Back to School!Ms. Morrison’s Science Class

General Procedures Come into class QUIETLY. If you cannot do this, you

will receive a strike. You may only use the pencil sharpener BEFORE the

bell. Once the bell rings, class has started. Failure to adhere will result in a strike.

Check the board as soon as you walk into class. Gather all materials needed before the bell rings. Once I begin class, NO ONE can get up for any reason. If you forgot something, I’m sorry, it is too late.

When class ends, pick up all trash around your desk. DO NOT leave your textbook in my room. This will

result in a strike.

If You Borrow A Textbook From Me…1. Write your name on the left corner of

the white board.2. DO NOT erase your name after you put

your book up. I will need to see the names incase a mess is left.

3. If a mess is left under my table when stacking books, EVERYONE who borrowed a book will receive a strike.

Class Rules1. Respect yourself, your peers, and all

school faculty2. Keep a positive attitude the entire day.3. Encourage others to do their best work. 4. You don’t have to be perfect, but be

excellent.

How does your child earn their grade? Science Notebooks- It is very important for you to

keep up with your notebook on a daily basis. It can be easy to get behind with this. I keep a master table of contents in the classroom. (50-100 points)

Classwork- Usually 10 points each. If this turns into homework and not returned the next day, it results in a zero.

Homework-Usually 10 points each, but sometimes more. Only given 1 or 2 nights a week, and some weeks not at all.

Tests- Usually 100 points each, sometimes 50 points. You will have plenty of time to study before the test.

Make Up Work I have a section in my room where you

child can find your makeup work. If you are absent, when you return you will

find your name next to your class period and complete all work listed on your card.

The due date is also written on the card. I would like all make up work to be turned

in within 3 days of the absence.

Oops Notes and Homework Excuses Oops Notes- This is a letter to inform your parents of any

issues you may be having in class. If you have to take this letter home, it is a result of one or more of the following:

1. Excessive talking2. Not prepared for class3. Being rude or disrespectful

etc…. Homework Excuse- These are filled out by the YOU when

homework is not turned in. It is not sent home and kept in my homework excuse file. If you have two or more homework excuse notes, I will call or arrange a time to talk with your parents.

My Blog Please check my blog EVERYDAY! You can get to my blog by going to the

HMS website and clicking the link next to my name.

Strike Policy The “strike week” runs from

Thursday-Wednesday. All Teachers enter the

strikes they’ve given on Wednesdays.

If you receive detention, you will be given the notice on Friday.

If you receive a strike from me, you will be asked to initial on my strike log. So you can NEVER say that you didn’t know you got a strike!!

Reasons for Strikes:1. Disruption of Class2. Disobeying Teacher3. Gum, food, drinks in

class4. Tardy5. Unprepared for Class6. Cell phone, or other

technology disruption

What I need from YOU1. Check the homework board daily.2. Write in the agenda daily.3. Stay on top of assignments and make up

work.4. Put your name on everything!5. Come to class with a good attitude.6. Clean up after yourself!7. Treat others the way you want to be

treated!