Welcome to Earth Science

1. Welcome to Earth Science At Aquinas Institute Welcome to Earth Science 2012-13 Classroom Policy PowerPoint

2. First class overview • Attendance • Who is Mr. Lombardo? • Rules and grading policies • First homework assignment Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

3. Attendance time! Please forgive me if I pronounce your name incorrectly! Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

4. Who is your teacher? Mr. Lombardo • 12thyear at Aquinas • Also teach Savage Earth • Strength coach CONTACT INFORMATION Email: glombardo@aquinasinstitute.com Phone: 254-2020, ex. 3025 Classroom SC8 Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

5. “Lombardo’s Class Commandments” • Always be on time for class. If you are late twice, you will have to serve a detention after school with me! If you are late three times, you will be given a JUG! • Required materials: 1) Notebook 2) Pen or pencil 3) Calculator 4) Review book 5) Reference tables workbook **The required text is Earth Science (McDougal Littell, 2007 ed.) Please keep the book in your locker! Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

6. “Lombardo’s Class Commandments” cont. • Absolutely no talking during instruction time. You will be given only one warning! If you continue to talk, you will serve a detention with me! • If you need to use the bathroom during class, use the proper sign language hand shape for “toilet” to get my attention. You do not have to interrupt class. The same holds true for water. • Push in your chair and clean-up your table when you leave. Do NOT leave behind any personal belongings. Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

7. “Lombardo’s Class Commandments” cont. • Always practice the golden rule! • Do not write on the tables. • Do not get out of your seat without permission. • Always ask questions if you are unsure about something! • Seek after school help when needed. Most Mondays-Thursdays, 2:45-3:15. • Follow all rules in the student handbook. • We are trying to “go green” at school. This means you will need to print out some materials from home. • All work must be made up within 48 hours upon return from an excused absence. (see website if you miss class for notes!) Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

8. No late work is Accepted! Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

9. How will you be graded? **Participation will count for 5% of your grade. To obtain full credit, be on time for class, participate in class discussions at least once per week and act politely to your teacher and other students in the class. Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

10. Labs and lab period • There is a separate lab period that meets once per week for this class. • You must complete 1200 minutes of “satisfactory” lab time to take the Regents exam in June! • Sometimes the lab period will be used for review or additional practice of ideas learned in class. Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

11. Homework assignment Policy • See white board each day for homework and announcements. • Homework assignments will for the most part be posted daily on my Aquinas website. www.aquinasinstitute.com • No late work is accepted. Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies

12. Other housekeeping items • Please help yourself to tape, the paper punch and stapler on the table near the large world map. • Please return them to their proper place when finished. REQUIRED SIGNITURES Students and parents, please sign below which acknowledges that you have read and agreed to these rules and conditions. Sudent:_____________________________________________Date:_____ Parent/gaurdian:______________________________________Date:_____ Mr. Lombardo, Earth Science Class Policies