2.  1)NO Talking.  2) Stay in your seat.  3)Be in your SEAT when the bell rings.  4)Absolutely NO gum, food, drinks, cell phones, electronics.  5)Be prepared: have your notebook, writing utensil, and flashcards every day.  6)Respect! Yourself, your classmates, your teacher, your classroom.

3. Do NOT talk back to Mrs. Espinosa. Ever.

4.  NO cell phones, iPods, MP3 Players, DSs, PSPs, iPads, etc…  No headphones/ear buds visible  No cell phone charging  If I see them I will take them until the end of class.  If I see it again I will take it until the end of the day.  If I see it again, I will turn it into Security.

5.  Language needs to be school appropriate.  No foul language, no swearing/cussing, no derogatory words or phrases  No sexual language  No teasing, bullying

6.  Warning  Seat Change  Teleparent Call  Personal Call  Detention  Student-Teacher Counseling  Sent to other classroom  Parent Conference  Sent to office/security  Referral

7.  If you disagree with the teacher, wait until AFTER class to discuss it.  NEVER ARGUE WITH THE TEACHER IN CLASS.

8.  In your own words explain what you should do if you disagree with something the teacher does or says.

10.  Do NOT enter until teacher opens the door, even if door is unlocked or a student exits.  Go DIRECTLY to your assigned seat.  Take out class materials—pen/pencil, notebook, homework.  Place bag/backpack off the table.  Begin Bellwork immediately! NO TALKING!

11.  Get started immediately when seated in class. COPY every question, then record the answer.  Don’t know the answer? Copy the question and wait for the review.  When music plays, finish the question you are on, put pencil down, sit quietly and wait for review.  Bellwork will be turned in on test days.

12.  To prepare for the CST and tests we will study flashcards and review Notes weekly.  You must review your flashcardses/not during the designated time. No socializing.  Use notecards or cut/tear paper.  You must have your flashcards with you everyday.  Save all flashcards until CST in the Spring.  You will need a place to store your cards— envelope, baggie, ring, notecard holder, etc.  Keep flashcards in your binder.

13.  Science Starters are a group activity that we do 2-3 times a week.  Work with your group/partner.  All students must participate.  This is NOT socializing time.  Classes with the most Science Starter points earn a music note.  Fill up all your music notes and the class earns 30 minutes of independent work time (no lecture!) with your music!

14. When you hear the bell ding, teacher say “Quiet in 5-4-3-2-1”, or hear the timer music play:  STOP what you are doing immediately  Put pencils down  Quietly let your neighbors know that they must stop work  Wait for me to speak.

15.  Come to class prepared! Have your pen/pencil, paper, etc. ready to go BEFORE the bell rings.  Have extra pencils in case one breaks!  If your extra pencils break or you do not have paper you may raise your hand and borrow a colored pencil and scratch paper from Mrs. Espinosa.  I do NOT have a pencil sharpener.

16.  Notes will be taken daily and should be kept in a notebook or a science section of your 3- ring binder.  All notes, handouts, worksheets, assignments, will be stapled together and collected on test days with a check-off sheet.  Assignments that need to be included in the packet will be listed on the board.  Certain assignments may be collected individually.  All homework should be turned in with the notes packet unless otherwise instructed.

17.  Immediately stop talking and stop what you are doing.  Absolutely, NO TALKING during announcements, sit and listen.

18.  Teacher will often call on random students for answers.  If you know the answer, give the answer.  If you are unsure of the Answer, say “Echo”  Students will continued to be called on until the correct answer is given. At that time anyone who said Echo will echo the correct answer.

19.  Stay in your seat during all instruction  If you need a tissue, to get a pencil, to go to the trash can, etc…raise your hand and ask for permission.

20.  Never crumple, tear up, or cut up paper-do not create paper objects ex planes  Throw it in the trash can as you leave the class NEVER get out of seat to throw trash away  Anyone caught throwing things in class will be picking up the floor.

21.  Cheating on a test or assignment??  Earn a 0  Must re-take after school, within 5 days  Retake will be an essay  Talking during a test IS cheating

22.  Re-tests will be allowed if you are unhappy with the grade  To qualify for a re-test: ◦ Fill out a re-test request form ◦ Make an appt. to take the test either before or after school within 2 weeks of the original test  You may re-test as many times as needed, however, after the first re-test a parent signature will be required.  Quarter and Semester Exams can NOT be re- taken

23.  When you return from an absence check with your group/partner for all classwork, homework, notes, bellwork, etc that you missed.  Check website (www.EspinosaScience.com) for missed powerpoints/notes/assignments.www.EspinosaScience.com  YOU are responsible for making up any missed work.  NO EXCUSES for not knowing what goes on in class!

24.  Use student handbook for all passes  Fill it out BEFORE bringing to Mrs. Espinosa to sign.  Choose appropriate time to bring to Mrs. Espinosa to sign  No passes in first or last 10 minutes of class or during lunch.  1 student out of room at a time  Write name in designated spot on board  Students who abuse passes will not be allowed out of the room for the remainder of the semester.

25.  Leave work/assignment on table.  Make sure your area is clean.  Then choose one of the following (talking with friends is NOT an option): ◦ Work on missing work ◦ Work on work for another class ◦ Silent Read ◦ STUDY!!

26.  Do NOT reach for, pick up, play with tub, or use responders until instructed to do so!  Responders must be handled with care.  When test/quiz is complete, carefully return them to the tub.

27.  I dismiss the class not the bell  Stay in your seat until the bell rings…no standing by the door.  Pack and clean up when instructed to do so.  Remain quietly seated until you are dismissed.  Push your seat under the table.

32.  Class Time will NOT be interrupted to have a discussion about whether or not you deserve a detention, want to change your seat, want to check your grade, etc.  If you need to talk to Mrs. Espinosa about anything at all, come after class or after school, or write a note/email.

33.  On the left hand page draw a quick bubble map (web) of common classroom procedures. Procedures

34.  Take out a separate sheet of paper.  Number it 1-10.  All questions will be on the projector, once I move the slide, I will NOT go back.  Write the answer only. You do NOT need to write the question.  NO TALKING—THIS IS A QUIZ.

35. a) When you feel like it. b) As soon as you enter the classroom. c) Bellwork is not required.

36. a) Cry b) Sharpen it with a scissors. c) Borrow from a friend. d) Take out your extra pencil.

37. a) Cry harder. b) Borrow a sharpener from a classmate. c) Ask the teacher for a crayon.

38. a) Notebook, pencil/pen b) Paper, flashcards c) Something to write with

39. a) End of class b) Test Days c) When you feel like it.

40. a) Teacher will throw paper at you. b) You will pick up the floor. c) Detention d) Referral

41. a) Set up a parent conference b) Fill out a Re-Test Request form c) Cry and give up.

42. a) Stomp your feet and pout. b) Complain and whine because the teacher hates you. c) Meet with the teacher after class.

43. a) During bellwork b) After class c) During class

44. a) Use your sleeve. b) Quietly, get out your seat and get one. c) Raise your hand and ask the teacher for permission to get one. d) Use your neighbor’s sleeve.

45.  Make sure you name, date, period is on your paper.  Stack your paper at the edge of your table.

46.  How do you take notes in Earth Science/Forensic Biology?? ◦ Cornell Style ◦ Interactive  Open your Notebook to first page and set up as follows:  First and Last Name  Earth Science/Forensic Biology  Mrs. Espinosa  Today’s Date  Decorate the Title Page…Make it your Own

47.  Turn the page in your notebook… (draw the following on the right hand page.  Left PageRight Page Always leave the left page blank at first. Later, we will add activities to the left side such as quickwrites, drawings, graphic organizers! Always start taking notes on the right hand side. Set it up Cornell Style! When you run out of room, turn the page and begin again on the right hand page.

48. Key Points Headings Main Ideas Content Facts/Info under headings Drawings/Diagrams Summary of the notes above.

49.  Now, on your left-hand page (the Interactive Side)… ◦ Venn Diagram: Left hand vs. Right hand page in your interactive notebooks. LeftRight