Classroom Expectations

Chemistry A

Mr. Benton

I am glad to have each one of you in my class!

My goal is that by the end of the year, you WILL

- Pass this class and get a year’s worth of credits for chemistry

- Pass the TAKS science test

Even though WE WILL struggle at times, if you follow all the rules and procedures, I will do my best to make sure you are successful. If we all work together, you will be amazed at what you can achieve!

OUR CLASSROOM CREED

This is MY classroom.

In this class, I can achieve anything I want to.

Today, MY mind is alert,

MY ears are receptive,

And I am prepared to engage ACTIVELY

In learning chemistry!

Be in class on time, well organized, and ready to teach.

Be in class on time, prepared, and ready to learn.

Speak to you with respect and honesty.

Speak to me and other students with respect.

Make lessons as clear and easy to understand as I can.

Listen and follow instructions the first time they are given.

Read and review all assignments you turn in and provide feedback when appropriate.

Turn in assignments, homework, and be responsible for work missed during any absence.

Provide a safe and structured classroom so all students can learn.

Follow rules and procedures.

Be available for tutoring to help students that need extra help.

Participate in class, help other students that are struggling, and ask me for help when they are struggling.

You can expect me to… I will expect you to…

You can expect me to…

Grading

Your grade will be determined based on the following factors:

Tests/quizzes: 35%

Daily warm-ups/Participation: 15%

Labs: 25%

Homework/Assignments: 25%

= 100%

Material required each day:

 

    1. Your interactive notebook

*You may NOT leave this book in my classroom for me to “hold”. You MUST bring it to class with you each day!

2. Pen or pencil

Classroom Procedures

Entering the Classroom

Sit in your seat and begin working on the warm-up.

You must be in your seat before the tardy bell rings.

Sharpening a pencil

 

You may use the hand sharpener in your table’s supply box.

- Empty it into the garbage bin

The electronic pencil sharpener is to be used either before class starts or when given permission and not when I am not talking/giving instruction.

Tardy to class

Once the bell rings, you are TARDY!! You will sign the Tardy book placed at the front of the classroom.

If you have an excuse for being tardy, then you can leave the pass on my desk and go to your seat quietly, without disrupting others.

Group work

Your group will consist of 3-4 students, and each student in your group will have a different job whenever you are asked to complete projects.

All group work will be done within your assigned table group. Again, each person will have a specific job for projects and labs.

Absences and missed work

1. Figure out what you’re missing from the table of contents.

2. Get the work from the make-up work box on the table.

3. Come to scheduled tutorials or set up a time with me if you need help.

Clean-up

*One person checks in/out a supply box when instructed to do so.

If the bell rings and things are not properly cleaned, you will wait for me to dismiss you. YOU MAY NOT leave the classroom before I have dismissed you.

Tutorials

Tutoring will be available several days after school and at lunch. A schedule will be posted in my room and I will announce dates/times of tutoring.

Progress reports

You will receive a progress report on the 3rd week of the six weeks. If you are missing assignments or have any questions, you must ask when you get the progress report, so we can take care of it before the trimester ends.

Cell phones

No cell phones…NO TOLERANCE!

If you are using a phone in class, it will be locked up for the rest of the day.

On your second offense, your parent must meet with me before it can be returned.

Restroom Passes

10 Minute Rule: No one will receive a pass to the restroom the first nor the last 10 minutes of class.

Only 2 passes will be given per student per 6 weeks.

You will sign the “potty” book before leaving the classroom.

Also, you will only have a maximum of 2 minutes to use the facilities.

Note: NO WATER BREAKS!

I’m looking forward

to a great year!

Mr. Benton