Welcome to Aquatic Science

You must have a Blue Schedule to be in this class If you do not have a blue schedule,

please go to the cafeteria area for help Please be seated and complete the

student survey

Today’s Objectives

Distribute Official “Blue Schedule”

Complete Student Survey

More about Official “Blue Schedule”

Agendas and IDs Review of Block

Scheduling Lunch Schedules

About your instructor (introduction)

Safety Agreement and Flinn Safety Contract

Review syllabus, procedures, and rules

Blue Schedules

You MUST have a Blue Schedule to be in this class

You MUST have your Blue Schedule to enter all other classes; A-day and B-Day

Hold on to and take care of your Blue Schedule

Agendas and IDs

Please purchase an agenda Agendas have lots of information you

will want to know: School color, mascot, motto, mission

statement, song, administration, fight song and calendar of events

Bell Schedule and Pep Rally Schedule Dress Code (please read, this will be strictly

enforced) Map of Building MOST IMPORTANTLY Hall Pass

Agendas and IDs

I DO enforce IDs You must have your ID on you and

visible while you are on campus You will need your ID for EVERYTHING

To enter into my class To eat lunch To checkout books from library

Review of Block Scheduling Review of block Scheduling

Your class schedule is divided between two days: A-days B-days

Each Day will have four 90-minute blocks (classes)

Days will alternate: if today is A-day, tomorrow will be B-day or, if today is B-day, tomorrow will be A-day

You can pickup a A-day/B-day schedule from the office

Lunch Schedule

Who is your teacher for third block? Your third block teacher will determine

which lunch you have: A lunch 11:20 am – 11:50 am B lunch 11:55 am – 12:25 pm C lunch 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm D lunch 1:05 pm – 1:35 pm

Safety Agreement and Flinn Safety Contract

High School Safety Agreement MUST be signed by

you and a parent/guardian

Flinn Safety Contract Please Read Ask me if you have

questions MUST be signed by

you and a parent/guardian

I’ll provide one and you provide the other (go to my website to print a copy for your lab notebook)

Safety Agreement and Flinn Safety Contract

You will be allowed to work in the lab only after you and a parent/guardian have signed both the agreement and contract, made a map of the room indicating safety equipment and emergency exits, and have passed a safety test.

Also, you will have a quiz over the safety rules from your Flinn safety contract.

Syllabus, Procedure and Rules

Go online to my website to read and print classroom syllabus Syllabus contains information about:

Materials needed Grades Late work and Absences Tutorial times Classroom rules and consequences

You and a parent are required to sign the signature page (pg. 3) and turn it in.

Keep the syllabus in your binder for this class

Materials needed

3-Ring Binder with loose-leaf notebook paper (wide or college) A multi-subject notebook and folder

may be used. However, binders give students the ability to group notes and worksheets together by topic.

Pencil and Pen Composition Notebook (for labs)

Procedures

Restroom Don’t ask the first thirty minutes or the

last thirty minutes You will be given 2 restroom passes a six

weeks Homework

Turn in assignments on time Use your time wisely Complete work neatly and carefully

Procedures: My Time

My time: Be silent, looking at me and

listening Example of My Time:

Teaching a lessonGiving instructionsAddressing the class as a group

Procedures: Your Time

Your Time: Time to gather supplies, sharpen

pencil, discuss classroom activity or go to restroom Example of your time:

Working independentlyWorking on classroom or lab activities

Classroom Expectations and Rules

Follow all directions the first time they are given. This is a matter of safety. Please listen carefully and

follow the instructions provided by your instructor. Be in your seat ready to work when the tardy

bell rings. This is very important. If you are not in the room

when the class starts you will be counted tardy. Remember that excessive tardiness may become a matter for the truancy officer.

Have all needed supplies and assignments Turn in assignments on time Use your time wisely Complete work neatly and carefully

Classroom Expectations and Rules Work and move about the building so as not to

disturb others. Keep hands, feet and objects to self. Minimum noise level in halls

Show a respectful attitude to EVERYONE. No profanity, inappropriate language, rude

gestures, teasing or put-downs Take care of school property and the property

of others Show respect for building and personal items.

All Denton ISD and Guyer High School Rules will be enforced in my classroom.

Consequences of breaking a rule (or being tardy)

First Offense --Verbal Warning Second Offense – Loss of Classroom Privileges Third Offense – Parent Phone Call and

Parent/Teacher/Student conference Fourth Offense -- Student Detention from 8:10-

8:40 Fifth Offense or Serious Infraction -- Referral

to administrators which may result in 1½ hr Tuesday afternoon detention, Saturday School, or In School Suspension. Any severe issues will be immediately sent to the administration.

Overview

Blue Schedules They are your lifeline today and tomorrow

Agendas and IDs Life is much easier with them

Lunch Schedule Third block determines which lunch you have. Write it down

Safety First! Lab is a privilege. Let’s practice safety so

that we can continue using the lab all year long.

Overview

Syllabus, Safety Agreement and Flinn Contract Please remember to print syllabus and

Flinn contract (I’ll provide the Safety agreement)

You will need to turn in 3 forms for a grade: Syllabus signature page Safety Agreement Flenn Safety Contract

Overview

Don’t forget about Rules and Consequences Consequences can be positive and

negative If you choose to follow rules and behave

appropriately, you will be rewarded If you choose to disregard the rules and

misbehave, you will suffer the negative consequences

Overview

• One Last Thing: Go to my website Go to the Guyer home page Click the Staff tab Click Science Find my name (Carter, Matthew)

The website will have: Syllabus Safety agreement and contract Lessons and activities Cool/helpful links Bio page Calendar And more

Textbooks

No textbooks for aquatics

Oh Yeah, Tutorials

Tutorials Aquatic science is a class that builds on itself. It is

very important to master each topic; otherwise it may become very difficult to learn subsequent material.

  Please, come to tutorials if you are have ANY

questions about assignments. Times are:  

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15-8:45 Please let me know if you need additional tutoring

time.

Why study science?

“science used to investigate and problem-solve benefits you by making you a more capable person who contributes to society.” Life on an ocean planet