies!

FUN FACT: I love growing food!

RUNNING A 10K/MARATOHON: DO IT!!!

Chemistry LogisticsPlease take out your syllabus

Syllabus discussion: First paragraph, textbook, class website and email list, materials, grading and grade breakdown, unit plan.13Class websitehttp://mraldredge.wikispaces.com/Will have all handouts, PowerPoints, homework, old quizzes/tests, and helpful links/hints from Mr. AldredgeBecome a member when Mr. Aldredge sends you the invite tonight/tomorrow/this weekIf you are absent, your first responsibility is to check the website for missed work.Class ProceduresFOOD?TardinessBathroom UseAfter Hours and Before SchoolCome PreparedBindersLab Stations and Supplies

What You Need Every DayYou must come to class with the following materials everyday3 ring binder with appropriate tabs (see syllabus for what each tab has)Composition book (exclusively for this class)Pencil or PenA scientific calculator is highly RECOMMENDEDForgetting one of these materials will result in a consequence.Around the World

Are you a good note taker?

How to Take Notes In Mr. Aldredges ClassORANGE = Title of notes (top of page)RED = Left Side of pageBLACK = HeaderBLUE = General NotesGREEN = Box the word (vocabulary)PURPLE = Thought bubbleWhat does my notebook look like?First three double sided pages: Table of Contents updated with Title and page numberTitle at the top of every pageDate and page number on every pageLEGIBLE!

Entering the ClassroomYou will greet Mr. Aldredge at the door and shake his hand.You will walk into the classroom and grab all the necessary materials before going to your desk.You will silently start the Catalyst.

Exiting the classroomThe bell is a signal to the teacher that it is time for class to end. The bell, however, does not dismiss the class. When dismissed, you will quietly without running, pushing, etc. exit the class. I will respect your passing period time as you respect my class time.

Turning in WorkWhen work is due (projects, assignments, etc.), Mr. Aldredge will ask for students to place it in the appropriate bin.Corrected work will be returned in a timely manner and will be used to determine student mastery. Homework will NOT be graded.***

Mister! Im doing my WORK!Doing work IS NOT what my class is about.Learning IS what my class is about.

If youre doing work thatsgreat, but I want to see evidence of your learning.

Attention Getting Signal

TardyYou are tardy if you get to the classroom and the door is shut.Being tardy will result in students being sent to the office.Frequent tardiness will result in a parent meeting

Absent PolicyStudents who are absent should ask Mr. Aldredge where the missing content is located. (The BOOK)Students ARE held accountable for work on days absent. NO EXCUSESFailure to complete work will result in loss of points for that assignment.

Bathroom PolicyIt is expected that you use the bathroom before/after class.If you use the bathroom, then you owe me DOUBLE that amount of minutes after class (e.g. 5 min in bathroom = 10 min after class)

TEAM Aldredge

Without the team, were just individuals.Expectations of OUR ClassroomDo my tasks and do them well!2. Have materials3. Be where I belong4. Help others in need5. Follow directions6. BE RESPECTFUL

What if I dont listen?These are the consequences for not meeting classroom expectations (minor infractions). Major infractions will result in the appropriate school policy consequences.1st offense Verbal Warning2nd offense Student moves seat3rd offense Step outside and have One on One conversation with a Student choice. Student will complete a self-diagnostic referral.4th offense In-class phone call home and higher authority contacted. Class essay will be required for re-entry into class.

Self-Diagnostic ReferralIf inappropriate behavior continues, then you will complete a self-diagnostic referral.This will be kept on file and must be completed prior to returning to the class.If another referral is needed, then both will be mailed home.

Class EssayIf your behavior is not corrected, then you will be asked to complete a class essay. This will need to be completed before you can rejoin the class.

Refusal to workIf you are off task and have been asked to do your work, but you deliberately choose not to do it, you will sign a Refusal to work form. This form acknowledges that you know you are not completing the assignment and that you will not be able to make up the work. If you are off task during class, your grade will suffer.

Cheating or Plagiarism It is the responsibility that students do their own work. Students will receive a 0 for assignment(s) and or exams/quizzes that is not their own work. If behavior is consistent, the teacher will follow policies/procedures mandated by school administration.

This class will have a strict zero tolerance policy for any type of cheating.

Peer TutorsMr. Aldredge can do almost anything, but he cannot do everything at the same time.Peer tutors will be selected in each class that will serve as Mr. Aldredges henchmen/women.The first reward for being a peertutor is a lesson onMr. Aldredges keyboard.

Summarize

5 Minute Break

Speed DatingForm two lines at the front of the room. Everyone should have a partner.When I say go, partners in line 1 will begin asking the questions. Line 2 answersOnce both partners have finished, line 1 will move to their left.

Speed DatingIf you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Why?What is your favorite book? Why is it your favorite?Youve had a really tough day, what song or artist/band do you listen to?What is your most embarrassing moment?Where do you want to go to college and what do you want to major in? Why?The Power of Learning

Art TimeFold the sheet of paper you picked up hamburger style.Write on it as shown below. Draw a picture to describe each concept and a 1 sentence definition of that wordActive LearningKnowingCompliant WorkingDisruptingDo on a blank piece of printer paper.42Group ShareShare your drawings with your table.Be prepared to share your answers once you are done.

For, in a democracy, every citizen, regardless of their interest in politics, holds office; every one of us is in a position of responsibility; and, in the final analysis, the kind of government we get depends upon how we fulfill those requirements-John F. Kennedy

White Board Races

First student to give the right answer gets a small prize45Question 1Jose is throwing things at other students and loudly disrupting the class. What is he disrupting, and how is that affecting everyone?

46Question 2What is the consequence for showing up tardy to chemistry?

Question 3Jesus is talking to another classmate while Mr. Aldredge is lecturing for the second time. What community expectation is he violating and what is the expected consequence for Jesus?

Question 4What is the central focus of this chemistry class and what are the skills needed in order for learning to occur in chemistry?

Question 5What do each of the colors on the note taking system indicate (hint there are 4 colors)

Question 6Daysha helps another classmate who is raising their hand, without being prompted by Mr. Aldredge. What is her reward?

Question 7Where do you turn in any work?

Question 8What is due Wednesday?

Closing TimeThe following papers are due Wednesday:Signed syllabusCompleted parent surveyYou must have all supplies (binder with tabs and notebook) by Thursday/Friday