Snyder/Chemistry Name_____________________________ Date________ Per_______ RULES, PROCEDURES, AND EXPECTATIONS What is the exact time that class begins? _________________ ends? ________________ SEE SCHOOL SCHEDULE Is seating by teacher assignment or student choice? SEATING IS BY STUDENT CHOICE What THREE things do you do when you enter class each non-test day? COLLECT WORKSHEETS AS YOU WALK IN THE ROOM. IF ASSIGNED, ANSWER THE HOMEWORK CHECKPOINT QUIZ. REMAIN SILENT UNTIL DIRECTED OTHERWISE What TWO things do you do on test days? PUT BOOKS/PURSES/OTHER STUFF AT THE FRONT OF THE ROOM (BUT TAKE CALCULATOR) COLLECT TEST MATERIALS FROM UP FRONT & GO TO TEST SEAT AND BEGIN IMMEDIATELY (DON’T WAIT FOR BELL OR INSTRUCTIONS). What do you do if you are tardy to class? GIVE ME YOUR HALL PASS What is the penalty for the first, second, and third tardies to class in a semester? FIRST TARDY…WARNING; SECOND TARDY…15-MINUTE DETENTION; THIRD TARDY…30-MINUTE DETENTION What do you do if you leave class before the period is over? SHOW YOUR PASS TO ME AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. What is the procedure for turning in assignments? IF COLLECTED, ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PASSED-UP TO THE FIRST PERSON IN THE ROW AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD. What is the policy for making up work for excused absences? YOU HAVE AS MANY DAYS TO MAKE THEM UP AS YOU WERE GONE. REFER TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. How will you know when there is a test or quiz? TESTS AND QUIZZES ARE ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF TIME ON MOST OCCASIONS; POP-QUIZZES ARE A POSSIBILITY What is the school’s cheating policy? SEE INDEX STUDENT HANDBOOK What FOUR things should you bring to class each day? YOUR CALCULATOR; SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH (PEN OR PENCIL); CLASS NOTES/WORKSHEETS COVERED TEXTBOOK What is the extra credit policy for bringing all FOUR materials to class? EACH GRADING PERIOD, 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR POINT TOTAL FOR BRINGING THESE EACH DAY TO CLASS; ONE POINT WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR EACH DAY ANY OF THE ABOVE ARE FORGOTTEN. What is the class policy about gum, drinks, and food? GUM IS OK ON NON LAB DAYS NEVER BRING DRINKS TO CLASS NEVER BRING FOOD TO CLASS What is the policy concerning the bathroom? ONLY DURING EMERGENCIES. IF ABUSED, PRIVILAGES WILL BE REVOKED. If you are absent, what is the easiest way to find out what was done in class and what homework was assigned? CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR HOMEWORK AND A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT WAS DONE IN CLASS What do I do if I need help? NOTIFIY ME IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT WAIT. THIS IS WHY I AM HERE. When you return to class after an absence, what four things should you do? SHOW ME YOUR ADMIT SLIP; CHECK THE SYLLABUS FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS; CHECK MILK CRATE FOR MISSING HANDOUTS; BE PREPARED TO TAKE ANY HOMEWORK CHECKPOINTS THAT WERE ASSIGNED THE DAY YOU WERE ABSENT. When is your teacher available for help? I AM IS AVAILABLE MOST DAYS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL What three times is it NOT OK to talk in class? DURING HOMEWORK CHECKPOINTS QUIZZES COMPLETED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS; DURING TESTS AND QUIZZES; OTHER TIMES AS SPECIFIED BY ME. When must goggles be worn? ON LAB DAYS FROM THE TIME THE LAB STARTS UNTIL THE LAST PERSON HAS CLEANED UP OR IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM ME. – Goggles can be provided for you, but will be warn by many other students. If you have your own pair from a previous science class, bring them in. If you would like to wear only your pair, they can be purchased at the school store. Visorgogs are the most popular and comfortable. What is the fire drill route for Room A206? OUT THE DOOR; TURN RIGHT; GO OUT THE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS; GO TO THE TENNIS COURTS; STAY WITH THE CLASS FOR ATTENDANCE What is the tornado drill route for Room A206? OUT THE DOOR; TURN RIGHT; DOWN THE STAIRS; TURN LEFT; HEAD TOWARDS THE TECH WING; SIT AGAINST THE WALL; STAY WITH CLASS FOR ATTENDANCE How will you know your grade at all times? CHECK PROGRESSBOOK ON A REGULAR BASIS. How will I be assessed in this class? TESTS: 75% LAB REPORTS: 15% HOMEWORK CHECKPOINT QUIZZES: 10% YOUR GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED FROM TESTS, CHECKPOINT QUIZZES, AND LAB REPORTS. THIS CLASS WILL HAVE NO GRADED HOMEWORK. IT WILL BE THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE THE HOMEWORK TO ACHIEVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATERIAL AND BE PREPARED FOR THE CHECKPOINT QUIZZES.