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Join Mr. Brown in Room 504 for a learning adventure! Homework, materials, rules, and subjects to be covered. Be prepared for a fun and interactive class.
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Lesson Starter • Welcome! • Answer the survey completely • CONTACT INFORMATION: • Your Name • ONE Parent/Guardian contact name and number
Welcometo the 9th Grade Academy and… Physical Science Class! Mr. Brown Room 504
Today! • Lesson Starter • Quick Syllabus and Materials • Freshmen Orientation! • HOMEWORK: SIGN AND RETURN SYLLABUS AND CONTACT INFORMATION. Have materials by Monday
Mission and Goals • Score 80% or higher on tests to show a mastery of physical science • Learn in a respectful, safe, and fun environment • Everyone CAN achieve
3 Ring Binder (2 inch) 4 Sections Lesson Starters (Do Now) Classwork/Notes Homework Tests/Quizzes ONE 2 pocket folder Pens/Pencils Highlighters Willingness to participate and have fun Everything else will be provided Materials
Grading Late work will be docked one letter grade.
When You Come In… • Come in through the door by my desk • Quietly take a seat • Begin your Lesson Starter • Sharpen pencils and take out homework • If the bell rings and you are not prepared, you are wasting time
When You Leave… • Do not pack up until I tell you • I dismiss you, not the bell
No Excuses… • Play like a champion Learn Late Work Absences Tardies
Scientific Inquiry Nature of Matter Atomic Structure Chemical Reactions Matter, Force, & Motion Energy, Work, & Power Light & Sound Electricity & Magnetism Earth Science What We Will Learn All About
Monday, August 15 • Don’t Get Scared Now • Do Now • The Gameplan
Responsibilities • Teacher • To be prepared and give you the tools to pass this class and create a safe and fun environment • Respect each of you as young adults and treat all fairly • Have a POSITIVE outlook and attitude • Be there for any additional help
Responsibilities • Student • To be prepared for class everyday, to acquire the tools to pass this class, and to accept education • Respect and treat the teacher and other students as you want to be respected • POSITIVE attitude and willingness to learn
Rules • 1. Respect your classmates, yourself, your teacher, and the equipment • 2. If you waste time, you owe time (Lunch detention, WISE Room) • 3. Come to class prepared with ALL necessary materials (HW, notebook, pencils) • 4. Keep cell phones off & out of sight
If you choose to break a rule • 1st time - Verbal warning • 2nd time - Lunch detention • 3rd time - Afterschool detention • 4th time - Parent conference and administrative detention • Cheating, fighting, bullying, and other cases will be dealt with the office immediately. • Clean slate after 9 weeks
Positive Behavior Support • Maroon Money • Free Fridays • Homework Passes
Procedures • Procedures are a way of life • There are procedures for every aspect of life • For this class to run well, we need procedures
Example • Entering the classroom! • Procedure! • What do you do when you enter our classroom? • Come in quietly • Begin Do Now • Sharpen pencils and take out homework
Lesson Starters • On the board as you walk in • Begin IMMEDIATELY • Can range from one from your sheet to a variety on the board • Each Friday will be a Lesson Starter Quiz
Tardies • Don’t be late • 1st time - warning • 2nd time - lunch detention • 3rd time - afterschool detention • Get a pass if you are going to be late
Absences • Missed tests and labs will be made up after school. No exceptions • Homework and classwork is due within two days after you return. Miss Monday, due Thursday. • Classwork, notes, and homework will be found in makeup binder
Class Blog • If you are absent, check out the class blog to see what you missed… • www.mrbrownsci.wordpress.com
Homework • Given to help increase your understanding of a topic • Put it on your desk while you work on your lesson starter • Will either be checked for correction or completeness
Tutoring and Extra Help • If you are falling behind, please let me know • Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:00, with transportation
Stoplight System • Green - inside voices (lab work, free time) • Yellow - whisper (individual work) • Red - NO talking (tests, you make me mad)
Schoolwide Policies • Literacy • SSR • 6+1 • Read, Analyze, Respond • Communication and Presentations
During Notes, Quizzes, Individual Work • Index finger - Restroom • Don’t push your luck • Peace sign - Sharpen pencil • Full hand - Question
Check For Understanding • Fist to Five - 1 if you don’t understand, 5 if you can explain it • Think, Pair, Share • Exit Tickets
Emergencies • Be CALM • Follow the exit plan
Keeping Your Notebook • Notebook checks • Date and Unit Number on each paper
Daily Routine • Enter class and immediately begin Lesson Starter/Homework check • Review Discussion • Objectives of the day • New Materials • Individual or group activities • Closure
Lab Equipment • We are VERY lucky • Do not touch lab equipment that we are not using • Listen to directions before proceeding to the lab area • Anyone breaking lab rules will receive a lunch detention and alternate assignment
In General • Say please and thank you • Don’t give up. Ask for help • Enjoy high school • NO EXCUSES. PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION • Can we do fun science stuff now?
