1. Welcome to DJHS LaTanya C. Threadgill August 4, 2015

3. All about me!  12 years experience teaching middle school science.  Reside in Elba  Married 13 years  Chresal D. Threadgill Children Sydni Alyssa ( 12) Alex Threadgill (10) Coleman Threadgill (5)

4. Rules and Expectations 4 P’s of Success  1. Productive-have a positive and cooperative attitude  2. Polite- “ Remember the golden rule” Treat fellow students, teachers and all faculty members in a respectful way.  3. Prepared- Come to class prepared and ready to begin when the tardy bell rings  Prompt- be on time

5. * Vocabulary Test and Quizzes Wednesday *Section/Chapter Test Friday Please refer to my website for additional information

6. Bonus Points Earn up to 15 points on any test by completing a current events article sheet.  ** Only one article per test, however you can do as many as you would life throughout the grading period.

7. BYOD:  We will only use free apps!  Students are responsible for their own devices.  Students can bring in any privately- owned, internet-capable, mobile device.  Students are required to connect to our network when at school.  If caught using their electronic device inappropriately, the student will loose their privelidges to use their device in class.  All apps should be downloaded at home.

8. Useful Resources:  Edmodo-This is an educational website that takes the ideas of a social network and refines them and makes it appropriate for a classroom.  Nearpod-  Prezi-  Internet Field Trips -

10. Materials and Supplies  1. Lab book (composition book for labs only)  Binder (section for science only)  Dividers  Colored pencils  Pencils  Notebook paper  Pens (black and blue only)

11. Grading Policy  Tests and Projects -60%  Quizzes/ Homework/Classwork- 10%  Notebooks and labs- 30%

12. Syllabus: refer to handouts

13. Tips and Tricks for success  Stay organized  Listen  Participate  Cooperate  Be an active learner  Study  Form study groups  Never throw away your notes

14. Don’t forget your free homework pass upon leaving…