Successful Behavior for Students Class/Lab–2 nd Semester Or….how to cohabitate cohesively in the classroom with a positive attitude and appropriate behavior

A New Start for a New Year Be Respectful. Be Ready. Be Responsible Be Responsive.

Respectful Listen quietly when the teacher (or substitute teacher) is speaking, respect each others space, materials and feelings. No use of offensive language in class. Follow directions the first time they are given. Be recognized before making a comment or question, unless otherwise directed by the teacher (or substitute teacher).

Ready Arrive to class on time and be seated in assigned space when the bell rings Bring to class each day all previously assigned materials (notebook, text book, Assignments, Pen, Pencil, etc.); go to locker BEFORE class. Take care of bodily functions (restroom, eating, personal grooming) BEFORE arrival in class.

Responsible No food, drinks (except CLEAR water in a water bottle) or electronic devices in classroom. See student agenda for details Accept that coming to school is your job and with a job are accountabilities. Have your homework completed by due date (no late work) Do reading as assigned Complete assignments as instructed.

NO CELL PHONES If your phone is on as you cross the entry threshold to the room—your cell phone is MINE If your phone rings, vibrates or mosquito buzzes it is MINE

Responsive Learning is a two-way street---Actively participate in class room discussions in a positive manner with comments relative to the subject at hand. Reflect on what you learned daily Recognize teachable moments daily.

ACTIVITIES PROCEDURES and EXPECTED STUDENT CONDUCT

DAILY ROUTINE--CLASSROOM Copy Daily assignment in notebook. Journal activity from BELLWORK assignment. (3 ‑ 5 min.) Instructor overview of day's lesson/work. (2 ‑ 3 min.) Lesson/work, lecture notes, AV notes, lab, etc.(approx 45 min.) Clean up/storage. Review of assignments given. (5 min.) Reflection of classroom teaching written in notebook (2-3 min.)

Lab Routine Meet with assigned lab partner and review the instructions for the lab. Collect equipment, etc. for project. (3-5) Work on project. (approx 40 min.) Clean up/storage. Return to assigned seats and Record progress on project in work file and record log on work sheet evaluation of class time project progress. ( min) Dismissed by instructor, NOT BELL. Must account for ALL lab equipment and have area cleaned up before all students dismissed.

LECTURE DURING CLASS Raise hand for acknowledgement of questions or comment You will need your class notebook with paper, writing utensil, and your class textbook open to page ______. Remain seated in assigned space unless otherwise directed.

Cooperative Teams Speak quietly with team members and on task subject only. Have necessary or assigned materials and finish task in time allotted. Remain in assigned group and area.

Classroom Discussion Open forum, let one person speak at a time on topic given. Have necessary note taking materials on your desk. Be alert--no sleeping or lack of participation tolerated

Audio Visuals No talking, while AV equipment in use. Raise your hand to be acknowledged during question/answer period. Take notes/fill out worksheet as required. Be alert ‑‑ no sleeping and focus on the presentation being given.

Storm or Fire Drill No talking during drill. Bring personal items only, i.e. purses, coats, etc. Line up single file by door and exit in orderly fashion. Fire Drill—Exit to outside door and walk to assigned area away from building.. Wait for “all clear” to return to building. Storm Drill ‑‑ follow teacher's instructions as given.

Consequences 1st TIME: Verbal warning and/or "step ‑ out" conference (A step out" involves removal of the student from area to allow him/her a cooling off time and a private talk with the teacher) 2nd TIME: Discipline referral report made and telephone contact with parent. Discipline referral system now in place for offense and will be carried out to next level (Step 1 of discipline procedures pg 8 student agenda). 3rd + TIME: Discipline referral report to administrator combined with disciplinary action as noted from administrator. (Step 2, 3 & 4 of discipline procedures pg 8 student agenda). SEVERE CLAUSE: Immediately sent to appropriate vice ‑ principal.

Notebook Guidelines The course syllabus (this document) will be the first item in your notebook. Information for each chapter kept in chronological order Dividers should be labeled with BELLWORK CLASS NOTES ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK LAB DVD/VIDEO NOTES

Unit Topics and Class Assignments Ecology is an integrated science earth & geology, space science, climate, habitat. Biomes Earth Day—April 20 Special Projects

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