8^th Grade Science

Classroom Procedures and Expectations

Teacher: Mr. Rob Webb

I look forward to teaching 8^th Grade science at Cascade and meeting all students and their parents. The choices that you make this year will have a great effect on your success in high school and beyond, and I believe that together we can make good choices and have a fun and successful final year in middle school. We will be in a constant state of learning and expectations are high, but you have demonstrated the ability to do well, so I am confident that you will be successful in my classroom.

Class Rules:

Our classroom will follow the Cascade school rules as printed in your planner/calendar. Make sure you read them.

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Tardiness is a negative. Do not choose to have detentions for being late. Be in the classroom before the bell rings. We will discuss in class the appropriate response to tardiness.

Language: We expect proper Standard English to be used in class, and choosing to respect each other will be a part of our verbal interaction.

Late Work: Deadlines and due dates are absolute. Assignments turned in late will carry a 5o% deduction. Do not choose to turn in late assignments.

Grading Scale:

A = 90-100

B = 80-90

C = 70-80

D = 60-70

F = Below 60

Grading: Assessment will be in the form of Tests, Quizzes, Homework/Class work, Projects, and Class Participation. Tests will always be announced, Quizzes will usually be announced.

Assignments: Heading your assignments:

· Name

· Date

· Period

· Assignment title

The heading will be placed in the upper right corner of the paper. Choose to write legibly and in complete sentences.

Academic Dishonesty: Totally unacceptable. Choose to follow Coach John Wooden’s “2 sets of 3’s”

· Never lie.

· Never cheat.

· Never steal.

· Don’t make excuses.

· Don’t complain.

· Don’t whine.

Discipline/Consequences: We will work together as a class to finalize our discipline rules. The basics are:

· Verbal warning

· Dismissed from class/parent contact

· Detention

· Referral to office

I believe in communication with both student and parent, and I expect to have a great year in 2007-2008. Please feel free to call me or email me at anytime.

Parents and students please sign and return:

Date_________Student Signature_____________________________

Date_________Parent Signature______________________________