Transcript Welcome to Middle School Science!

Mrs. Toth Room 307
Class Materials
 This year you will need the following items with in
class everyday:
 Science textbook
 Sharpened pencil
 Binder with paper and dividers
 An open mind
 A sense of humor
Hallway privileges
 You are allowed one free trip out of the room each
grading period.
 Additional trips out of the room are recorded as
conduct marks.
 You must take a hall pass when leaving the room
during class.
Absences
 If you miss class you must check the “Absent Student”
folder for your grade level upon returning. 6th grade is
RED, 7th grade is GREEN, and 8th grade is BLUE.
 It is your responsibility to get all missed work and
make it up within the time allowed.
 You have the same number of days to make up your as
the number of days you were absent.
 All make up work should be placed in the “Make Up
Work” folder for your grade.
Homework
 Homework will be assigned and is due on the date
requested.
 You may only earn full credit if the work is turned in at
the time it is requested during class.
 Work turned in after class time on its due date will
have 10% grade reduction.
 Work turned in the next day or later will not count for
a grade.
Class Rules
 ALWAYS show respect.
 Do not write on anything except paper.
 Keep your hands to yourself.
 Do not use harsh words or call names.
 Do not do anything that will cause you embarrassment.
(show self-respect)
Class Rules
 Be prepared for class.
 Have all class supplies on your desk ready for class.
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Sharpened pencil
Science textbook
Black science binder with paper
Completed homework assignment
Class Rules
 Be in your seat when the bell rings.
 Students not in their seats when the bell rings will
receive a tardy.
 3 tardies = 1 detention served during lunch
Class Rules
 Talk only when given permission to do so.
 Talking without permission is disruptive to others and
shows disrespect for the speaker.
 Raise your hand if you have something to say and wait
until the teacher acknowledges you to speak. This will
ensure that everyone is listening to what you have to say.
Class Rules
 Carefully follow directions in class in lab.
 In order for you to do your best in science class you must
always be careful to do what you are asked.
 Science will be fun and exciting if everyone cooperates!
Conduct Marks
 Conduct marks are earned by students when they do
not follow the class rules or when they choose to
receive them in order to leave the room during class.
 3 conduct marks = S 5 conduct marks = N
 More than 5 conduct marks = U
 (Per grading period)
Daily Science Trivia
 Each day science class will begin with a trivia question.
 Each student will answer on their weekly trivia slip.
 Correct answers will be marked and slips will be
returned to students.
 Correct answers earn bonus points at the end of each
grading period.
Parent-Teacher Communication
 Your parents will be contacted by me.
 I send a weekly email telling parents what we are doing
in class as well as homework for the week.
 I may also call, request a conference, send a note home
with you.
 It is very important that you, your parents, and your
teacher are working together to help you succeed in
science.
Have a great year!