7th Science
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
Mrs. Venza
I.
Introduction
Welcome to your Science Class. To better succeed this year a list
of rules and expectations follow:
II.
Classroom Expectations/Rules
1.
Proceed Immediately to the Classroom
· Have all your supplies that will be needed for that day
· Arrive BEFORE the last bell rings to avoid being counted as tardy.
· Unexcused tardiness will not be accepted and will be reported
· Always ask for a pass from the previous teacher or the office if you
are going to arrive late
· Once you enter the classroom, you must remain in the classroom
· Take your seat and take out your homework
2.
Students will behave in a proper manner
· Raise your hand to speak, subjects not concerning the ones that are
being discussed at the moment, will be talked about outside class.
· Promote a proper learning atmosphere in the classroom that includes:
o Respecting authority
o Respecting the property of others
o Respecting yourself
o Respecting the views, rights and differences of others
· Eating, drinking or chewing gum is not allowed.
· Walkmans, CD players, cell phones, MP3 players, IPODS are not permitted.
· Follow the Social Expectations outlined in the Baldwin School Student
Handbook. Violation of these expectations can result in penalties and consequences.
3.
Leaving class
· Use “classroom changing time” to use the restroom and drink
water.
4.
Classroom procedures
· Listen and follow directions the first time they are given
· Turn in all homework when I call for it or it will be counted late. All work turned in late, other than in case of an absence, will receive the following
deductions, first day late: a maximum grade of 50%, second day late: 60% will be deducted, third day late 70% deduction. Fourth
day 100% deduction.
· Talking during a test will result in a zero and a parent-teacher conversation.
· When a visitor comes into the class, you are to remain quiet and working
unless you are asked a question.
· If you are absent, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get the make-up work
and turn it in the day after you get back to school. Please check edline and my website:
mrs.venza.tripod.com (don’t use www)
· If you have any sports activity that interferes with my class, you
must let me know as soon as you know, to make any arrangements for test, homework or quizzes. You cannot leave without advising
me.
· If you are absent during an exam, you must bring an excuse and arrangement
for a make-up exam will be made outside of class time. Test will be given 1 or
2 days after the student arrives.
· When a substitute is in the class, you must continue to follow the
rules, be respectful, and work. I have a higher expectation of you when I am
gone.
III.
Rewards/Consequences as outlined in
the student handbook
For
a classroom to run smoothly there must be rules and procedures. With these rules,
come rewards, as well as consequences. These consequences are not limited and
can change depending on the offense. Consequences can be from Nonverbal warning (the look), Private conversation (teacher/student),
Detention and parent-teacher conference and Administrative Intervention.
IV.
Homework/Labs
Homework/Labs
will be assigned on a regular basis. Homework and labs are a way of pre-testing
yourself on the materials being covered in class.
Homework
will be checked periodically for completeness, and accuracy. It will be verified
right after the 2nd bell rings. If homework is not ready at my desk
when called upon, you will get points deducted. Graded homework will be maintained
in your binder.
We
will have labs. Each pre-lab will be worth 20 points and the final lab report
will be worth 80 points for a total of 100 points.
V.
Notebook
The
notebook is an important tool to be kept organized. You will need it to study
for tests and quizzes. Your notebook will contain notes, and homework.
VI.
Grading
Test 50%
Laboratory 20%
Quiz/Homework 15%
VII.
Supplies Needed
1.
Calculator (any)
2.
Goggles/Lab Glasses (optional)
3.
Composition Notebook
4.
Textbook and workbooks (bring EVERY day
to class) The “Nature of Science and Technology” will be the first one we use. Please keep the other textbooks
at home.
5.
Pencil and Pens
6.
Lab notebook with grids and duplicating
carbon paper (3 or 4)
7.
Folder
VIII.
LAB / CLASS PREPAREDNESS
o Lab/ Class preparedness will be reflected on your report card.
o Class Preparedness means taking an active role in your learning, and the learning of your fellow classmates.
You must pay attention and be involved in class at all times. Each student will start of with 50 points of class / lab
preparedness each semester. A deduction of 1-5 points will be made every
time a student does not follow one of the following key indicators:
· Did you bring all of your necessary materials for class? book, workbook, notebook, pen and pencil for test.
· Are you following instructions?
· Are you following classroom rules?
· Are you making eye contact with me, or the members of your group?
· Is your body language positive?
· Are you involved in the discussion or activity?
· Do you stay on task?
· Are you making positive contributions to our learning environment?
o There will NOT be a maximum amount of points that can be deducted in any class period!!
o Pre-lab assignments will be required for most labs. Pre-lab format will be discussed before the first laboratory.
Pre-labs are due at the beginning of the lab. Pre-labs are mandatory. If a pre-lab is not completed before the start
of the lab, the student will not participate in the lab until it is completed and will receive 20% off their final lab score,
instead of taking points off the preparedness grade.
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STUDENT
I
understand the expectations presented in these 3 pages and will comply with them to the best of my ability.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN
I
have seen and understand the expectations of the seventh grade science class.
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