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Welcome to Mrs. Hartzell’s Classroom

Welcome to Mrs. Hartzell’s Classroom. It’s nice to meet you!. My name is Kami Hartzell I went to elementary and high school in Plattsburg I graduated from Missouri Western State University This is my 2 nd year at Lathrop, I previously taught high school science in Osborn for ½ year.

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Welcome to Mrs. Hartzell’s Classroom

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Hartzell’s Classroom

  2. It’s nice to meet you! • My name is Kami Hartzell • I went to elementary and high school in Plattsburg • I graduated from Missouri Western State University • This is my 2nd year at Lathrop, I previously taught high school science in Osborn for ½ year. • I enjoy reading and gardening • I’m excited to get to know you this year!

  3. Let me introduce you to my family This is my oldest daughter, Taylor. She is a freshman. This is my husband, Justin. This is my youngest daughter, Tori. She is in the 7th grade.

  4. My Goals • To introduce you to a new learning experience. • To help prepare you to be successful in school and in life. • To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

  5. Classroom Expectations • Be RESPECTFUL • Be RESPONSIBLE What this looks like… • Speak one at a time • Sharpen pencils when teacher isn’t speaking • Keep room and supplies neat • Bring all homework and supplies with you to class everyday.

  6. Science We will work on… • Scientific Inquiry • Properties and Changes in Matter • Ecology • Geology/Earth Systems • Meteorology • Science Fair

  7. Some things we will work on… • Voicethreads • Mixbook • Online quizzes & tests • Study Island • Gaggle

  8. Daily Supplies Bring these items with you every day • A PENCIL and grading pen • Agenda • Textbook • Outside reading book (for all classes)

  9. IANs • In Science this year we will be using Interactive Notebooks (IANs). • The IANs will be used daily and will act as a study guide and a portfolio of student work. • IANs will stay in the class on a daily basis and will go home as needed. • Binders may be purchased from the teacher for $2.00 or brought from home.

  10. Lab Guidelines • Three before me – if your not sure of something, ask 3 other people before me • Stay on task • Keep voices at a low level • Stay with your team unless otherwise directed

  11. Teams • In groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 • Data Recorder – records all information for the group • Equipment Manager – gathers & returns materials, manages supplies • Project Supervisor – reads directions • Productivity Officer – keeps everyone on task

  12. What you can expect • There will be assigned seats • All homework is due at the beginning of class. • There will be bell work daily • When possible time will be given to work on homework • Students will be working in cooperative groups frequently • Review games or study guides will be given prior to tests

  13. Grading • Grades are based on total points possible • 9 out of 10 is 90%, 90 out of 100 is 90% • Notebook checks • Random grades for bellwork • Quizes • Homework assignments • Science Fair • Partial credit for corrections on some assignments • Grading Scale: A =100% – 95% C+=79% - 77% A-=94% - 90% C=76% - 73% B+=89% - 87% C-=72% - 70% B=86% - 83% D+=69% - 67% B-=82% - 80% D= 66% - 63% D-=62% - 60% F= 59% and below

  14. Things to know • Incomplete work = Zap • All Zapped work is 20% off of points possible • Homework needs to be written in your agenda daily. • You may bring a HEALTHY snack and water to drink at the beginning of 3rd & 8th hours. • Using the phone needs to be limited to emergencies only.

  15. More things to know • Hall Passes – sign out/in by door • Lunch Money – take to office before school • Paper Headings (Name, date, class, assignment) • Entering Classroom • Pick up IAN from back of room (green or blue bin) • Go to seat immediately start on bellwork • Exiting Classroom • Write assignment/task in Agenda • Put IAN neatly in bin • Make sure area is clean (no trash or supplies on desk or floor) • PUSH IN YOUR CHAIR!!!!!!!

  16. Good Advice • Keep large amounts of money or valuables at home. • Turn OFF or MUTE cell phones. Any seen/heard will be confiscated. • Ignore the chair lift!

  17. Tutoring • Available Tuesdays and Thursdays • 3:55 to 4:30 • Bring work with you • May only leave early if contacted by a parent • You may bring snacks and drinks

  18. Family • We are together several hours a day • It will be much easier for everyone this year if we can treat each other with kindness • Remember the GOLDEN RULE!

  19. Let’s Have A Great Year!! Please feel free to… • Ask any questions you may have • Check out my webpage www.mrshartzell.pbworks.com

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