1. Classroom Expectations and Procedures Ms. C. Jones Room 413
6th Grade Science
Classroom Expectations and Procedures
Ms. C. Jones
Room 413

2. Student Behaviors/Expectations
Come in Quietly
Take out your conduct card.
This is a good time to sharpen your pencils.
Write down the homework in your agenda.
Start the “Do Now” assignment.
Be Prepared
Have your materials with you. (Take out last night’s homework.)
Be Positive and Polite
Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. You would want others to do the same for you!
Participate
Turn in work on time, and ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST!

3. Show Respect
Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.
Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.
Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
Offer to help.
Be responsible with property and belongings.
Keep all of yourself to yourself at all times. This is our school’s “Hands Off” policy.

4. What do you do when you come into class?
You are to come in quietly, and place your conduct card on your desk.
2. Get all materials out and ready to go (sharpen pencils).
3. Write down homework in your agenda.
4. Start the “Do Now” assignment.
5. Get HW out for me to check.
** Study your notes or read quietly until you are instructed to do otherwise. **

5. Responsibility for Coursework
Bring binder (with agenda and supplies) to class.
Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time.
All assignments are posted on the board and on the school web site.
Handouts missed due to absence are available in folders on the wall between the desktop computer and the bell schedule.

6. Grading Policy Grades are based on the following: 25% tests
Our Grading Scale
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.
Grades are based on the following:
25% tests
20% quizzes
20% notebook
20% projects/labs/demonstrations
15% homework
Late work is NOT accepted after 1 week or 5 school days.
Each day late drops the score of the assignment a 5 points. Expect Ms. Jones to call home to get assignments completed.
The minimum grade given on an assignment is a 40.

7. Cooperative Orderly Responsible Efficient Expectations Classroom
Follow directions at first prompt Always raise hand before speaking
Orderly
Stay in seat at all times Stay on task and participate
Responsible
Arrive to class on time Have materials needed for class Begin work upon entry
Efficient
Complete work to the best of your ability Responsible for own belongings

8. Classroom Procedures Attendance Absentees/leaving early Tardy
Make-up Work
Announcements
Pledge/Anthem/Moment of Silence
Student Movement
Bathroom/Water Breaks
Lockers
Headings for papers
Finished with work early
Dismissals
Cues for getting quiet: Volume Levels
Lining up
Hall Movement
Fire/Disaster Drill
Agenda
Do Nows
Homework
Science Safety

9. Welcome to JCMS Have a Great Year!
Ms. Jones