Procedures in Our Classroom

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Procedures in Our Classroom

• 8th Grade Advanced Science
• Physics
• Science Research

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WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES?

• A procedure is the way that we do things. To do
  things right, we have to follow some simple
  procedures, for example
• To open your gym locker, you have to select your
  combination as directed by the lock
  manufacturer.
• To place a call on your cell phone, you need to
  dial the number in the right order.
• Similarly, to be successful in learning, you need
  to follow some simple procedures.

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• EXPECTATIONS
• When the bell rings, be in your seat working on
  bell work.
• Be Prepared (bring all materials to class
  everyday)
• Be Respectful (raise your hand, stay seated, be
  courteous to others and their property)
• Follow Directions
• Obey ALL school rules

• CONSEQUENCES
• Verbal warning
• Phone call and/or email home
• Detention with 24-hour notice
• Referral

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MUSIC

• Every day there will be music playing at the
  beginning of class. When the music stops, then
  you know it is time to be quiet and pay
  attention.
• Mrs. Fay will usually pick the music, although
  there will be opportunities to earn the privilege
  of choosing the music.
• Any proposed music must be school appropriate. If
  the music has lyrics, you must provide either a
  hard copy or URL to the lyrics. You will also
  need to bring the music (on CD or USB drive) in
  on the day of class.
• If you forget to bring the music or do not
  provide Mrs. Fay the lyrics 24-hours prior to
  your music day, then you forfeit your opportunity.

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ENTRANCE

• Make sure you have all necessary materials for
  the class. If you need to borrow materials, do so
  quickly and be sure to return them before
  dismissal.
• The materials were all donated. If they all
  disappear, then we will no longer have materials
  to share.
• Glance at the days agenda, pick up your bell
  work folder, pick up your textbook and other
  materials (if necessary), and return to your
  desk. You must be in your desk before the bell.
• Do not run, push, or shove in order to get to
  your seat on time.

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BELL WORK

• Immediately start the bell work that will be
  written on the board.
• Do the bell work in your journal.
• When you finish, review any returned papers, or
  work on the Brain Tease n Freeze.
• Once the music stops, you should return to your
  seat, stop talking, and give me your undivided
  attention.

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BRAIN TEASE N FREEZE

• Brain Teases are beginner to intermediate
  questions, puzzles, and activities. You can win
  candy for correct brain teases.
• Brain Freezes are intermediate to advanced
  questions, puzzles, and activities. You can win a
  music selection for correct brain freezes.
• Brain Teases and Freezes, including the current
  due date and previous winners, will be posted on
  the front board.
• You may need to use the science readings at the
  front table, advanced science textbook, physics
  textbook, or online references to solve the
  teases and freezes.
• Brain Tease-n-Freeze is usually an individual
  activity. Please include your ID, and for
  math-related problems show your work.

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WHEN YOU ARE TARDY

• If you are not in your seat when the bell rings,
  then you are tardy.
• Go to Attendance to get your tardy pass.
• When you get to class, put your tardy pass in the
  INBOX, and go to your seat quickly and quietly
  after getting your bell work folder.
• You will not be excused from any work you missed.
  

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ID NUMBER

• Your ID should be in the top right corner of
  every paper that you hand in.
• Using this ID makes it easier and quicker for me,
  which means we have more time for fun science
  projects and labs.

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DURING INSTRUCTION

• Listen to the speaker with full attention and
  respect.
• When it is not your turn to talk, do not talk or
  whisper.
• If your pencil breaks, you may only sharpen your
  pencil with a non-electric pencil sharpener.
• Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.

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WHILE YOU ARE WORKING

• Respect each other and be friendly.
• Use your time wisely.
• Put forth your best effort to finish your work on
  time.
• Make sure you read or listen to the directions.
• If you dont understand, ask help from other
  students sitting at your table. If they also
  dont understand, raise your hand to ask for
  help. Do not ask for help from another group.
• If you are asked to help, be polite and kind and
  offer your best. Talking to each other should be
  no louder than a whisper. Any student working on
  the other side of the room should not be
  interrupted by your noise.

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PASSES

• If you need to use the restroom, you must use
  your own planner. Fill out the pass in PEN, and
  raise your hand.
• If you need to go to the clinic, raise your hand.
  Once you fill out the clinic pass, I will initial
  it and let you go to the clinic.
• If you finish early, you may be able to go to the
  Media Center to check out materials but not to
  surf the web. If you abuse this privilege, you
  will lose it.
• Please do not ask for a pass during instruction
  or labs unless it is an emergency.

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WHEN I RAISE MY HAND

• Stop whatever you are doing at that moment.
• Face the teacher and wait silently.
• Notify any classmates who havent noticed that I
  have raised my hand.
• No talking or whispering. Please give me your
  complete and undivided attention.

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AFTER YOU ARE DONE

• 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 by the end of
  the class period, turn it in when you are done.
  If it is due in the future, put it in your
  notebook for safekeeping. I will not accept
  papers early, or more than one day late.
• Try the brain tease n freeze, work on other
  homework or projects, or read quietly. Do not
  disturb other students.

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DISMISSAL

• Clean your work area, recycle any white paper
  trash, and take all garbage to the trash can.
• Return your bell work folder to the class filing
  area. Do not take your bell work folder home.
• Wait for me to dismiss you. The ring of the bell
  does not dismiss you.
• After you get permission to leave, push in your
  chair and leave quietly. If it is the last period
  of the day, you will put your chairs on your
  table before leaving.

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ASSIGNMENTS

• Turn in assignments to the silver INBOX next to
  the bell work before the music stops at the
  beginning of class or the assignment is late.
• I will accept assignments one day late for one
  letter grade lower. After one day NO CREDIT WILL
  BE GIVEN.

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WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT

• Get the assignments from your classmates, the
  class website, or myself at the appropriate time.
  
• Any hand outs you missed will be in your bell
  work folder.
• You are responsible for bell work on days that
  you are absent.
• Do the work at home or in class after you finish
  the current days assignment.
• If you missed a test because of your excused
  absence, it is your responsibility to schedule a
  time to make up the test.
• You will not be able to make up any work if you
  have an unexcused absence. You will get a 0
  for those assignments.

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Course Website Email

• Use the course website to keep track of
  assignments, projects, and upcoming activities.
• If you lose your assignment sheet, you must print
  another from the website.
• Please include your ID in the subject line of
  your email.
• I will respond to your email within three school
  days.

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Questions?

• Lets Have a Great Year!