Class rules The code of good student behavior and the PHS and Autauga County School System plans will be adhered to. It is your responsibility to be familiar with is contents. Students must be in their assigned seats when the tardy bell rings. Stay in your seat at the end of class until you are dismissed. Keep the room clean by throwing always all trash as you leave class. Do not write or deface school property in any way. Listen attentively when the teacher or classmates are talking. Refrain from all private conversations and any behavior that would disturb those around you. When you wish to speak, either to comment on the class or ask a question, raise your hand and be recognized. Treat everyone else at all times with the same kindness and respect with which you want to be treated. Avoid any disrespect toward anyone in the room. You are expected to be attentive during class that includes listening to the lesson and instructions and participation in class discussion and activities. Sleeping and putting your head on the desk is a disciplinary matter. Discipline I do not expect discipline to be a problem, but students who want to learn will not be disturbed by those who do not. Failure to behave in an acceptable manner will not be tolerated. Students who cannot behave will be given a detention for the first offense and a detention for the second offense and I will attempt to contact the parents to discuss the problem. After this, students will be referred to the office, if the misbehavior is serious and deliberate( that includes behavior that is rude, impolite or disrespectful to the teacher) or if the behavior disturbs the learning environment of the class, the teacher may use one or any combination of the above procedures. Procedures Assigned seats and tardy policy You must be in your assigned seat when the class period begins. You are considered tardy if you are not in your seat when the tardy bell rings. Use your time between classes wisely. Sharpen pencils, gather supplies, go to the restroom during that time. The class will adhere to the tardy policy of PHS. Do not come into class and put your books down and tell me that your are going to the restroom, water fountain, locker, etc and then expect me to excuse you if you are tardy........wrong!!!! simple rules RULES • Be in your seat and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. • Bring your notebook and paper, pens and pencils to class everyday. • Sit in your assigned seat. • No personal grooming in class. • No drinking, eating or chewing gum in the classroom. • No cell phones, headphones, IPODS, etc. are to be used in the classroom. • Personal area must be clear of trash before leaving class. • Students are expected to use the bathroom between classes and during lunch. • Show respect to everyone and everything! DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR RULE VIOLATION 1st offense: verbal warning 2nd offense: detention (break detention or before school at 7:15 am) 3rd offense: detention/parent conference 4th offense: referral You must bring your textbook(s) everyday. You may not share books with Another student Make-up work You are responsible for any classwork, homework or tests you miss. All Makeup work must be taken before or after school. You must set an schedule. An appointment with me for make-up work. I follow the code of conduct Concerning make-up work. Homework, daily work All of these assignments are due on time and will not be accepted late. In general, they are graded on neatness, completeness, and, at times, on correctness. Grading You will be graded on the following items: 1. Major test---test will count twice; you are given a week's notice 2. Minor test 3. Announced and unannounced test-you will have a quiz at the beginning of Class each day 4. Homework and class work 5. Project 6. Lab work 7. Notebook checks Your average will be calculated as a percentage in this way: the total number of points you earn each nine weeks will be divided by the total possible points for the nine weeks in each category All work will be filed in individual folders and retained throughout the year. If you have a question about your grade during the term, please make arrangements to see me before or after school. Progress reports Progress reports will be given out at the middle of every nine weeks for all students. Conferences and problems If you have a problems that you need to discuss with me, please feel free to do so before or after school. You may set up an appointment to see me and we can discuss the problem in private. This includes any questions you may have concerning the way your paper or tests were graded. If you need help with an assignment, you many also schedule a time to meet with me before or after school and I will be glad to help you. Any parent or guardian who wishes to talk with me can call the school and leave a telephone number for me to call or they can set up a conference through the guidance office. I am looking forward to working with each one of you and sincerely hope we have a good term together. There will be a flow chart on the board on how to get to the web page¡copy it down¡ due to paper crunch, ( 4000 pages per semester for all of my students must copy worksheets, permission slips etc from the web page.if students write on test or lab workbooks, they must pay for the entire book. I will be taking up donations. Alabama science in motion Safety rules 1. Be prepared to work when you arrive at the laboratory. Familiarize Yourself with the lab procedures before beginning lab. 2. Carefully follow directions, both written and oral. Do only the steps described in the procedure of the experiment or as described and/or approved by the instructor. 3. If you are in doubt about any procedure, ask an instructor for help. 4. Be alert and proceed with caution al all times. Take care not to bump another student and to remain at your lab station. 5. If safety equipment is required by the lab, it is optional. If safety equipment is to be used then all students must wear the equipment appropriately and for the instructed period of time. 6. Clothing should be appropriate for working in the lab. Jackets, ties and other loose garments must be removed. Ideal lab dress is long pants and shoes, which cover the entire foot. 7. Do not engage;horseplay¡¨ such as tickling, squirting water, throwing objects etc., you will be removed from the program if you cause distraction or danger to the other students or instructor. 8. If you are injured, immediately tell the teacher and complete an accident report 9. Learn the location of all safety equipment (eye wash, fire blanket) 10. Do not taste, touch or smell any reagents unless directed to do so by instructor. 11. Extreme caution should be used when an open flame is present in lab. Keep your head and clothing clear of the area and be sure to watch out for the student working directly around you. Also, maintain a safe distance between flammable and combustible materials and the open flame. In the event of a fire. Calmly leave the area and call the instructor. Do not attempt to extinguish the flame yourself. Stop, drop and roll if you or your clothing catches fire. 12. Cool glass looks the same as hot glass. Use caution and proper Equipment to handle hot objects. 13. Handle the chemicals carefully and check labels for the identity of Chemicals. If you use more than is called for, inform the teacher so Adjustments can be made for the following classes. 14. Never try to clean up broken glass. Inform the teacher and clear yourself and others out of the area. 15. Breakage fee for glassware and equipment broken from misuse will be the responsibility of the student. 16. Dispose of materials as directed by the teacher. 17. Keep you station clean and free of clutter. There will be no yearbooks, pictures, magazines, books, purses, bookbags, etc allowed in the lab area. 18. Use aseptic technique when working with bacteria. Do not remove bacteria from the lab area. 19. Eating and drinking (no gum or suckers) are not allowed in lab. 20. Wash your hands before and after lab whenever possible. 21. If you have a potential health problem due to a compromised immune System, please inform your teacher so that proper, confidential precautions can be made for your protection. 22. Use common sense at all times. If it seems like it would not be a good idea, it probable is not!!! Alabama science in motion biology safety contract The science in motion program will offer a variety of laboratory exercises on current concepts in biology using state of the art equipment. Various teaching techniques and materials will be employed to provoke student interest and enhance student understanding. Numerous laboratory methods will be used in demonstrations and students experiments. Safety instructions will Be given and safe practices will be stressed in all laboratory work. Students will exercise critical thinking for solving problems and Interpreting laboratory results. Student safety contract I______________________,_________________________________________________, a student at Prattville high school have read all safety rules, and viewed a safety movie and procedures given therein. I will conduct myself in accordance to these rules all times during science in motion activities. I understand that misbehavior or refusal to follow these rules will result in my removal from the program for the remainder of the semester. Student Signature_____________________________________date____________________ Parent/guardian contract I._______________________________________________________________,parent/guar D Ian of____________________________________________________have read the Alabama science in motion laboratory safety rules and biology safety Contract. I understand the importance of safety in the science laboratory and I will encourage my child to abide by the safety rules and procedures. I Understand that Alabama Science in Motion provides my child with the opportunity to work with state of the art scientific equipment , and I give my permission for my child to participate in this program. 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