Classroom Rules & Procedures |
Updated: 8/4/2020
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Grading Procedures
Grading Scale - Grades will be based on the percentages listed below.
How are grades calculated?
NOTE: Grades will be rounded. For example, 79.5% would be an 80% B-, while 79.4% would be a 79% C+. How do you earn good grades in science?
Where do you find your homework, quizzes, and tests for science?
Make-up Work:
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When should you see Mrs. Tomm for EXTRA HELP?
Corrections:
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Other Procedures/Policies
Excuse Cards
- If you have a late assignment (50% credit), are late to class without a pass, need to borrow a pair of earbuds (or other materials), or need to charge your laptop, or forget to submit a pass slip, you will have to fill out an excuse card.
- Every 5 excuse cards earns you an after-school detention (30 min). This does not reset at the end of the semester!
- COVID Policy: Students will be able to carry book bags to classes in order to have access to all their school materials (laptop and other supplies) as well as personal care items (extra masks, sanitizer, etc.)
- Any bags/cases brought to class cannot be hung on your chair. They may stay on the top of your table or stashed under the table - not in an area where people are walking - no old lady tripping hazards!
Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy
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School Laptop Policy
Food/Water Policy
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MINION Challenge = Fun Fridays
Each class will "cash in" their points to enjoy a "Fun Friday" every 3 weeks (on Science Starter quiz days.) The rewards each class will enjoy will depend on the # of points remaining on the class chart after three weeks. Each class will start with 12 minions for a 3-week period.
Your class will LOSE minions for not making smart choices. Some examples are wasting class time, being too loud or off task with non-class chatter, being disrespectful, and overall behavior problems that makes learning difficult.
NOTE: The three strikes will apply to homework completion, science starters, mask issues, etc. Examples include:
Three people (or more) not completing/turning in an assignment on time will result in the loss of a point.
Three people (or more) not being to class on time will result in the loss of a point.
The third time I have to remind the class to wear masks properly will result in the loss of a point.
Each class will "cash in" their points to enjoy a "Fun Friday" every 3 weeks (on Science Starter quiz days.) The rewards each class will enjoy will depend on the # of points remaining on the class chart after three weeks. Each class will start with 12 minions for a 3-week period.
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Your class will LOSE minions for not making smart choices. Some examples are wasting class time, being too loud or off task with non-class chatter, being disrespectful, and overall behavior problems that makes learning difficult.
NOTE: The three strikes will apply to homework completion, science starters, mask issues, etc. Examples include:
Three people (or more) not completing/turning in an assignment on time will result in the loss of a point.
Three people (or more) not being to class on time will result in the loss of a point.
The third time I have to remind the class to wear masks properly will result in the loss of a point.
Other questions ...
Where can you find these things?
COVID Policy: Any supplies borrowed from the teacher must be sanitized after each use. You should bring your own materials if possible to avoid having to use shared supplies.
Where can you find these things?
- Supply Zone - Look by the double windows for scissors, glue, colored pencils, staplers, tape, Pencil Pot, permanent markers, rulers, calculators, etc.
- Prize Zone - Candy and other prizes are in the cabinets by the teacher's desk. You'll also find earbuds* and excuse cards in this area
- STEAM Zone - Look in the northeast corner (by the big white goggles cabinet) for STEAM-related kits and activities. These are available for use with your teacher's permission and must be santized after use.
- Charging Station - Check out the area by the bulletin boards for charging your laptop. Remember, you have to use a pass slip or excuse card charge your computer during class time.
- Generic Kleenex - Look behind the paper towel dispenser near the classroom door; hint: it is disguised as a roll of toilet paper. If we have boxes of tissues, they will be in that area as well.
COVID Policy: Any supplies borrowed from the teacher must be sanitized after each use. You should bring your own materials if possible to avoid having to use shared supplies.