Welcome to Ms. Thomas’ Chemistry Class 1) As you enter the room pick up all handouts. We will discuss handouts when class begins. 2) Find your assigned seat and complete your Student Bio. 3) Be prepared to share some things about yourself with your shoulder partner.

DAY 1

On an index card write down: 1) Your Full Name 2) Your Phone Number 3)Your personal email

Share your contact information with at least 4 students in the class.

On the back side of the index card write down the following: 1) Describe yourself in a few words. 2) What do you value the most in your life?

Pair-Up & Share Take a few minutes to introduce yourself to your shoulder partner. If needed take notes as you complete this task because you will be introducing your partner to the class.

Whole Class Introductions Students will introduce each other.

Contact Information   E-mail: sabrina.thomas@austinisd.org Phone: (512) 841-6082 Class Website: www.andersononline.org Click on Faculty and Staff Type in Thomas Click on Thomas, Sabrina

Required Materials Black or blue pen 1 roll of paper towels for labs Composition Notebook, 7 1/2" x 9 3/4", 60 Sheets Black or blue pen 1 roll of paper towels for labs 1 ream of colored copy paper 1 box of tissues

Grading Policy 60% - Tests 30% - Daily Work 10% - Bell Ringers/Exit Tickets

Extra Credit ESI UT Outreach Lectures Current Events School Outreach Events Max 4 pts per 6 weeks

Tutoring Mon. and Wed. Lunch 12:35 PM - 1:25 PM Room 123

Make-Up Procedures: *If you are absent you are responsible for making up all missed work. *You should refer to the “Make-Up” folders or the class-website for all missed handouts/notes. *Alternative assignments will be available on the website to replace a missed lab.

Make-Up Procedures continued: Test make-up days will be posted on the calendar website and in my classroom. There will be at least 2 opportunities every 6 weeks to make up missed tests. Please keep in mind that tutorial hours are used for tutoring and not for making up tests.

Make up work will not be discussed during regular class time.

Late Work: * You are allowed to turn in late daily work without penalty only if you have a legitimate excuse: MED, DI, FLD, etc. *You have one block for every excused block missed.

Retakes *There are no retakes for bell ringers/exit tickets. * Each 6 weeks the lowest bell ringer/exit ticket grade will be dropped. *Students are allowed to retake a test for up to a 70. *Students who wish to retake a test will retest on the “test make-up days” mentioned earlier.

Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty will result in a 0 grade and a referral. If you are using a cell phone during any type of assessment you will receive an automatic zero.

Dress Up Chemistry is a very exciting subject but distractions can be potentially very dangerous. To maintain safety and maximize learning no food, drinks, electronics or other personal items are allowed in the science classroom. Please store all personal belongings in the designated cabinets by the lab stations.

If I see them I seize them. If they are on they are gone. If you use them you lose them. Confiscated items will only be returned to parents/guardians. Consider yourself warned!

Before Class… *Pick up handouts as you enter the class. *Check the board for materials needed for daily activities. * Gather materials and store away what is not needed (electronics, and other personal items).

After the Bell Rings Copy down the daily agenda, learning goal/s, and essential question/s from the board. During this time I will be completing housekeeping tasks such as attendance and I will not be able to assist you. If you need to speak to me about a personal issue that is not an emergency I will conference with you later on in the period when students are working independently.

DAY 2

*Please do not call out answers before you have been called to answer. Class Participation: *Raise your hand. *Please do not call out answers before you have been called to answer. *When speaking always use “Accountable” talk.

Group Work Expectations * During group work all members are required to participate. Use all of the different talents of your group members to complete the assignment and remain on task.  

Before leaving the classroom *Make sure that all trash has been picked up and that all materials have been returned. “Leave no trace.” *If you are unsure of anything that we have covered in class or what is due next class, this is a good time to ask questions. *Once you have completed all cleanup procedures please remain in your seat, you will be dismissed by the teacher and not by the bell.  

The 3 Bs Be Kind Be Prepared Be Engaged

Consequences Positive behavior that supports a safe learning environment for all students will result in positive consequences.  

+ Consequences *Positive phone call/ notes home * “Music Time” *Class parties  

- Consequences 1st offense: verbal warning or student/teacher conference. (Strike One) 2nd offense: teacher conference and lunch detention. (Strike Two) 3rd offense: phone call home and possible discipline referral. (Strike Three)

***Severe and dangerous disruptions will result in an immediate discipline referral***