1Mr. Labnow 2009- 2010

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Seating

Sit in assigned seat each day. Please tell me if there is a serious problem (difficult seeing, hearing, etc.) and I will do my best to accommodate you.

You will be assigned lab partners later.

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Bathroom

Use the pass in the back of the room.One person out of the room at a time. If

the pass is gone, don’t leave.As long as you are responsible with this

arrangement, your bathroom/ locker/water visits won’t be limited.

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Mr. Labnow

Education– High school in Ohio– College at Pepperdine– Masters degree at CSUN

At MCMS for past 15 yearsFamilyLimited media exposure

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Course OverviewStudy

– Chemistry– Physics– Astronomy

BookStudy Guides

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Grades (Academic)

tests (~ 100 points each) frequent quizzes (~ 10 points each) lab workhomeworkextra credit only available on quizzes

and tests

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Grades (Work Habits) Based on work turned in on time and

complete 2 points per assignment if on time and

complete or late with a parent note 1 point for incomplete or late (no parent note) 0 points for over one class past due or no

work done at all O (>90%) S (>80%) N (>70%) U (<70%)

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Grades (Citizenship)Tardy to classNot prepared for classExcessive talkingNot cleaning up lab/desk areaDisrespectful to other students and/or

substitutesChewing gum or eating food in classO (0-2) S (3-4) N (5-6) U (7 or more)

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Absences/TardyTardy means not in class when the bell rings.Student handbook procedure followed for

excessive tardies.Absent work made up by next class period

after return.Labs made up during class or at lunch.Tests made up day you return.

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Study Skills

Check website frequently, use the resources there.

Get notes from reliable source.Have friend pick up worksheet(s).Course moves fast, don’t get caught in

the snowball.

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Pay Attention!Frequent quiz next class on today’s

information.Get parent letter signed.Relax and try to enjoy the next 86 class

periods.

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Observation

Primary skill for all scientists.Qualitative vs. QuantitativeUse room as a source to help you.Cheating vs. being observant