Classroom+Rules

1. Homework assignments will be posted on the south board and on the Science Website. Make sure to write them down everyday in your agenda. 2. If you miss a day of school check the website, the board, or the office. It is YOUR responsibility to get your own work! 3. Assignments will be due the next day unless otherwise stated. 4. All students are strongly encouraged to hand work in on time. Handing assignments in late could result in no credit.
 * Rules and Procedures **** For Mrs. Dent’s Science Class **** 2009-010 **
 * __ Main Rules for 7th and 8th Grades __**.
 * 1) Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
 * 2) Be prepared for class. You will not be allowed to leave if you forget something. It will also go on your class record which may result in loss of privileges.
 * 3) Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
 * 4) No horse playing.
 * 5) Respect all others and their property. (This doesn’t mean just the people you like! It includes everyone!)
 * 6) No foul language or gestures, no arguing, no back-talking, and no whining. Keep your complaining to yourself.
 * 7) Be polite and courteous whether you feel like it or not. Never be rude. No put downs.
 * 8) Always be helpful, do not hinder.
 * 9) Follow directions the first time they are given.
 * 10) I-Pods and MP3 players will be allowed only at designated times during class as determined by the teacher. Personal laptops used for assignments must be used only with permission. I reserve the right to disallow these devices at anytime I deem necessary. All other electronic devices, games, cell phones, etc. will be not allowed during regular class time.
 * __ How to Enter the Classroom __**
 * 1) Walk in quietly.
 * 2) Go directly to your assigned seat.
 * 3) Get out your homework assignment due that day and turn in.
 * 4) Sharpen pencils and get out any other materials needed for class.
 * 5) Sit down and start working on your Daily Science assignment. Daily Science should be completed within 5-7 minutes after the last bell.
 * __ Assignments __**


 * __ How to Ask for Help During Class __**
 * 1) Ask three before me. This is especially for the computers. (Remember to whisper!)
 * 2) Raise your hand and wait for me to call or come over to you. Remember to be patient. There is only one of me and many of you. I will help you as soon as I can.
 * __ Heading of Papers __**
 * 1) Always put your name at the top right-hand corner of your papers first! Failure to do so will result in no credit for your work.
 * 2) Underneath your name, put the name of your class. (Example: 1 Science, or 7 Science)
 * 3) Next, put the date underneath the name of your class.
 * 4) Next, put the page number and the name of the assignment underneath the date.
 * 5) It should look like this: **//Charlie Brown//**
 * // 6th Hour Science //**
 * // Sept. 3, 2009 //**
 * // Pg. 34, questions 1-5 //**


 * __ What to Do When You are Finished with Your Work __**
 * 1) Work on the class textbook Wiki.
 * 2) Reread your chapter or notes from class. This will keep the information fresh in your memory.
 * 3) Work on homework from another class. Remember, you will not be allowed to leave to go get it, so be prepared and bring it with you to class.
 * 4) Read an AR book, a book or magazine of your choice.
 * 5) Take an AR test.
 * 6) Organize your notebook.
 * 7) Work on your Seminar Project.
 * 8) Draw a picture.
 * 9) Write a story.
 * __ Class Dismissal __**
 * 1) The bell does not dismiss you.
 * 2) The class does not dismiss you.
 * 3) The teacher is the only one who dismisses you.
 * __ Computer Rules __**
 * 1) Ask three before me.
 * 2) No music with explicit or offensive lyrics (and use headphones, please!), no email, instant messaging, etc.
 * 3) Use your time wisely. Keep on task!
 * 4) Do not put backgrounds or screensavers on computers.
 * 5) Only print what is necessary and only once if possible. Paper is not cheap!
 * 6) If an inappropriate website pops up by accident, turn monitor off and raise hand for help. If an inappropriate website is viewed on purpose, computer privileges will be taken away indefinitely.
 * 7) ALWAYS log off when finished using computer.