1. Welcome to Mrs. Hartzell’s Classroom

2. It’s nice to meet you! My name is Kami Hartzell
I went to elementary and high school in Plattsburg
I graduated from Missouri Western State University
This is my 2nd year at Lathrop, I previously taught high school science in Osborn for ½ year.
I enjoy reading and gardening
I’m excited to get to know you this year!

3. Let me introduce you to my family
This is my oldest daughter, Taylor. She is a freshman.
This is my husband, Justin.
This is my youngest daughter, Tori. She is in the 7th grade.

4. My Goals To introduce you to a new learning experience.
To help prepare you to be successful in school and in life.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

5. Classroom Expectations
Be RESPECTFUL
Be RESPONSIBLE
What this looks like…
Speak one at a time
Sharpen pencils when teacher isn’t speaking
Keep room and supplies neat
Bring all homework and supplies with you to class everyday.

6. Science We will work on… Scientific Inquiry
Properties and Changes in Matter
Ecology
Geology/Earth Systems
Meteorology
Science Fair

7. Some things we will work on…
Voicethreads
Mixbook
Online quizzes & tests
Study Island
Gaggle

8. Daily Supplies Bring these items with you every day
A PENCIL and grading pen
Agenda
Textbook
Outside reading book (for all classes)

9. IANs
In Science this year we will be using Interactive Notebooks (IANs).
The IANs will be used daily and will act as a study guide and a portfolio of student work.
IANs will stay in the class on a daily basis and will go home as needed.
Binders may be purchased from the teacher for $2.00 or brought from home.

10. Lab Guidelines
Three before me – if your not sure of something, ask 3 other people before me
Stay on task
Keep voices at a low level
Stay with your team unless otherwise directed

11. Teams
In groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Data Recorder – records all information for the group
Equipment Manager – gathers & returns materials, manages supplies
Project Supervisor – reads directions
Productivity Officer – keeps everyone on task

12. What you can expect There will be assigned seats
All homework is due at the beginning of class.
There will be bell work daily
When possible time will be given to work on homework
Students will be working in cooperative groups frequently
Review games or study guides will be given prior to tests

13. Grading Grades are based on total points possible
9 out of 10 is 90%, 90 out of 100 is 90%
Notebook checks
Random grades for bellwork
Quizes
Homework assignments
Science Fair
Partial credit for corrections on some assignments
Grading Scale:
A =100% – 95% C+=79% - 77%
A-=94% - 90% C=76% - 73%
B+=89% - 87% C-=72% - 70%
B=86% - 83% D+=69% - 67%
B-=82% - 80% D= 66% - 63%
D-=62% - 60%
F= 59% and below

14. Things to know Incomplete work = Zap
All Zapped work is 20% off of points possible
Homework needs to be written in your agenda daily.
You may bring a HEALTHY snack and water to drink at the beginning of 3rd & 8th hours.
Using the phone needs to be limited to emergencies only.

15. More things to know PUSH IN YOUR CHAIR!!!!!!!
Hall Passes – sign out/in by door
Lunch Money – take to office before school
Paper Headings (Name, date, class, assignment)
Entering Classroom
Pick up IAN from back of room (green or blue bin)
Go to seat immediately start on bellwork
Exiting Classroom
Write assignment/task in Agenda
Put IAN neatly in bin
Make sure area is clean (no trash or supplies on desk or floor)
PUSH IN YOUR CHAIR!!!!!!!

16. Good Advice Keep large amounts of money or valuables at home.
Turn OFF or MUTE cell phones. Any seen/heard will be confiscated.
Ignore the chair lift!

17. Tutoring Available Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:55 to 4:30
Bring work with you
May only leave early if contacted by a parent
You may bring snacks and drinks

18. Family We are together several hours a day
It will be much easier for everyone this year if we can treat each other with kindness
Remember the GOLDEN RULE!

19. Let’s Have A Great Year!! Please feel free to…
Ask any questions you may have
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