8th Grade Science - Classroom Expectations & Procedures

Mission

  • Ms. Gist’s science class is a respectful classroom established to build a foundation for excellence in learning through academic, behavioral, and social success.

Welcome To 8th Grade Science

  • I am here to teach; you are here to learn.

  • I will do my job; you will do yours, and together we will utilize this year wisely and beneficially.

  • A positive attitude is the key to success. Let’s keep it all the times.

Class Syllabus

  • What will we explore?

    1. Force and motion

    2. Electromagnetic forces

    3. Introductions to waves

    4. Information technologies

    5. Reproduction of organisms

    6. Natural selection and artificial adaptations

    7. Exploring the universe

    8. Sun-earth-moon system

Class Policies

  • There are only five basic classroom policies.

  • Following these policies will help keep our class environment peaceful and productive.

  • If you choose not to adhere to the policies, there will be logical consequences.

Why do we have policies?

  • A policy is a plan that guides our actions.

  • To do things effectively, we have to adhere to some common sense policies:

  • Governments invoke laws to help maintain peaceful communities.

  • Companies have by-laws in order to facilitate productive work environments.

  • Games have rules to create a baseline standard of play.

  • So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some basic classroom rules! I call them my class policies.

Classroom Policies

  • 1. Be ready to learn.

  • 2. Always act and speak in an appropriate manner.

  • 3. No food, or drink allowed.*

  • 4. No personal electronics allowed.

  • 5. Respect the classroom environment.

  • Water is the ONLY exceptions

Possible Behavioral Consequences

  • Warning

  • Conference with student

  • I make formal parent contact

  • Referral to Administration

Class Procedures

  • We will only be reviewing the most commonly used procedures at this time.

  • Procedures may be changed or added to if the need arises.

Why Do We Have Procedures?

  • A procedure is the way that we do things.

  • To do things efficiently, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example:

  • To open your locker, you have to select your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer.

  • To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe.

  • To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the number in the right order.

  • So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures!

Entering Class

  • Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class.

  • Check your dress code before entering the classroom (shirt tucked in, belt on, id on).

  • Enter the classroom quietly.

  • Go directly to your seat.

  • Get ready for work.

  • Begin working on bellringer activity.

  • You may not get out of your seat until permission is giving.

During Instruction

  • Listen to the teacher/speaker with full attention.

  • No pencil sharpening, talking, moving about the classroom, or whispering.

  • Ask permission to speak by raising your hand and waiting quietly to be called on.

  • After instruction, make sure you understand the concept.

  • If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

When You Are Absent

  • Ask your neighbors what we did.

  • If you have questions about assignments, check with the teacher at an appropriate time.

  • If you missed a test/quiz because of an excused absence, inform the teacher and arrange a time to make up the test/quiz.

  • You will have 55 days to make-up work/assignments.

  • Assignments will be posted in google classroom – check there for make-up work.

  • (Quiz/Test will not be posted in goggle classroom.)

While You Are Working

  • Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand the directions.

  • If you didn’t understand, quietly ask for help from other students sitting around you.

  • If you are asked to help, be polite and help.

  • Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper.

  • Respect each other and be friendly.

  • Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

After You Are Finished

  • Check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly.

  • If the assignment is to be turned in, do so.

  • If appropriate, read quietly in your seat.

Maintaining the Classroom

  • Pick up any garbage.

  • Do not intentionally deface school, personal, or other's personal property.

Dismissal

  • Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can.

  • Wait in your seat for the teacher to dismiss you.

  • Leave quietly, ONLY after you have been given permission to do so.

When You Have an Excused Tardy

  • Have a signed hall pass from teacher/administration staff.

  • Enter the classroom quietly and go to your seat.

  • You will not be excused from any work you missed. Quietly, get the assignment and do the work at home.

  • If you are 10 minutes (or more) late, you will be marked absent (unexcused absence)!